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Send Your news and pics to [email protected] Friday, February 21, 2020 Selectmen thank Maxfield for service

BY JASON BLEAU Jason Bleau Photo VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Charlton selectmen pose for a CHARLTON – The Tuesday, photo with Police Chief Graham Feb. 11 meeting of the Charlton Maxfield who holds a certificate of Board of Selectmen was a spe- appreciation for his time as interim Town Administrator. cial one as it was the first meet- ing featuring the town’s new Town Administrator Andrew Golas serving in his official capacity. However, before Gola’s joined the town another Singer said as Chief Maxfield staple of the community helped before the board. “You not only keep the Town Administrator’s did an outstanding job, but you office in check, Police Chief did it for free. You did it at no Graham Maxfield. cost to the town.” Following the departure of Chief Maxfield said he was Robin Craver from the Town humbled by the recognition Administrator seat in 2019, but having now served as lead- Chief Maxfield stepped up to er of the town hall and the local the plate serving four months police department he more at an interim town adminis- than many knows that no effec- trator with no additional cost town hall and filling the role selectmen honored Chief “We wanted to say thank you tive operation is done by one to the town. Maxfield attended that Charlton spent the entire- Maxfield with a certificate of publicly for taking on the role single person alone. Board of Selectmen meetings ty of fall and early winter try- appreciation during their Feb. of Town Administrator,” Board reporting on news from the ing to fill. As an act of thanks 11 meeting. of Selectman Chair David Please Read MAXFIELD, page ­A3 Selectmen decide against mosquito spraying program

BY JASON BLEAU flat during a meeting of the ous communities, including $120,000 yearly and initiated an to call and say you want your VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Board of Selectmen. Charlton, being designated as optional spraying program for property sprayed. Town prop- Selectman Bill Borowski high risk. Borowski brought business and property owners erty obviously we’d make the CHARLTON – The town of brought the top to the table in the idea forward seeking input to reduce the risk of ticks, mos- call on that and we’d work with Charlton will not be pursuing response to the EEE epidem- from his fellow selectmen on quitos and other disease bear- the schools and they could obvi- a contract with the Central ic of 2019 which was spread Tuesday, Feb. 11 to explore ing insects on their properties. ously opt out. Additionally, Massachusetts Mosquito through contact with mos- the possibility of bringing the “What this program allows they have other programs now Control Project, at least for the quitos and saw over ten cases concept to a town meeting for is they do voluntary spraying, such as tire collection – They time being, after conversations and four deaths in the com- consideration. The program so people have to opt in. It’s not exploring the opportunity fell monwealth as well as numer- would have cost the town an opt out. You actually have Please Read PROGRAM, page A4

Charlton Lions touch lives in Africa

CHARLTON — There are to underserved communi- who care. Lions roaring in Africa, but ties. What she could not pre- When Karen Windle told not the traditional ones you dict was how her new role as Shelley that she would be trav- might think. Our Charlton Executive Director at Nurse eling to Farato, The Gambia, Lions have made a few lives Practitioner Associates on a medical mission, Shelley better through the efforts for Continuing Education knew that Lamin, a Young of a couple of our members, (NPACE) in Natick would Leader from The Gambia, was Shelley Yeager-Doucette and introduce her to Karen active there. Over the years, Don Fortin. Windle, RNC, MS, WHNP-BC, Lamin would call Shelley, For many years, Charlton a nurse practitioner who vol- “Auntie,” as their joint efforts Lions Club member Shelley unteers to provide critically to improve the lives of those Yeager-Doucette directed dia- needed medical care and edu- with diabetes found both chal- betes education programs for cation to villagers in Farato, a lenges and success. Shelley children worldwide. She also small village in The Gambia. hoped that Lamin could help served as a Senior Faculty And how that introduction Karen in Farato but she wasn’t Member for the International would bring Shelley, Karen, sure where Lamin was locat- Diabetes Federation’s Young one Young Leader in Diabetes, ed within the enormous coun- Leaders in Diabetes (YLD) the Charlton Lions Club (and try. Still, she “What’s App” Program. This program especially the efforts of Lion messaged him and almost trained young adults around Don Fortin) together. It’s a instantly, he replied, “Auntie Courtesy Photo the world to educate commu- story of small worlds that are Shelley, Farato is the village nities about diabetes and to meant to be connected when Our Charlton Lions have made a few lives better through the efforts of a distribute donated supplies there are needs and people Please Read CHARLTON LIONS, page ­A6 couple of our members, Shelley Yeager-Doucette and Don Fortin. Vouchers offered for Hazardous Waste Day

BY JASON BLEAU The vouchers are being funded by VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT $3,000 set aside for hazardous waste ini- tiatives in the Board of Health’s budget. CHARLTON – The Charlton Board “A lot of people are having a problem of Health and Recycling Committee are with their yard waste and hazardous offering a new tool to help local citizens waste. We had an opportunity this year take advantage of two upcoming haz- to help them out,” said Walker. “Only ardous waste disposal events hosted by about half of the number of Charlton Casella. residents show up for hazardous waste Kathleen Walker, a member of both day down as Casella because it cost the Board of Health and Recycling $30 for half a car – So people are doing Committee, revealed to the Board something else with it, I don’t want to of Selectmen on Feb. 11 that the two know what.” boards pooled their resources together If this program proves to be popu- to create vouchers which will offset the lar Walker said the Board of Health Courtesy Photo cost for Charlton residents to dispose of wants to make it a permanent part hazardous waste at Casella’s upcoming of their yearly budget. As of the Feb. events, although only a select number 11 meeting of the Board of Selectmen, CHARLTON RESIDENT DIRECTS of vouchers are being made available. 94 of the vouchers remained available “We decided through the Recycling on a first-come-first-serve basis. The WSU PRODUCTION Committee to create a voucher system. vouchers are available to resident of We created a hundred vouchers which Charlton only and can be used at either Charlton resident Ryker Capielo was selected to direct “The Insanity of people can pick up at the Board of of the upcoming Casella events on Mary Girard,” a play based on a true story and set in 1790. The Sophomore, Health office and take to the Household March 28 or June 27. Casella will also pictured here in front of the cast, will open the production at WSU’s Fuller Hazardous Waste Day at the end of host Household Hazardous Waste Day Theater on Feb. 27. March or the end of June and get in for events in September and December. free,” Walker said. 2 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, February 21, 2020 www.StonebridgePress.com Pasture Time Players hosting auditions

CHARLTON — The Pasture New York City, 1939. There’s socialite gold digger Tiffany the day. Sent undercover as a men and three women. Please Prime Players are pleased to a mystery at Bailey’s restau- Vandervanden. Stewart has waitress to Bailey’s restaurant be prepared with one verse of announce open auditions for rant, one of Gotham’s top din- just inherited his father’s to find the recipe for the famed your favorite Broadway show their spring production, “Soup ing establishments, and it’s restaurant, the success of soup, Katharine winds up los- tune that best shows your du Jour,” book by Todd Mueller up to Katharine Hawks, the which was built on its famous ing her heart to Stewart Bailey. vocal range. You may sing a and Hank Boland and music New York Herald-Tribune’s soup du jour. There’s only one Once she learns Stewart has capella. Auditions will be cold and lyrics by Gregg Opelka. Pulitzer Prize-winning ace catch: Stewart’s father took the lost the recipe, Katharine is in readings from the script. For The auditions will be held reporter, to solve it! J. P. recipe with him to the grave, a real dilemma: Career or love? more information, contact us on Monday, March 2 at 6:30 Thompson, editor of the strug- and Stewart, along with every- Winning songs, lightning-fast at pasture.prime.players@ p.m. at the Charlton Arts and gling Herald-Tribune is des- one else in the story winds up dialogue in the Tracy Hepburn gmail.com. , “Soup du Jour” Activities Center, 4 Dresser perately searching for a way searching wildly for the miss- tradition, and a great plot are is being produced by special Hill Rd. in Charlton. The show to increase circulation. Across ing recipe. Editor Thompson the delicious ingredients of arrangement with Dramatists is directed by Joni Metras, and town, Stewart Bailey is simul- decides he, too, must have this delightful tribute to 1930s Play Service, Inc. will run two consecutive week- taneously mourning the death the secret recipe to solve his screwball comedies. ends, May 8-17. of his father and preparing paper’s circulation problems. for his imminent wedding to Enter Katharine Hawks to save There are roles for three Charlton resident Jonathan Benoit returns from intensive research project

WORCESTER — Jonathan Benoit complete a project at one of the uni- with people of different backgrounds-all Technology Education, WPI’s pioneer- of Charlton, a member of the class of versity’s more than 40 off-campus proj- valuable perspectives for surviving and ing project-based curriculum engages 2019 majoring in civil engineering at ect centers, which are located around thriving in today’s global marketplace. undergraduates in solving important Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), the world. A signature element of the They also learn the meaning and magic scientific, technological, and societal was a member of a student team that innovative undergraduate experience of teamwork; make valuable contribu- problems throughout their education recently completed an intense, hands- at WPI, the project-based curriculum tions to a problem in their field; and and at more than 45 project centers on research project in An off-campus offers students the opportunity to apply gain a competitive edge for any resume, around the world. WPI offers more than location in Massachusetts. The project their scientific and technical knowl- or graduate or professional school 50 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral was titled Twin Cities Rail Pedestrian edge to develop thoughtful solutions application.” degree programs across 14 academic Bridge. to real problems that affect the quality About Worcester Polytechnic departments in science, engineering, In their project summary, the stu- of people’s lives-and make a difference Institute technology, business, the social scienc- dents wrote, “The purpose of this proj- before they graduate. WPI, a global leader in project-based es, and the humanities and arts. Its fac- ect was to evaluate an abandoned rail- “The WPI project-based curricu- learning, is a distinctive, top-tier techno- ulty and students pursue groundbreak- road bridge over Route 2 in Leominster, lum brings students out of the class- logical university founded in 1865 on the ing research to meet ongoing challenges and design structural improvements room and into the real world to apply principle that students learn most effec- in health and biotechnology; robotics for Stantec Inc.” their knowledge to solve problems,” tively by applying the theory learned and the internet of things; advanced At WPI, all undergraduates are said Professor Kent Rissmiller, inter- in the classroom to the practice of solv- materials and manufacturing; cyber, required to complete a research-driv- im dean of the WPI Interdisciplinary ing real-world problems. Recognized by data, and security systems; learning en, professional-level project address- and Global Studies Division. “Students the National Academy of Engineering science; and more. www.wpi.edu ing a challenge in their major field are immersed in a new setting, solv- with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize of study. About two-thirds of students ing open-ended problems and working for Innovation in Engineering and

Come sample chowder selections Bring your appetite from some of the area’s best restau- rants. The event will also include draw- Lasell University honors to Chowder Fest this ings, a silent auction, and a cash bar. “We appreciate all of the support from the community, as without you student shares research weekend we wouldn’t be able to give back and STURBRIDGE – Residents are invited help the needy in the Tri-Community NEWTON — Senior Allyson “Components are wonderful exam- to bring their appetites to the Sturbridge Area,” read a statement released by the Parabicoli, a Lasell University Honors ples of Connected Learning [Lasell’s Host Hotel this Sunday. organization. Program student from Uxbridge (01569), academic philosophy] because they shared a self-designed research com- often spring from projects, ideas, and The Tri-Community Exchange Club is Tickets for the event are $10 in ponent, “Love and Equality: Modern campaigns that students have been gearing up for its 11th annual Chowder advance and $12 at the door. Tickets can Wedding Traditions Promoting Gender involved with outside of the classroom. Fest, which will take place on Feb. 23 be purchased at Penney’s Appliance Equality” with the campus community When they focus that in toward the from noon-3 p.m. at the Sturbridge Host (171 Charlton Rd. in Sturbridge) or at at a recent Honors Showcase. classroom, they are encouraged to use Hotel. Cornerstone Bank (200 Charlton Rd. in Parabicoli -- a Event Management unusual sources to explore the topic.” Sturbridge). major -- explored the topic as part of the For example, she said, past student Honors Program’s custom component projects have included a cookbook of requirement. global foods for an anthropology course, Stephanie Athey, director of the and dresses crafted on ratios learned in Honors Program and associate profes- a geometry course. sor of humanities, adds that “compo- For more information on the nents are different work, designed by Lasell University Honors Program, you, to pursue your passions,” Honors visit https://www.lasell.edu/academ- Colin Patrick students must complete four compo- ics/honors-program.html. nents over the course of their studies. For more information contact: 430 Main St., Oxford, MA “Lasell’s Honors Program is unique Samantha Mocle, assistant director We repair all makes and models of Donovan named to the in its thorough incorporation of this of communications at smocle@lasell. Garage Doors and high level of creative, individualized, edu or at 617-243-2386. Electronic Openers • Broken Springs Dean’s List custom investigation that is piloted by the students,” said Athey. Replacement Sections • Broken Cable SPRINGFIELD — Colin Donovan, of Remote problems Charlton has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University 8x7-9x7 Steel for the Fall Semester 2019. Students are 2 Sided Insulated Garage Door named to the Dean’s List for achieving a r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & track, semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Donovan is exploring a degree 8 color & 3 panel design options in Arts & Sciences. Charlton Almanac $ INCLUDES Celebrating its Centennial in the year INSTALLATION 2019, Western New England University 645 is a private, independent, coeducational Real Estate institution. Located on an attractive 215- Liftmaster 1/2 hp Chain Drive acre suburban campus in Springfield, 7 ft. Opener Western New England serves 3,974 stu- CHARLTON dents, including 2,629 full-time under- $ INCLUDES graduate students. Undergraduate, $347,900, 69 Prince Rd, Silun, 330 INSTALLATION graduate, and professional programs Brian, and Silun, Jo-Lynn, to Price matching available on all written quotes are offered through Colleges of Arts Verzillo, Brianna L, and Prouty, and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Jonathan F. Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the $220,000, 443 Worcester Rd, Sales • Service • Installation EXTRA! EXTRA! School of Law. Walsh, James O, and Mccabe, 800-605-9030 508-987-8600 Thomas C, to D& L Ventures LLC. Visa/Master Card Accepted

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Mwaura still carries that expe- rience with him today, with an even me to the unit. The team made me feel more keen observation skills, in the ready to tackle the day including ask- classroom setting, in the appreciation ing the questions that I was harboring he has for the nurses at the Wound in my mind,” added Mwaura. “As the Care Center at Harrington and via the Wound Care observation went on, I was leadership skills he observed. amazed at how this wonderful Wound “Practical Nursing students are Care team worked together ensuring blessed to have the opportunity to have quality care for every patient that need- Clinical Observation at the Wound ed their service. The experience really Care Center at Harrington” stated helped me learn about best practice, Gretheline Bolandrina MSN Ed, RN, wound care, and teamwork within a CRRN Academy Director at Bay Path short span of time.” Practical Nursing Academy. “Having a Mwaura elaborated that “The Wound certified hyperbaric therapist, an LPN Care Center nurses’ zeal, focus, dis- and an alumna at that, (Paige Huie, play of a respectful and professional LPN, CHT, PN Class of 2014) makes a demeanor, timely communication with positive difference for both patient care the patient and the physician and offer- and the bottom line.” ing themselves to patients who were ter- As with Mwaura’s experience, he rified by their medical progress, were reflected, “Often, when a wound is men- among the notable virtues that grabbed tioned a lot of people dread, squint and my attention and thrilled me the most, sometimes they may turn their head to as a practical nursing student.” the side. Truth be told, I was not any At the end of his Wound Care Center different! I had the same reaction when observation, Mwaura was excited to I learned I had been scheduled to attend realize that nurses play a pivotal role two observation days at the Wound and executed all the tasks in ensuring Care Center at Harrington in Charlton. that “patients feel better about them- “Because I had some uncertainties, selves as multidimensional beings I spent time studying the required regardless of their medical diagnosis or pre-observation articles, researching prognosis.” wound management and the crucial Mwaura looks forward to obtaining role that nurses play, well ahead of time his certificate in practical nursing, in anticipation of my clinical observa- passing the NCLEX-PN the first try tion,” explained Mwaura. and carrying on the honorable legacy “But still, as the day approached, I of solid values as he had observed from became more and more curious about the Wound Care Center nurses. the entire wound care process,” said He concludes, “By doing so I hope to Genshire Mwaura Mwaura. aid in promoting nurse -patient trust, “Upon my arrival at the Center, I met provision of quality care, and seam- a team of wonderful nurses who warm- less transition to independence for all ly received, introduced and oriented patients under my care.”

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Emmanuel College Dean’s List Hi! My name is Zachary and I hope my future family has a pet! BOSTON — Emmanuel College has named Carly Snyder of Charlton to the Zachary is an active and curious Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semes- 16-year-old boy of Caucasian de- ter. scent. Zachary has made tremen- Emmanuel College is a co-educational, residential institution with a 17-acre cam- dous progress in his current place- pus in the heart of Boston’s educational, scientific, cultural and medical communi- ment and he feels he is ready to ties. Enrolling more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students, the College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through be placed with a family. Zachary is rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout very invested in the adoption pro- the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated fac- cess and wants to attend adoption ulty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel’s more than events and learn about families. 70 programs in the sciences, liberal arts, business, nursing, and education foster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College’s Zachary is very insightful and one Catholic educational mission to educate the whole person and provide an ethical time shared with his social worker and relevant 21st-century education. that he feels he would have more to smile about if he was placed with a family. Zachary likes to Zachary participate in extracurricular pro- After experiencing what it’s like to Age 116 grams that his current placement MAXFIELD run the operations of a municipality, continued from page A1­­­ it’s natural to question whether or not offers including basketball. His teachers report that he is a pleasure to Charlton’s chief may have a new career have in class and he is often found helping other students. “It’s nice. I appreciate the kind words, to look forward to if and when he ever Legally freed for adoption, Zachary will need a family that is able to help but there’s plenty of accolades to go retires from police duty. However Chief him maintain connections with his grandfather. Zachary could be placed around,” Chief Maxfield said. “I had Lt. Maxfield said bluntly that town man- agement is not in his future. in a single or two parent family with or without older children. A family Daniel Dowd, my second in command, that has pets or is willing to have a pet would be Zachary’s wish. who was running the police depart- “I know my lane and I’m going to ment. Also, Sergeants Keith Cloutier stick to it. It was an invaluable expe- Who Can Adopt? and Gary Mason stepped up over there rience seeing it from this side of the Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If and showing their leadership. There government. It’s a job that requires a tremendous number of hours and you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room are great people in this town hall as in your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adop- well. We all got through it together. knowledge. No two days are ever the It was a good experience to have, but same, much like my job (as chief) but tive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; I’m happy to go back and just serve as you’re dealing with things on a much renters or homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. Police Chief.” larger scale,” Chief Maxfield said. The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, inter- views, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, to help connect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be a good match for. FREE head exam To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Worn tip Bent prong won’t Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-964-6273 or visit www. loses its grip hold for long mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a Hurry in today for permanent place to call HOME.” your FREE Cleaning Most & Inspection! RepaiRs Done before your on pReMises diamond is gone. ~We do custom designs!~ $10.00 OFF with Coupon on new purchase or repair. Cannot be used on prior purchases or with any other offer. Exp. 2/29/20

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CHARLTON — The Bay grade point average, demon- Street Boston, MA 02114 617- Path RVTHS Practical Nursing strate conduct on campus 973-0800 www.mass.gov/ Academy announced this week and in the clinical areas that dph/boards/rnThe Bay Path that The National Technical reflects integrity and profes- Practical Nursing Academy Honor Society (NTHS) Chapter sionalism, be committed to ser- is accredited by the Council 3994 will induct seven new vice learning, and recommend- on Occupational Education members at a special ceremo- ed by faculty,” said Gretheline 840 Roswell Road Building ny scheduled on May 7. Future Bolandrina, MSN Ed, RN, 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, inductees include Rachel CRRN Academy Director. GA 30350800-917-2081 Carlisle of Oxford, Aja Johnson Further, Bolandrina adds, www.council.org For more St. Val of Springfield, JoAnn “Our students demonstrat- information, visit Milford of Woodstock, Conn., ed excellence in scholarship, www.baypath.net or Genshire Mwaura of Webster, which is a high achievement, https://www.facebook.com/ Barbara Owusu of Worcester, especially since practical nurs- BayPathPracti Yaitzarie Rodriguez of ing is a rigorous and demand- calNursing2015/. Millbury, and Fjolla Shehu of ing major. We are proud of our Worcester. practical nursing students.” The NTHS honors the Bay Path Practical Nursing achievements of top career Academy offers a 40-week, technical education (CTE) stu- (10-month), full-time, Monday dents, provides scholarships to through Friday, evening pro- encourage the pursuit of high- gram. The program begins er education, and cultivates mid-August and is complet- Courtesy Photo excellence in today’s highly ed in late June. Graduates competitive, skilled workforce. receive a Practical Nursing The Bay Path RVTHS Practical For more than 30 years, NTHS Certificate and are eligible Nursing Academy announced this has been the acknowledged to take the NCLEX-PN licen- week that The National Technical leader in the recognition of sure exam. Bay Path Practical Honor Society (NTHS) Chapter outstanding student achieve- Nursing Academy’s 2019 3994 will induct seven new mem- ment in career and technical NCLEX Pass Rate is 90.48% bers at a special ceremony sched- education. uled on May 7. Future inductees “By being inducted into The Bay Path Practical Nursing include Rachel Carlisle of Oxford, the NTHS, we aim to recog- Academy is fully approved Aja Johnson St. Val of Springfield, nize the academic excellence by the Commonwealth of JoAnn Milford of Woodstock, Conn., of practical nursing students MassachusettsExecutive Genshire Mwaura of Webster, and encourage them to pursue Office of Health and Human Barbara Owusu of Worcester, academic progression in nurs- ServicesDepartment of Public Yaitzarie Rodriguez of Millbury, and ing. To be eligible, students Health Board of Registration Fjolla Shehu of Worcester. must maintain a minimum 3.0 in Nursing 239 Causeway Walmart Giving grant presented to Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy

community, and we are hon- ored to be the recipient of their generosity through this grant,” Carlisle said. “As members of the Southern Worcester County communi- ty we appreciate organizations such as Walmart and we are excited to collaborate. Being sup- ported by Walmart with much needed funds is an important and fundamental piece in our work to produce real world ready, Licensed Practical Nurses,” Gretheline Bolandrina, MSN, Ed, RN, CRRN Academy Director, said. Bolandrina added, “This edu- cation grant will assist Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy PN Class of 2020 in addressing sys- tematic inequities and barriers CHARLTON — Bay Path North Oxford Branch Manager, that prevent them from taking Practical Nursing Academy Melissa Pariseau. Carlisle and an NCLEX-PN Live Review recently received a Walmart her four-year-old daughter, Course and eventually taking Giving grant from the Walmart Harper made a special trip to the NCLEX-PN exam and pass- Foundation to help support the Walmart at 742 Main St., North ing on their first try. The enroll- PN Class of 2020 with NCLEX- Oxford to extend the PN Class ment and attendance to the PN preparation. of 2020’s gratitude for Walmart Hurst Live NCLEX Review will Rachel Carlisle of Oxford, a Giving’s generosity. Carlisle greatly improve the PN Class of member of the PN Class of 2020 is is a nominee for the National 2020 NCLEX success rate, over- the Bay Path Practical Nursing Technical Honor Society and a come the social and environmen- Academy Liaison and com- member of the UNICEF Club. tal challenges in term 3 of their municated with the Walmart “Walmart is a vital part of our practical nursing journey.”

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DUDLEY — Mr. William F. Chaplin, Abigail Lepper, Sean McCarty, Bridget Gamelli, Matthew Gard, Michael Gard, Biron, Principal, has announced the honor roll McGonagle, Ryan McKenzie, Connor Samantha Gevry, Elizabeth Gunsalus, Emily Brindisi, Abigail Cofsky, for the second quarter of the 2019-2020 Montville, Kyle Norberg, Emilia Brady Hobson, Kirolos Ibrahim, Aaron Kaylee Comeau, Zachary Cook, Kelly school year at Shepherd Hill Regional Pianka, Gabriel Roach, Iwanski, Connor Johnston, Anthony Cournoyer, Alexandra D’Arcangelo, High School. 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The topic of beaver destruc- the best tool is hunting and tion to our forests and river trapping. banks throughout the state The deer harvest figures for The Great was discussed at a recent Massachusetts’ 2020 season are meeting at a local Rod & Gun in and they are another record Outdoors Club. Destruction along river setting year. The youth deer banks by beaver and damming hunt day had reported 89 deer RALPH of outlets restricting water harvested and the paraplegic flow is out of control in many hunt had only five recorded. TRUE areas. With spring not far off, The archers scored the largest flooding of private and public harvest with a whopping 6,149 recreational bass anglers have land will cause serious damage animals while the shot-gunners a high mortality rate. The to areas, killing trees and dam- had 4,984. Primitive firearms striped bass will see an 18 per- aging homes in the area. season scored a good number cent reduction for commercial Trapping by sportsmen that of deer totaling 2,694. Figuring anglers for 2020. No gaffing enjoyed being outdoors, also in non-retrieved deer and car of striper’s will be allowed for kept numerous species of fur deer collisions the total could recreational anglers also. bearing animals under con- reach higher than 15,000 deer. Some ice fishing by local trol, including beaver. The Many impressive deer sport- anglers at Lake Ripple in trapping ban in Massachusetts ing huge antlers and weighing Grafton this past weekend had needs to be lifted. Not only in at more than 200 pounds has some nice fish being caught. did trappers keep the animal got to say something about our One angler showed me a nice population under control, but deer herd in Massachusetts! four pound large mouth he had they also purchased a license There will be plenty of deer just caught. Close to a dozen to do it. Now trappers can only meat for the freezer this year, anglers braved the dangerous use live catch traps that are but most, if not all, hunters dis ice conditions. extremely expensive and hard guarded some of the best part This past week, this writ- to handle. The cost of trapping of the deer which included the er was at Jerry’s Pro Shop in is extremely expensive, with tongue. I was watching a hunt- Milford and watched nine year the cost being handed to local ing video this past weekend old Lucas Bergman receive cities and towns. and one of he cooks explained his birthday present from his The new leg hold traps and the best way to cook the tongue. dad. The excited archer was trapping laws need to be They claim it was delicious. I presented a new Hoyt bow addressed soon. still think I would pass on that for his birthday. After he was Some local clubs have part of the deer for food. given the bow he headed for installed “Beaver Deceivers” (a This writer received another the archery range for some device that restricts beaver release from the Mass. Marine instruction at the shops indoor damming at water outlets) and Fisheries on the proposed reg- range, but not before he was helps somewhat, but the bea- ulations for striped bass this given a new Hoyt hat. The ver are still causing some year. It looks as though the slot young archer is part of the serious damage to trees and limit for striped bass will hap- new generation of archers that brush along river banks and pen. The commercial striped will hopefully enjoy bow hunt- surrounding areas. If any land- bass fishing will also be cut ing for many years to come. owner caused the destruction back along with their season, Take A Kid fishing And Keep to riverbanks and woodlots but they will still be able to Them Rods Bending! along waterways like the bea- take striper’s over the maxi- ver do, they would be locked mum size limit of recreational up. Wildlife of all forms need anglers. They reported that to be kept under control, and the release of striped bass by Expand your edible garden indoors

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25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 www.StonebridgePress.com Views and commentary from Charlton, Charlton City, Charlton Depot and beyond Frank G. Chilinski OPINION President/Publisher Brendan Berube Editor “Surviving Can you Editorial Networking” with the improve your Chamber of Central relationship Lost time Mass South with money? is never In your life, you will have Financial all sorts of Focus relationships found again – with your JEFF family, your BURDICK friends, your Lately, we have been hearing an co-workers, awful lot of chirping about how people and even with are too busy these days. Too busy to civic groups catch up with extended family, too busy and charitable organizations you sup- to grab a workout, too busy to read a port. But have you ever considered book, too busy to do the things we forgot another key relationship – the one you we enjoyed doing. The largest contrib- utor to the lack of free time seems to have with money? be time spent at work. Many people in today’s world juggle two or three jobs Of course, this type of relationship to make ends meet. Sometimes, how- has several aspects, such as saving, ever, we need to make some cuts in our spending and investing. And your fel- lives to give ourselves something more low Americans clearly face some chal- valuable than money, time. Time is a lenges in these areas. For example, in treasure. The Chamber of morale. As a personal a recent survey by financial services For one, you cannot make more time. Central Mass South strategic coach, Rita firm Edward Jones, only 21 percent Ways to earn money will always be at offers monthly busi- helps clients focus spe- of respondents reported that they feel your fingertips however there is never a ness networking cifically on their most happy when thinking about saving way to create more time. There is not a events, called Fun at important goals, inter- money, while 92 percent said they spell book that has the answer to creat- Five, at various local ests, challenges, and see room for improvement in their ing more hours in a day or a way to give venues. These events needs. She received her financial health. Yet only one in four you more years on Earth. Time is finite, attract from 80-100 Strategic Intervention plan to improve their spending hab- and that is something we could all stand local professionals and Coaching Certificate its. Furthermore, just 26 percent said to remember. are great events to from Robbins-Madanes. retirement was a top savings priority. Take a moment to think about the fact make connections, but Rita is an adjunct pro- that you can do more with time off than what to do if the idea of fessor at The American If you share some of these concerns, with a day’s pay. While we all can earn networking gives you Women’s College and what should you do? Here are a few a different amount of money during a the willies? Resilience Bay Path University suggestions: shift at work, a day off is the same to all strategist and coach, and a past Professional of us. During a day off, you can choose speaker, and author Member of the National • Identify your money-related emo- to do what you want with it. Catch up Rita Schiano pro- Speakers Association. tions. Try to recognize the emotions on chores, hike a mountain, catch a vides the answers in Learn more online at you feel in connection with saving and movie, enjoy a nice lunch or pick up this lunchtime semi- www.ritaschiano.com. investing. Do you get nervous about your dusty guitar and remember how to nar titled “Surviving spending? Does putting away money play the C chord. Networking: How to You can try out for the future give you satisfaction or Memories hold more stock in our Attend a Networking your new skills at the not? Do you worry that you don’t know lives, than money. When we think back Event and Live to Tell About It” on Chamber’s March networking event. how much you should be investing, or on our past experiences that brought Feb. 25 at noon at the Chamber’s Save the date (March 9) for Fun at Five whether you’re investing in the right us fond memories, how many of those Sturbridge offices. at Baba Sushi Sturbridge with Country way? Clearly, these types of questions were because of money and how many Bank sponsoring. Enjoy tasty treats, a can cause some anxiety – and, even were because of another person? Travel No other 10-letter word strikes more cocktail, and mingle a lively crowd. more importantly, they may lead you of course costs money, or the purchase fear into the hearts of business peo- You could even win some valuable to make poor decisions. Emotions are of a fancy boat, however it is the simple ple than networking (except, perhaps, prizes just for attending. Look for more moments that are always the ones that obviously closely tied to money – but bankruptcy). If you would rather go details at cmschamber.org. Everyone they really should not play a big role count. bankrupt than attend a networking is welcome. Please register for Fun at At the end of a person’s life, you will in your spending, saving and investing event, then you may be on your way, Five by phone at 508-347-2761. The cost choices. never hear them say they wished they for as that cliché goes, “Your network is $12 for Members who pre-register, had more money, however you will hear is your net worth.” $15 at the door, or $20 for non-Mem- • Develop a financial strategy. By them say they wished they had more bers. The Fun starts at 5:00pm. If you time. A good question to ask yourself if developing a sound financial strategy, This month’s Brown Bag Seminar would like to find out more about you can reduce money-related stress you had a short time to live, ‘Would you presented by self-proclaimed intro- Chamber membership, we are offer- like $5 million dollars or ten more years and help yourself feel empowered as vert Rita Schiano will offer practical ing a Member Orientation session on to live?’ The answer is obvious. you look to the future. A comprehen- tips and techniques on how to work March 25 at 8:30am at the Chamber’s A survey of roughly five thousand sive strategy can help you identify through your networking fear, includ- Hall Road offices in Sturbridge. Be people was conducted to back up the your goals – a down payment on a new ing: Managing the stress, Networking part of a vibrant business community fact that most people prefer time over home, college for your children, a com- preparation, Conversation starters, and learn how membership can help money. Most people opted to take a fortable retirement, and so on – and Body language, and tips on how to grow your business. Call 508-347-2761 position with less hours and less money identify a path toward reaching them. follow-up. Rita reminds us that net- for more info. over long hours with a high salary. Your financial strategy should incor- working is not about handing out Young people, who have more time porate a variety of factors, including dozens of business cards. It’s about ahead of them, did choose to make more your age, risk tolerance, income level, building relationships. This session is The Chamber’s mission money, however this proves the point family situation and more. Here’s the that if you have less time, you value it free for CMS Chamber Members, $15 The Chamber of Central Mass South for non-Members. Pease RSVP with a is the leading advocate for business, key point: By creating a long-term more. strategy and sticking to it, you’ll be Money changes in value every day, call to 508-347-2761 or email info@cms- promotes the success of its members, and chamber.org to save your spot. enhances regional prosperity through far less likely to overreact to events but time does not. Think about the such as market downturns and less price tag you would place on a three networking, education, and promotion. More about Rita: Rita Schiano is a Contact us today to find out more about inclined to give in to impulses such as hour beach day with good friends. “spur of the moment” costly purchas- Time brings us awareness and clari- resilience strategist and coach, speak- the benefits of joining our dynamic er, and founder of Rita Schiano ~ Live organization! Follow the Chamber on es. And without such a strategy, you ty, and gives us a chance to figure out will almost certainly have less chance the person we want to be or already are. A Flourishing Life. A former corpo- Facebook at www.facebook.com/cms- rate vice-president and small business chamber, on Twitter at twitter.com/ of achieving your important goals. These things cannot be bought. Sure, we need money to live, however time owner, Rita’s leadership knowledge, ChamberofCMS and Pinterest at www. strategies, and insights draw from both pinterest.com/cmschamber. • Get an “accountability partner.” is what puts life, into our lives. Often, Your relationship with money doesn’t we need to get creative about how we sides of the aisle. Organizations use have to be monogamous – you can get can give ourselves more time. We must Rita to help staff build resilient leader- help from an “accountability partner.” always remember to protect and priori- ship skills, manage stress, and improve tize our time. Too many people keep their financial concerns and plans to themselves, not even sharing them with their partners or other family members. But by being open about your finances to your loved When optimism isn’t easy ones, you can not only avoid misplaced expectations but also enlist the help of someone who may be able to help keep “Optimism, optimism, opti- optimistic too of that’s all I at the change in circumstances and the you on track toward your short- and mism. It’s great that you are positively had to do!” uncertainty of your financial future. long-term goals. But you may also ben- so optimistic, but I’m just not I don’t think I’ve ever met Circumstances can change without efit from the help of a financial profes- that way. I’m a realist and I speaking the author of this email. notice. You can choose to dwell on how sional – someone with the perspective, see things as they are and the It was sent anonymously unfair life is or you can find the positive experience and skills necessary to help facts of the situation deter- By Gary W. and that’s okay. I am never opportunity buried within the negativi- you make the right moves. mine if I am optimistic or Moore offended by a response like ty and move forward. not,” the email began. I’d love this. I view this as a pos- One of the only things certain in Like all successful relationships, the to be more like you but being itive opportunity to help our lives is the inevitable uncertainty. one you have with money requires optimistic may make you feel this reader and others live Optimism, when you are on top of the work. But you’ll find it’s worth the better in the moment, but in reality, a more optimistic life. world is easy, but when the future is effort. optimism changes nothing.” It’s easy to be optimistic when every- uncertain and your outlook is dire, it’s I fully realize there are more people thing is going your way. Things are difficult to find and optimistic person. This article was written by Edward in the world who feel this way. It’s eas- good at work, the economy is good, When your optimism is needed most, Jones for use by your local Edward ier to let circumstances control your your love life is positive and there is an that’s when it’s harder to muster. Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact attitude than to thoughtfully work your expectation that your positive life will Controlling your attitude and out- Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones attitude to positively impact your cir- not change. look is difficult for most people. They Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 cumstances. Suddenly, without warning, there is allow circumstances to determine their or [email protected]. The email continues. “It’s easy for a downturn in the economy and your outlook. As their attitude plummets, so you to be optimistic. Your job is to sit at company frantically looks for ways to does their optimism. a desk and type a bunch of happy words cut expenses. You lose your job and into a computer and get paid for it. I’d be your significant other becomes irritable Turn To MOORE page ­­­A9 www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 21, 2020 •The Charlton Villager•9 Vintage Comfort Food Recipes

If your mouth’s been watering for by adding with season- take the syrup from the make dishes fit for a President. This baked beans like grandma used to ings one-half tablespoon Take rind and add eight pounds recipe for Johnny Cakes was said to be make, if you just can’t seem to get mustard, the beans are more sugar to it, and put William McKinley’s favorite. the recipe down pat for Aunt Ellen’s more easily digested. If the to boil; boil till a thick heirloom pickles, or even if you sim- pork mixed with lean is Hint and clear syrup. Weigh Johnny Cakes ply yearn to cook up an old fashioned preferred, use less salt. ten pounds of rind to 12 Ingredients:1/3 cup granulated sugar; feast, then perhaps the answer to your The fine reputation one egg; one half stick butter, melt- KAREN pounds of sugar; cover food fantasies are as close as a vintage which Boston Baked the rind with four pounds ed (no substitution); 3/4 cup yellow cookbook. Cookbooks of the past pro- Beans have gained TRAINOR of it and make the syrup corn meal; one teaspoon salt; one tea- vide a peek into yesterday’s kitchen. has been attributed to with the remaining eight spoon soda; one cup sour milk (mod- From historical dishes to childhood the earthen bean-pot pounds. While the syrup ern milk spoils, but won’t “sour”so desserts, the following recipes recall with small top and bulging sides in is cooking add one teacupful of white substitute buttermilk.); one cup flour; simpler times when food was real, which they are supposed to be cooked. ginger root and the peel of three lemons. butter or lard for greasing the griddle comforting, and made from scratch. Equally good beans have often been When the syrup is cooked, then put the Directions; Mix sugar, egg and melted ** eaten where a five-pound lard pail was rind into the boiling syrup, and let it butter together. Blend corn meal and substituted for the broken bean pot. cook till you can pass a fork through it salt together, then stir into egg mix- The Boston Cooking School Cookbook Yellow-eyed beans are with ease, then it is done. When cooled, ture. Stir soda into milk. Add white (Farmer, Fannie Merritt. The Boston very good when baked. put in jar or bottles with one pint of flour alternately with the milk, a bit Cooking-School Cook Book. Boston: ** vinegar to one quart of syrup, thus at a time, blending to make a smooth Little, Brown, 1918) the pickles are made. See that they be batter Allow mixture to stand in a cool What Mrs. Fisher Knows well covered with vinegar and syrup as place about 30 minutes to “lighten.” Fannie Merritt Farmer was credited about Old Southern Cooking: directed.” Heat a greased griddle or heavy skillet with standardizing measures for reci- Soups, Pickles, Preserves, Etc. until a few drops of water will “spit” pes. Until her Boston Cooking School (Women’s Cooperative Printing Office, ** and bounce off the surface. Spoon or Cook Book came out in 1896, must rec- San Francisco, 1881) pour the mixture onto the hot griddle, ipes called for “a pinch” or “egg sized” “Ruth Wakefield’s Toll House: Tried using up to 1/4 cup at a time. Brown portions. She has been credited with Abby Fisher was a former Alabama and True Recipes” (M. Barrows & pancakes on each side, (turning only singlehandedly revolutionizing recipes. slave who couldn’t read or write but Company, New York, 1941) once), about 1 minute per side. Don’t One of her most popular recipes is this was an expert cook. Her talents made overcook. Serve hot, with more melted one for authentic Boston Baked Beans. her a repeat recipient of blue ribbons Ruth Wakefield ran the Toll House butter, maple syrup, honey or jam. Note that she has added helpful nota- at county fairs. Her pickles and jams Inn in Massachusetts. While her claim ** tions at the end of the recipe. took first prize at the San Francisco to fame was the invention of the choco- Mechanics Institute Fair in 1880. The late chip cookie in 1930, Ruth created Win Dinner for Two at the Publick Boston Baked Beans next year she transcribed her recipes many other memorable dishes for her House Pick over one quart pea beans, cover from memory and the cookbook “What diners. One of these favorites is the Your tips can win you a great dinner with cold water, and soak over night. In Mrs. Fisher Knows about Old Southern English Cheese Soup recipe below. for two at the historic Publick House morning, drain, cover with fresh water, Cooking” was published. This recipe, Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send heat slowly (keeping water below boil- which is one of the 160 in the book Toll House Old English Cheese Soup in a hint to be entered into a random ing-point), and cook until skins will takes a lot of time, but like most great drawing. One winner per month will burst,—which is best determined by Southern foods, it is likely well worth Melt one half cup butter. Add four win a fabulous three course dinner for taking a few beans on the tip of a spoon the effort! tablespoons flour, one teaspoon salt and two at the renown restaurant, located and blowing on them, when skins will one half teaspoon pepper. Blend well on Route 131 across the town common burst if sufficiently cooked. Beans thus Sweet Watermelon Rind Pickle and add four cups milk. After thicken- in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m tested must, of course, be thrown away. ing well add 1 1/2 pounds Old English in the business of dispensing tips, not Drain beans, throwing bean-water out Take the melon rind and scrape all or a yellow snappy cheese; 1 1/2 table- inventing them (although I can take of doors, not in sink. Scald rind of three- the meat from the inside, and then care- spoons Worcestershire sauce; and 1/2 credit for some), I’m counting on you fourths pound fat salt pork, scrape, fully slice all the outside of the rind teaspoon paprika readers out there to share your best remove one-fourth inch slice and put from the white part of the rind, then lay helpful hints! in bottom of bean-pot. Cut through rind or cover the white part over with salt. It If too thick, thin to desired consisten- of remaining pork every one-half inch, will have to remain under salt one week cy with hot milk. Serve with crumbled Do you have a helpful hint or handy making cuts one inch deep. Put beans before pickling; the rind will keep in crisp bacon sprinkled over the top of tip that has worked for you? Do you have in pot and bury pork in beans, leav- salt from year to year. When you want soup or a garnish or shredded boiled a question regarding household or gar- ing rind exposed. Mix one tablespoon to pickle it, take it from the salt and put eggs. den matters? If so, why not share them salt, one tablespoon molasses, and three into clear water, change the water three with readers of Stonebridge Press news- tablespoons sugar; add one cup boiling times a day –must be changed say every ** papers? Send questions and/or hints water, and pour over beans; then add four hours – then take the rind from the to: Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge enough more boiling water to cover water and dry it with a clean cloth. Have “First Ladies Cook Book: Favorite Evening News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, beans. Cover bean-pot, put in oven, and your vinegar boiling, and put the rind Recipes of All the Presidents of the United MA 01550. Or E-mail KDRR@aol. bake slowly six or eight hours, uncov- into it and let it lay in vinegar four days; States,” Parents’ Magazine Press, 1965. com. Hints are entered into a drawing ering the last hour of cooking, that then take it from the vinegar, drain, and for dinner for two at the historic Publick rind may become brown and crisp. Add sprinkle sugar thickly over it and let When this cookbook came out in 1965 House Inn. water as needed. Many feel sure that it remain so one day. To make syrup, housewives everywhere scrambled to

I decided to write a book about more and have a fourth ready published two more books and encourages you to create the MOORE my father’s experience in base- to go. began writing this column. It’s plan to make it so. As I say continued from page A8­­­ ball and war. Once completed So, in 2006, I was still CEO been a long road. My column is almost every week … “If you Optimism properly applied I began my search for a pub- of a company and a part-time still expanding its reach and I believe nothing better is possi- is a way of life, not a here now, lisher. My first rejection came author. Less that eighteen continue to write more books ble, why would you try?” gone later state of mind that is quickly, followed by the second months later, a massive implo- but, deciding to write full-time Optimism in the worst controlled by external forces. and third … then the eleventh, sion of the housing market was a risky decision that mus- of times, leads you back It is your optimism that will twenty-seventh, forty-ninth, destroyed my company, left me tered all the optimism and pos- to the best of times. guide you to a positive future. sixty-third and seventy-fourth. out of work. I lost almost every- itive energy I could find. In 2004, I was CEO of a com- After seventy-four rejections thing. I was depressed for a few Here’s my point. If you allow pany that was growing, thriv- what did I do? I submitted it a days, then I clicked my opti- your circumstances to deter- ing and providing great prod- seventy-fifth time and it sold. mism back on and evaluated mine your optimism … you Gary W. Moore is a free- ucts and services to the incred- A reviewer said “Playing with my opportunities. It appeared have no optimism. You are a lance columnist, speaker and ibly stable housing market. the Enemy” became a surprise that in the midst of the Great bobber floating in the water. author of three books includ- Life was good. It was easy to be hit. A surprise to others, but Recession, my chances of land- The weather and tide will ing the award-winning, criti- optimistic. not to me. I was always opti- ing a corporate position were determine your fate. Optimism cally acclaimed, “Playing with I’ve told you this story mistic I would find a publisher bleak. I didn’t have the resourc- allows you to think past your the Enemy.” Follow Gary on before, but with encourage- and the book would succeed. es to start a new business, so I current disaster. Your belief Twitter @GaryWMoore721 and ment from family and friends, I’ve since then written two decided I’d write for a living. I something better is coming at www.garywmoore.com. 20 20 Don’t miss a moment VISION What’s YOUR vision for 2020? • Maintain A Healthy Lifestyle • Improved Mental Health First Meeting • Pregnancy and Medical Procedures • Live Long and Prosper is FREE! • Develop an Energy Boost COME JOIN US! • Self Image and Confidence

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Cruises-The Star Princess, visiting a trip to sunny Portugal April 21-30, We had 34 people travel to the CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San 2020. This trip is with Collette Travel. Pennsylvania Dutch Country 3 Francisco, Astoria Oregon, Victoria, Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon An informational meeting is planned Day/2Night Trip this past December B.C., Vancouver, B.C., winery tours, Senior Center Monday, Wednesday, or for Wed. June 12th at the Douglas and they had such a Great Time that all meals on board ship, and more! Friday 9-10 a.m. or call (774) 922-4049 or Senior Center, 331 Main St., Douglas, many of them asked to go back again *A valid passport is REQUIRED for e-mail [email protected]. at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in the this September 23-25th. We will see the this trip Trips are open to the public! Make trip, this is a great opportunity to get a New Show “Queen Esther”. One of the Prices starting at $2,499pp double checks payable to the Southbridge description of the travel arrangements very most riveting Bible Stories of the occupancy (plus tax, transfers & gov- Senior Citizens Association, payment and itinerary with a representative Old Testament that comes to life in the ernment fees) due at sign up: from Collette Travel who will also Magnificent Sight and Sound Theater For a brochure and complete itiner- answer any questions you have about which incorporates Live Animals, ary, please contact Lori Douthwright the trip. For more info call 508-476- Secial Effects and Jaw Opening Stage at (508) 248-5971, ext. 1715. 4474. Sets. Ask anyone who has seen a Show SOUTHBRIDGE at the Millenium Sight and Sound The Boston Red Sox vs The Baltimore Theater and they will tell you this SENIOR CITIZENS TRIP Orioles is a Must See. in your lifetime. Now SCHEDULE FOR 2020 3 Days/2 Nights August 21 – 23, 2020 DUDLEY SENIORS let’s add a 2nd Show called “Saturday What’s Included: Roundtrip motor Nigh Fever” at the Dutch Apple March 24, 2020 – Tuesday – Mohegan coach, 2 nights hotel lodging, break- Dinner Theatre, a Backcountry Tour Dudley Seniors present a Pigeon Sun $30 - 10 - AM bus. fast at hotel, lower reserved seating of the Dutch County Farmlands, enjoy Forge and the Smoky Mountains Show You will have a deluxe motor coach to 2 ballgames, The United States your luck at the Sands Casino and Trip. It will be 7 days and 6 nights from ride to the casino. You will have 5 Naval Academy, Annapolis, Guinness more. Prices are 499.00 pp Double and Sept. 20, 2020 through Sept. 26, 2020. hours at the casino to gamble and Brewery & More 599.00 Single Occupancy and include The price per person/ double occupan- shop. The bus will leave Mohegan Sun $549pp Double Occ. -$679pp Single 2 Nights Lodging, 4 Meals, Tickets to cy is $689 and will include motorcoach at 4 PM. Occ. - $539pp Triple Occ. - $539pp Quad the 2 Shows, transportation from Dudley, 6 nights You will receive $10 for gaming and Occ. Touring as Described and Tour lodging, 10 meals, admission to a buffet meal voucher. Filling up fast For a brochure and complete itiner- Titanic: the world’s largest museum Director Gratutites. Last years Trip ary please contact sold out early so don’t get left behind attraction, 2 dinner shows, 2 evening May 19, 2020 – Tuesday – Foxwoods Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 Have you ever thought about shows, one morning show, free time $30 - 8 - AM bus. visiting Nashville? Come along on a 4 in downtown Gatlinburg and a guided This one is for the bingo players September 11th Museum & Memorial Day/3 Night Trip December 4th -7th. tour of the Great Smoky Mountains and all others that want to go. You will in NY City and West Point Academy Included are Roundtrip transportation National Park. have a deluxe motor coach ride to the 2 Days/1 Night May 14-15, 2020 to Logan Airport, Roundtrip Airfare casino. You will have 5 hours at the What’s Included: Roundtrip motor to Nashville, 3 Nights of Premium For more information, please call casino to gamble and shop. The bus coach, hotel lodging, two (2) meals Lodging, 7 Meals including a Sunday Evelyn at (508) 764-8254. will leave Foxwoods at 2 PM. (1 breakfast & dinner theatre show), Brunch, An Exclusive Dinner Show You will receive $10 for gaming and touring the Hudson River Valley & featuring the Oak Ridge Boys, Ticket FRIENDS OF THE STURBRIDGE a buffet meal voucher. dinner theatre show and so much SENIORS and Show at the Grand Ole Opry, more! plus a Tour of the Grand Ole Opry, September 15, 2020 – Tuesday – $399 pp Double Occ. - $499 pp Single Admission to Country Music Hall The Friends of the Sturbridge Seniors Mohegan Sun $30 - 10 - AM bus. Occ. of Fame, a River Cruise aboard the are happy to offer the following 2020 You will have a deluxe motor coach For a brochure and complete itiner- General Jackson Showboat, Tickets Trips to the General Public. Beginning ride to the casino. You will have 5 ary please contact for a Holiday Show at the Opry on Thursday March 12th, join us as we hours at the casino to gamble and Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 House, Admission to ICE at Gaylord travel by Deluxe Motorcoach on an shop. The bus will leave Mohegan Sun Opryland, a visit to Historic Studio appproximately 60 minute ride to the at 4 PM. B and a Guilded Tour Of Nashville. Fabulous Venus DeMilo in Swansea, You will receive $10 for gaming and Penn Dutch Country with the New WOW!! Prices are 1949 pp Double Ma. To see Ireland’s Most Exciting a buffet meal voucher. Hit Show Queen Esther Young Tenor, Emmet Cahill. Emmet and 2349 pp Single Occupancy which 3 Days/2 Nights September 23-25, includes Tour Guides and Bus Drivers is the Star of PBS Phenomenon Celtic October 13th - 20th 2020 – ALL 2020 Gratuities as well. Thunder. Hear Emmet perform many INCLUSIVE ARUBA Happily Full - I What’s Included: Roundtrip motor For additional information on of the Irish Classics as well as some am taking names for standby on this coach, 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, ticket these Wonderful Trips, please contact of your Favorite Broadway Hits. He trip. This is an all-inclusive trip – all to “Queen Ester”, touring and More! Linda Fortier at 508 347 1452 or by will be joined by the Emerald String flights, transfers, meals plus snacks, $499pp Double Occ. - $599 pp Single Quartet, who are four young Ladies email at [email protected] Occ. nightly entertainment, and alcohol creating the Sweetest Sounds from included. For a brochure and complete itiner- their String Instruments. And let’s ary please contact add the All Male Dublin City Dancers LEICESTER SENIOR Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 November 12, 2020 – Thursday – who will shake up the Audience with CENTER Foxwoods $30 - 10 - AM bus. their high stepping dance numbers. You will have a deluxe motor coach Nova Scotia w/Tattoo Fest For 92.00 everyone will have a Plated featuring The Royal Nova Scotia For trip information and reserva- ride to the casino. You will have 5 Lunch of Corned Beef and Cabbage hours at the casino to gamble and International Tattoo Bay of Fundy, or Baked Haddock, Venus DeMilo’s tions, please call Joan Wall at (508) Halifax, 892-3967. shop. The bus will leave Foxwoods at Famous Minstrone Soup, Vegetables, 4 PM. Saint John, Annapolis Valley Breads, Dessert, Coffee and Tea, Bus 5 Days/4 Nights June 29-July 3, 2020 Friday, March 20, 2020: Foxwood You will receive $10 for gaming and Transportation and this Fabulous a buffet meal voucher. What’s Included: Roundtrip motor Show. Casino. Free lunch buffet or $10 food coach, 2 nights lodging – Marriott Saint On Thursday, July 16, come voucher and $10 casino slot play. Cost John – New Brunswick, 2 nights lodg- PAYMENTS DUE with us for a Lobster Bake at Foster’s is $30. ing – Westin Nova Scotian – Halifax, AT SIGN UP Clambake in York, Me. For 99.00 breakfast each morning (4), 2 scrump- enjoy a 1 1/4 Boiled Lobster, Clam MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY tious dinners, 1 lobster luncheon, Trips are open to the public! Chowder, Steamed Mussels, Fresh PARISH guided tours each day and more! Make checks payable to the Steamed Maine Clams, Corn on the $1499pp Double Occ. - $1899 pp Southbridge Senior Citizens Cob, Potatoes and Onions, Blueberry SPENCER — Mary Queen of the Single Occ. Association. Cake and a Beverage. Also available is Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, For a brochure and complete itiner- Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon 1/2 Barbecued Chicken in place of the is offering the following trips. For ary please contact senior center Monday, Wednesday or Lobster. Now let us add the Ultimate more information, call Bernard Dube Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show featur- at (508) 885-3098. AM or call 774 922 4049, or e-mail me ing Jimmy and the Parrots. They are [email protected] the most requested Jimmy Buffett *USA: Wonders of Northern Montreal & Quebec Getaway Tribute Band in the Country and they California Redwoods, Oregon & 4 Days/3 Nights August 18-21, 2020 were also nominated as Band of the Washington: August 3-15, 2020 What’s Included: Roundtrip motor Year by Trop Rock Entertainer. Hear *Spain & Portugal: Sept.9-23, 2020 UNION SAINT-JEAN- coach, 2 nights lodging – Marriott in them play the favorite songs of Jimmy downtown Montreal, 1 night lodging Buffett as well as songs by The Beach *Galapagos Islands: Jan 4-13, BAPTISTE CHAPTER 12 – Quebec City, four meals (4), 5 meals, Boys, Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte, 2021 *Galapagos with extension to guided tours each day and more! Peru (Machu Picchu): Jan 4-19, 2021 Bob Marley and many others. Included Union Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Chapter $849pp Double Occ. - $1159 pp Single is Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, #12, Southbridge, is sponsoring a vari- Occ. *Botswana, Zimbabwe and Victoria Lunch and the Show. ety of excursions for all to enjoy in For a brochure and complete itiner- Falls: May 5-16, 2021 On Tuesday August 18 to Friday 2019. We are a non-profit family orient- ary please contact August 21st, have your Passport ready ed Franco-American fraternal society Lori Douthwright 508-248-5971 X1715 *Alaska (land and cruise): early for a Spectacular 4 Day/3 Night Motor since 1900. As always, you do not have August, 2021 Coach Roundtrip visit to Beautiful to be a member to participate in any Montreal and Quebec Canada. For of the scheduled events. All are wel- PAXTON SENIORS 849.00 pp Double or 1159.00 pp Single come. Gift certificates purchased in CHARLTON SENIOR Occupancy. Included are 3 Nights any amount can be used by the recip- Area Seniors are Planning Another Hotel Lodgings, 4 Meals, touring as ient to any event at face value. For CENTER Wonderful Trip described in your travel Brochgure, information or reservations contact Best of Times Travel Tour Director Ted at (508) 764-7909. Trip Coordinator Dotti Murphy - Our adventure will be an 11 day trip: Please call 978-424-7010 and all gratuities except Motorcoach Driver. gratuity are included. In River cruise on the Danube River plus Sign up sheets & flyers available at couple of days on land. The trip begins the Senior Center / Flyers also avail- Montreal take in a guided visit of Norte-Dame Basilica, the Botanical on Thursday, Oct 8, when we will fly able on our web page www.townof- out of Boston. UXBRIDGE SENIOR charlton.net Click on Departments Gardens, the Biodome, enjoy time at Montreal Casino plus even more. In then click on Council on Aging/Senior Some details: 11 days- 24 meals, 7 day CENTER Center Quebec, visit the Basilica of Saint- Anne de Beaupre, Montgomery Falls, cruise on the Danube and 2 nights in All trips leave from the Whitinsville Fussen( near Munich) Oner local tour Walmart and the Stop & Shop at 32 Pick up is from St. Joseph’s Church guided Tour of the beautiful Citadelle from the Ship are included in each Lyman St, Westboro. Make sure to 10 H Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton featuring the Changing of the Guard, port. include entree choice, phone # (esp. the Royal Regimemnt Museum plus We fly into Budapest, Hungary and cell) and an emergency # when sending Please call Dotti Murphy at 978-424- some Free Time to enjoy Quebec on fly home from Munich. payment. “Like” us on FacebookThe 7010 for details if interested in any your own. Transportation from Paxton to and Silver Club and The Uxbridge Senior trips. On Thursday August 20th, get from Logan is included. Center. Please call Sue at (508) 476-5820 ready for the 10th Anniversary Tour of The Texas Tenors. These 3 very Four countries – Hungary, Slovakia, Turn To TRIPS page ­­­A11 Austria and Germany www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 21, 2020 •The Charlton Villager•11

TRIPS at the Golden Corral w/Fox Tours - $71. ferry crossing, Hopewell Rocks, Lighthouse, Sag harbor, etc. - $579. continued from page A10­­­ April 27-29 Penn Dutch w/the new show Halifax, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown, Oct. 6 -- Green Mt. Railroad Queen Esther at Sight and Sound -- (trip Prince Edward Island, St. John, w/Fox Tours -- $101. for more information. is full, sign up for the waiting list)- $459. New Brunswick - 3 seats left - $1899. Nov. 19 -- Newport Playhouse May 4 -- Granite State Chocolate and Aug. 30 - 31 - Saratoga Racetrack w/Fox Tours - $101. The Silver Club BUS TRIPS for 2020 Wine Tour with lunch at Warren’s w/Conway Tours - enjoy a race Dec. 7 & 8 -- Equinox Resort and Please call Sue at 508-476-5820 for Lobster House - Fox Tours - $91. at Saratoga, a tour of the town, a Hildene, VT w/Conway Tours. Two more information. May 9 - Albany Tulip Festival tour of Haven Oaks Horse Farm, and day trip with elegant dinner & piano w/Conway Tours -$115. drive up Prospect Mountain - $329. entertainment, breakfast, tour of The Uxbridge Senior Center is offer- June 1 - Plymouth cruise on Pilgrim Sept. 16 -18 - The Hamptons w/ Hildene, chocolate tasting, etc. $379. ing the following bus trips for 2020. Belle with sightseeing tour and lunch Conway. Three day trip w/4 meals, at Hearth and Kettle - Fox Tours - $91 guided tour of the “Rich and Famous,” Please call Sue at 508-476-5820 for April 16, 2020 - Magic Wings Butterfly June 26 - July 3 -- Atlantic Canada w/ winery, ferry crossing, Old Westbury more information or to be put on the Gardens and Yankee Candle with lunch Conway Tours -- International Tattoo, Estate & Gardens, Montauk Point emailing list. Community Connection Don’t let politics drive your 508-248-9797 Don’t Pay Too Much for Propane investments. 570 Main Street • rt. 20 • FiSkdale, Ma tel: 508-347-0116 • Fax: 508-347-6985 PROPANE PRICE PER GAL. Tanks Filled Jeff Burdick, AAMS® SpecialS Good 2/24-3/1 75-150 ...... $2.20 to 80% Financial Advisor 150-300 ...... $1.85 larGe Boar’S Head caliFornia 300-500 ...... $1.65 Driver 419 Main Street round Honey Maple NAVEL 500 PLUS ... CALL OFFICE Discretion Sturbridge, MA 01566 TOMATOES HAM ORANGES 99¢ lb. $7.99 lb. 3/99¢ DON’T PAY TOO MUCH FOR OIL! 508-347-1420 $ www.edwardjones.com • Monday price 2/17/20 was 2.39 per gallon* red & Green Marinated Hand picked 100 gallon minimum SeedleSS CHICKEN GREEN • Call for the most up to date daily price or visit us at GRAPES BREAST BEANS www.charltonoil.com $1.99 lb. $2.99 lb. 99¢ lb. “Call Us First!” *prices subject to change MKT-58941-A Member SIPC Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 7:00 • Sat. & Sun. 8:30 -6:00 We reserve the right to limit quantities

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Your guide to local merchants, services & events New entrepreneurs welcome! Support these local businesses and keep your dollars close to home. 12 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, February 21, 2020 www.StonebridgePress.com SPORTS Holy Name takes it to Rams in Westborough Invitational Tournament opener

WESTBOROUGH — With 67-43 and ble-digit point-producers for Holy 78-32 losses to Holy Name High over the Name, who grabbed a commanding 24-6 course of the regular season, Shepherd lead through the first quarter. Hill Regional’s girls’ varsity basket- From there, the game was about even ball team knew it was up against a — 42-41 in the Naps’ favor — as The Hill tough opponent when the two squared was led by Emery Mullen (16 points) off for a third time on Sunday, Feb. and Triniti Sughrue (10). 16, this matchup taking place in the Holy Name, seeded third in the tourna- Westborough Invitational Tournament. ment, will next play No. 7 Westborough The end result was the same ­— a win High in the second round. The sixth for the Naps — but this was the closest ranked Rams, meanwhile, dropped of the three as the Rams fell 66-47. to 3-16 and will conclude their season Ava Diggs (15 points), Jaini Edmonds against No. 2 Tantasqua Regional in the (12) and Grace O’Gara (10) were dou- second round (after press time).

Shepherd Hill’s Grace Nellis weaves through Holy Name’s defense while dribbling the ball down the court.

Shepherd Hill’s Emma Lanpher finds a cushion in Holy Name’s defense and elevates to shoot a jumper.

Paula Barbale of Shepherd Hill tries to fight through a defensive double team provided by Holy Name.

Shepherd Hill’s Emery Mullen leaps to pass the ball up and over the reach of a Holy Name defender.

With head coach Maura Hackenson watching, Amanda Adamuska of Shepherd Hill looks to pass the ball away.

Sports Brief Dudley Charlton Women’s Basketball to hold pickup games On Monday evenings at the Heritage School from 7-9 p.m., you will find women playing pickup basketball. We play every Monday from September to June based on the school schedule. There are no set teams or fees. Ages Jason Mckay photos 18 and older are welcome. Come for some fun exercise. Contact Deb at (508) Triniti Sughrue of Shepherd Hill goes in for a layup versus Holy Name. 248-3600 for more information. www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 21, 2020 •The Charlton Villager•13 SPORTS Under odd circumstances, Rockets tie North Middlesex to take Dana Willard Memorial Tournament

Nick Ethier photos Auburn’s Nolan White dumps the puck down the ice. Auburn’s Nic Spanos skates by a North Middlesex defenseman and toward goalie Thomas Kelly.

Joe Valone of Auburn attempts to chase after the puck following a faceoff.

Auburn’s Joel Miller dangles past a diving North Middlesex defender.

Zach Schirm of Auburn stick-handles the puck down the ice and into North Middlesex’s defensive zone.

BY NICK ETHIER they finished 1-0-1 in the two games. SPORTS STAFF WRITER East Longmeadow and Worcester both AUBURN — Way back on Saturday, went 1-1, while North Middlesex fin- Dec. 14, Horgan Arena hosted ished 0-1-1. the first round of the Dana Willard “We had the best record in the tour- Memorial Tournament. First up, East nament. We were the only ones that Longmeadow High’s boys’ varsity ice didn’t lose, everybody else lost a game,” hockey team defeated the Worcester explained Bombard. co-op, 2-1. Then, in the nightcap, Auburn’s Joel Miller was named the Auburn High co-op (along with Tournament MVP after registering two Millbury High, Tantasqua Regional points against East Longmeadow and and Shepherd Hill Regional) played the grabbing another point on an assist Caleb Bartlett of Auburn attempts to block a shot taken by a North Middlesex player. first period against North Middlesex versus North Middlesex. Regional and trailed 1-0. Then, between Bombard was pleased with the periods, the Zamboni hit a door and Rockets’ two periods of play, which also broke it, making the rink unusable. saw Dillon Winkelmann tie the score at “What are you going to do? Things 1-1 in the second period. The resilient Rockets then tied it up puck in the net.” happen like that,” Rockets’ head coach “We had some opportunities tonight. on the power play when Joel Miller Auburn lost 13 seniors from a year ago Glen Bombard said. For two periods I thought we played gave a pass to Spanos, who then went and will lose another 12 this spring, but So, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, Auburn pretty well,” he said. behind Kelly’s net and found an open Bombard enjoyed this season despite defeated East Longmeadow 3-1 and Winkelmann’s goal came shorthand- Bradway in the slot. His shot then got the sub-.500 record. Worcester took care of North Middlesex ed as Auburn had three penalties in the past Kelly for the equalizer. “Overall it was a great year, had a 7-1. second period, all of which were suc- That gave Auburn the tournament lot of fun with these guys,” he said. Then, on Saturday, Feb. 15, the tour- cessfully killed off. Nic Spanos assisted title in back-to-back years for the first “Probably the hardest working team nament finally came to a close when on Winkelmann’s tally. Spanos carried time in school history. I’ve ever had. They stuck together all the Rockets hosted North Middlesex. the puck into the zone and fed a pass to Despite the accomplishment, the year and just kept working. They never The game started back up with Auburn Winkelmann’s stick on the right point. Rockets’ record stood at 6-10-2 as they quit, they just lacked putting the puck trailing the Patriots 1-0 in the second From there, Winkelmann blasted a slap will miss the upcoming Central Mass. in the net. period. But thanks to a goal by Shawn shot past Patriots’ goalie Thomas Kelly. Division 3 Tournament for the first “I’m thrilled, I really am,” added Bradway with 7:54 to play in the third North Middlesex (5-8-4) took a 2-1 time in four years. Bombard. “I had a lot of fun this year, I period, the Rockets rallied to tie the lead early in the third period on the “That’s our ultimate goal,” Bombard know they did, and we all worked hard game at 2-2. power play when Nick Miller and Caleb said of trying to qualify for District together. We all wanted the same thing, That tie gave Auburn the Dana Amidon assisted on Jimmy O’Keefe’s play. “We just struggled putting the unfortunately we fell a little short.” Willard Memorial Tournament title, as goal. 14 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, February 21, 2020 www.StonebridgePress.com OBITUARIES Ann M. Chaput, 78 Ethel G. Asselta, 85

OXFORD – Ann M. Ms. Chaput first worked for many PUTNAM– Ethel G. Baker, Michael Baker, Richard Baker, Chaput, 78, passed years as a billing supervisor for (Baker) Asselta, 85, Frances Brunelle, and Jennie LaBrie; away peacefully on Memorial Home Health in Worcester formerly of Marshall six grandchildren; and ten great grand- Saturday, February and later as a customer service represen- St., died Wednesday, children. She was predeceased by her 8, 2020 in Knollwood tative for McKesson Pharmaceuticals February 12, 2020 at son, Salvatore Asselta, Jr. and her sib- Nursing Center, in Newton, MA. St. Vincent Hospital lings, Frederick Baker, Joseph Baker, Worcester with her She enjoyed painting and was a tal- in Worcester. She and Mable Peters; and her companion family at her side. ented artist. She had a love of Scrabble was the loving wife Herman “Sonny” Prince. She leaves 3 chil- and spent many hours playing with of the late Salvatore Relatives and friends were invited to dren, John M. Fura family. She was a gifted sewer and Asselta, Sr. Born in visit with Ethel’s family on Tuesday, of Oxford, Jodi A. and her husband loved creating many things. She loved Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of February 18, 2020, at the Gilman Funeral Charlie L. Vasquez of Douglas and game shows, puzzles, football and her the late Frederick and Elizabeth E. (St. Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Michele A. White of Charlton; 7 grand- beloved Tom Brady. One of her favor- Germaine) Baker. Putnam, CT, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 children, Stephanie Fura, Adam Fura, ite vacation spots was Cape Cod. Her Mrs. Asselta was a homemaker and a.m. followed by a service in the funeral Michael Fura, Ethan Vasquez, Agatha greatest joy was the time spent with her enjoyed country dancing and spending home at 11:30 a.m. A graveside ser- White, Charlotte White and Gavin family. time with her family, especially her vice will be held at 12:15 p.m. in St. White; a brother,1 Robert R. and his A funeral service was held at noon on grandchildren and great grandchildren. John Cemetery, 260 Cambridge St., wife Geraldine Chaput of Cumberland, Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Scanlon Ethel is survived by her daughters, Worcester. Donations in Ethel’s mem- RI; a sister, Louise M. and her husband Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Ann Dupre and her husband John of ory may be made to the charity of one’s Kenneth Losiewicz of Cumberland, RI; Webster. Calling hours were from 10:00 Worcester, Paula Asselta of Worcester, choice. For memorial guestbook visit nieces and nephews. until the time of services. Burial will be and Carol Harwood and her husband www.GilmanAndValade.com. She was born in Central Falls, Rhode private. The family asks that donations Bill of Charlton, MA; her siblings, John Island, a daughter of Romeo J. and in her memory be made to St. Jude Lillian M. (Boudreau) Chaput. She grad- Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. uated from Cumberland High School in Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 1959. www.scanlonfs.com Celine M. Santelli, 93 SOUTHBRIDGE- member of St. Mary’s Church of St. John Celine M. (Roberts) Paul II Parish in Southbridge. She was Raymond H (Bud) Adams, Jr. 79, Santelli, 93, of a member of the Professional Secretary Highland St., passed Association and received the award of Raymond H (Bud) Adams, Jr. 79, of Washington, He was a Carpenter and away on Saturday, Secretary of the year. Celine was the Thompson, CT died Tuesday, February enjoyed his work. An outdoorsman he Feb. 15th in the Past President of the Italian American 11, 2020 at Webster Manor with his enjoyed fishing and hunting in Maine. Overlook Masonic War Veterans Auxiliary. She loved loving family at his side .Raymond He was a member of Charlton Baptist Health Center, her family and was the greatest mom, was born in Worcester, MA. He is the Church and was part of the music pro- Charlton, after an ill- grandmother and great grandmother. son of the late Raymond and Dorothy gram. ness. Celine’s family would like to give a (Richard) Adams. The funeral was held 11:00 am on Her beloved husband, Pasquale “Pat” special heartfelt thank you to the nurs- Bud is survived by his wife of 56 Monday, February 17 at Charlton A. Santelli died in 1983. She leaves es, nurses’ aides and the activity ladies years Elizabeth (Kircher) Adams Baptist, 50 Hammond Hill Rd., Charlton, a son, James L. Santelli and his wife on the fourth floor of the overlook for two sons,Charles R Adams(Nicole) with Pastor Steve Nordbye officiating. Diane of Charlton; three daughters, their love care and support. of Seekonk, MA and Matthew R Burial was at 2:30 pm in West Thompson Carol A. Santelli of Charlton, Linda Her funeral will be held on Friday, Adams(Bambi) of Weeki Wachee FL, Cemetery Riverside Dr. Thompson CT M. Harris of Lecanto, FL, and Karen Feb. 21st, from the Daniel T. Morrill one sister,Sylvia Pusateri and her hus- Calling hours will be Sunday, February J. Corey and her husband Donald of Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., band Vincent of Holden . Several nieces 16 from 2 to 4 PM at Bartel Funeral Charlton; her eight grandchildren, Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am and nephews,. Home and chapel 33 Schofield Avenue, Nicholas Boudreau, Jill Corey Tessier, in St. Mary’s Church of the St. John Bud loved his family and was a good Dudley, MA. Courtney Jeffers, Anthony Santelli, Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., friend to many. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be Joseph Santelli, Danielle Corey, Janna Southbridge. Burial will follow in St. Bud graduated Worcester Boys Trade made to Charlton Baptist Church 50 Genatossio and Patrick Corey; and Mary’s Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling School and attended Barrington College Hammond Hill Rd. four great grandchildren, Jack Tessier, hours in the funeral home will be held in RI Charlton ,Ma 01507 www.bartelfuner- Samuel Tessier, Conor Dennehy and on Thursday, Feb. 20th, from 5:00 to 7:00 and served in the Army during alhome.com Adeline Celine Genatossio. pm. Peace Time stationed at Ft. Lewis Celine was born in Dudley the daugh- In lieu of flowers donations may be ter of Frederick and Dora (Dupuis) made to the Alzheimer’s Association Roberts. MA Chapter 309 Waveley Oaks Rd., She worked for 26 years as an Waltham, MA 02452 or Epilepsy Send all obituary notices to Executive Secretary at the American Foundation of New England 650 Suffolk Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Optical Co., in Southbridge. She enjoyed Street #405 Lowell, MA 01854. Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail bowling and playing golf. Celine was a www.morrillfuneralhome.com to [email protected] CALENDAR

at http://bit.ly/MOMPROM2020. The Saturday, Febraury 29 Saturday and Sunday, March 8 Mom Prom name and logo are regis- tered trademarks of founder Elizabeth TASTE OF THE TOWNS: 6-8 p.m., EASY FULL MOON WALK ON March 7 & 8 Crapps and used under license. St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 10 H Putnam BUFFUMVILLE DAM: 6:30 p.m., Road Ext., Charlton. An opportunity to LIBRARY MINI-GOLF: Saturday Buffumville Lake, 48 Old Oxford Rd., sample the delicious food and beverages 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday 12:30-4 Charlton. Bring the whole family for a offered at local restaurants with your p.m., Joshua Hyde Library, 306 Main leisurely one-mile roundtrip walking ONGOING St., Sturbridge. A mini-golf course will friends and neighbors presented by the tour of Buffumville Dam. If the weather THE STURBRIDGE FARMER’S weave through the Sturbridge library Charlton REAS Foundation. For more is 75 percent or more cloudy, snowing MARKET is held every Sunday through with 16 unique holes. Some fun holes information or tickets, please call (508) or raining, we’ll do a tour inside the Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town are repeated each year, but there are 868-5289 or visit reascharlton.org. dam instead. Dress for the weather. Common. always new challenging ones. Friends of the library, library staff and commu- CHARLTON AMERICAN LEGION nity organizations including Tantasqua Sunday, March 1 Friday, March 13 POST 391 meets every fourth Monday students, the Center of Hope, Girl and of the month at 7 p.m. in the Charlton HERE TODAY ADOPTED Boy Scout troops show their creativity SECOND ANNUAL BAKED Grange Hall. All veterans are welcome. TOMORROW ANIMAL SANCTUARY in developing fun holes for golfers of all POTATO BUFFET: 4:30-6:30 p.m., We’d love to see you. We sponsor Boy “SPAY”GHETTI SUPPER: 4:30-6 AND ages. $5 per person, $20 maximum per Federated Church of Sturbridge and Scout Troop 165, as well as three Boys 6:30-7:30 p.m., Brimfield Congregational family. More information and photos at Fiskdale, Fellowship Hall, 8 Maple St., Staters & assist young men interest- Church, Route 20. Tickets are avail- www.sturbridgelibraryfriends.org. Sturbridge. The buffet includes a baked ed in attending the State Police sum- able online or by calling the shelter. potato with a variety of toppings, cof- mer school. We also assist the Charlton Menu includes spaghetti, macaroni fee, tea, or juice. Assorted desserts are Little League financially, as well as and cheese, salad, bread, dessert, and also for sale. Advance tickets available Saturday, March 7 other things such as veteran’s wakes & drinks. Gluten free options available. from church members or at the church funerals. There’s plenty we can still do Take-out available. Tons of raffles too! CHARLTON LIONS CLUB MEAT office, (508) 347-3915. Tickets are $6 per to help our community. Please visit our Web site at www.here- RAFFLE: The Charlton Lions are person; children six and under $4. Take- todaysanctuary.org for more informa- hosting our famous Meat Raffle being out orders are available. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Please tion or call (413) 324-8224. held Saturday, March 7 at the Heritage come join us for a fun evening of exer- Golf Course at 85 cise and basketball at the Heritage Sampson Rd. in Saturday, April 4 School gym in Charlton. We play pickup Charlton. There basketball from 7-9 PM every Monday will be six tables “ROARING ‘20S MOM PROM: The evening from September to June based of beef, pork and MOMS Club of Charlton Area will To place a Card of Thanks on the school schedule. There are no poultry to be won. host “A Roaring ‘20s” Mom Prom on set teams and participation is free for In-Memoriam, Birthday The raffle begins Saturday, April 4, from 6 to 11 p.m. at women 18 years and older. Please con- or Anniversary Greeting, at Noon with the Auburn South County Worcester tact Deb at 508-248-3600 for more infor- early bird tick- Elks #2118, 754 Southbridge St. (Route mation. the deadline is Friday noon ets available to 12), Auburn. This evening of dinner those who arrive and dancing will benefit two organiza- Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and for the following week. before 1 p.m. A tions, the John Paire Student Support Medjugorje lunch menu is Fund, which helps kids in the Dudley- St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is (Memoriams will run on the Obituary pages) available. So, Charlton Regional School District sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, come share a great have access to a well-rounded educa- Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje afternoon of fun! tional experience, and the Kennedy- with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). For more infor- Donovan Center of Southbridge, a $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, You can add a photo at no additional cost. mation, please nonprofit organization in Southbridge airfare, luxury transportation, and email thecharlton- that supports people with developmen- breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit [email protected]. tal delays, disabilities or family chal- is due at the time of registration. Please To send by mail, please mail or drop off to It’s a great way lenges. Grab your spouse, friends and contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., to start 2020 with family members, and join the MOMS for trip details at karenzaleski42@ filling your freez- Club for the second annual Mom Prom. Southbridge, MA 01550. gmail.com or you may call Proximo er with meat from It’s not just for moms, but all guests Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. Travel directly for information and to Fairway Beef!! must be 21-plus. Early-bird tickets are register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. And remem- $45 per person until Feb. 14 and $50 For more information, ber...100 percent per person after that date. The MOMS ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: please call June at 508-909-4062 of what we raise Club, a chapter of the International First and third Thursday of each goes back to the MOMS Club, is a nonprofit group that or email [email protected] month, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Vista Adult Day community. The provides support for stay-at-home and and she’ll be happy to help! at The Overlook. Loved ones welcome Charlton Lions working mothers. Membership is open to join Vista Program with prior screen- thank you for to moms in Charlton, Dudley, Webster ing. Contact Kathleen Walker at (508) your continued and Southbridge. For additional infor- 434-2876. support! mation about the Mom Prom or the club, please email charltonmoms- Turn To CALENDAR page ­­­A15 Sunday, [email protected], or purchase tickets www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, February 21, 2020 •The Charlton Villager•15

friendly setting. Come early to chat Watchers. Worcester (St. Michael’s On-The- CALENDAR and share in refreshments. Friday eve- YOGA: Hatha Yoga benefits are Heights, 340 Burncoat Street) at 7 p.m., continued from page A14­­­ nings at 7:30 p.m., Hitchcock Academy, stress-relieving. Relax & rejeuvenate Mondays in Auburn (Bethel Lutheran Grief Support Group: at Overlook Brimfield. with postures & guided meditation Church, 90 Bryn Mawr Ave.) at 7 p.m. Hospice, Charlton: Have you recently K9 NOSE WORK: A sport open to all to restore the body. Bring a mat and and Wednesdays in Putnam, Conn. (Day experienced the loss of a parent, child, breeds of dog and their people Saturday wear comfortable clothing. All levels Kimball Hospital, 320 Pomfret Strett) at sibling, friend or spouse? We are here to mornings over six weeks at Hitchcock welcome. Six weekly classes held on 6 p.m. Want more information? Call or help. Join a safe, supportive and caring Academy in Brimfield starting Jan. 19. Monday nights at Hitchcock Academy text Bruce P. (508) 864-0593, email him at group to share your stories and support Progressive training levels offered. Fee: in Brimfield from 7:15-8:45 p.m., begin- [email protected] or visit oa.org. others who are learning to live again $145 per dog, per session. Instructor: ning Jan. 21. after the death of a loved one. Drop-in Laurie Merritt, M.Ed., CPDT-KA, CNWI, FENCING: Fencing is a sport of com- MASSASSOIT ART GUILD OPEN group for adults meets on the second Certified K9 NoseWork Instructor – bat that originally started as practice STUDIO: The Massasoit Art Guild and fourth Wednesday of every month, National Association of Canine Scent for dueling with swords. Since that would like to announce the addition 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Susan Fuller at (508) Work. time, it has grown into a modern sport of new Open Studio hours. Starting 434-2200. SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs while maintaining those virtues that on Saturday, Jan. 11, we will be hold- NUMISMATICS: Southbridge Coin all year long on Sundays, Mondays and made it great: honor, valor, and grace. ing Open Studio time from 9:30 a.m. Club meets on the third Friday of the Thursdays at Hitchcock Academy in Bring a water bottle, sneakers and to noon each Saturday. The Current month (except July and August). The Brimfield, and is well suited for all comfortable clothing. Youth and adult Wednesday morning Open Studio will doors open by 7 p.m. and the meeting levels of practitioners, including begin- classes with Andy Bloch at Hitchcock continue to meet. Open Studio is a time begins at 7:30 p.m. Collectors of all ages ners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez at (413) Academy. Fee: $99. to bring your current work in progress, are welcome. The meetings include raf- 279-4330 for more information. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Is start a new project, receive critiques fle, auction, and show and tell. Light WEIGHT WATCHERS: Traditional food a problem for you? Have you been if desired, pick up new skills and tech- refreshments are served. The meetings Weight Watchers Meetings Monday worried about the way you eat? Do you niques and be with other artists for are held in the community room at evenings at Hitchcock Academy resolve to go on a diet tomorrow, only support and encouragement in an open the Southbridge Savings Bank at 200 in Brimfield. Times: WeighIn/ to fail again and again? Is your weight and friendly environment. Membership Charlton Rd. (Route 20), Sturbridge. Registration 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. affecting the way you live your life? You is required. Please visit our Web site at ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Leader: Angela Kramer. Visit www. are not alone. Overeaters Anonymous massasoitartguild.com for more infor- Traditional open AA meetings in a weightwatchers.com to become a mem- can help. No dues, no fees, no weigh- mation! ber or to learn more about Weight ins. Meetings are held Sundays in

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CHARLTON – GLEN ECHO LAKE! 3 Sunset Dr! Western Exposure = Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic WEBSTER LAKE – 50 West Point Rd! Killdeer Island! 4,700’ Entertainers Dream! Magnificent Sunsets! Built WEBSTER LAKE – 68 W Point Rd! Western Exposure - Spectacular Sunsets! 2016, Has It All! 2 Story Foyer! Granite Kit w/Center Isl, Dble Oven, High End Appliances & Walk-in Pantry! Din Rm w/ 75’ Waterfront w/Expansive Views! 6 Rm Yr Rd Ranch! Ideal 2nd Home! Renovate 105’ Waterfront! Ideal 15,941’ Gently Sloping Lot! Comfortable 9 Rm Ranch! Stainless Appliance Eat- or Enjoy As Is! Open Flr Plan! Applianced Cabinet Packed Kit! Lake Facing Din & Wet Bar, Sliders to 14x30’ Deck! Bright & Airy Liv Rm w/Lake Views, Custom Built Cabinets, Gas Frplc! 1/2 Bath + in Granite Kit! Din Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! Lake Facing Liv Rm w/Panoramic Water Views! 4 Bdrms, 3 Lake Liv Rms w/Water Views! Sliders to Screen Enclosed Porch! Master w/Ceiling Fan Facing including the Spacious Master! Full Hall Bath! Enjoy the Sun Rm w/Lake Views! 32’ Walk- Laundry! An ELEVATOR to Service All 3 Floors! Upstairs leads to 3 Spacious Bdrms each w/Private Baths! Master w/ & Dble Closet! 2nd Bdrm w/Dble Closet! Full Bath off Hall! Finished Walk-out Tray Ceiling, Walk-in Closet + Private Balcony! Master Bath, Soaker Tub & Large Tile Shower! Walk-up Attic w/Expansion out Lower Level Frplce Fam Rm w/Wet Bar & Convenient Half Bath! Nicely Landscaped Front & Lower Level w/25’ Fam Rm w/Door to Lakeside Patio, Bdrm, Full Bath & Utility/ Possibilities! Lower Level w/Full Kit, 1/2 Bath, Lake Facing Fam Rm, Media/Exercise Rm + Lake Facing Bdrm w/Frplc Back! Lake Level Deck, Dock & Rear Shed! Benefitted by Town Sewer! Start Packing! $499,900.00 Storage Rm! 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths Total! Oil Heat! Covered Entry Ramp & Electric & Private Bath! Slider to Patio! 13 Zones! Oversized 2 Car Garage! Loaded w/Quality & Detail! $1,175,100.00 Chair Lift! Shed! Dock! Summer Will Be Back – Don’t Delay! $499,900.00

SOLD SOLD SOLD CHARLTON – 105’ WATERFRONT! Baker Pond! 63 Lincoln Pt Rd! East Facing = Fantastic Sunrises! Custom 9 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 50 Union Point Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle Pond – South Facing – Tons of Sun! Princi- WEBSTER LAKE – 506 Beacon Park! 1,280’ Custom Colonial! Beautiful 1/2 Acre Lot w/Lawn to Water’s Edge! 2 Story Foyer! Natural Woodwork! Open Flr Plan! Appliance pal Residence or as a Second Home this 6+ Rm Gambrel Colonial will be Ready for You! You’ll Appreciate its Easy WATERFRONT Townhouse, Ideal End Corner Unit w/Panoramic Granite Kit w/Isl, Recessed Lights, Tile Flr & Water View! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Sunken Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr Access and Taken Back by the Ever Changing Lake Vistas! Featuring Applianced Kitchen w/Island, Dining Area, Lake Views! Overlooks Lakeside Pool & Sandy Beach! From & Water Views! Din Rm w/Hrdwd! 1/2 Bath w/Pedestal Sink! 2nd Flr w/4 Bdrms, 3 w/Water Views! Master w/Cathedrals, Lake Facing Fireplaced Living Rm with Custom Cabinetry, All with Hardwood Floors! Ideal Lake Facing 3 Sea- the Private Entry this Unit is Like No Other! Being Sold Fully French Dr to Balcony, Bath w/Separate Tub/Shower, Walk-in Closet & Laundry! Hall Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! Finished Walk- sons Rm w/Tile Floor & Anderson Sliders All Around! 3 Second Floor Bedrooms! Spacious Lake Facing Master w/ Furnished & Appointed! 1st Flr w/Beautiful Maple Hrdwds! SS out Lower Level w/31’ Fam Rm! Full Kit! Full Bath & Laundry! Includes NEW A/C SPLITS SYSTEM! Enjoy Outside Cathedral Ceiling & 2 Sliders to its Private Deck! 2 Full Baths! Central Air! Composite Decks & Flag Stone Pa- Applianced Silestone Kit! Recessed Lighting! 2 Bdrms! Master from the Farmer’s Porch, Deck, Patio, Screened Porch or Dock! 2 Car Garage! Full Recreational Use! $524,900.00 tio for Your Enjoyment! 7,405’ Lot with 50’ on the Water! Sorry, Closing not before 9/10/2019! $624,900.00 Bath! 2.5 Tile Baths! Recent A/C & Heat! Garage! $369,900.00

Featured New Listing! - OPEN HOUSE hope2own.com WEBSTER - 68 POLAND ST 508.943.4333 4 BEDROOM COLONIAL! 2600 SQ FT , 2 FULL Sharon Pelletier - Broker BATHS, 2 FIREPLACES, 2 CAR GARAGE, ABOVE Licensed in MA, CT & RI GROUND POOL, 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM, UP- DATES INCLUDE - RECENT WINDOWS, ROOF, We Want UPSTAIRS BATH, FHW GAS HEATING SYSTEM!!! 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 OPEN HOUSE • SAT., 11-1 $339,000. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! SEE YOU ON SATURDAY! June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

WEBSTER - 5 SURREY LN WEBSTER - 8 MAPLE ST POMFRET, CT - 280 RIVER RD WEBSTER - 14 HIGHCREST #4 WEBSTER - 212 SCHOOL ST

ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! Ready to move in! 2 bedroom 1& 1/2 bath condo. Large 2 Family - 1st Floor 6 Rooms, 3 bedrooms. 1 Full Bath, open Motivated Seller! Cape that has been completely re- BRAND NEW TO MARKET! Gently Used 5 Bdrm Colonial, bedrooms with large full bath master bedroom private Large 4 Family! 3 car garage! Off street park- or 4 Bedrms & Game Room! This 24 x 28 3 Car Garage HAS Kitchen. Fully Applianced. New Carpeting, Hardwood Floors. modelled!, 3 Br, 1 bath; 1.7 acres. New kitchen cabinets 2nd Floor - Open Kitchen with Gorgeous Kitchen Cabinets access. Skylight Hallway, extra large living area with sep- ing. 2 bedrooms each unit! Walk-up attic HEAT! Radiant Heat in Floor. Open Concept Kitchen, Dining & w/granite counters and center island. New electrical/ arate dining! Access to private deck via sliders, fully Living Room, Full bath, Beautiful Granite Counters w Breakfast Bar, - 6 Rooms, 3 Bed, 1 Full Bath Hardwood Floors, New carpeting. with a lot of potential! Solar panels!! Fully Newer SS Appliances ~ Second Floor - 5 Over-sized Bdrms! Bath & Each Apartment has 1,200+ sq ft plus. Oil Heat. Off street parking. plumbing. Large Gambrel Post & Beam. 2 bay garage w/ applianced kitchen , loads of counter space, tons of storage. Laundry Rm! Walk up Attic. New Price $399,000. Town Water & Sewer, 3rd Story Unfinished. $237,500. loft. New septic. NEW PRICE $244,900 Full finished basement, brand new heat and a/c system. Rented. $369,900. $134,900. WEBSTER - 3 STEFANIAK AVE. WOODSTOCK, CT - 64 LYON HILL RD WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS HOLLAND - 6 MAIDEN LN WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD Dudley - Marshall Terrace 12,000 +/- Sq, Ft. Possible potential for a 2 family to be built! Town Water, Sewer, City Gas! Nice level lot. $70,000 Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that ATTENTION abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 DEVELOPERS SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! Webster - 3 Lots Cooper Rd. Attention Developers! 3 SORRY, SOLD! abutting house lots, potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! Cute 2 Bedroom Ranch! All hardwood Floors, Estate like long paved driveway! 3158 Sq Ft Colonial! Geothermal A nice place to call home! Houses situated perfectly on built. Open floor plan, ash flooring throughout! Granite and s/s appli- water/sewer access $129,400 gas Fireplace living room! 2 baths. Applianc- anced kitchen! Large master bedroom, coffered ceiling, master bath, Webster - 85 Upper Gore! View of the Lake. 1+ acre,artesian the lot to promote privacy on this .44 acre Lot! 6 room Available 10,000 + sq. ft. of Land. Zoned Lake es included. 2 zone heat. Large deck! Young W/Jetted tub! Walk in closets. Two car garage. Radiused catwalk on well, Septic Design,Etc. $130,000. 2 bedroom 1-1/2 Bath. 2 brick fireplaces! Furnace and Residential. Potential to divide into 2 Build- asphalt roof. Walk out lower living level. Town Wa- upper level! A walk up attic. Walk out lower level! The third garage is Oxford - 4 Leicester St. approx. 8.47 acres! River frontage! roof approximately 6 years old. Plus a guest house! able Lots. Town Water & Sewer Available. accessed from the lower level. Generator hookup. One beautiful prop- assisted sale $229,000. ter & Sewer, City Gas $219,900. erty! assisted sale $499,900. Highly possible to be subdivided. $99,900 $49,000. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE – 32 JACKSON RD

Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Wa- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY UNIQUE terfront Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Charming, Frontage at a Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, located at the Southern most end of living area w/2 BRs & 2 full baths. Plus, convenient, indoor access Webster Lake’s South Pond beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private to Walkout Lower Level w/tremendous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan w/sliders to full front deck! w/direct Lake access. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout SORRY, SOLD! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & SORRY, SOLD! access, a screened-in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 storage shore frontage available. NEW PRICE $299,900 shed. Park like grounds! New Price $375,000 Friday, February 21, 2020• The Villager • 3

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Jules Lusignan LAND FOR SALE #1 in Sales 2006-2019 11 ACRES South Worcester County Leicester 0 Henshaw St. $154,824,380 SOLD $95,000 On Deposit 35 Lakeside Ave. Jules Webster Lake area. Attractive Lusignan A well kept 3brm, 2 bath cape On Deposit Sold located steps away from a Owner 41 Year neighborhood beach on Broker Dudley Oxford Webster Lake for summer 2 Shine Ave. 570 Main St, enjoyment or winter ice fishing? Founder Company! Features 2nd level master suite ake eaLty $475,000 $310,000 w/sitting room. 2 more brms L R on the main flr w/eat-in kitchen and living room. All appliance 111 East Main St., Webster, MA Judy Colecchi kitchen, washer/dryer included. Thinking of selling? Call 1-800-552-7444 Large lot w/deck and small 88 Lakeside Ave. fenced in area for a pet. Quiet www.Century21LakeRealty.com Webster, MA 01570 neighborhood and minutes to Rt. 395 and shopping Licensed in MA & CT www.WebsterLake.net $269,900

Jules Lusignan #1 in Sales 2006-2019 HOME IS NOT A PLACE… South Worcester County IT'S A FEELING. $154,824,380 SOLD Buy with Confidence Jules Sell with Success Key Realty Lusignan A DorrindaSellsHomes.com Owner 41 Year services Broker Founder Company! Donna Morin Flannery, Realtor, ABR Lake ReaLty 415B Main St., Spencer, MA 01562 111 East Main St., Webster, MA CENTURY 21 c: 508-612-6771 f: 508-885-6047 Thinking of selling? Call 1-800-552-7444 NORTH EAST Dorrinda O'Keefe - Shea OFFICIAL SPONSOR [email protected] www.Century21LakeRealty.com Realtor OF THE BOSTON BRUINS www.DonnaFlannery.com www.WebsterLake.net [email protected] 978.434.1990

PUT YOUR TRUST IN US TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 Diane Luong 774-239-2937 REAL ESTATE Maria Reed 508-873-9254 Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE ReMax Advantage 1 AT PUBLIC AUCTION 25 Union St., Worcester MA 01604 CALL FOR A MARKET ANALYSIS Licensed in MA & CT Friday, February 28, 2020 APARTMENT FOR RENT N. Oxford, 707 Main Street Webster: Warm, Welcoming, Meticulous — 12:00 PM-SOUTHBRIDGE 2 bedroom, 2nd floor One Level Living, Spacious Eat-In Kitchen 17 Oak Street —AVAILABLE MARCH 1ST — sgl fam, 2,532 sf liv area, 0.33 ac lot, With New Range, Hardwood Floors, Three Includes: 8 rm, 5 bdrm, 3 bth, Season Room, Garage, Buderus Boiler, Up- Heat, Gas, Rubbish Removal, Water Worcester(Worc): Bk 37623, Pg 128 dated Electrical Service, Close To Highway, NO PETS – SMOKE FREE Shopping And Schools TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the First Month & Security time and place of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law offices of Korde & $1150/Month 24 Normandy Ave – $252,000 Associates, P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Near Worcester Bus Line Lowell, MA 01851, Attorney for the Mortgagee Easy Access to 290 & 395 Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy Szymczak Sells of the information contained herein. Ernie (508) 410-3739 Bay State AucTion Co, inc. Kathy (774) 437-2014 NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com ON DEPOSIT MAAU#: 2624, 2959, 3039, 2573, 2828, 116, 2526, 2484, 3246, 2919

Dudley: 4.1 acres, 5 room house, Woodstock: 21 acres, Privacy, Webster: Unit 1, 2 Bedroom, potential to sub divide land, town White Cedar Log Home, A Scenic Hardwood Floors, Gas Heat, Ga- water & sewer available Retreat, Proximity. rage 71 Mason Rd – $319,900 480 Route 197 – $600’s 17 Cutler St – $119,900 Open House Directory What better way to say I Love You, than with a new home? Happy Valentines Day! (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community Re/Max (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront Professional Associates ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE ConradAllen.com Conrad Allen Patrick Sweeney 508-400-0438 774-452-3578 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 PatrickSweeneyRealtor.com Top 10 Producer Licensed in MA & CT of 2020 WEBSTER SOLD PENDING PENDING 68 Poland St S 11-1 $339,000 Hope Real Estate Group June Cazeault 860-377-2044

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OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SAT SUN Noon - 2 12:30- 2 NEW For Rent Avail. 3/1 CONSTRUCTION For Rent PROPERTIES WEBSTER, MA - $1400/Mo. COMING SOON 6 Summit Street WEBSTER, MA - $1100/mo 3 Bdrm Apt., First, Last, Security. Completely 56 Chase Ave, Apt #2 BUILD TO SUIT To have your open house listed in this directory. remodeled, brand new appliances incl. W/D 2-Family, Completely Renovated We Have Qualified Buyers, Always Looking To Sell, Any Type! Contact Us Today! Please contact Patricia Owens 508-909-4135

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ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE DENTAL HYGIENIST FIREWOOD WANTED 010 FOR SALE 3/4 Seasoned/standing dead GOING OUT hard wood custom cut to your OF BUSINESS: specs. delivered to your home. Beauty Salon equipment for Full or Part Time ABOVE GROUND 12”-14” $300 per cord. 16-18” sale: 2 Salon Booths, 2 Dental Hygienist needed for a OVAL POOL $260 per cord. ceramic shampoo sinks, 2 friendly, fun general practice. used 12 seasons. Call: 508-282-0232 Belvedere shampoo/styling  


 
15 x 24 all aluminum. chairs,1 styling chair with pneu- Full-Time hours are Mon. & Wed. 8am Walk around deck, patio, FOR SALE matic pump,2 realistic hair dry- privacy fence.All equipment in- Brand new easy Fold ers, 2 xtra wide dryer chairs. to 5pm, Tues. & Thurs. 9:45am to 8pm. cluded, including electric heater. Air Hawk wheelchair. Sold Part-Time hours are Mon. & Wed. Needs liner and Is powered by 2 dC motors. separately or as a package. or Tues. & Thurs. bottom rail.$1,200 Portable lightweight, weights 41 Prices negotiable. Must be out Best place to work with a great team. Call 508-476-1467 pounds and of building foldable. Asking $944. by March 3, 2020 in Send your resume today! ARTICLES FOR SALE Safe and comfortable. Southbridge, must see. Nordic Track Exerciser-$300 Spencer Family Dental (508)943-0410 Call 774-452-0166 298 WANTED TO BUY Epson Photo Printer 284 Main St., Spencer, MA 01562 Cd/DVD with program FOR SALE HOME SEWING $650 Att: Gina Hanna LEE’S COINS & Brand new8ft Leers Cap. Fits a S U P P L I E S HELP WANTED Car or Truck Sunroof Email: [email protected] JEWELRY 8ft bed for 2016 including a large assortment of $100 EXPERIENCED and under. $850 fabrics in both prints and solids $ BUY & SELL $ ALL Rollup School Map call 508-909-6070 to choose from. Also includes GOLD & SILVER ITEMS FLOOR TECHNICIAN/CLEANER $50 choices of a variety of laces, 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Specializing in NUMIS- Many Chairs trims, sequins and beads etc. MATIC COINS, Bullion $25 each. FOR SALE Four snow tires Please call TREES/FIELDSTONE: Items, gold & silver of Mop, sweep, vac, strip and wax. Electric Fireplace 413-436-5073. any form! qualified with $140 (2 are brand new) Trees- evergreens, excellent One year experience with high speed Size: 205 60R 16 RECLINER Privacy Border. Hemlocks- over 30 years experience 2 Antique Printing Presses ITEM FOR SALE: Mounted on Ford Rims 1 Recliner Medium blue Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for & a following of many sat- propane buffer and auto floor Manufacturing1885- Antique dark Wood 5 drawer $500 LIKe NeW $99. Colorado Blue Spruce isfied customers. We also $1500 each. Bureau scrubber. Able to lift 50#. Cleaning (508)779-0120 Asking $125.00 (18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. New sell a nice selection of fine Call: size 34inch. long 19wide restrooms, washing windows, Leave name and phone num- 1-508-347-3145 england Fieldstone 508-764-4458 by 48 High $95 jewelry, antiques & col- ber. Round/Flat, excellent Retaining emptying trash, dusting etc. Pictures of items available by lectibles. Bring in your Wallstone. $25/Ton email at: items & see what they’re Dependable vehicle, cell phone. FOR SALE REESE 16K SLIDING FIFTH (508) 278-5762 evening Bunn My Cafe single cup [email protected] worth. You won’t leave Background check, drug test Janome Sowing/ embroidery WHEEL HITCH $375 brewer $75 Oak bookcase 508-434-0630 disappointed. Honesty Machine. Includes: all feet, or BO. ALSO WEIGHT VERMONT CASTINGS 3”x3” 3 shelves $50 508 DISTRIBUTION HITCH, for and fairness are our best RESUME, phone # and references to 320-7230 Hoops software. $2,995. Call ITEMS FOR SALE Air WOOD STOVE policies! Lee’s Coins & 860-774-5714 and leave a mes- class C receiver on car or Black enamel model vigilent [email protected] conditiontioner-$50, truck $300 or BO. call john Jewelry, 239 West Main CANON CAMERA sage. wirlpool refrigerater-$100 Great condition. Street, east Brookfield 508 244 9699 CALL 508-943-5352 AE-1 MANUAL Water Heater-$600, Table (Route 9 - Panda Garden With Lens and Flash FOR SALE saw-$40, Pool table-$400, LINCOLN WELDER Plaza) (508) 637-1236 or 52 mm UV 35 mm 52 mm Air Hookey table- $400, Ver- STEREO EQUIPMENT (508)341-6355 (cell) Zoom II Gas portable, electric start fiene Fridge- $500, Kitchen 100 GENERAL 150 amps. 110-220. RECEIVER ONKYO AV HT 62 mm UV model 202 stove-$100, windows/door: R8230Digital Dolby Wrat 35-70 mm 1007773 $300 Triple casement: $150, 260 West Main Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585 CALL: 508-248-7063 Wide Range Amplifier Asking $150.00 Double hung $50, Dead Tech.TEAC W-450R 107 MISC. FREE OR BeST OFFeR light-$100, Pitcher window- WAR RELICS & WAR FOR SALE Stereo Double Reverse SOUVENIRS WANTED: 1-508-347-3145 $ 1 0 0 ,Cassette Deck Dolby-BC Free construction wood and NOW HIRING LINCOLN WELDER Teratone door-$100, Double WWII & eARLIeR CA$H NR HXPRO Auto Reverse kindling wood; beams, ply- WAITING! Helmets, Swords, Tombstone Style. Plug in. Hung-$150, Casement-$50, ARTENDERS SONY Mega Storage 300 wood, 2x4x, 2x6s, 2x8s, good daggers, Bayonets, Medals, B 250 amps. Double Hung Replacement DINING ROOM TABLE AND $250 CD High Density Linear for woodstoves, not for building. Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc. $25. Dump trailer 5kCall Converter System Asking Clean. delivery possible. Ask for Over 40 Years Experience.Call & SERVERS LOW HUTCH CALL: 508-248-7063 757-7055106. Medium brown color all wood $175 call 508-347-3145 J.d. 413-262-5082 d a v i d Apply in person or at w/ movable glass tops for pro- 1-(508)688-0847. I’ll Come To FOR SALE MAKE A OFFER: LIVE BAIT FOR ICE FISHING YOU! salemcrossinn.com tection. kitchen table with four chairs open 24/7. Spencer. 508-885- 60” Long X 36” Wide 6 Chairs and a side table. Inversion 5416 LIKe NeW A MUST See Ask- 454 HOME Table and Ellipticle and 3 400 SERVICES ing $550.00 book cases. Call 508885- MOTORCYCLE GEAR: 300 HELP WANTED IMPROVEMENT for ALL 1-508-347-3145 6570 200 GEN. BUSINESS Harley davidson Women’s FURNITURE DOCTOR: Have black leather jacket Size L $100. TRAC VAC DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. your furniture Professionally FOR SALE Remote control Women’s Leather chaps by CdI Model 385-IC/385LH 310 GENERAL HELP 433 CLEANING got stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- OATS restored at reasonable rates. Airplanes some with motors. Riding Gear size-M $50. 2 Used Once 205 B 3324 stamps wanted. WANTED Furniture face lifting, painting, Eagle Magna 3 plus Fish Harley davidson women’s vests Best Offer HOUSE CLEANING AVAIL- MIRROCRAFT 12 FOOT”V” striping to Refinishing, caning and locator. Still in box. 1 tan, 1 black $50. each; Men’s ABLE Reasonable rates. BOTTOM. MINNKOTA repairs. 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Local Events, Arts, and BEST FARM FRESH MEATS IN HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 SATURDAY, APRIL 18, MONDAY, JULY 6 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS PANCAKE SUPPER ON MARDI GRAS HISTORICAL TALK - Ed Londergan - SUMMER READING KICK OFF - OPEN HOUSE 5 to 7pm at Grace Church 270 Main St, The First and Second Settlements EB Library - continues for five at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) Oxford. Pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee and East Brookfield Town Hall 9:30 FREE weeks. 108 School Street, East Brookfield, 1:00-3:00. tea. We are joined by parishoners from St. East Brookfield Town Hall. FREE FREE PASTURE RAISED • NATURAL MEATS Thomas, Auburn and Christ Church, Rochdale. SATURDAY, APRIL 25 We have been flipping pancakes SATURDAY JULY 25 ONGOING TOWN WIDE CLEAN-UP DAY on Mardi Gras since 1974, so we Meet at East Brookfield Town Hall 9:00 HISTORICAL TALK - Heather Gablaski - know how! So wear your beads MARIACHI BAND East Brookfield: 100 Years a Town and maybe a funny het and come First Thursday of the month 5-8 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 2, East Brookfield Town Hall, 9:30. FREE on down! More info? caroll- MEXICALI MEXICAN GRILL [email protected] EAST BROOKFIELD NATURE WALKS SATURDAY, JULY 11 Webster location Located in East Brookfield, Massachusetts, Crooked Creek Farm at Pelletier Woods 41 Worcester Rd., Webster, MA SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Howe Street, East Brookfield 2:00. FREE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 508-461-5070 Parade & Fireworks sells local and natural farm raised beef and pork. 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For LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT HISTORICAL TALK - more information contact us at johnpaire- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 HEXMARK TAVERN Ed Londergan - Murder in the Brookfields [email protected]. Visit our facebook page: AT SALEM CROSS INN (Spooner / Newton Murders) OPEN HOUSE Friends of John Paire Student Support Fund. 260 West Main St., W. Brookfield, MA 508- CSA Packages! East Brookfield Town Hall, 9:30. FREE at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) All proceeds benefit the John Paire Student 867-2345 salemcrossinn.com 108 School Street, East Brookfield, 1:00-3:00. Support Fund SATURDAY, JUNE 6 FREE Register by March 1 Grades 5 to 8 (Co-Ed), THE CENTRAL MA CHAPTER OF TROUT High School. Women, Men, Adult Co-Ed. * HISTORY & DESSERT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 3:30 UNLIMITED Please call for full details. This tournament is open to anyone who would at Podunk Chapel, East Brookfield meets the first Monday of every month from like to participate 2:00 & 3:30 seatings. $5.00 pp BUS AND CEMETERY TOUR, September through May. ending in dinner at Podunk Chapel. We discuss a variety of TUESDAY, MARCH 24 FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Meet at East Brookfield Town Hall. conservation programs $15-$20.00 pp to improve the local RE-ENACTMENT of signing of town bill and COAST GUARD BAND ASK US ABOUT OUR cold water fisheries, unveiling of Anniversary Quilt East Brookfield Elementary School, 7:00 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 local fishing opportu- Senior Center, Pleasant Street. 6:30pm FREE FREE nities. Our annual High FREE LOCAL DELIVERY! HISTORICAL TALK - Guy Morin- Central School Fly Fishing SATURDAY, APRIL 4, SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Massachusetts during the Revolution Championship (open to all MA high school East Brookfield Town Hall, 9:30 FREE ROARIN’ TWENTIES DANCE OPEN HOUSE students) And our annual fund raising banquet. at Sturbridge Host Hotel $35, 5:00pm at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Auburn Sportsman’s Club To purchase your meat packages Tickets @EventBrite.com 108 School Street, East Brookfield 1:00-3:00. 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA or at the library FREE OPEN HOUSE at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) SUMMER CONCERT you can do so by Email or by Phone SATURDAY, APRIL 11, SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 108 School Street, East Brookfield, 1:00-3:00. SERIES FREE July/August every Thursday OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE CALL/TEXT: (508) 868-0276 or (508) 868-5902 6:00-8:00 at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) at Camp Frank A. 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