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BY ANNIE SANDOLI is featured at the Sturbridge “I started going to to school in the United States. VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Farmer’s Market this year, is farmers markets here and She wanted a way to stop STURBRIDGE—B-Organic proving that one simple mate- there last year and one by one wasting so much food in her Produce Bags, a new ini- rial straight from nature can I started growing it and doing household. tiative launched by Cathy help reduce the use of plastic really well,” said DiPilato. “They were eating DiPilato of Worcester that produce bags and keep vege- “This started as a need for the a lot of vegetables and fruit tables, fruits, and herbs fresh money, but it became a mis- and I needed to make my food longer. sion. Forty percent of people last longer,” she said. “After Annie Sandoli Photo The brand uses 100 in this country waste food and doing some research, I found B-Organic Produce Bags, a new percent certified organic 35 percent waste food because that cotton actually makes initiative launched by Cathy cotton from India to tightly they don’t know what’s in your food last longer. I started DiPilato of Worcester that is fea- weave durable bags that allow their refrigerator.” ordering cotton from the U.S. tured at the Sturbridge Farmer’s for proper air circulation for DiPilato came up and all different countries Market this year, is proving that the items inside, helping pro- with the idea for B-Organic around the world and found one simple material straight from duce to stay fresh for weeks Produce Bags after she lost that organic cotton works the nature can help reduce the use and even months longer than her job in the restoration field best. Once they started using of plastic produce bags and keep it would out in the open or in and started hosting children these bags, they wouldn’t vegetables, fruits, and herbs fresh plastic bags from the grocery between the ages of 13 and 18 longer. store. from China who were going Please Read DIPILATO, page ­A5 Planning Board seeks new member

BY ANNIE SANDOLI after her term ends this year. can say yes or no. We gener- and reviewing and approving Route 15. There was an area VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT “It’s a pretty import- ally meet twice a month on Subdivision Plans, as well as that had a certain type of zon- ant function, planning boards the second and fourth Tuesday, working on long-term plan- ing down there and we had STURBRIDGE—The are important to every commu- but sometimes it varies a little ning tools for the town, includ- a public meeting to find out Planning Board is seeking a nity,” said Charles Blanchard, depending on the work load.” ing developing Zoning Bylaws, what people would like to see new member to fill an open Chair of the Planning Board. Established under Rules and Regulations, in that area. The board evalu- position and the Town of “Anyone interested should Chapter 41, Section 81-A Subdivision Regulations, ates requests for zoning chang- Sturbridge is encouraging all send a letter of interest to the of the General Laws of Master Plans, and Community es and make sure the zoning interested residents to apply. town administrator and then the Commonwealth of Plans. bylaws are properly enforced he will probably interview Massachusetts, the Planning “One of the big things and adhered to. If new devel- The citizen who is chosen them to see what their inter- Board consists of seven mem- this year was working on the opments come in that require to fill the opening by the town est is and whether they would bers who are appointed for zoning bylaws for marijuana, site plan approval, we review administrator will replace be a good fit for the Planning five year terms. These mem- both medical and recreational the site plan and make sure Heather Hart, who is moving Board in his view. Then the bers have responsibilities marijuana,” Blanchard said. it’s consistent with the zoning out of town and will therefore appointment would go before such as acting as the Special “We are also looking at recon- bylaws.” not be seeking reappointment the Board of Selectmen who Permit Granting Authority sidering the zoning along old Please Read PLANNING BOARD, page ­A5 Charlton Board of Health might hold hearings on NEC plan Early

Meskus and a member of the Planning Board. deadlines “If we have our own site assign- ment process, that’s totally differ- ent from being interveners [in the state process],” member Kathleen for the 4th Walker said. “It’s an option we With Independence Day fall- should take and a Board of Health ing on a weekday this year, the ourselves.” submission deadlines for the “If we have to show probable July 5 edition of the Sturbridge cause of a health risk, I think we Villager are being moved up 24 could do that in two seconds,” hours. agreed Chair Matt Gagner. Rather than Friday after- He was referring specifically to noon as usual, the submission resident Melissa Widing’s earlier deadline for any press releases, statement that normal operation letters to the editor, and obitu- of her nearby welding company aries intended for publication could produce the spark that sets Courtesy Photo that week will be Thursday, off a gas explosion if the plant were June 27 at 4 p.m. As always, An updated map recently sent to the DPU project email list shows where the to leak. submissions can be e-mailed proposed NEC gas storage facility would be on Route 169. Southbridge BOH member to Editor Brendan Berube at Roland Larochelle said liquified [email protected]. natural gas is flammable but not BY GUS STEEVES Please note that any submis- if it deems them necessary to pro- explosive as long as it’s in liquid CORRESPONDENT tect public health and the envi- sions received after 4 p.m. on form. However, it also “stays low the 27th will be held for publi- CHARLTON – After a discus- ronnment. Members said they’d to the ground” and rapidly vapor- cation on July 12. sion of the NEC gas storage plant see what happens with the state izes, and under certain conditions The staff of the Sturbridge project that included Southbridge Department of Public Utilities pro- vapors could reach concentrations Villager thanks our readers Health Department representa- cess that has already begun, for at which a spark could detonate it. for their cooperation with this tives, the Charlton Board of Health which they also voted to apply to “It’ll seek low-lying areas, go change in our usual schedule, voted unanimously to “preserve be interveners. down Cady Brook toward us,” he and wishes the community a our rights to hold site assignment At present, Charlton has an said, noting he “question[s] the safe and happy Fourth of July. hearings” on the project. intervention committee compris- security” of such a facility and Under state law, the board has ing Selectman Bill Borowski, wide authority to hold hearings Health Director James Philbrook, Building Commissioner Curt Please Read NEC, page ­A7

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BY ANNIE SANDOLI to get their kids together and many artists as often as possible. Hammerstein II on July 11, Glenwood VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT meet up with old friends.” “If they are returning, most people Mills Band with Mark Chevalier on Each concert in this year’s series don’t go consecutively year to year,” July 18, and the Abletones on July 25. STURBRIDGE—The summer con- is sponsored by a local businesses, said Roscioli. “There’s a lot of outreach The final month of concerts will certs on the Sturbridge Town Common organization, or branch of the town, and for only having 11 spots and I get start with Mark Mandeville & Raianne will be back this year on Thursday including Savers Bank, Lions & Rotary flooded with people looking to perform Richards on Aug. 1, LA’s Backstage evenings from 6 until 8 p.m. starting Clubs, Sturbridge Federated Church, down there. The bands who have come Pass ‘80s rock tribute band on Aug. 8, June 20 and ending on Aug. 15, and will Betterment, Sturbridge Tourist back for several years in a row are the and Southern Voice Band on Aug. 15. feature both new and returning local Association, and the Sturbridge Abletones and Island Castaways, and Along with the music, there will also musical artists. Cultural Council. Their funding pays LA’s Backstage Pass is retuning again be two vendors this year. Friendly’s Organized by the Sturbridge for the musicians’ time and energy. after they were the most liked band of will be back again this year with an ice Recreation Department, the concerts “The businesses reach out to us and the summer on a survey we did.” cream cart and the Publick House, new have become a seasonal tradition in the ask us what we need each year,” said This month’s concerts include Island to the Concerts on the Common, will town since 2005, bringing residents of Roscioli. “We apply for the funding from Castaways on June 20 and New England be selling hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Sturbridge and the surrounding towns the other sponsors like the Sturbridge Digital Accordion Orchestra on June Those who attend should bring lawn together to enjoy the nice weather, lis- Cultural Council.” 27. The June 13 show with Haphazard chairs and blankets and remember that ten to many different genres of music, This year’s series will feature an Jazz was cancelled due to inclement parking directly on the Town Common and support local creative talents. equal number of musicians who have weather and will likely be rescheduled is not allowed at this event. “It’s a great community activity peo- played at the Concerts on the Common for a rain date later in August. For more information on the Concerts ple can look forward to annually,” said in the past. Because so many people ask Next month will feature Uncle Sam’s on the Common, contact the Sturbridge Annie Roscioli, Recreational Director to perform, the Sturbridge Recreation Jazz Band as part of the Sturbridge Recreation Department at 508-347-2041 for the Town of Sturbridge. “All kinds Department tries to rotate the bands Fourth of July festivities, Will McMillan or go to https://www.town.sturbridge. of people come, some use it as a chance each year and welcome new musical with Joe Reid playing the songs of Oscar ma.us/recreation.

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BY JASON BLEAU access channels. Selectmen as offenders come on and off police chief, Borowski recom- mation about sex offenders in NEWS STAFF WRITER decided to table the discussion the roll, liability if they are mended putting up a link that Charlton. Selectmen also took for another meeting and to seek found to be innocent if it’s would direct someone to the the time to ensure members of CHARLTON – The Charlton input from Charlton police and still in our system or if they state website to do a query. the community that the recent Board of Selectmen has decid- from other communities about change levels which is go from “That way we know it’s most discussions about sex offenders ed not to proceed with post- how they have handled pub- level one to level three, and up to date. There’s no question were not sparked from a specif- ing fully detailed sex offender lic notification of sex offender liability if we have it wrong. of people moving in or moving ic incident. The goal is simply information on cable access information. The chief suggested putting a out or getting stale informa- to be proactive and make sure channels after consulting with The result of those discussion link for the State Registry for tion. Chief Maxfield brought up citizens have access to import- local law officials and neigh- has led selectmen to believe Sex Offenders on our website. some good points. I know other ant information the deserve to boring towns. the cable access proposal may That’s what he does,” Singer towns do it different ways, but be aware of. In May, Charlton’s Board of be a step too far. Selectman explained. I think for now this will at least “Knowledge is power and for Selectmen decided to form a Singer explained he discussed Borowski recanted on his rec- get us in the right direction, me this issue is getting long Sex Offender Bylaw Committee the idea with the Police Chief ommendation from May. After and it will both educate the needed attention,” Selectmen after board Chair David Singer Graham Maxfield and it was consulting other local towns town and at the same time min- Singer said. “I think the more suggested the concept for seri- recommended to avoid such an including Auburn, Millbury, imize and resource constraints we educate the public to this ous consideration. During extreme measure and to utiliz- Sutton and Webster he felt that we have,” Borowski said. and the more information you those talks the newest select- ing other was of creating pub- that such a drastic move would Selectmen voted on a motion put out there the safer our com- man in town, Bill Borowski, lic awareness instead. require too much manpower to to work with the chief and the munities would be.” asked if it would be a good idea “(Chief Maxfield) stated that keep things up to date. Instead town administrator to put a for the sake of public aware- there are specific cautions for he offered a compromised con- notification on a local access ness to publish information this. He had concerns about cept he felt the board and town channel that would contain the on local sex offenders on cable putting them up on our own could get behind. Similar to the link rather than specific infor- Brimfield resident Cullen McCarthy returns following research project WORCESTER — Cullen McCarthy of At WPI, all undergraduates are room and their comfort zones and into ing real-world problems. Recognized by Brimfield, a member of the class of 2020 required to complete a research-driven, the global community to apply their the National Academy of Engineering majoring in biomedical engineering at professional-level project that applies knowledge and to solve problems,” with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), science and technology to addresses an said Professor Kent Rissmiller, interim for Innovation in Engineering and was a member of a student team that important societal need or issue. About dean of the WPI Interdisciplinary and Technology Education, WPI’s pioneer- recently completed an intense, hands- two-thirds of students complete a proj- Global Studies Division. “Students are ing project-based curriculum engages on research through the WPI project ect at one of the university’s 50-plus immersed in all aspects of a different undergraduates in solving important center in Denmark. The project was off-campus project centers, which are culture, from the way people live and scientific, technological, and societal titled A Sustainable Business Model for located around the world. A signature work to the values they hold to the foods problems throughout their education Urban Natural. In their project summa- element of the innovative undergradu- they eat - all valuable perspectives for and at more than 50 project centers ry, the students wrote, “The purpose ate experience at WPI, the project-based surviving and thriving in today’s global around the world. WPI offers more than of this project was to establish a value curriculum offers students the opportu- marketplace. They also learn the mean- 50 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral proposition and Business Model Canvas nity to apply their scientific and tech- ing and magic of teamwork; make a degree programs across 14 academic for Urban Natural, a green space partic- nical knowledge to develop thoughtful real and meaningful difference in their departments in science, engineering, ipatory mapping tool.” solutions to real problems that affect the host community; and gain a competi- technology, business, the social scienc- quality of people’s tive edge for any resume, or graduate or es, and the humanities and arts. Its fac- lives-and make a professional school application.” ulty and students pursue groundbreak- difference before About Worcester Polytechnic ing research to meet ongoing challenges they graduate. Institute in health and biotechnology; robotics “The WPI proj- WPI, a global leader in project-based and the internet of things; advanced ect-based curric- learning, is a distinctive, top-tier techno- materials and manufacturing; cyber, ulum’s focus on logical university founded in 1865 on the data, and security systems; learning global studies principle that students learn most effec- science; and more. www.wpi.edu brings students tively by applying the theory learned out of the class- in the classroom to the practice of solv- Pasture Prime Players bring classic thriller to the stage CHARLTON — Pasture Prime Players, Inc. is murder, and the doll, which she believes is the pleased to announce performance dates for “Wait key to his innocence, is evidence. She refuses to Until Dark” by Frederick Knott and directed by reveal its location, and with the help of a young Marty Black-Eagle Carl. neighbor (Laura Jedynasty), figures out she is the victim of a bizarre charade. But when Roat kills A sinister con man, Roat (Stephen Jean), and two his associates, a deadly game of cat and mouse ex-convicts, Mike (Jason Iannone) and Carlino ensues between the two. Susy knows the only way (Brooke Lyons), are about to meet their match. to play fair is by her rules, so when darkness falls They have traced the location of a mysterious she turns off all the lights leaving both of them to doll, which they are much interested in, to the maneuver in the dark until the game ends. Greenwich Village apartment of Sam Hendrix (Leo Rull) and his blind wife, Susy (Carol Vancil). Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, June Sam had apparently been persuaded by a strange 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, June 23 woman to transport the doll across the Canadian and 30 at 2 p.m. at the Charlton Arts & Activities border, not knowing that sewn inside were several Center, 4 Dresser Hill Rd., Charlton. Ticket prices grams of heroin. When the woman is murdered, are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors 60 and older the situation becomes more urgent. and students 18 and under. For more informa- tion and ticket reservations, contact us at 508- The con man and his ex-convicts, through a clev- 248-5448, [email protected] or our erly constructed deception, convince Susy that Web site, www.pastureprime.org. the police have implicated Sam in the woman’s Music and muskets Join the fight against abuse at Trifecta on Sturbridge Running Festival HOLLAND — Please join us Oct. 5 Common June 22 for a Trifecta Running Festival (5K, 10K, and Half Marathon) at the Holland Elementary School, 28 Sturbridge Rd., STURBRIDGE—On Saturday, June 22, the Sturbridge Holland. Colonial Militia will re-enact the muster of local patriot forces on the town Common in response to the news of the All proceeds from this event will ben- British expedition to Lexington and Concord in April, 1775. efit Stop Abuse Today, Inc., which is The program of drill, musket firing, and historical com- a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization mentary begins at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are most welcome at whose purpose is to support abuse vic- the Revolutionary-era encampment on the Common from 4 tims and their families. Our prima- p.m., followed by a concert of period music at 6 p.m. by the ry objective is to provide education, Yalesville (CT) Senior Fife and Drum Corps. These events awareness, outreach and support con- are presented with the generous support of the Sturbridge cerning domestic abuse, elder abuse Tourist Association and the Sturbridge Historical Society. and bullying among our youth. According to veteran re-enactor Douglas Quigley, who portrays Captain Timothy Parker, this is the 23rd consec- If you would like to run in either utive year the “new” Sturbridge Colonial Militia has com- the 5K, 10K, or half marathon, please memorated its ancestor’s 1775 gathering on the Common. register on this link- https://event. The historical background for the event is based on the con- racereach.com/stop-abuse-today-5k- tinuing research of Sturbridge historian Brian Burns. See 10k-13.1/register There are also link Sturbridge Colonial Militia on Facebook for updates on this on the race site to volunteer or sponsor rain-or-shine event. the event. Please visit our website for more details at www.StopAbuseToday. Local resident recognized org as well as our “Stop Abuse Today Trifecta” Facebook page. for academic achievement The half marathon begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K and 10K begin at 9 a.m. NORTHAMPTON — Quinton Celuzza of Sturbridge was If you have any questions regarding named to the Dean’s List at Smith College for academic the race event, please email Kathy at achievement for the 2018-2019 school year. The Dean’s List [email protected]. recognizes those students with grade point averages in the top 25 percent of the student body. Celuzza graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in 2017, and is majoring in biology with a minor in music at Smith. Smith College is consistently ranked among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges. Enrolling 2,400 students from every state and 55 other countries, Smith is the largest undergradu- ate historically women’s college in the United States. Friday, June 21, 2019 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­5

an event that was at Holy Cross College DIPILATO where we handed out the bags.” continued from page 1 Not only will B-Organic Liam M. Wilson Produce Bags make an appearance waste any food.” at farmers markets all over the state To help the kids identify what this summer, including the Sturbridge was inside each bag since they are Farmers Market on July 7, 14, and 21, graduates from Colby not transparent, DiPilato came up with Aug. 4 and 18, Sept. 1, and Oct. 6, but was the idea of painting various vegetables, also given a spot in the Massachusetts fruits, and herbs on the bags with their building at the Big E in Springfield— help on Wednesday “paint nights.” She one of the most difficult buildings to get College now uses dyes made from fruits and into with an extremely long waitlist. vegetables to create more than 75 cus- “I became part of the Northeast tom designs on small, medium, and Organic Farming Association and WATERVILLE, Maine — Liam M. pretend it was never a goal to begin large organic cotton bags that sell for the USDA has a program where they Wilson, of Holland, was one of 462 seniors with, and you become a little more $5, $6, and $7. help farmers in Massachusetts,” said who graduated from Colby College in deadened inside.” “The guy I purchase the cotton DiPilato. “They tried out my bags and I Waterville, Maine, May 26, receiving a Colby President David A. Greene from has a huge weaving machine and went in front of a panel of 17 people and bachelor of arts degree at the College’s handed a diploma to each of the grad- he does all the weaving and it makes it was voted in.” 198th Commencement. Award-winning uates. into this material,” she said. “He sends DiPilato is hoping that her television writer David E. Kelley was Founded in 1813, Colby is one of me the material and I do the designs bags will reach more and more people, the guest speaker. America’s most selective colleges. and printing and then I do the making especially farmers, and ultimately do Wilson, who majored in psychology Serving only undergraduates, Colby of the bags and labels.” her part to help eliminate the world’s and educational studies, attended St. offers a rigorous academic program The fact that DiPilato’s bags waste one bag at a time . Johns High School and is the son of rooted in deep exploration of ideas and help produce stay fresh longer was “I’m hoping farmers will give Jennifer Wilson of Holland, Mass., and close interaction with world-class facul- even tested as part of a study at Clark these bags to their CSA (Community Michael Wilson of Holden, Mass. ty scholars. Students pursue intellectu- University in Worcester with extreme- Supported Agriculture) members and David E. Kelley, creator of popu- al passions, choosing among 58 majors ly positive results after the bags were eventually help all of the farms make lar and critically acclaimed shows or developing their own. Colby’s inno- handed out and the amount of time the their food last longer,” she said. from Ally McBeal to Big Little Lies, vative and ambitious campaign, Dare food items stayed good was recorded. For more information on spoke to a crowd of more than 3,000 and Northward, will support deeper connec- “I got connected with the mar- B-Organic Produce Bags, to make a urged Colby College graduates to reject tions between the College and the world keting and communication students at purchase, or to view DiPilato’s farmers a career that is “not so terrible” and and a fully inclusive experience for all Clark University and we did a research market schedule, go to https://b-organ- instead pursue what will make them Colby students. Colby is home to a com- on how long the fruits and vegetables icma.com. truly fulfilled. munity of 2,000 dedicated and diverse were going to last,” she said. “We had Acknowledging that his advice students from more than 80 countries. might seem banal, he urged students Its Waterville, Maine, location provides to do what gives them joy. “Cling to the unique access to world-class research [inner] scream,” Kelley said. “Keep it institutions and civic engagement expe- in there because so many, after failing riences. to get what they want, decide the easier acter and heritage of natural resourc- route is just to invalidate the want and PLANNING BOARD es.” continued from page 1 The current Planning Board members are Charles Blanchard, Although there are no specific Christopher Bouchard, Russell credentials or requirements for poten- Chamberland, who is seeking reap- Artful Friends tial candidates other than being a cur- pointment this year, Michael Chisholm, rent resident of Sturbridge, the town is James Cunniff, Heather Hart, and Sue looking for someone who is dedicated to Waters, who is the Vice Chair and the community and enthusiastic about Clerk. raffle underway at Jacob this position and what it entails. For more information on “The new member will ideally the Planning Board, go to https:// be someone with an interest in plan- www.town.sturbridge.ma.us/plan- ning, reading, and understanding the ning-board. To apply for the open posi- Edwards Library zoning bylaws,” said Blanchard. “The tion, email Town Administrator Jeffrey responsibility is really to foster sound Bridges by following the link at https:// community growth and development www.town.sturbridge.ma.us/town-ad- while preserving the community char- ministrator.

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My last column Rhode Island also offered suggestions for has many great antiquing on Cape Cod options for antiqu- this summer. There ing. If your plans take are plenty of other you to Misquamicut great vacation spots Beach, Homespun in New England and Cottage Antiques & many more oppor- Collectibles is located tunities to look for in Westerly. In addi- antiques. I’ll focus on tion to their shop, they Southern New England Antiques, also run auctions. in this column. Their website notes Collectibles that there are many Connecticut has other antique shops some coastal vacation & Estates nearby. Newport is destinations with great another great Rhode antique shopping. “The WAYNE TUISKULA Island antique des- Antiques Depot” in Old tination. Armory Saybrook describes Antique Marketplace itself as “a Warehouse Antique boasts over 70 dealers in their Center featuring 3500 square 6,000 square foot location. feet of fine quality antique and There are plenty of other shops used furniture, crystal, pot- near the Rhode Island coast. tery, clocks, artwork, estate Jules Antiques & General jewelry, watches, sterling Store in Richmond houses “70 silver and much more!” The dealers in our spacious 8,000 Mystic and Stonington areas square-foot rustic farm build- have attractions including ing.” Dealers at the General the Mystic Seaport Museum, Stanton Inn Flea Market in Mystic Aquarium, Foxwoods Charlestown offer antiques and Mohegan Sun Casinos. and newer items on Sundays. One of the local antique shops is “Grand & Water” in Traveling further east into Stonington. They tout that Massachusetts, New Bedford they’ve “been buying and sell- Antiques at the Cove is a huge their website. The Fancy Flea the Berkshires is a 5,000 square ing antiques and objects d’art” shop with 260 dealers in a 55,000 the works. Please see www. antique show takes place on foot multi-dealer shop. for over 2 decades. Holly Hock square foot facility. Their Web centralmassauctions.com June 22 at Edaville Railroad in Farm Antiques in Mystic web- site notes that they are open for details on these and other Carver. If you prefer the North If you’ve gotten too much site describes themselves as seven days a week in a refur- events. Shore, Oldies Marketplace in sun this summer, you can go “a major retailer of quality bished mill building. You’d Newburyport is an “indoor/ inside for some shade at local Contact us at: Wayne antiques and custom made fur- expect the Plymouth area and outdoor marketplace on antique shops or go to a flea Tuiskula, Auctioneer/ niture.” There are many other the rest of the South Shore to be Newburyport’s waterfront.” market and walk a little after Appraiser Central Mass shops along the Connecticut home to many antique shops, Todd Farm Antique and Flea those big summer barbecues. Auctions for Antique Auctions, coast. More information is and you’d be right. Main Street Market in Rowley has been Estate Sales and Appraisal available on the Connecticut Marketplace in Plymouth is running on Sundays for 47 We continue to make pick- Services www.centralmassauc- Office of Tourism’s website “an eclectic antique and col- years. If you prefer the moun- ups for our Aug. 29 auction tions.com (508-612- 6111), info@ www.ctvisit.com. lectible marketplace” that has tains to the ocean, the Great in Worcester. We have other centralmassauctions.com. over 100 vendors, according to Barrington Antiques Center in sales and appraisal events in In search of Stripers

approached the Marina, dies for a Father’s Day Suddenly, both rods were wind started to pick bait and drifting it away we noticed very little gift. bending with a couple up. Fishing with eight- from the boat while The Great wind, but the seas were more stripers. When all ounce weights to keep the anchored. Trolling tubes still choppy from the When the mate fin- was said and done our bait on the bottom, had also works well imi- Outdoors day before. ished setting the lines to group had landed six nice us soon using 10 ounces tating a live eel. It is the proper depth it was stripers all in the 30-to-40- and then 12 ounces, try- often tipped off with a The Captain and Mate only a matter of min- pound range in only two ing to hold bottom. The fresh live seaworm, or RALPH showed up on time (5 utes after a voice shout- hours. All of the stripers wind kept increasing one of the plastic scent- TRUE a.m.) , and the decision ed “Fish On!” Suddenly were bright silvery fish and it was time to head ed baits imitating a sea- to leave the marina was the other rod was bend- with numerous sea lice home. By the time we worm. With the high made. As we entered the ing with another fish on them indicating they entered Salt Pond, the price of seaworms today Striper fishing is heat- opening at the outer wall slowly stripping the had been in the area a waves were smashing the plastics work nearly ing up at Block Island, of Galilee, waves were line from the reel. The very short time, arriving the breaker wall. We had as well. Jigging over a as this weeks pictures breaking over the wall Captain slowed the boat from deeper cold waters. left the area just in time school of stripers, or surf show. A group of local and the boat started to to a crawl and two of It was time to break out avoiding a major bumpy fishing all provide great anglers chartered the list from side to side. At our fishing party were the fluking rods and head ride to port. opportunities to catch a Maridee 11 out of Galilee the time it did not seem to reeling in a fish. After a for our new fishing hole. big striper. If you get the Rhode Island this past be a good Idea to go fish- somewhat brief battle, Fishing live eels is a striper fishing fever, it is Saturday and had a fast ing at Block Island, but two impressive stripers The seas were quite method that this writer best to take the wife or bite on some serious size as we ventured farther were brought into the calm, and I started to enjoys for catching strip- girlfriend along, or she stripers. It was unknown out to sea the waves did boat. One was at least wonder if the weath- ers is going to home alone an the day before if the boat not seem that bad. After 40 pounds, and the other erman had his report Using a light rod pro- awful lot. could get to the fishing a one and a half hour was in the 30-pound of high winds all day vides some great fishing grounds because of high boat ride we reached our range. was wrong. After fishing excitement, and the bass This week’s pictures winds. The Captain destination and the mate for a half hour numerous often needs to be chased show my son, Ralph Jr., advised us to meet him at quickly let out two lines The mate quickly short fluke were caught down to retrieve some of with his pool winning the boat the next morn- equipped with umbrella placed the bass into the and released. After an the line that had nearly fish, and Tracy Cormier ing, and a last minute rigs. It is not this writer’s live well and the umbrel- hour of fishing only emptied the spool, from with his runner up fish. decision on weather to favorite way to fish but la rigs were again set a few were of legal the initial run of a big cancel the trip would my son Ralph Jr. invited to the proper depth and size. Suddenly, every- striper. Other methods Take A Kid Fishing & be made then. As we me along with his bud- placed in the rod holders. thing changed, and the include using chunk Keep Them Rods Bending! www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, June 21, 2019 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­7 Prevent tick-borne diseases while enjoying the outdoors

You’ve grabbed your hair, inside the reduce the rate of tick associated dis- water bottle, sunscreen and Garden bellybutton, under eases. Unfortunately, the fragmented hat for a hike in the park the arms, around woodlands and ecosystems do favor or some gardening. Add Moments the waist, back deer and white-footed mice that are key a bit of tick protection to of the knees and to the maintenance and transmission of your must-have items when between the legs. tick-borne diseases. you head out the door for MELINDA Check your Consider creating a tick safe zone area an adventure, to garden or MYERS clothing inside where your family frequents and limit play. and out. Ticks can your time in tick infested areas. Widen Continue enjoying the survive for several pathways, prune trees to increase light, outdoors by enlisting a vari- days in the house exclude deer and discourage rodents to ety of strategies to limit your risk of and even when washed in warm or hot reduce the risk of exposure. exposure to ticks and the disease patho- water. An hour in the dryer on high And if additional control is needed to gens they transmit. Here are just a few heat will kill them. create a tick safe zone, consider using of the ways to increase your safety and Shower within two hours after spend- a pesticide like Summit Tick & Flea enjoyment. ing time outdoors. The water can help Spray that contains permethrin. You’ll Wear light colored clothing to more dislodge any unattached ticks plus this only need small amounts at the right easily spot the tick before it moves onto provides a second opportunity to con- time of the year for effective control. your skin. Wear long pants and tuck duct a t , ick check. Studies found this One application in spring or fall is usu- them into your socks and tuck your practice greatly reduces the risk of tick- ally sufficient for managing the ticks shirt into your pants. Ticks often gain borne diseases. that can transmit Lyme disease. For the access through pant legs or shirttails Manage your landscape to reduce dog tick, also known as wood ticks, an and crawl up looking for a place to settle the tick population. Keep the grass application can be made anytime after in and feed. mowed and remove brush, ground- the adults emerge. As always read and Consider spraying your clothing with covers, firewood piles and birdfeeders follow label directions. Courtesy — Scott Bauer, USDA Photo an insecticide labeled for repelling and near the home or where the family Make these practices part of your killing ticks. Spray your clothing and frequents. Keep swing sets away from routine so you and your family can con- Ticks, including the black legged tick, often let it dry before wearing. Or invest the woods and placed on woodchip tinue to safely enjoy all your favorite gain access through pant legs or shirttails and in pre-treated clothing for gardening, mulch. Eliminate invasive barberry, outdoor activities. crawl up looking for a place to settle in and feed. hiking or other outdoor activities. Read honeysuckle and buckthorn that create and follow label directions carefully. a tick-friendly habitat. Melinda Myers has written more than Always conduct a tick check on your- Many of us are doing the opposite. 20 gardening books, including Small self, children and pets after spending We are eliminating lawns, increas- Space Gardening. She hosts The Great & Blooms magazine and was commis- time outdoors. Studies show that reg- ing groundcover, planting more Courses “How to Grow Anything” sioned by Summit for her expertise ular tick checks are the most effective trees, shrubs and flowers to create DVD series and the nationally-syndi- to write this article. Myers’s web site way to prevent diseases transmitted by more diverse wildlife-friendly habi- cated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV is www.melindamyers.com. ticks. Ticks can feed anywhere but are tats. There is limited evidence that & radio program. Myers is a colum- often found in and around the ears and increasing animal diversity may help nist and contributing editor for Birds Cooking Tips from Classic Chefs

Does the extent of your gourmet cook- ly cooked taste, the cooking For richer chili Wolfgang Puck advises adding ]a bit ing talents consist of nuking a Lean icon .advises drying them Take and sauces, James of lemon juice just before serving cream Cuisine or skewering a scallop and thoroughly in clean towels, Beard advises doing of mushroom soup to bring out its full bacon appetizer? If culinary cleverness then refrigerating them in a the what the Mexican’s flavor. has eluded you, why not borrow a few covered bowl. Hint do: Toss a grating of *** tried and true tips from top chefs? The *** bitter chocolate into James Villas claims changing the following “tricks of the trade” from Who could forget the flam- KAREN chili to give it body water fresh asparagus is stored in every famous cooks are sure to stir up some boyant style and humor of and mellow the fla- three to four days will keep it fresh for excitement in the kitchen. 1960s TV cook Graham Kerr, TRAINOR vors. as long as two weeks. *** aptly named the Galloping *** *** The queen of French cooking, Julia Gourmet? Here are some top He also recom- Win Dinner for Two at the Publick Child never failed to amaze. Whether tips he passed along as he trotted on the mends putting a piece of bread in the House she was literally tossing a chicken in screen each afternoon. bottom of the broiler pan to catch grease Your tips can win you a great dinner a pan or stirring up a storm, Julia To refresh fish that’s gotten sticky and discourage broiler fires. for two at the historic Publick House Child’s unique techniques were fodder on the way home from the store, Kerr *** Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send for both cooking schools and late night advises trying this ancient Scottish Here are a few more tips from famous in a hint to be entered into a random talk show hosts. crofter’s trick called “crimping”: Add cooks: drawing. One winner per month will From Julia Child: sea salt to cold water, about one table- The “Bam Man” Emeril Lagasse pass- win a fabulous three course dinner for A good artichoke will talk to you. spoon for two quarts. Drop in enough es on this foolproof tip for cooking fresh two at the renown restaurant, located When it is fresh, it will squeak when ice cubes to plummet the temperature asparagus: Stand the spears, points up, on Route 131 across the town common lightly handled (but when over- to North Sea levels, slip your fish direct- in a glass or Pyrex coffeepot, add water, in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m squeaked, it will bruise). ly into the iced “sea water,” and leave cover, and use the pot as a steamer. in the business of dispensing tips, not *** it there about 15 minutes. When you *** inventing them (although I can take Julia says while many recipes sug- dry it off, give it a sniff. It should smell Bobby Flay claims less is more when credit for some), I’m counting on you gest cooking fish until it flakes. It sea-sweet. it comes to grilling. He recommends readers out there to share your best should almost flake; if it actually flakes *** simply brushing food with olive oil and helpful hints! it’s overdone, according to the cooking The Galloping Gourmet also advis- sprinkling with a little salt and pepper. Do you have a helpful hint or handy icon. es: To effectively approximate the rich According to Flay, overdoing elaborate tip that has worked for you? Do you have *** nutty flavor of clarified butter, add marinades and rubs can dominate the a question regarding household or gar- The French Chef also revealed how to a touch of toasted sesame seed oil to taste of food. den matters? If so, why not share them peel a large number of garlic cloves effi- another light-flavored oil. *** with readers of Stonebridge Press news- ciently: Drop them into a pan of boiling *** The Queen of Cuteness Rachael Ray, papers? Send questions and/or hints water and let boil for 30 seconds. Drain, sweetens up tomato sauce without to: Take the Hint!, C/o the Southbridge drop them into cold water, then slip off Dubbed “the Father of American sugar. She says before you start the Evening News, PO Box 90; Southbridge, the skins with your fingers. Cooking,” the late James Beard taught sauce, add half a minced onion to the MA 01550. Or E-mail [email protected]. *** many a budding cook the way around garlic and let it soften and sweeten over Hints are entered into a drawing for And she also has a hot tip for cook- a kitchen via his dozens of classic cook- medium low heat for about ten minutes. dinner for two at the historic Publick ing green beans ahead of time: The books, popular TV show and his famous Then add your tomato products to build House Inn. beans may be cooked several hours cooking school. your sauce. in advance, but to keep their fresh- Here is a sampling of his advice: ***

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PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Telephone (800) 367-9898 Fax (508) 764-8015 Views and commentary from Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales www.StonebridgePress.com OPINION Frank G. Chilinski President and Publisher Chamber Corner Smart financial Brendan Berube Editor save your spot. moves for every Feel free to bring your lunch. Use our microwave to heat it up. Relax, learn and grow with your Chamber. stage of life Editorial Learn about Geocaching at C-MASS Regardless of what stage of life GEOFEST you’re in, you must make financial C-MASS GEOFEST, our region’s only and investment decisions that will major geocaching festival, returns for be with more fun in the summer of 2019! Join us you for the Financial July 17-21 in and around Sturbridge as remainder What drives enthusiastic geocachers comb our rich Focus of your BY JACK STARKEY trails and waterways in search of geo- caches. Other events will entertain chil- years. But JEFF the moves Let’s Talk about Hypnosis at June’s dren and families between treks onto our BURDICK success? Brown Bag Seminar you make abundant trails and scenic spaces. In its Whether it’s a skyscraper with Another great benefit of Chamber fifth year, we are planning another leap when more than 50 floors playing host to Membership are free learning oppor- forward for turnout and activities! you’re just a huge corporation or a tiny farm tunities offered monthly in spring and starting out in your career may be stand on the side of a rural back road, fall. Our Members are local business- C-MASS GEOFEST is a celebration of quite different from when you’re each business has a story of success. people and experts in their fields, and activism in the outdoors and residents retired. So, let’s look at some of What defines success is, by most, they share their knowledge on a wide and visitors alike are invited to mingle. these moves, stretched out across put into monetary terms; however, variety of interesting topics at these Registration for the geocaching is com- your lifetime. self satisfaction and the ability to do lunchtime sessions which are held at pletely free. In your 20s and 30s: During this good for others tops the list as well. the Chamber office in Sturbridge. The period, you should strive to place Brown Bag Seminar series not only gives Teamwork is the backbone of most The festival’s Main Event venue is yourself on a sound financial foot- our Members an opportunity to learn success stories. We all work with Westville Recreation Area. Westville ing by taking steps such as reduc- something new, for free, but also the Lake is an impoundment of the others, even if we own and operate a ing, and hopefully eliminating, chance for Member business owners to Quinebaug River, created and operated one person business. highlight their products and services by your student loans and embarking by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on saving for retirement through When you stroll into work, take presenting these sessions. and straddling the boundary between a look around. You know who does Sturbridge and Southbridge. There are investments such as a 401(k) and what and how each person contrib- On June 25 at noon, Deb Kizilcan of great picnic areas, open spaces and IRA. You also might buy a home, utes to the overall success of whatev- Deb K Hypnosis in Sturbridge will give wooded trails, plus picnic shelters and which offers some financial bene- er it is that your business is trying to a fascinating presentation on hypnosis launches for canoes and kayaks. A num- fits, but be careful not to become achieve. Here are a few suggestions for self-improvement. And no, she won’t ber of satellite events of the Geofest take “house poor” by devoting too for optimizing your team’s ability to make you quack like a duck. place in many locations in and around much of your monthly income to reach their full potential. Sturbridge. See more and register at the mortgage payments. If you have If your co-workers know what the When most people think of hypnosis, event’s official website: www.c-mass- young children, you might also end goal looks like, and that goal is they think of funny stage hypnosis or a geofest.org want to start saving for college, the same for everyone, communica- scary movie where hypnosis was used possibly through a 529 plan, which tion becomes easier. When each per- to do crazy things. Come learn about Included in the festival’s Schedule offers tax benefits, high contri- son is aware of their individual role modern hypnosis. Bring your questions of Events are a Music Bingo Night at bution limits and the ability to to this fun, casual talk and find out why and responsibilities things also tend Mexicali Mexican Grill in Spencer, switch beneficiaries, as needed. hypnosis is so successful for letting go of to run much more smoothly. When Canvas Painting with Brush It Off Paint And if you do have a family, you’ll self-sabotaging habits and beliefs, habits & Sip Bar at The Publick House, an you give someone a purpose, they are certainly need to maintain ade- that we may want to let go of and that Ice Cream Social at Westview Farms innately more driven. Having a lead- may no longer serve us. These habits quate life insurance. Creamery in Monson, a Bonfire and Also, since you’re at the early er that sets the bar high but backs it are done subconsciously, sometimes not the History of the Apollo Mission with with positivity is a must. Good judge- even thinking about it in the moment, the Aldrich Astronomical Society fea- stages of your working life, you ment among all team players along like over-eating, smoking, nail-biting, turing model rocket launching for should chart a long-term financial with their leaders is also key. worrying or stressing. Learn a simple kids, a Flotilla on Lake Siog and up the and investment strategy with the Whether you are working in an tool (self-hypnosis) to reduce stress in Quinebaug River Trail, and a fantastic help of a financial professional. insurance office, a restaurant or an your life. Change your mind....change Send-Off Party at Rapscallion Brewery. Your strategy should encompass amusement park and your co-work- your life! your important goals, risk toler- ers are actively listening to one anoth- Please email info@C-MASSGEOFEST. ance and time horizon. And you’ll er and are aware of what’s going About the Presenter: Debra Kizilcan org or call (508) 347-2761 or (800) 628- want to revisit your strategy regu- on around them good things start to BA. is a Certified Consulting Hypnotist 8379 for more information about the 2019 larly to accommodate changes in happen, and good things happening with over 20 years in the wellness field. C-MASS GEOFEST. your life and financial situation. drives success. If you are the type of She is trained and certified as a massage In your 40s and 50s: These are person that can deal with different therapist, yoga teacher, mindful medi- The Chamber’s mission the years in which your career ation teacher and hypnotist. Deb is a personality types, you are more valu- The Chamber of Central Mass South advances, leading to bigger sala- Member of National Guild of Hypnotists, able than you think. is the leading advocate for business, pro- ries. The more you earn, the more holds Certification in Medical Hypnosis, motes the success of its members, and Staying knowledgeable about what- you should be putting away in your Certification in EFT (Emotional Freedom enhances regional prosperity through ever it is you are doing is crucial. Technique). She is the owner of Deb K 401(k) or other employer-spon- networking, education, and promotion. sored retirement plan, along with Keeping track of changes in your Hypnosis located at 511 Main Street in Contact us today to find out more about industry and following the trends Sturbridge. You can find her online at the benefits of joining our dynamic your IRA. During the middle-to- will keep you on the path to success. www.DebKhypnosis.com. organization! Follow the Chamber on end of this particular period, you Taking into consideration different Facebook at www.facebook.com/cms- might finish helping pay for your scenarios that could take place in The seminar is free for CMS Chamber chamber, on Twitter at twitter.com/ child’s higher education – which the future and preparing for them is Members, $15 for non-Members. Space is ChamberofCMS and Pinterest at www. should free up even more money always a smart move. limited! Please RSVP by calling 508-347- pinterest.com/cmschamber. to put away for retirement. You If you look at a large conundrum 2761 or email [email protected] to also may want to consider long- you may face at work, finding a solu- term care insurance, which can tion is a challenge, and a challenge help protect you against the devas- can be looked at like a game, albeit a tating costs of an extended stay in very important one. Solving puzzles a nursing home. happens on a daily basis, some puz- Remembering Dad … In your 60s, 70s … and zles larger than others. When you beyond: Once you’re in this age and your team hit an ‘a ha’ moment Each of us have a record- than life. We wanted to be range, chances are pretty good success has occurred. A string of ing playing in our minds. Our positively just like him, and I think in that you’ll either retire soon or those moments leads us all to where belief systems play over and many ways, we are. are already retired. (Although, we want to go. over inside our heads as a speaking of course, you may well want to Realizing that you, as well as your personal verification of what My dad dropped out of work part-time or do some con- co-workers, are capable of making a we believe to be true. A few By Gary W. school in the eighth grade sulting.) However, you certainly of us have made a conscious to help on his small fami- mistake and moving forward is the Moore haven’t “retired” the need to make decision of what we believe, ly farm in Sesser, Illinois. I healthiest outlook. We’re all human, financial and investment deci- but most have developed their imagine for the Moore fam- and making mistakes is how we learn sions, because you’ll have plen- beliefs subconsciously based ily that life was hard. John ty, including these: When should and grow. It’s really that simple. upon their life experiences. In one case, Moore was a full-time coal miner but I take Social Security? Will my Allowing the space to make a mistake a person decides what is true for them also a full-time farmer. He mined the and to note that the world isn’t com- and in the other, they allow their life to coal to pay the bills and farmed so their investment portfolio provide me ing to an end is a great outlook. dictate what they believe. family of seven children could eat. They with enough income to help keep Something to strive for, or to rec- were raised in a seven hundred square me ahead of inflation? How much ognize if this already exists in your As I have shared with you before, I was foot, three room home on the corner of can I afford to withdraw each year work environment, is a team who raised by a father who told me from my Matthew and Mulberry. The parents and from my retirement accounts communicates well together and earliest memory that I had the power to the two youngest children slept in the without outliving my resources? remains focuses on goals and results. make my dreams come true. He told me only two beds while the other five chil- Again, a financial professional can When each team member contributes I was smart, handsome and talented and dren slept on cots, or on the floor. help you deal with these and other equally, you know things are mov- that I could achieve anything my imag- issues. ing in the right direction. Offering ination could create. My mother was a Understanding the circumstances, it Also, if you haven’t done so, now co-workers support creates an envi- wonderful person but suffered from a would be easy to wonder how Dad could is the time to draw up your estate ronment where productivity will severe and undiagnosed form of PTSD. have been raised to be such a positive plans, so you can leave the type soar. Making sure you have a team Her beliefs were that tragedy, pain and force, but if you met my grandparents, of legacy you desire – one that failure were always right around the you’d know why. John and Allie Moore comprised of different personalities provides for the next generation corner. As is true with many growing radiated positivity and as such, they and skill sets makes success easier to (or two) and the charitable organi- up in the 1960’s my mom stayed home, raised positive children even under the zations you support. You’ll need to achieve based on the simple fact that and my dad worked a job as a bakery poorest of circumstances. the world is filled with different types delivery man. As such, my sisters and I work with a legal professional to of people. To be able to have a person spent far more time in the home with my My mom painted one life picture create estate planning documents on your team to step forward in any mother. Mom was loving and nurturing, for her children and my dad another. and arrangements appropriate for given situation is an asset. The most but her life experiences told her that to Mom’s was of failure and tragedy while your needs. important thing when showing up protect her children she must temper Dad’s was of success and optimism. A to work, is to be able to spend your their expectations by emphasizing the friend who is a Psychologist shares that You will spend a lifetime mak- day working hard, but to remember negatives of life. It was her attempt to I am unusual. I consciously mad the ing financial and investment deci- to have some fun. Life is short, we protect us. decision to follow my father’s positive sions – so put in the time and spend a large amount of our days life example. He says that in most cases, effort, and get the help you need, to working and if we can’t have fun Fortunately, we gravitated to the pos- children would be heavily influenced make the best decisions you can. in what we’re doing than it’s time itive reinforcement and encouraging by the negative messages. It is easier to This article was written by wasted. messages from Dad. Our father had a believe the negative about ourselves and Edward Jones for use by your local booming laugh that was contagious. If life. My sisters and I defied the negative Edward Jones Financial Advisor. he laughed everyone near laughed with and to this day it is the voice of Dad we Please contact Jeff Burdick, your him. When he spoke, everyone listened. hear in our heads and we are grateful. local Edward Jones Advisor in He had a magnetic personality that Turn To MOORE page ­­­A15 Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 or jeff. attracted others. To us, he was larger [email protected]. Friday, June 21, 2019 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­9 Community Your area guide to buying & shopping locally! Connection Support your community

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We Beat All Books! 10 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, June 21, 2019 SPORTS Tantasqua Regional Youth Soccer Sports briefs Results — Pair of U12 girls’ Local 5K Race to benefit teams compete in Gaffney Cup Bay State Equine Rescue set for July 7 Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to take part in the sev- enth annual Run Like the Dickens 5K race on Sunday, July 7 at Old Sturbridge Village. The race is the year’s principal fundraising event for Bay State Equine Rescue, an all-volunteer non-profit organiza- tion that rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected and abandoned horses. The course of the race offers par- ticipants a unique experience of Old Sturbridge Village, as it winds through the Village’s picturesque roads and trails. This is the only public race through the Village. Prizes will be awarded to the overall first-place male and female finishers, as well as to first-place male and female finishers in six age-based divisions. Entry fee for Run Like the Dickens is $30 until July 1 and then $40 from July 2 until race day. Participants can register online Tess Alexander is all business as she hustles and find more information on the the ball up-field versus Dudley. race and on the Rescue’s work at www.BayStateRescue.org. Bay State Equine Rescue is funded entirely by private donations and Courtesy photos is staffed exclusively by volunteers. Rachel Salisbury gets position to maintain possession against Northbridge. All proceeds from the Run Like the Dickens 5K will be applied to food, vet and farrier care for the 10 hors- es currently recovering and liv- ing as the SBER’s facility on New Braintree Road in Oakham. Sue Sheridan, founder of BSER, says, “We depend on the public to keep us going. It’s a lot of work trying to keep up with the bills. The race is our biggest fundraiser of the year and is very important to keep our work with the horses going.”

Jordan Field is 100 percent focused on main- Annual golf tournament to taining possession against Dudley. benefit Saint Jean Baptiste Educational Foundation Join the Saint Jean Baptiste Educational Foundation on Monday, Aug. 19 at Pleasant Valley Country Club for their 23rd annual golf tournament. The cost is $150 per person, twosomes and singles are welcomed. There will be a hole- in-one contest, a putting contest, door prizes and a special golfers raffle. The event features 18 holes of golf on the PGA and LPGA course with valet parking, bag handling Abbie Wotton gets control of the ball and directs it out of Tantsqua’s defensive zone, ending services, unlimited use of the Dudley’s offensive threat. driving range, chipping area and putting areas prior to the 10 a.m. Grace Solari looks to set up her devastating shotgun start with a Florida-style left-footed shot against Dudley. scramble. Early registration is at 8 a.m. and carts with big rain cov- ers, a gift bag, coffee, a continental breakfast and snacks will be served. Tantasqua Regional Youth Soccer The dinner to follow is an executive had several teams competing in the buffet. For additional information Gaffney Cup at Ruel Fields in Oxford and registration please call Golf this past weekend. Two of those teams Committee member Ken at (508) represented the U12 girls’ league on 277-5314 or Foundation Trustee Ted Saturday, June 15, one coached by Paul at (508) 764-7909. Deadline for pay- Wengender with assistance from Matt ment is Aug. 9. Golfers who make Vejack, and the other coached by Rob the entire payment by July 29 will Brodeur and assisted by Tim Doolin. be placed into a raffle for a chance All teams in the Gaffney Cup were play- to win a gift certificate from the pro ing the last two games of their season in shop at Pleasant Valley. a jamboree format. Coach Wengender’s team had their first contest against Dudley. Tess Alexander started in net and swapped Seniors to play golf at a duties with center striker Isabelle Alden at halftime. Rosie Wengender, Abbie discounted rate Wotton and Kina Demears played the We are a social traveling senior back line; Sophia Webb and Maddie golf group and play premium golf Vejack played the midfield; and Jordan courses in Central Massachusetts Field and Grace Solari flew up and down at a reduced greens fee rate. We the wings. Without subs, these girls will play one Thursday each month were on their own to muscle through from May through October. Men both games under bright, warm skies. and women 60 and over are wel- They did just that in superb fashion, comed. If you are a foursome, three- beating Dudley, 6-1, before winning some, twosome or a single, come their second game against Shrewsbury. enjoy great golf and make new Bryce Vonhold charges down the right wing while holding off a Northbridge defender. Coach Brodeur’s team won their friends. first game, 5-3, against Holden before Our third golf day will take place heading into their next contest against on Thursday morning, July 25 Northbridge. Maddie Gaumond donned when we will play at Green Hill Golf the goalie gloves for the second game Course in Worcester. Our group behind the defensive line of Riley discounted rate is $39 for 18 holes of Brodeur, Savannah Prest and Camden golf and cart. There will be prizes Thompson. Chloe Doolin chewed up for the three closest to the pin shots whatever came at her in the midfield and on all the par-3 holes and a fun returned the ball up to Bryce Vonhold, prized putting challenge. New are Ava Lavesque and Natalie Bruneau. prizes for chipping in from off the Rachel Salisbury prowled the offensive green with a lofted club. Come have third for Tantasqua. Savannah Sheerin some fun and play a nice course was the lone sub and she contributed that provides some great views of in the forward positions. Both teams Worcester. To sign up, please con- scored one apiece early in the first half tact Dick Lisi at (508) 410-1332 or at before Northbridge looped in the one [email protected]. You can and only goal in the second half for the also view our complete schedule game winner. Bryce Vonhold almost Natalie Bruneau is sandwiched off the ball by Savannah Prest and Camden Thompson on Facebook at Worcester County made it a tie game in the waning min- Senior Golf Club. several Northbridge defenders. mount a formidable defense against a utes, but her shot skipped frustratingly Northbridge striker. off of, and then over, the crossbar. Friday, June 21, 2019 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER ­11 TRIPS OFFERED

The “Trips Offered” section is for Douglas Sunshine Club is planning a to name a few. New favorites include schrod. non-profit organizations and will run trip to sunny Portugal April 21-30 , 2020. their red wines and white wines aged in as space allows. Mail your information This trip is with Collette Travel. An American White Oak. October 8-15, 2019 – ALL INCLUSIVE to Trips Offered, c/o Brendan Berube, informational meeting is planned for Our bus trip leaves the Paxton ARUBA – Room has just opened up for PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550; fax Wed. June 12th at the Douglas Senior Senior Center, 17 West St., at 9 a.m. on two couples on the 2019 trip, and I am to (508) 764-8015 or e-mail to news@stone- Center, 331 Main St., Douglas, at 6:30 Wednesday, April 24. Baring any traf- taking names for 2020 trip, bridgepress.news. p.m. If you are interested in the trip, this fic concerns on Route 495, we plan to be is a great opportunity to get a descrip- back in Paxton around 5 p.m. November 12, 2019 – Tuesday – tion of the travel arrangements and The cost of the trip is $82 per per- Foxwoods $25 - 10 - AM bus. CHURCH PILGRIMAGE itinerary with a representative from son. Reservations, payment and your For $25 You get a deluxe motor coach Collette Travel who will also answer choice of entree at Warren’s should be ride to the casino You will have 5 hours Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and any questions you have about the trip. mailed to Bob Wilby, 11 Tanglewood at the casino as the bus will leave Medjugorje For more info call 508-476-4474. Rd., Paxton, by Monday April 15. Foxwoods at 4 PM. You will receive $10 St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is Checks should be made payable to the for gaming and $15 meal voucher. FRIENDS Of PAXTON COA. sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, LEICESTER SENIOR CENTER. 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje For more details, please contact Bob Trips are open to the public! with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is Wednesday, June 12: Trip to the North at 508-792-4662. Make checks payable to the $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, Shore Music Theatre to see “Oklahoma” Southbridge Senior Citizens airfare, luxury transportation, and and lunch at the Danversport Yacht Are you interested in joining another Association. breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit Club. Cost is $119. The bus leaves at 9:30 wonder trip in 2019? Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon is due at the time of registration. Please a.m. A group of Seniors from Paxton and senior center Monday, Wednesday or contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski surrounding towns are planning a trip Friday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM for trip details at karenzaleski42@ Friday, July 12: Trip to the Gloucester this year to Italy. The group plans to or call 774 922 4049, or e-mail me jim- gmail.com or you may call Proximo Lobster Cruise with clam bake and buf- leave Paxton on Sept. 9, with transpor- [email protected] Travel directly for information and to fet aboard the ship. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. tation provided to Logan and return. register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. Cost is $99. On the way home, we can Our flight will take us to Rome, Italy for enjoy ice cream at Kimball’s Farm. 10 days visiting many historical sites of FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE Italy. Rome has many beautiful attrac- SENIORS CHARLTON SENIOR CENTER Wednesday, Aug. 14: Trip to the tions that many of us have not seen Summer Theatre for “Saturday Night on previous visits. After two nights in We are proud to announce the Rome, we will move on to one night in following upcoming Bus Trips which Trip Coordinator Dotti Murphy - Fever” and Hart’s Turkey Farm. Bus Perugia where we will have the oppor- are open to everyone age 21 and over. Please call 978-424-7010 leaves at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $99. tunity to visit Assisi, the birthplace of The following One Day Bus trips are Sign up sheets & flyers available at St. Francis of Assisi. Following our stay 92.00 which includes a Deluxe Bus the Senior Center / Flyers also avail- Friday, Sept. 13: Trip to Lake in Perugia, we move on to Florence, “the Transportation, Delicious Lunch, Tax, able on our web page www.townofcharl- Winnipesaukee Cruise. Buffet luncheon Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” where Gratuity and Fabulous Entertainers. ton.net Click on Departments then click & scenic sights and a visit to Moulton we will view Michelangelo’s incredible Sunday May 19th See The Edwards on Council on Aging/Senior Center Farm Market. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. statue of David. After two nights in Twins, the Best Impersonators of all the Pick up is from St. Joseph’s Church 10 Cost is $99. beautiful Florence, we will move on to Biggest Stars. H Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton Venice. On the way to Venice, we will Tuesday June 18th See The 3 Red 2019 Day Trips Thursday, Oct. 17: Trip to Twin Rivers and Wright’s Chicken Farm. Bus leaves stop at a 12th century castle and learn Neck Tenors, Down Home Laughs + Big about the famous Tuscany wines and City Music, Pop to Opera. July 16 (Tues) Lobsterbake at at 9 a.m. $7 food credit and $10 slot play. enjoy a cooking class and lunch. Next Wednesday August 28th Tribute Fosters’s with Michael Minor singer, Cost is $59. we are off to Venice for two nights. Show hear Songs of Neil Diamond, comedian, celebrity impression- During that time, we have an opportu- Carole King, Johnny Cash, Janis ist and ventriloquist performing - $99.00 Wednesday, Nov. 13: Indian Head nity to visit many of the wonderful sites Tuesday Sept 17 Atlantic City Boys,4 July 25 (Thurs) Gloucester Harbor Christmas Spectacular and Luncheon. of the Canal City. Dynamic Lead Singers perform World Lobsterbake Cruise- fabulous day Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $89. After Venice, our next and last night Class Vocals and Comedy on the water with two dance floors, will be Milan where we will have We also have the following 2 to 5 indoor& outdoor seating and buffet (1 MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY an opportunity to visit and shop at Day Overnight Trips for Singles and lobster each) $119.00 PARISH the“‘Quadrilatero della Moda,” Milan’s Double Occupancy. August 28 (Wed) Ultimate Tribute high-fashion district. We will depart for Saturday June 29 to Wed July 3 Nova Show - Experience some of the greatest SPENCER — Mary Queen of the Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., Spencer, home from Milan. Scotia, Bay of Fundy, Royal Nova Scotia hits from some of the greatest entertain- International Tatoo ers of all times - Lake Pearl, Wrentham is offering the following trips. For more SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS Military Festival,Halifax Saint - $92.00 information, call Bernard Dube at (508) 885-3098. ASSOCIATION John plus more 1299 Double occupancy Sept 17 (Tues) Atlantic City Boys - Saturday August 3 to Sunday August Four dynamtic lead singers perform an Contact Jim Julian at the Casaubon 4, Boston Red Sox vs NY Yankees game, exciting mix of world class vocals and IRELAND: September 9-22, 2019 Senior Center Monday, Wednesday, or Statue of Liberty, Ellis interactive comedy - Davensport Yacht USA: SPLENDORS OF THE Friday 9-10 a.m. or call (774) 922-4049 or Island, 399.00 Double Occupancy Club - $92.00 NORTHWEST: Wonders of Northern e-mail [email protected]. Tuesday 8/27 to Thursday Sept 24 (Tues) Simon Pearce California Redwoods, Oregon & Trips are open to the public! Make Spectarcular Saratoga NY Raceway, Glassblowing Studio and King Arthur Washington Aug. 3-16, 2020 checks payable to the Southbridge Lake George Cruise, Tour of Saratoga Factory - Fall foliage, tour glass JAPAN: March 26 to April 9, 2020 Senior Citizens Association, payment Battlefield, Norman Rockwell blowing factory, and King Arthur facto- JAPAN & CHINA: March 26 to April 22, 2020 due at sign up: Museum. 499.00 Double occupancy ry after lunch - $119.00 Tuesday December 3 to Thursday Oct 9 (Wed) New Hampshire Turkey SPAIN & PORTUGAL: September SOUTHBRIDGE SENIOR CITIZENS Dec 5th Pennsylvania Dutch and The Train - Foliage train ride, Harts Turkey 9-24, 2020 2019 TRIP SCHEDULE Miracle of Christmas Show, Farm Luncheon, Mystery stop and OPEN TO PUBLIC Hershey’s Chocolate World and sightseeing - $99.00 MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER PAYMENT DUE AT SIGN UP more 459.00 Double occupancy Nov. 14 (Thurs) Ricky Nelson For more information, please contact Remembered - Ricky Nelson’s twin sons July 23, 2019 – Tuesday - Mohegan Dick Lisi at 508 410 1332 or at lisirich- perform their father’s hit songs 1 RIVER ST. Sun $25 - 10 AM Bus ard15@ yahoo.com - Venus DeMilo, Swansea $95.00 MILLBURY, MA 01527 For $25 You get a deluxe motor coach Dec 3 (Tues) Johnny Mathis Christmas ride to the casino You will have 5 ST. ANDREW BOBOLA PARISH Tribute - Ultimate tribute to Johnny Thursday, Sept. 12: Newport hours at the casino as the bus will leave Mathis with Christmas songs and some Playhouse trip. The play is “BINGO.” Mohegan Sun at 4 PM. You will receive TRIP TO USA NATIONAL PARKS St of his biggest hits - Davensport Yacht Leaving at 9 a.m. Return around 6 p.m. $10 for gaming and $15 meal voucher. Andrew Bobola Parish, is organizing Club -$92.00 Cost is $76 apiece, and includes din- a special TRIP TO THE NATIONAL ner, show and cabaret! For more infor- August 28, 2019 – Wednesday – PARKS 11 DAYS, May 12-23 2019. Total 2019 Overnight Trips mation or reservations, please call the Diamonds and Pearls the ultimate trib- cost: $2,000 Millbury Senior Center at (508) 865-9154. ute show. PILGRIMAGE TO Sept 20 - 22 Lake George Balloon For $95 you will get a deluxe motor ISRAEL AND JORDAN Festival - 3 days, 2 nights -$449pp dou- Sept. 22-24: Atlantic City Resorts. $239. coach to Lake Pearl in Wrentham MA. St. Andrew Bobola Parish is organiz- ble, $599 single Three days and two nights. Departs where you will hear the music of Neil ing a Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan 7:30 a.m., returns around 8 p.m. Price Diamond, Carol King, Janice Joplin March 17-28, 2019. All inclusive cost Please call Dotti Murphy at 978-424- includes overnight accommodations at and more. You have a choice of baked with breakfast, dinners is $3,190. 7010 for details if interested in any trips. resort, two dinner vouchers and a show stuffed chicken or schrod

ticket, plus $25 in free slot play! For Please contact: 508-943-5633. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA more information or reservations, call September 17, 2019 Tuesday - Atlantic Registration forms are available on the or stop by the Senior Center at (508) City Boys For $95 you will get a deluxe website: www.standrewbobola.com The Daughters of Isabella proudly 865-9154. motor coach to Danvers Yacht Club in present our 2019 Fantastic Worldwide Danvers MA. where you will hear the UNION SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE Tours! PAXTON SENIORS music of the Beach Boys, The Drifters, CHAPTER 12 the Bee Gees and more. You have a July 14: Essex Steam Train Turn To TRIPS page ­­­A13 Paxton’s bus tour season starts choice of baked stuffed chicken or $102 Wednesday, April 24, on the Maine / Great summertime tour in New Hamphire seacoast topped off with Connecticut. 9 a.m. Southbridge, 9:30 a vist to a Winery. First stop is the a.m. Webster. Delicious luncheon, train Kittery Historical & Naval Museum ride & Connecticut River cruise. Make where you will wander through tracks for the Essex Steam Train! Kittery’s past as you browse the exhib- its, from colonial times to grand hotels, Aug. 11: Newport Playhouse Show & shipbuilding and lighthouses, up to Lobster Fest $102 the present day. Find out what makes Special lobster feast! 8:30 a.m. Kittery special... at the Museum! Southbridge, 9 a.m. Webster. Terrifi Next stop is lunch at Warren’s Lobster “Funny Money” show & cabaret. House in Kittery, Maine. Our prior visits Lobster feast & Newport’s best show! to Warren’s have always been wonder- ful. Warren’s has the Seacoast’s Finest Sept. 15-17: Atlantic City Resorts Salad Bar, which offers over 60 selec- Casino $259 tions and homemade pumpkin bread, Atlantic City’s original casino! soup and rolls — For an entrée you may 7 a.m. Webster, 7:30 a.m. Southbridge. select from; Seafood Casserole, Fried $25 slot play/$60 food credit/Casino Baby Shrimp, Ritz Filet of Haddock, Revue Show. Atlantic City! The ‘Shore’ Crab Crusted Salmon, Top Sirloin Steak Thing! and Chicken Parmesan. Beverages and dessert will be included. Oct. 6: NH Turkey Train After a delightful lunch on the River $92 separating Maine and New Hampshire, Scenic rail tour round Lake we move on to Zorvino Vineyard. A Winnipesaukee and lunch! 9 a.m. family-owned and operated winery, that Southbridge, 9:30 a.m. Webster. originally started as a hobby. Jim and Spectacular New England footage! New Cheryl Zanello purchased the 80-acre Hampshire awaits! lot in Sandown, NH in 2000 after retir- ing. Four years later Zorvino Vineyards was established. The “Zor” in Zorvino comes from the original family name For reservations contact Jan Caouette Zorzanello and “Vino” means wine. at (508) 887-2215. Make checks payable Family and Wine, the perfect pairing. to Bernadette Circle #709 and mail to In the first years, 150 cold climate Bernadette Circle #709, PO Box 201, vines, mostly hybrids, were planted. Webster MA 01570. The Daughters of To date, there are roughly 2,000 vines Isabella is a nonprofit and charitable on site. The bulk of the grapes are Catholic women’s organization brought in from Italy, California and South America. They are mostly known for their “off dry”fruit wines. blends DOUGLAS SUNSHINE CLUB and unusual 100% fruit or vegetable wines like Pumpkin, Beet and Rhubarb Sunny Portugal next April. The 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, June 21, 2019 OBITUARIES James Michael Blanchard, 49 Barbara E. Smith age 81 STURBRIDGE- member from 2006 until 2013 and then WEBSTER- Regional Hospital for forty years. BALTIMORE- James as Treasurer from 2013 until the time Barbara E. (Lefebvre) Barbara was the finest example of what Michael Blanchard, of his passing. For AFT-Maryland Smith age 81 passed a nurse should be. In many ways she 49, a psychologist he served as At-Large Vice President away Friday, June 7, was a character in the best sense of at the Mount Royal from 2012 until 2018 and then K-12 Vice 2019 at the Univ. of MA the word. She was caring, kind and School in Baltimore President from 2018 until the time of Healthcare Center compassionate, but yet ran the hospital City, passed away on his passing. James enjoyed traveling Hospital, Worcester, in the most professional way. Barbara May 29, 2019 after a and spending time with his family and MA. She was the was a member of the Webster Fire courageous, nine- close friends, including annual trips to wife of the late Sgt. Dept. Women’s Auxiliary. She was year battle with mul- Cape Cod and Assateague Island State Joseph J. Smith III an avid Cat lover. Funeral Mass was tiple myeloma. Park in Maryland. He enjoyed attend- who died Oct. 20, 2014. Barbara leaves held Wed., June 12, 2019 at 11 AM in St. James was born in Hartford, ing flea markets and classic car shows her brother John E. Lefebvre Jr. and Louis Church with a calling hours from Connecticut, and grew up in and was an avid collector of vintage his fiancée Linda Littleton of Webster 9:30 am to 10:45 am in the funeral Home. Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Following clocks. One of the trips he enjoyed most and her sister Eleanor Lebeau of South Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, graduation from Tantasqua Regional was his annual excursion to North Bay Carolina, nieces and nephews and her Webster. Omit flowers and donations High School, he attended American Environmental Center with students brother-in-law Brian and Gloria Smith. in her memory may be made to the Cat University in Washington, D.C., where from Mount Royal. She was born in Webster daughter of Connection of Webster. A guest book is he earned his bachelor’s degree in James is survived by his par- the late John E. Lefebvre Sr. and Flora available at www.shaw-majercik.com political science in 1991. After intern- ents, Charles and Mary (O’Connor) (Noack) Lefebvre and lived here all her where you may post a condolence or ing at the International City/County Blanchard (Sturbridge); broth- life. Barbara was a Registered Nurse light a candle. Management Association (ICMA), ers Brian (Flagstaff, Arizona) and and Nursing Supervisor at Hubbard he worked for the Health Industry Michael and his wife Kerry (Nurmi) Manufacturers’ Association (HIMA) (Sturbridge); a sister Kerry and her hus- (now AdvaMed) for nearly a decade. band Damian Marotta (Brooklyn, New Barbara D. Kenton, 80 James changed career course in York); a niece and nephew, Emily and 2000, when he pursued a degree in Liam Blanchard (both of Sturbridge); HUDSON, NY: Barbara worked with her husband at school psychology from George Mason and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Barbara D. (Oakes) WCKL Radio in Catskill, NY for over University. After earning his Master’s Receiving of Friends will be held in Kenton, 80, passed 20 years, retiring many years ago. She Degree in 2002 and a Certificate of honor of James at Sansoucy Funeral away on Tuesday, had a great love for baseball and was Advanced Graduate Studies in School Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge, June 11th, after a long an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Through Psychology in 2003, he relocated to MA 01550 on Friday June 21, 2019 from illness. her love for baseball Cooperstown, NY Baltimore and began a 16-year career 5-7PM. The funeral Mass for James Her husband, was her favorite place to visit. Barbara in the Baltimore City School System. It will be held at 10AM on Saturday, Randy Kenton, passed enjoyed reading and loved Christmas was there that he discovered his true June 22, 2019 at St. Anne/St. Patrick’s away in 2006. She and Elvis. Most of all she loved spend- passion: helping shape the lives of the Church, 16 Church Street, Fiskdale, leaves her two chil- ing time with her grandchildren. city’s K-middle-school students. He MA 01518. Burial will follow at North dren, Mark A. Kenton and his wife Lisa Barbara’s funeral service and burial was involved for many years in the Cemetery, Maple Street, Sturbridge, of Sturbridge, MA and Kimberly A. will be private. There are no calling Baltimore Teacher’s Union (BTU) and MA 01566. www.sansoucyfuneral. Chirichella and her husband Michael hours. American Federation of Teachers- com In lieu of flowers please consider a of Hillsdale, NY; her five grandchil- In lieu of flowers donations may be Maryland (AFT). With BTU he served donation to the International Myeloma dren, Zack Kenton and his wife Sierra, made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, first as an Executive Board at-large Foundation or a charity of your choice. Connor Chirichella, Mark Kenton, at Make-A-Wish America Gift Jacob Kenton and Davin Kenton; and Processing, 1702 East Highland Ave., her great grandson, Emmett Kenton. Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or online George F. Bundeff, 97 She was predeceased by her stepfa- at www.wish.org. ther, Walter Abbott. Barbara was born The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, BRIMFIELD/SOUTHBRIDGE- Chester Bundeff. George was born in Hudson, NY the daughter of the 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is direct- George F. Bundeff, 97, of Little Alum in Webster the son of Andrew and late Gerald Oakes and Ethel (Mesick) ing arrangements. Rd., formerly of Southbridge, passed Catherine (Czhowski) Bundeff, Sr. He Oakes Abbott. www.morrillfuneralhome.com away on Sunday, June 9th, in his home, was a US Navy Veteran of World War after a long illness. II serving in the Philippines. His wife, Irene A. (LaPlante) Bundeff, George was a machinist for the passed away in 2009. He leaves his American Optical Co. in Southbridge son, John Bundeff and his wife, Susan for 43 years, retiring many years ago. of Stafford Springs, CT; his daughter, He was a member of the American Diane Dionne and her husband, Paul Optical Quarter Century Club. He was Send all obituary notices to of Brimfield; his five grandchildren, an avid fisherman and enjoyed garden- Catherine Dionne of Belchertown, ing. George often enjoyed sitting on his Daniel Dionne and his wife, Jennifer back porch enjoying nature. Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, of Monson, Thomas McAllister Dionne His funeral and burial in Oak Ridge and his husband, Scott McAllister Cemetery, Southbridge, will be private. Dionne of Peabody, David Dionne There are no calling hours. and his fiancé, Danielle Bousquet of In lieu of flowers donations may be Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail Stafford Springs, CT, and Maryanne made to Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Grippo-Beck of Agawam; and his three Home Rd., Charlton, MA 01507. great grandchildren, Trenton Hill, The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, Houston Dionne and Nicholas Grippo- 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is direct- to [email protected] Beck. He was predeceased by his two ing arrangements. brothers, Andrew Bundeff, Jr. and www.morrillfuneralhome.com CALENDAR 2019 SAN JUAN BAUTISTA the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a CORIOLLIS WINDS: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 21 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.- state agency. Charlton Public Library, 40 Main St., 9 p.m. (rain or shine), St. John Paul II Charlton. Join us for an evening of BABY BOOMER COMEDY SHOW: Notre Dame Church Grounds, Main THE BAD NEWS JAZZ AND BLUES Chamber Music featuring Coriollis 7 p.m., Overlook Performing Arts Street, Southbridge. The festival will ORCHESTRA: 1-2:30 p.m., Wales Baptist Winds playing the music of Debussy, Center, 88 Masonic Hill Rd., Charlton. feature a 5K in the morning, and an Church pavilion (across from the Post Joplin, Mozart and Peter Schickele. The Baby Boomer Comedy Show is outside flea market/vendors area from Office). Presented by the Wales & Music will be performed on the main 90 minutes of hilarious, family friend- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact George at (413) Massachusetts Cultural Councils. This level of the library this evening. No ly, clean stand-up comedy focusing on 668-7307 or Rosa Maria at (508) 765-3701, is a free one and one-half hour concert registration required. work, family, do-it-yourself projects, ext. 107 to reserve a space. There will in a musical genre that is infectious and and many other topics that audiences also be BINGO with doors opening at exciting: the sound of a big band. The can relate to. Tickets are available 5:30 p.m. and games starting at 6 p.m. Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra online at www.unitedwayssc.org click Wednesday, June 26 Music, a domino game, kids’ games, enjoy a reputation of being one of the on calendar or call (508) 765-5491 for international food, and community most exciting big bands in the Pioneer TRIVIA NIGHT: Looking for some- cash or check payments. raffles will also take place throughout Valley. With both young and veteran thing fun to do mid-week? The Charlton the day. Sponsored in part by a grant musicians in the band, the Orchestra Public Library is presenting a trivia Saturday, June 22 from the Southbridge Cultural Council, presents both time-honored classics night to be held off-site at the Charlton a local agency which is supported by from the swing band era as well as Beagle Club, located at 103 Bond Rd. arrangements of the music of Bruno in Charlton, at 6:30 p.m. Gather your Mars, Michael Buble`, Earth Wind and smartest friends together to make a Fire and Brian Setzer Orchestra and team or come alone and join a team! more. Our leader and front man Jeff Prizes will be awarded and refresh- Gavioli brings excitement to our con- ments will be available to purchase. certs as he directs the band with both skill and passion. The Orchestra is a 19-member big band with four trum- Thursday, June 27 pets, four trombones, five saxes, guitar, piano, bass and drums, vocalist Cindy ANIMAL ADVENTURES: 6 p.m., Reed and leader Jeff Gavioli. Please Holland Public Library, 23 Sturbridge find them on Facebook: Bad News Jazz Rd. Hear interesting stories and infor- and Blues Orchestra. This program is mation about eight different animals, supported, in part by a grant from the including an alligator and two exotics Wales Cultural Council, a local agen- (such as a mountain coati, kinkajou, cy which is supported by the Mass bush baby or lemur). Audience partici- Cultural Council, a state agency. In pation, controlled petting and touching case of rain, the concert will be can- is allowed at the discretion of the Animal celled. Visit Wales Cultural Council on Adventure Guide. A fun and unique Facebook for updates. learning experience to be enjoyed by STRAWBERRY SUPPER: 5-7 p.m. all! All ages are welcome! Thank you Charlton City United Methodist Church to the Holland Cultural Council and is holding their annual Strawberry the Massachusetts Cultural Council for Supper on Saturday evening June sponsoring this event! 22 from 5 – 7 p.m. Menu consists of Yummy Baked Ham, Baked Beans, Creamy Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Rolls, June 27-Aug. 17 Tea, and Lemonade finished off with our luscious Strawberry Shortcake A UNIVERSE OF STORIES SUMMER with homemade biscuits and whipped READING PROGRAM: Holland Public cream. Price same as last year: $10 for Library, 23 Holland Rd. Weekly prizes, adults, $5 for children six to 12 years special programs and a grand prize and free for children 5 years and under. drawing! Registration begins at our There is a $35 maximum charge per kick-off program on June 27. family. Take out available. Tickets sold at the door but reservations appre- ciated.. Call and leave message for Sunday, June 30 reservations. (508-248-7379). Church is located at 74 Stafford St., Charlton. ALBANIAN DAY PICNIC: St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church will hold its annual Albanian Day Picnic

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always safe. Our Café often hosts sing- Music & Movement on Wednesday Tuesday nights beginning Jan. 22. No CALENDAR ers, dancers and performers who will 9-9:45 a.m. and Playgroup on Monday & pre-registration required. Bring your continued from page A12­­­ help bring back old memories and days Thursday 9-11 a.m. For more informa- own supplies and enjoy! Free will dona- gone by. Our Café also hosts fun inter- tion about these and a variety of other tions are welcome. 9-11:30 a.m. Contact on Sunday, June 30 noon to 5:30 p.m., active activities but never educational classes visit us at www.hitchcockacad- Hitchcock at (413) 245-9977 for more on the church grounds, 126 Morris St., events; we feel this should be a fun time emy.org or call 413-245-9977 information. Southbridge. The Albanian Day Picnic spent together. Please see the upcom- Grief Support Group: at Overlook GRANDPARENTS IN THE KNOW: will feature shish-kabab, traditional ing scheduled events coming to our Hospice, Charlton: Have you recently Grandparents with custody of their pies, such as spinach, leek, sauerkraut, Memory Café over the next few months. experienced the loss of a parent, child, grandchildren meet on the first and squash, baklava, date-filled cook- Signups are encouraged. We are open sibling, friend or spouse? We are here to Tuesday of the month from 9-10:30 a.m. ies, twist cookies, and other Albanian the first Wednesday of each month from help. Join a safe, supportive and caring at Hitchcock Academy in Brimfield. dessert specialties. Ethnic music will 3-5 p.m. group to share your stories and support GENEALOGY RESEARCH ABC’S: be provided by the Mosaic Ensemble. others who are learning to live again We all know something about our fam- The public is invited. The picnic will WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Please after the death of a loved one. Drop-in ilies — it’s what we don’t know that’s be held rain or shine and admission is come join us for a fun evening of exer- group for adults meets on the second intriguing. Genealogical research is free. This event is sponsored in part by cise and basketball at the Heritage and fourth Wednesday of every month, becoming very popular, and for good a grant from the Southbridge Cultural School gym in Charlton. We play pickup 1-2:30 p.m. Contact Susan Fuller at (508) reason. You might be living right next Council, a local agency which is sup- basketball from 7-9 PM every Monday 434-2200. door to a third cousin twice removed! ported by the Massachusetts Cultural evening from September to June based NUMISMATICS: Southbridge Coin The research can be simple, or it can Council, a state agency. on the school schedule. There are no Club meets on the third Friday of the be a real challenge. “ABC’s” will guide set teams and participation is free for month (except July and August). The you along the right path with tips on women 18 years and older. Please con- doors open by 7 p.m. and the meeting research on- and offline. If you would Wednesday, July 24 tact Deb at 508-248-3600 for more infor- begins at 7:30 p.m. Collectors of all ages like to have a conversation with your mation. are welcome. The meetings include raf- own great grandparents, then your job HAND-CRAFTED HOOKED RUG fle, auction, and show and tell. Light is to tell your family story to hand down SHOW: Noon-7 p.m., Publick House, Pilgrimage to Italy, Holy Land, and refreshments are served. The meetings to your descendants. Four classes at 227 Main St., Sturbridge. Free admis- Medjugorje are held in the community room at Hitchcock Academy in Brimfield begin- sion. Come see the artistry of hand- St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton is the Southbridge Savings Bank at 200 ning Tuesday, Jan. 22. Instructor: Dave hooked rugs by the members of the sponsoring a Pilgrimage Sept. 29- Oct. 9, Charlton Rd. (Route 20), Sturbridge. Robinson, Old Bones Genealogy of New Pearl K. McGown Northern Teachers 2019 to Italy, Holy Land, and Medjugorje ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: England. Workshop. with Fr. Robert Grattatori. The cost is Traditional open AA meetings in a WATERCOLORS WITH BETH: $4,599; 11 days includes 4-5 star hotels, friendly setting. Come early to chat Ongoing watercolor classes for all levels airfare, luxury transportation, and and share in refreshments. Friday eve- with a new painting every three weeks. ONGOING breakfast/dinner daily. A $500 deposit nings at 7:30 p.m., Hitchcock Academy, You must register with Beth in advance is due at the time of registration. Please Brimfield. to attend. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays THE STURBRIDGE FARMER’S contact parishioner Dr. Karen Zaleski K9 NOSE WORK: A sport open to all at Hitchcock Academy with instructor MARKET is held every Sunday through for trip details at karenzaleski42@ breeds of dog and their people Saturday Beth Parys. For information and to reg- Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town gmail.com or you may call Proximo mornings over six weeks at Hitchcock ister, call Beth at (413) 245-3295. Common. Travel directly for information and to Academy in Brimfield starting Jan. 19. FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: Music register at 1-855-842-8001, or 508-340-9370. Progressive training levels offered. Fee: & Movement. This free program for CHARLTON AMERICAN LEGION $145 per dog, per session. Instructor: preschool aged children is sponsored POST 391 meets every fourth Monday ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Laurie Merritt, M.Ed., CPDT-KA, CNWI, by the Union 61 Family Foundation of the month at 7 p.m. in the Charlton third Wednesday each month, 6-7 p.m. Certified K9 NoseWork Instructor – 5 Grant. 9-10 a.m. every Wednesday Grange Hall. All veterans are welcome. at the Overlook Independent Living National Association of Canine Scent when school is in session until May at We’d love to see you. We sponsor Boy Building, fourth floor Solarium, 88 Work. Hitchcock Academy. Pre-register your Scout Troop 165, as well as three Boys Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs child by calling Karen Distefano at 867- Staters & assist young men interest- intent is to build a support system, all year long on Sundays, Mondays and 2232 or e-mailing union61cfce@tanta- ed in attending the State Police sum- exchange practical information, talk Thursdays at Hitchcock Academy in squa.org. mer school. We also assist the Charlton through issues and ways of coping, Brimfield, and is well suited for all FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: STEAM Little League financially, as well as share feelings, needs and concerns and levels of practitioners, including begin- GROUP. This free program for pre- other things such as veteran’s wakes & to learn about community resources. ners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez at (413) school aged children is sponsored by funerals. There’s plenty we can still do Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434-2551 or 279-4330 for more information. the Union 61 Family Foundation 5 to help our community. [email protected] for more FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: grant. 9-10 a.m. Thursdays when school information. Presented by Alzheimer’s PLAYGROUP: This free program for is in session until May at Hitchcock Association MA/NH Chapter, visit (800) preschool-aged children is sponsored Academy. Pre-register your child by “A CARING PLACE” MEMORY 272-3900 or alz.org. by the Union 61 Family Foundation 5 calling Karen Distefano at (508) 867-2232 CAFÉ: A Memory Café is a place where Grant. 9-11 a.m. Mondays while school or e-mailing union61cfce@tantasqua. people living with a cognitive related NUMISMATICS: Looking for a new is in session until May at Hitchcock org. illness or injury such as; Parkinson’s, hobby? Come learn about the hobby Academy, Brimfield. Pre-register your FENCING: Fencing is a sport of com- Dementia, Alzheimer’s, PTSD, autism of coin collecting. Or maybe you are child by calling Karen Distefano at (508) bat that originally started as practice and any other related illness or inju- an old time collector. Our club, the 867-2232 or e-mailing union61cfce@tan- for dueling with swords. Since that ry can go with their loved ones (often Nipmuc Coin Club, has both. We learn tasqua.org. time, it has grown into a modern sport their caregivers), and spend quality from each other through our monthly WEIGHT WATCHERS: Traditional while maintaining those virtues that time together away from the negativity guest speakers, show and tell presenta- Weight Watchers Meetings Monday made it great: honor, valor, and grace. and stigma that often accompanies this. tions, monthly coin auctions and free evenings at Hitchcock Academy in Bring a water bottle, sneakers and A Memory Café is a safe, judge free attendance prizes. Our group loves to Brimfield. Times: WeighIn/Registration comfortable clothing. Youth and adult and fun place for people to go where share their knowledge with each other. 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m. Leader: Angela classes with Andy Bloch at Hitchcock they can be themselves and enjoy the About half of our members also like to Kramer. Visit www.weightwatchers. Academy. Fee: $99. company of loved ones and never have eat. Each month we have a simple din- com to become a member or to learn AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE to worry about what others are think- ner with dessert and refreshments just more about Weight Watchers. (ASL): American Sign Language is a ing. We will never ask for a diagnosis prior to our meeting, which allows us YOGA: Hatha Yoga benefits are visual language using hands, facial and anyone from any town or city and time to socialize too. We meet the fourth stress-relieving. Relax & rejeuvenate and body expressions. Learn about any age are welcome. We only ask Wednesday of each month starting at with postures & guided meditation deaf culture and mostly come and have that all guests have a caregiver with 6:30 p.m. in the Oxford Senior Center to restore the body. Bring a mat and fun. Laughter guaranteed. Six classes them and that the guest has a cognitive located at 323 Main St. in Oxford. It is wear comfortable clothing. All levels on Thursdays at Hitchock Academy related illness or injury. Staff is not the building directly behind the Oxford welcome. Six weekly classes held on from 7:15-8:15 p.m. with instructor May responsible for the personal care of any Town Hall building. For more informa- Monday nights at Hitchcock Academy Marques, Rehabilitation Counselor for guest. We are accepting to any level of tion, please contact Dick Lisi at (508) in Brimfield from 7:15-8:45 p.m., begin- the Deaf, Massachusetts Rehabilitation ability and always welcome new peo- 410-1332 or [email protected]. ning Jan. 21. Commission. Session A — Beginners ple. Our Memory Café is run on dona- ART GROUP: Participants enjoy time Part I — goes until March 7 (no class tions and sponsors. Light refreshments Free Playgroup at the Hitchcock to socialize, draw and paint togeth- Feb. 21). Session B — Beginners Part II are often served. Our atmosphere is Academy; sponsored by Union 61 Family er informally, without instruction at – goes from March 14-April 25. geared toward fun yet comfortable and Foundation Five Grant. It includes: Hitchcock Academy in Brimfield on

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Train ride along Lake Portland Symphony Orchestra sponsoring a variety of excur- Day in New York City” – shop All trips leave from the Winnipesaukee with turkey plus Ogunquit’s “Christmas by sions for all to enjoy in 2019. for Christmas, do some sight- Whitinsville Walmart and the dinner on board. $81; leaves the Sea” celebration We are a non-profit family seeing, visit a museu, attend Stop & Shop at 32 Lyman St, Whitinsville at 8:30; Home 6:30 oriented Franco-American fra- a Broadway matinee, dine at Westboro. Make sure to include All trips leave from ternal society since 1900. As a special restaurant, a visit entree choice, phone # (esp. Nov. 12~ Aqua Turf Club ~ Whitinsville Walmart, 100 always, you do not have to be to the aircraft Intrepid, visit cell) and an emergency # when lunch & show, “Crooning the Valley Parkway, Whitinsville. a member to participate in any the 911 Memorial complex. sending payment. “Like” us on 70’s”. $79. Family style meal Make sure to always include of the scheduled events. All are There is much to do and enjoy. FacebookThe Silver Club and of Penne ala Vodka, Beef entree choice, phone # (esp. welcome. Gift certificates pur- Departure is 6:30 a.m. from The Uxbridge Senior Center. Burgundy, & Salmon cell) and an emergency phone chased in any amount can be the Southbridge RMV parking Please call Sue at (508) 476-5820 It’s not too early to think number. Please call Sue at 508- used by the recipient to any lot, and the return departure for more information. about Christmas! Join the 476-5820 for more information event at face value. For infor- from New York City is 6:30 p.m. Silver Club for Boothbay or to reserve. mation or reservations contact Included are rest stops to and The Silver Club BUS TRIPS Harbor, “Christmas by the Ted at (508) 764-7909. from New York City. Cost is for 2019 Sea” in Portland, ME, or Reagle $59 per person. The reserva- Please call Sue at 508-476-5820 Players Christmas Show for West Brookfield Senior 2019 tion deadline is Nov. 6. For for more information. Christmas 2019! Center 2019 is the Society’s 27th information and reservations, anniversary in providing mem- call (508) 764-7909. To avid dis- The Uxbridge Senior Center Nov. 21-22~2 day Boothbay Block Island, Aug. 21 bers and non-members alike appointment, call early. and its Silver Club travelling Harbor w/lunch at the Price: $122 (includes bus the opportunity to experience group is offering the following Harraseeket Inn in Freeport. driver gratuity) excursions of a day or extended Dec. 14 — “Festival of trips for 2019: -- 2 days w/”Gardens Trip includes a ferry ride to days. All are welcome to travel Christmas Lights” at Our Lady Aglow” (beautiful light show Block Island, with a 1 and a with our organization. of La Salette Shrine, seasonal July 3 - “Singing in the Rain” at the botanical garden) at the quarter hour tour across the concert with Fr. Pat, the singing - Theatre by the Sea, Wakefield, Boothbay Harbor Botanical island with a native Aug. 11 – “A Sunday priest, visit the International RI Lunch at The Bistro right Gardens. 1 lunch, 1 breakfast. Block Island Guide. Also Afternoon at Tanglewood” — a Museum of Creches, Gift and at the theatre! Choice of $199. double occupancy, $259. included is a luncheon at the noon luncheon at the Red Lion Book Shop, Chapel of Light, Tuscan chicken, fish, and veg- single. National Hotel, with entrée Inn followed by the 2:30 p.m. a Bistro for refreshments and etarian option. $104. 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NEW PRICE & A/C SYSTEM NEW LISTING 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 – ISLAND PARADISE! 8 Long Island! Western 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 Exposure across Middle Pond! Experience Incredible Sunsets! 105’ 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, Waterfront! Park Like 14,300’ Lot! Ideal 6+ Rm 3 Seasons Cottage! & 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- Appliance Granite Kit! Dining Rm! Frplc Living Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms 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/ – 2 Lake Facing! 2.5 Baths Total! Boat House! Town Services! Quarter 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- Ownership of Mainland 5,407’ Lot for Parking/Dockage! $374,900.00 from the Farmer’s Porch, Deck, Patio, Screened Porch or Dock! 2 Car Garage! Full Recreational Use! $574,900.00 tio for Your Enjoyment! 7,405’ Lot with 50’ on the Water! Sorry, Closing not before 9/10/2019! $689,900.00

Featured Open House – New Construction! hope2own.com THOMPSON, CT - 6 LILLIAN AVE, LOT #1 508.943.4333 New Construction! No Place Like a New Home! especially a newly constructed Sharon Pelletier - Broker one! on a country lot! House overlooks a beautiful field. Conveniently located for com- muters - off Rt 193, close to I-395! This 46’ x 26’ Split Level home has an attractive Licensed in MA, CT & RI modern flare w/twin peaks & rectangular window lighter above the front entry door! You’ll be delighted w/the natural light that fills the interior of this home! Cathedral ceil- OPEN HOUSE, SUN. • 11-1 ings, hrdwd & ceramic tile flrs in baths w/carpets in BRs & LL family rm. Plan calls We Want for white kitchen cabinets, granite counter-tops, a center island, & dining rm w/sliders 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Your Listings! to deck! 2 spacious BRs, full bath, plus Mstr BR suite w/private bath! LL fam rm, w/sliding door. 1/2 bath/laundry, 2-1/2 baths total! Central Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Air, 24’x25’ 2 car garage. Come Choose your Colors! $309,000. Agent June Cazeault 860.377.2044 June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Mark Barrett *Brain Bohenko THOMPSON, CT - 8 LILLIAN AVE, LOT #2 OXFORD - 16 BARTLETT ST Featured Listing WEBSTER - 6 BOYDEN ST EXT WOODSTOCK, CT - 606 PROSPECT ST Pristine Colonial on 2.54 Acres in Historic Woodstock! Recently Remodeled Master Bath! Resurfaced Driveway! This Home is a Must See! It offers a Peaceful Country Setting! Conveniently located ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! on the MA line within minutes of Shopping, Restaurants & oth- er Amenities!! This Customized Property offers Vaulted Family There is No Place Like Home ~ especially when it is a beautiful newly constructed Attrtctivr Brick face 2 bedrooms, Dining room, applianced Room w/Built ins, Cherry Cabinets, Sunken Dining Rm, Cathedral home! This split level style home has an attractive modern flare! You’ll be BUYERS &/OR INVESTORS TAKE NOTICE! A short sale of- delighted with the natural light that will brighten the interior of this home! Open kitchen. Walkout lower level, partly finished basement. Re- Mstr, Arched Openings, Natural Light, Hdwd & Tile Flrs! Cross the fering! - A fantastic opportunity to own an affordable, single fam- floor plan, cathedral ceilings! Granite counters, center island & dining rm w/ cent water heater. Enclosed 3 season porch, deck. 2 sheds. Balcony Overlooking the Family Rm to reach Bonus Rm. Potential ily, 3 br, 1.5 Bath, split level style home! Partially finished lower sliders! Master BR, private master full bath w/extra wide shower & walk in closet, 3 season porch. Forced Hot Air by Oil! Town water. for Home Office, Teen/ In-law Suite, Craft Rm or Media/Game Rm. 3 level. Young oil fired boiler municipal water & sewer. 12,000 Sq plus 2 spacious BRs & a full hallway bath. 24’ lower Level family room, half bath assisted sale - $210,000. w/laundry hookups & utility closet, two car garage! Central AC. $309,900. BR, 2-1/2 Baths. $399,000.00 ft landscaped lot. Property being sold as is. $164,900

THOMPSON, CT - 25 BONNETTE AVE WEBSTER - 12 ERNEST ST WEBSTER/DOUGLAS/THOMPSON WEBSTER - 5 JACKSON ROAD WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD BUILDABLE LOTS Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. Waterfront, SORRY, SOLD! SORRY, SOLD! ON DEPOSIT Southern exposure! Town Water & Sewer $250,000 Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s Highway Beautiful corner Lot Split Style Home, just waiting for you! Fireplaced Roomy 1300 sq.ft., Hip roof Ranch Attached 2 Welcome home to this Huge, Sprawling, Ranch Style living room w/Cathedral ceiling! Recently updated kitchen with Granite Home! 2,848 SF+/- of Living Area on One Level! In-ground 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful view! $99,900 counters & recessed lighting. Updated bath w/ceramic floor, 1-1/2 baths Attention Developers! 3 abutting house lots, car garage! PLUS 32x32 Detached Garage! Eat in pool, built-in hot tub, w/fire pit! Carport/pavilion for en- total. 3 nice size bedrooms. Finished lower level with wet bar. Central potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! Kitchen, Fireplaced living room with bow window! tertaining! Separate wings for private family living & en- Killingly - 37 Katherine Ave River Frontage 2/3rds air. Recent roof, with 50 yr Warranty. 40’ X 26’ detached work shop/ Lake Residential area, not on the lake. 3 bedrooms, enclosed heated sun room, central air, tertainment, BR suites, 10 rooms total! simply Amazing! garage. Heated Pool, Inground Sprinkler System. So much more! acre. Town Water & Sewer $55,000 NEW PRICE $279,900. Priced to Sell! $129,900. Koi Pond, on .87 +/- acre! New Price $249,900 New Price $299,900 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 - 54 KILLDEER RD WEBSTER LAKE – 32 JACKSON RD Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront Property! Prime Loca- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY tion, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at UNIQUE 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROP- a Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SORRY, SOLD! ERTY! Charming, year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, located at the Southern most end of Webster Lake’s South Pond SF of living area w/2 BRs & 2 full baths. Plus, KILLDEER ISLAND! A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON WEBSTER LAKE! convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level ABSOLUTELY THE WATERFRONT PROPERTY YOU’VE BEEN beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private w/direct Lake ac- WAITING/LOOKING FOR! 2.45+/- Acres! 345’+/- road front, 336/384’+/- cess. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout access, a w/tremendous potential for additional living area. depth, 275’+/- Lakefront! Mature landscape provides unprecedented privacy, screened-in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 stor- Main level features Open Floor Plan w/sliders to & a friendly level lot at water’s edge ~ like very few waterfront properties! The 3700 SF+/- Mid-Century Modern Home is unique w/massive modern windows age shed. Park like grounds! $375,000 full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & shore front- 180 panoramic views across the lake to stunning Western sunsets. 5 spacious BRs that overlook the rooms below. A 30x32+/- det’d garage w/summer kitchen, age available. $345,000 1/2 bath Family owned gem for 60+years! $1,495,000 4 • The Villager • Friday, June 21, 2019

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RUTLAND, MA DUDLEY, MA THOMPSON, CT WEBSTER, MA 223 Stawicki Road Webster: Easy commute Charlton: New Construc- Southbridge: Commer- W. Boylston: LOCA- 3 Brooke Haven Dr 2 Chase Ave., 6 Summit Street $259,900 to Rt. 495, 3 Bdr, 20’x20’ tion, cathedral ceilings, cial 1.1 Acre, 3 Bldgs, TION, LOCATION, 4 Bed, 2 1/2 Baths, Apt. 1R $90,000 3 Bedroom, Split, sprinkler system, 1300 LOCATION! Center Lots of Land $1,000/Month Family Rm, Hardwood C/A, Oak floors, 2 BA, Multi-Family Full Inlaw Flrs, Near Webster Lake. 1.5+acres sq. ft., Ideal for manu- Hall Colonial, Bonus Rm, $339,900 First/Last/Security COMPLETELY REMODELED 293 Thompson Rd ~ 24 Dodge Rd ~ facturing, Dock Moldings $249,900 $339,900 833 Main St ~ $450,000 44 Central St ~ $354,900 We Have Qualified Buyers, Always Looking To Sell, Any Type! Contact Us Today! Friday, June 21, 2019 • The Villager • 5

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Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Mar- Robin Broker- Cournoyer Demick Thomo rero-Doros Giguere Open House Directory Owner Hilli “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse 201 SOUTH STREET, (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community SOUTHBRIDGE, MA (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront 508-765-9155 FAX: 508-765-2698 Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Michelle Paula Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Splaine Aversa ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE NO MONEY DOWN PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE! CALL US FOR INFORMATION! SOUTHBRIDGE: COMMERCIAL SOUTHBRIDGE: Picturesque & well SATURDAY, JUNE 22 OFFERING! First time on the market, maintained 7 room 3-4 bedroom 1 St. Hedwig’s church and rectory. Well bath home. First floor great room CHARLTON maintained church in pristine condition! Beautiful entry way. Inspiring stain glass with stone fireplace open to kitchen, windows. Seating for up to 350 people. kitchen nook, sliders to huge covered 24 Dodge Rd S 10-12 $339,900 Re/Max Advantage 1 / Joanne Szymczak 774-230-5044/ Balcony seating. Elevator to lower level deck w/maintenance free decking. for a Meeting Hall with kitchen & 2 baths. Whole front of house is formal living room/ dining room with hardwood floors. Central Air. Rectory is a stately Brick home which consists of 11 rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 New Construction 508-943-7669 baths. All rooms are large with high ceilings, many fireplaces, and first floor bedroom First floor bedroom. Large master bedroom. Potential “She” Shed. Oversized 2 with private bath. Also included in sale is a large Carriage House converted to garage car garage with water & electrical, loads of storage! Premium Location on dead WEBSTER with workshop & storage. Over ¾ acre of land. $499,900 end street! Sturbridge side-great for commuters. $239,900.

39 Arkwright Rd S 10:30-12 $239,900 2 Sisters Realty / Donna Caissie 774-641-3325 / SOUTHBRIDGE: Antique SOUTHBRIDGE: Charming Colonial with 8 rooms 4 Craftsman style home w/3 Sandra Terlizzi 508-414-9032 bedrooms 1 ½ Baths. Hardwood bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Many SUNDAY, JUNE 23 floors. Economic gas heat. Newer many updates done! Lovely roof, boiler, & HW heater. Front remodeled kitchen w/granite, DUDLEY & rear stairways to go upstairs. seating island, appliances and Fireplace. Needs some paint & loads of cabinets. Spacious 2nd 7 Dudley Oxford Rd S 11-1 $425,000 Re/Max Advantage 1 / Joanne Szymczak updating but well worth it! Garage $189,900. flr Master bedroom with gorgeous remodeled bath. Truly in move 774-230-5044 / 508-943-7669 in condition! $254,900. WEBSTER STURBRIDGE: Great HOME SOUTHBRIDGE: Inexpensive and Great YARD! Open Concept Commercial Building with endless 80 Sutton Rd S 12-2 $349,900 Re/Max Professional Associates / Partick Sweeney 774-452-3578 with front to back living room/ possibilities & plenty of parking! dining room. 6 rooms 3-4 One story with 1500 sf of living W. BROOKFIELD bedrooms, 1 ½ bath. First floor area plus full basement. 2 ½ baths. bedroom. Large bedrooms with FHA economical gas heat! Electrical 16 Sheldon Dr S 12-2 $249,000 C21 North East / Mary Hicks 508-612-4794 sitting area upstairs. 1.5 acres! Level wonderful yard! Chicken updated. Formally used as “Sonny’s Bar” and pool equipment & THOMPSON, CT Coop included. $229,900. supplies storage. $89,900 6 Lillian Ave Lot 1 S 11-1 $309,000 Hope Realty Group/ June Cazeault 860-377-2044 ACTIVELY SEEKING LISTINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SOUTHBRIDGE, STURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, CHARLTON, WEBSTER, HOLLAND. PLEASE CONTACT US!

OPEN HOUSE SAT 6/22 12:15-2:00 OPEN HOUSE SAT 6/22 10:00-11:30 OPEN HOUSE SUN 6/23 1:00-3:00 OPEN HOUSE SAT 6/22 1:00-3:00 Thompson $125,000 NEW PRICE Holland, MA $160,000 NEW LISTING

1223 North Rd., Killingly $699,000 245 Westford Rd., Eastford $435,000 89 Ravenelle Rd., Thompson $399,000 132 Cooney Rd, Pomfret $375,000 Lovely Ranch, perfect for downsizing or Breathtaking long views! Spectacular horse 2 BR, 1.5 BA. Open kitchen and finished Hillside contemporary home abutting Nature lover’s paradise - Abutting 3300 acres Custom Colonial w/4 BR & 2.5 BA. Kitchen w/ starter home. Clean and move in ready. Bigelow Brook! Includes abutting 2.1 property in NECT & indoor riding arena basement with bar. of protected land. Geo/Solar energy. Full in- granite counters opens to eat-in area & plank hard- Location is close to 395. acres (4 acres total)! Great in-law. (2013), open pastures & 8 horse stalls w/ Close to I 84 commutes. law. Sep. building lot available for purchase. wood floors throughout. 2 car garage & lg. deck. Call for a showing! Prior plant nursery! run-outs. Mary Collins 860-336-6677 John Downs 860-377-0754 John Downs 860-377-0754 Mary Collins 860-336-6677 Mary Collins 860-336-6677 Kiona Carpenter 860-933-3305 Putnam $189,900 Brooklyn $495,000 Woodstock $549,900 Woodstock $445,000 Woodstock $275,500 Pomfret $545,000

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MOVE IN READY! Charming home w/an Custom home on private 10 acres. Country living w/an ideal solution for any Desirable 1992 Colonial on 3 acres w/2400 Elegant historical home w/many updates. Over 4900 SF sprawled on 3 like-new floors! 6 SF 4 BR & 2.5 BA. Stainless kitchen, open living/kitchen/dining area, Built in 1989 w/3739 SF, 4 BR & 4 full family w/aging parents, a parent 3-4 BR, living room w/fireplace. Wood BR & 3.5 BA w/new kitchen, baths & a park- oak floors on 1st floor, cathedral ceiling 3 lg BR & sunroom. Located walking BA. Details include open floor plan & a requiring a live-in aide, or an Au Pair. floors, updated kitchen, 2 full BA, like back yard. Pool, pool house & barn/garage! MBR & FR! Pool! The Gosselin Team: distance to downtown. 16’ ceiling family room. The White/Cook Team: The Gosselin Team: in-law or teenage haven. Belinda Culp 860-576-4704 Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960 Diane 860-377-4016 Stephanie 860-428-5960 Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343 Stephanie 860-428-5960 Woodstock $675,000 Pomfret $440,000 Woodstock $240,000 Pomfret $189,900 Killingly $299,000 Plainfield $115,000

A wonderful, historical place to live! This Multi-family! House w/ in-law & a 2nd Spectacular long views & privacy abound Enjoy spacious living in this modern, 5 Lovely Cape home in Woodstock. 2 stall Multi-family with 3 bedrooms each side former “Hubbard Tavern” built in 1742, is one floor 1 BR apartment! Great home for your w/this fabulous post & beam estate home. BR, 3.5 BA home. 3 beautifully finished detached garage, w/3-4 bedrooms & 2 full Let the rental pay your mortgage! of the oldest homes in this beautiful town! family w/a tenant to help w/the mortgage! Located on over 27 hilltop acres. floors, in-law potential, located on 5 acres. baths! Perfect fit for a growing family! Wood floors. The White/Cook Team: Gelhaus Realty Group: John Downs 860-377-0754 John Downs 860-377-0754 Kiona Carpenter 860-933-3305 Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343 Diane 860-377-4016 Kristen Kaskela 860-377-0118

Woodstock $525,000 Putnam $1,500/mo. Commercial Lease Woodstock $1,000/mo. Commercial Lease Putnam $2,200/ea./mo. Commercial Lease Putnam $3,000/mo. Commercial Lease Land for Sale

Woodstock $89,000 3 beautiful building lots, Herindeen Land- ing, Starting at 75K. Up to 7.63 Acres. Area of high-end homes, Convenient to MA & 84. John Downs 860-377-0754 Pomfret $49,900 Seller offering owner financing! Wooded lot just under 3 acres with stone walls and paved driveway already in. Customize this Drive down this long, paved driveway, the 1600 SF, a diner set-up w/800 SF in front & Location! Location! 2,696 SF commercial approved building lot to be as private or as an 800 SF kitchen. A little remodeling Established retail/office location. Each unit has 2000 SF & can be rented lot opens up to a wonderful 3158 SF cus- space for lease with ample parking. open as you want! & this space could be a roomy office or great High visibility, ample parking heat & together for a total of 4000 SF w/offices, tom built, 4-5 BR, contemporary Colonial. Convenient to I-395. A must see! Gelhaus Realty Group: The White Cook Team: for retail. basement storage included. waiting room etc.. Kristen 860-377-0118 Gelhaus Realty Group: Gelhaus Realty Group: Diane 860-377-4016 Rob Viani 860-264-5921 Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343 Kristen 860-377-0118 Vivian 860-455-5363

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One bedroom Each Call 1-508-347-3145 resume, copy of certifica- cemetetery in Dudley. $700. TIMESHARE FOR SALE full- ******************** country living. One mile tion, 3 letters of reference 508-341-7873 flex week at The Manhattan WANTED: 24’ Pontoon Boat & from Southbridge McDonald Bunn My Cafe single cup REESE 16K SLIDING FIFTH and an unofficial transcript Club in New York located GARAGE SALE trailer (used). Webster area. Plaza. Call evenings 508- brewer $75 Oak bookcase WHEEL HITCH $375 to: Worcester County Memorial across from Carnegie Hall. S A T U R D A Y , 617-750-0969 943-4964. First, Last and se- 3”x3” 3 shelves $50 508 or BO. ALSO WEIGHT Dr. Donna Leake, Park Garden of Valor, Paxton Great buy; illness forces this JUNE 22 8AM-NOON curity. $700. Reference 320-7230 DISTRIBUTION HITCH, for Superintendent Mass. 2 lots for sale. $3,000 or sale. Asking $7,000. For details 100 Alpine Drive check. class C receiver on car or Eastford School District best offer for both lots. (valued at 508-248-5123 COFFEE & TWO END TA- truck $300 or BO. call john Southbridge, MA P.O. Box 158 $8,500) Call 508-892-9843 BLES- Cherry finish w/glass 508 244 9699 comforter sets, books,house- WAR RELICS & WAR Eastford, CT 06242-0158 tops. Very good condition. hold items,fish tank w/acces- SOUVENIRSWANTED:WWII Closing Date: Open until PARK MODEL MOBILE $125 Call 508-735-2560 SEASONED HARDWOOD sories,house decor & misc. & EARLIER CA$H WAITING! filled WORCESTER COUNTY HOME - Highview Camp- FIREWOOD cut split items. Helmets, Swords, Daggers, Bay- MEMORIAL PARK, Garden of ground, West Brookfield. Sea- delivered. $225 per cord. onets, Medals, Badges, Flags, THE EASTFORD SCHOOL Valor, Paxton, Mass. 2 lots for son begins April 15th and closes Couch, 84 inches long. Dark CALL 508-282-0232 THE ANNUAL uniforms, etc. Over 40 Years Ex- sale, $4000 for both lots. Call Oct. 15th. New windows, fur- red fabric with pillows, good con- perience. Call David DISTRICT SEEKS MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE APPLICANTS FOR: Alan at 508-885-4381 nace, refrigerator, and kitchen dition. $150. 508-410-5167 SIX Windsor Back Chairs. at the top of Morris 1-(508)688-0847. I’ll Come To floor. Call 508-873-6312. Light wood. Good condition. YOu! Long-term Substitute Street and neighboring Social Studies Teacher $110.00 508-259-8805 streets in Southbridge will DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. Grades 5 through 8 SNOW TIRES, PIRELLI be held begining at 9am This is for the start of the got stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- SATURDAY, JUNE 22. 3324 stamps wanted. 245/45R19/102V M+S, 250 2019-20 school year, miles, $1000, 508-564-3556 THERE IS NO RAIN DATE 8/22/2019 - 1/5/2020 SCHEDULED. Something for 300 HELP WANTED 725 AUTOMOBILES 750 CAMPERS/ DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. Social Studies certification 700 AUTOMOTIVE everyone. clothes, toys, got stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- preferred Submit letter of in- TRAILERS tools, appliances, glass 3324 stamps wanted. STEREO EQUIPMENT terest, resume, RED 1971 MUSTANG MACH RECEIVER ONKYO AV HT items, books,cookies, soda, 715 AUTO SERVICES 1 in good condition. 302 engine 310 GENERAL HELP letters of reference and CT 2012 Cougar 324RLB 5th EXERCISER BIKE Pro-Form XP R8230Digital Dolby Wrat water and much more. Stop certification to: with automatic transmission. $100 CASH FLAT RATE for Wheel Camper. 1 & 1/2 bath, Whirlwind 280 Time, Distance, Wide Range Amplifier by and say hello! WANTED Dr. Donna Leake, Lots of new parts. Call Eric at any Junk Vehicle No title/no kids room w/sleeping loft. Pic- Speed, CaloriesPerfect Condition Tech.TEAC W-450R Superintendent 508-987-2628. Serious buyers keys OK. Free pick up. Call 401- tures available.Excellent condi- Asking $125.00 Stereo Double Reverse Eastford School District only. YARD SALE 648-9300 tion. $19,750. 413-245-4403 Call 1-508-347-3145 Cassette Deck Dolby-BC FOSTER PARENTS P.O. Box 158 54 Sutton Rd Please leave a messge. Lo- NR HXPRO Auto Reverse WANTED: Seeking Quality Eastford, CT 06242-0158 Webster, MA cated in Brimfield Mass. FOR SALE MAKE A OFFER: SONY Mega Storage 300 Homes Throughout Central 725 AUTOMOBILES Saturday June 22 kitchen table with four chairs CD High Density Linear MA To Provide Foster Care VEHICALS FOR SALE 1999 11 - 5 .Furniture,Tools, and a side table. Inversion Converter System Asking To Children In Need. 24/7 1971 Chevy Impala Con- F150 118k miles. 4x4 single Housewares & many, VIABILITY INC. is looking Table and Ellipticle and 3 $300.00 for ALL Call Support. Generous Reim- vertible400 2 barrel carb with cab stepside capt. chairs many more items. for caring, energetic and book cases. Call 508885- 1-508-347-3145 bursement. $1000 Sign-On 89,000 miles, 1 owner, runs Loaded Red with Cap reliable applicants for our FT 6570 Bonus. Call For Details. smooth, new top in 2012, ask- $4,000. 2002 Chevy Silver- 5TH -WHEEL HITCH, 1 yr old, Devereux Therapeutic Fos- Clubhouse Unit Coordinator ing $8,000 or best offer 508- ado 2500 HD black long bed- for Chevy or GMC, $700, Chevy FOR SALE Remote control 200 GEN. BUSINESS ter Care. (508)829-6769 (40 hr/wk, $14/hour) and PT 885-6878 loaded with plow. Low mil- 5th-Wheel tailgate, good condi- Airplanes some with motors. TIRES: Four NEW Goodyear Van Driver (25 hr/wk; split lige. 67 thousand. $7500. tion $200, 5 trailer tires 235/ Eagle Magna 3 plus Fish Wranglers LT 265-60R20 BW shifts, $14/hour). Visit Would consider partial trade. 80/16R on mag wheels, like new $150 Each. 508-259-8805 $800 Marc 508-847-7542 locator. Still in box. https://www.viability.org/ca 1987 BMW 325i Convertible, Call Mike 508-752-7474. Panasonic Base with 205 BOATS reers or contact Elizabeth at TIRES: Two used Goodyear red with black leather interior, speakers. 774-241-0027 [email protected] Wranglers LT 265-60R20 153,000 miles and in good con- MIRROCRAFT 12 FOOT”V” dition, no rust, newer top, needs 760 VANS/TRUCKS FREEZER COMM. FRIGIDAIRE BW. $150 each. 508-259- BOTTOM. MINNKOTA a tune-up. $4100 or B/O, Adam 740 MOTORCYCLES Compact Chest Freezer Heavy 8805 MAXXuM 40 POuND 508-735-4413 Duty 5.0 Cu Ft. 27” Wide 34” THRuST, VARIABLE 2000 GMC 2500 SIERRA 4- TOOL SHEDS Made of Texture 400 SERVICES High Asking $125.00 DRIVE,VERY LOW HOuRS. 3 door cab & 1/2, 4-wheel drive, 1-11: 8x8 $1600 8x10 $1800; 2005 YAMAHA V-STAR 1100 Call 1-508-347-3145 SEATS WITH PEDESTALS CLASSIC, PEARL-WHITE no rot, with plow + truck mount 8x12 $2000 8x16 $2500 Deliv- 314 FOOD SERVICES 2001 CAD EL DORADO TC FURNITURE FOR SALE .OARS,ANCHOR,TRAILER, Has all options- hardbags, wind- slide-in Fleetwood Alcorn ered, Built On-Site. Other Sizes SPARE TIRE . ALL VERY 442 LICENSED DAY 72,000 miles. Must see! $11,000 dinning room set with shield, custom seats/exhaust, camper (2001) w/bath, fridge, Available. CALL (413) 324-1117 GOOD CONDI- 7 Hartley Street, Webster, Mass. HUTCH like new perfect con- SODEXO @ NICHOLS CARE backrest, floor-boards. 20,000 a/c, kitchenette. $5100 Transport chair, Excel Deluxe TION.$1500.00.CALL 508-987- well-maintained miles. Great 508-341-6347 dition. Bar with 3 stools. 0386 LEAVE MESSAGE. COLLEGE JOB FAIR Must See. Stereo Equipment by Medline 19” seat, up to 300 JUNE 26 2019 ************************* 2002 BMW 525iA. $3995. Call looking & performing bike. Love seat and chairs and lbs. used once. 508-637-1304 FROM The Commonwealth of Ray for more details. 508-450- $3500 OBO 774-289-4550 Misc items. 508-234-7252 265 FUEL/WOOD 10AM - 3PM Massachusetts Office of Child 5241 2006 Ford E150 Van, good TREES/FIELDSTONE: Care Services requires that all ads placed in the newspaper for 2006 MUSTANG GT-50k, 5sp condition. 65,952 miles, $3,300 GARAGE CLEARANCE: AR- Trees- Evergreens, Excellent FIREWOOD: Cut, Split & Deliv- Weekends are required. child care (daycare) in your fully modified. Call or email for Call 508-765-4738 x 322 TIFICAL CHRISTMAS TREE, Privacy Border. Hemlocks- ered. Green Wood Lots Cooks {Prep and Lead), home include your license num- details and photos. 508-476-2293. bush trimmer, glass top table, Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for Wanted. Call Paul (508) 769- Cashiers, Servers and 2014 Victory Vision Tour ber [email protected] etc. 508-728-5559 (Spencer) $99. Colorado Blue Spruce 2351 utility workers. If you are Loaded with options Only 2,000 (18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. New looking for a rewarding 2007 HYUNDIA /SANTA FE miles, not even broken in Paid 8’ PLOW - three cable hook, in England Fieldstone career with great pay and GLS/ AWD $3,800. Or best $20,000. Asking $13,500. Call good condition. $700 or best ITEMS FOR SALE Air Round/Flat, Excellent Retaining 284 LOST & FOUND great benefits, 401k, Paid 454 HOME offer original owner. 155k 774-200-6387 email offer. Call Jim at 774-317-0628. conditiontioner-$50, Wallstone. $25/Ton Sick, Vacation and MPROVEMENT miles. meticulously main- [email protected] PETS I No texting please. wirlpool refrigerater-$100 (508) 278-5762 Evening Holiday pay, stop by tained at dealar. records Water Heater-$600, Table Nichols College {121 availble for review. Sunroof saw-$40, Pool table-$400, TRUCK CAP: fits newer Center Road Dudley Ma FURNITURE DOCTOR: Have BMW MOTORCYCLE, rare Did you find your furniture Professionally tow package.Heated seats. Air Hookey table- $400, Ver- Dodge Trucks. 6.6 Bed size Jazzman’s Cafe and Recent tires. K75 (4-stroke in-line 3 cyl fiene Fridge- $500, Kitchen Removable front window, restored at reasonable rates. motor), 1995. Mileage 10,800 your pet? apply. Interviews and CALL 508-943-4912 EAVY QUIPMENT stove-$100, windows/door: screens, side windows that offers will be conducted Furniture face lifting, painting, (tires have about 1K wear) 765 H E Triple casement: $150, open, rugged inside, Lights Or find a home striping to Refinishing, caning and color: silver (#705). Asking on the spot. To learn more 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S Double hung $50, Dead inside. Excellent cond. RED repairs. ANTIquE DOCTOR, $5,200. Accessories: 3rd gen- for one? about Sodexo visit our $3995. Call Ray for more info. GENERAC GP500 Gasoline light-$100, Pitcher window- $140. 508-259-8805 website at Sodexo.com Daniel Ross (508) 248-9225 or eration saddlebags with keys (860)382-5410. 30 years in 508-450-5241 Generator-Unboxed, never $ 1 0 0 , and insert bags, tail rack, used. Original manual + war- VIKING RANGE, PROFES- business! Teratone door-$100, Double 2010 MAZDA M3 iSV. $6800. Monoshock upgraded to YSS ranty card. Provides 5500 SIONAL SERIES, propane Hung-$150, Casement-$50, Call Ray 508-450-5241 dialed to 250 lbs. Adjustable - watt power supply. Asking gas, 6-sealed burner, 36” in- Double Hung Replacement all documents. Original toolset $575. 203-209-6418 $25. Dump trailer 5kCall frared broiler, as new, never lit, 500 REAL ESTATE 2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT. and bike manual. OEM wind- 757-7055106. still in original packaging, w/tags. 79,000 miles. 1.4 liter engine, shield, Corbin low seat, Trickle Model VCGSC-5366BSS, blue, remote start, Weather tech charger, heated handgrips. LETTER PRESS COMMER- trades considered. $4,600 508- mats. $9000. Call 508-234- This bike was stored in a 767 VEHICLES WANTED CIAL PRINTING EQUIPMENT 865-7470 505 APARTMENTS FOR 6944. garage for many years and is - all together, poster press RENT in like-new condition. Cruises 14”x22”, job press 10”x15”, Sey- LET US KNOW!!! between 60-80 with no effort “We Buy Cars Over The bold paper cutter (extra blade) Please call us so that we F250 work truck, 2012, RWD, and accelerates 0 to 60 in 4.5 Phone” One call does it all. In- 25”x36”, wooden type cabinet, WE’VE MOVED! Light oak din- can take your ad 71K, equipped with aluminum seconds. A true 3-season stant Top Dollar $$ Payouts! 12 draws of type, 1 lead cutting- APARTMENT ing-room table w/6 chairs & 2 out of the paper... flatbed with fold-down sides. Re- miler! Free Pickup. We Are Open 24/7 saw, hand tool equipment, 2 leaves, Oak entertainment Ctr., FOR RENT cent brakes, battery, ac com- 508-943-1790 or Call Now! 401-648-9300. steel draw cabinets. (will not sell various size lamps, small elec- Town-To-Town SOUTHBRIDGE pressor, tires, 10 ply. Ready to [email protected] separately) $5,000. 508-764- tronics & more. No reasonable Classifieds $780/month work. 10,000 GVW. $17,000 4458 offer refused. Call 413-896-7047 NEWLY RENNOVATED, 508-943-1941 or 508-320-2765 Sturbridge area. 508-909-4111 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Local New windows, bathroom, kitchen,heating system, News 287 FEED HONDA PLERUDE SI 4cyl. paint, floors NO PETS, MOVING - MUST SELL 3 WHITE OUTDOOR PROD- ddobh cam. 2.1 1991 good job verifcation required piece electric reclining living UCTS SNOWBLOWER. 10hp condition. well maintained. frst/last/security required room set, brown. $300 free- Tecumseh, two stage, 30 in. needs some clear coat. must HAY FOR SALE - $4 a bale Please call 774-230-0878 pedestal table w/4 chairs 508- width. Electric start, well main- see & drive. 314-792-8779 off wagon (pick up only), cash and leave a message 612-6485 tained! $600.00. 508-347-3775 508-826-3312 $1700 OBO. FOUND HERE! Friday, June 21, 2019 • The Villager • 7 8 • The Villager • Friday, June 21, 2019

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