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Vol. 4, No. 13 COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLTONVILLAGER.COM “When you are accustomed to anything, you are estranged from it.”— Friday, Mar 26, 2010 Grieving mother calls for action SEEKS CHANGES IN MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL who suffered from paranoid schizo- A judge sent Joshua Messier to STAFF WRITER phrenia, died last year at Brockton Bridgewater after he allegedly Lisa Messier is turning the tragic Hospital after a struggle with attacked employees during a visit to death last year of her mentally ill guards at Bridgewater State Harrington Memorial Hospital. son into a call for changes in the Hospital, where he had been sent for Messier died before he could ever mental health system. a mental health evaluation. face assault charges brought against “People need to be educated,” The state Medical Examiner’s him. Messier said. “Joshua’s life has to Office has determined his death was Now,Lisa Messier is working with Ryann Grannan-Doll photo change something. There is another a homicide last month and Lisa the National Alliance On Mental Josh every day.” Messier plans to file a wrongful Illness in its continuing efforts to Lisa Messier holds a picture of her son, Joshua Messier, 23, of Charlton, death suit over the matter. Joshua, who died last year. Turn To MESSIER, page 11 Joshua Messier

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At right, a Somerset High School student performs during the New England Scholastic Band Association’s Percussion and Winter Color guard site plan competition Sunday, March 21 at Shepherd Hill Regional High School. Below, a drummer from the independent Spirit of America band does his thing when it’s his team’s turn to strut its stuff. For more needed photos, turn to page A4. ALLEGES VIOLATION BY COMMUNITY CENTER

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — The town broke the zoning bylaw when it opened the Community Center, according to Town Planner Alan Gordon. Members of the Activities Council, which operates the facility, deny that claim. Gordon said last week the council opened the town-owned facility at 4 Dresser Hill Road before receiving site plan approval. The Planning Board approved the plan Wednesday, March 3, after it was submitted Jan. 27. The Community Center, however, officially opened Saturday, Feb. 13. Since Alan Gordon then, the council has host- ed card games, ice cream socials and other activities. “It’s the Planning Board’s understanding it was open prior to the final vote,” Gordon said of the March 3 vote. “It was not proper proce- dure.” Once the Planning Board notified Town Where have all the candidates gone? Administrator Robin L. Craver (acting on the selectmen’s behalf, since they are technically the plan applicant) and Activities Council involved in the town.” Chairman Sandra Bacon, it was quickly dealt DESPITE VOTER FRUSTRATION, BALLOTS NOT SEEING MORE NAMES Despite the decrease, some new- with, Gordon said. Several days after being comers have appeared in local notified, Gordon said, Craver asked to start the BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Sturbridge and Charlton has not Clerk Lorraine Murawski. She elections, for various reasons. STAFF WRITER plan process. increased, according to town didn’t issue a specific reason for Sturbridge resident Susan “They were diligent and jumped right on Despite a groundswell of voter clerks, even in the wake of U.S. the drop but said lack of time Murphy is challenging Murawski into getting permitting,” Gordon said. anger nationwide, area town Sen. Scott Brown’s victory in a could be one reason. this year, but not out of concern Bacon denied the council broke the zoning clerks are not seeing an increase traditionally Democratic state. “It’s hard to be out there in the toward the town government’s regulations because selectmen had approved in the number of candidates for That win was done, in part, by public eye and be scrutinized for performance. the site without any stipulations attached. the coming local elections. voter anger. doing what’s basically a volunteer “I have been looking at ways to She did, however, acknowledge that when The number of candidates or Sturbridge, where the ballot is position,” Murawski said. “I become more involved in the customers stopped by the consignment store, challenged races for the spring now closed, has fewer candidates think it is pretty difficult to find town,” she said. “I think this is a elections in Southbridge, than usual, according to Town people that are interested to get Turn To ELECTIONS, page 11 Turn To SITE, page 11 Teacher right where she belongs

JOSLYN THANKFUL FOR JOB

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER CHARLTON — First-grade teacher Jessica Joslyn was reading to a student one day when, suddenly, the lesson clicked. “His face absolutely lit up,” Joslyn said of her student who had been struggling to read. “That was one of my most memorable moments this year.” As a first-year teacher at Charlton Elementary School, Joslyn, 23, is hoping there are many more such moments during what she hopes will be a long career as a teacher. Shawn Kelley photo Joslyn’s journey to her new job began when she was a student growing up in Sutton. KEEPING AN EYE OUT “I wanted to be a teacher since I was in seventh grade,” she said. CHARLTON — Tina Seifert of Charlton looks over items up for raffle during the Ryan Grannan-Doll photo Several years later, Joslyn joined the student teaching Charlton Lions Club’s Beer and Chili Fest at Camp Joslin Saturday, March 20. For Charlton Elementary School teacher Jessica Joslyn talks with more photos, turn to page A8. a student last week. Turn To TEACHER, page 11

TRIVIA CHEERLEADERS Almanac ...... 2 Learning...... 17 PLAY THAT What popular ROLL TO STATE TITLE Obituaries ...... 15 Calendar ...... 16 FUNKY MUSIC! snack is honored in Police Logs ...... 5 Real Estate ...B Section IN COMPETITION INDEX INDEX Opinion ...... 10 Sports ...... 18-19 PAGE 4 the month of PAGE 18 March? 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, March 26, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com Charlton safety officials earn honors CHARLTON ALMANAC THEY SAID IT HART EARNS SPECIAL RECOGNITION “I’m very happy to have a job, consider- ing that most 23-year-olds don’t. I BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY Capt. Edward Knopf and fire- absolutely love it. The kids are great. NEWS STAFF WRITER fighters Lee Parent and Michael They are absolutely hysterical. They are Everyone feels under-appreciat- Bjorn responded to a call from a what keep me going.” ed from time to time — but not man experiencing chest pain and — CHARLTON MIDDLE SCHOOL everyone has to face loaded guns, lightheadedness. Upon the crew’s TEACHER JESSICA JOSLYN, ON WHAT SHE raging fires or bringing a person arrival, they had to perform what LOVES ABOUT HER JOB. on the brink of death back to life. Cloutier called “conscience defib- Public safety officials deal with rillation,” or sending an electrical such situations on a regular basis, pulse through the victim’s chest OPEN TO CLOSE in an attempt to slow an erratic and more often than not, do so TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 without much thanks. heartbeat. Board of Selectmen (248-2206): The Tri-Community Exchange Cloutier said less than 1 percent Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Club did its part to so its appreci- of people who experience the par- ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. ation, during its annual public ticular cardiovascular problem Tuesdays...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. safety awards and recognition that victim had survive, but this Fridays ...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. event at the Oliver Wight Tavern person did due to the work of the Town Clerk (248-2249): at Old Sturbridge Village Monday, firefighters. Monday to Thursday...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15. Selected members of Although each individual Fridays...... Closed First and Third Tuesday...... 5:30 to 7 p.m. the police and fire departments of department’s award recipient or PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) Sturbridge, Southbridge and recipients were chosen by their Mondays, Wednesdays...... 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Charlton were recognized for given chief, there were a few spe- Tuesdays, Thursdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. their contributions to their com- cial awards Monday night that Fridays, Sundays ...... Closed munities. bucked that trend, like recogni- Saturday...... 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Associate Superior Court tion of State Trooper John POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250) Justice John S. McGann called Puccia, who executed more than Monday to Friday...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the men and women whose cho- 80 criminal arrests in 2009 and For emergencies, dial 911 sen profession it is to protect the was able to defuse a domestic situ- FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299) Monday to Friday...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. total strangers of their cities and ation involving a firearm and a POST OFFICES towns, “gatekeepers of safety for knife on the eve of Thanksgiving. Charlton Center Post Office...... (800) 275-8777 our communities,” while address- All chiefs, of both police and Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 ing the nearly 100 people in atten- fire departments, got together to SCHOOLS dance at the event. recognize Tri-Epic Director John Christopher Tanguay photos Dudley-Charlton Regional School District State representatives Geraldo Hart of Charlton for all he has Charlton Fire Capt. Edward Knopf receives an award from Chief Charles Cloutier ...... (508) 943-6888 Alicea, D-Charlton, and Todd done for the region in terms of Jr. during the Tri-Community Exchange Club’s Public Safety Award Night. Charlton Elementary School Smola, R-Palmer, were also on emergency preparedness...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 hand, presenting each award win- Most recently the security chief Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 than 20 years in Boston, Dick said Richard Ciesla selected Charlton Middle School...... (508) 248-1423 ner with an official citation for at Harrington Memorial Hospital, having his son closer and under Firefighter Roland LaRochelle, Shepherd Hill Regional High School their efforts. Hart is a former member of the the watchful eye of a capable who is the deputy emergency ...... (508) 943-6700 “There are very few professions Sturbridge Police Department, department is a heavy weight off management director of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical out there where you make the and hosted now chief of that his shoulders. Southbridge and co-chairman of High School (508) 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326 commitment you do,” Smola said. department Thomas Ford on his “I’m able to sleep a lot better Tri-Epic. “We know the work you do is hon- first ride-along as a rookie cop. now,” he said. “He is a role model for all my orable.” “It was a sad day when he decid- IVE UESTIONS Although that particular recog- new firefighters,” Ciesla said. F Q From Charlton, Police Chief ed to go to the private sector,” nition was for the entire outfit, Besides all of his work behind James A. Pervier recognized Ford said. “I didn’t realize how 1. When handling the U.S. Flag, when is it the Sturbridge Fire Department the scenes, Ciesla said LaRochelle Detective William Beaudry for his beneficial it was to our tri-com- OK to allow it to touch the ground or floor? Chief ’s award, was given to is simply great at fighting fires. ability to think on his feet and munities.” 2. Which South America country produces Firefighter Mary Lou Volpe for “This guy can get water from a capitalize on a law enforcement Hart has been an integral fig- the most emeralds on that continent? her work with local youth. rock,” Ciesla joked. opportunity that ended up nab- ure in obtaining grant funds, 3. Which is the correct form: “No one “She does all the training for us, From the Police Department in bing more criminals than anyone emergency supplies, training and knows better than her” or “No one knows from first grade all the way up in Southbridge, Chief Daniel anticipated. shelter certifications for better than she?” the elementary school,” said Charette gave his award to Officer Pervier explained that while Southbridge, Sturbridge, 4. What are “Blue Laws” used for? Sturbridge Fire Chief Leonard Richard Reddick. executing a search warrant in Charlton and Dudley. 5. They were made more comfortable Senecal. “She also works with Reddick is the town’s K-9 officer July 2009, Beaudry got a tip on a The second community award around 1892, went international in 1924 seniors.” and according to Charette, has possible firearm sale, and after was given to the Sturbridge Fire and now come in many different brands. Following the awards ceremo- raised more than $20,000 for the completing the search, followed Department on behalf of Team What are they? ny, Volpe said prior to her career department to maintain its K-9 up on the firearm and was able to Hoyt. as a firefighter, she was a teacher, program, which has helped in apprehend an individual with a The father and son tri-athletes EAL STATE RANSACTIONS and has always had an affinity for recovery of “hundreds of grams R E T loaded .22 semi automatic pistol Dick and Rick Hoyt presented the children. of cocaine, heroine, marijuana.” that proved to be stolen during a award as a thank you to the men $170,000, 16 Brookfield Road, Federal “I think I’ve always been “I can’t tell you enough about housebreak in Charlton earlier and women who have, and will, National Mortgage Association to Beth attracted to kids,” she said. “If I his character and what a good that year. respond to Rick’s apartment in Oliveira. can combine fire safety and teach- man he is,” Charette said of “Detective Beaudry is to com- case of an emergency. $10, 116 Park Road, Robert L. Gleason to ing, that’s something that’s a pas- Reddick. mended for his commitment to Living with cerebral palsy,Rick Gleason Family Irrevocable Real Estate sion for me.” Following the banquet, Reddick duty,” Pervier said. Hoyt is unable to fend for himself, Trust (Erik J. Gleason, Trustee). On the police side, Ford recog- said he was honored to have been From the Charlton Fire but has lived on his own for years. $125,000, 56 Lakeview Drive, Patricia L. nized dispatcher Barbara Boiteau chosen as the department’s offi- Department, not just one individ- Knowing the Sturbridge Fire Mahoney to Brian S. Leveillee. who coordinates all department cer of the year. ual, but a three-member crew was Department is nearby to assist trainings, is in charge of technol- “I work with a great bunch of honored for their actions during a him should he need them gives ogy,sets scheduling and fills in for guys and gals,” Reddick said, “so medical call last year, explained peace of mind to both him and his other dispatchers often working to be chosen for this is a great DID YOU KNOW? Chief Charles Cloutier Jr. father. 12 or 14 hour shifts. honor.Without them, I couldn’t do “I cannot use my The award-winning restoration of Rider “She’s a machine,” Ford said. “I it.” arms or legs, but I live Tavern began when historian Richard don’t know what I would do with- During his address, Charette, an independent life, Green purchased the building in 1967 and Editorial cartoons from the out her.” like all chiefs who presented which is very impor- transferred the title to the Charlton Boiteau was honored in 2009 Monday night, thanked the Tri- “Eye of the Commonwealth” tant to me,” Rick Hoyt Historical Society in 1975. with both the Massachusetts E911 Community Exchange Club for its said via a specialized Source: “Charlton: Picturing Change” Award and the Jeffery Grossman efforts in recognizing what these computer. www.marketticartoons.com 911 Award for her commitment to men and women do. With Rick having CHURCH LISTINGS the department and accuracy as a “This means a great deal to all moved to Sturbridge • Charlton Federated Church, 64 Main St., dispatcher during fast-paced situ- the police I work with,” Charette just a few years ago Pastor james Chase, 248-5550, Sunday worship ations. said, “and I know all the public after spending more 10:30 a.m. Southbridge Fire Chief safety too.” • Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill Accounting, Auditing & Tax Road, 248-4488,www.charltonbaptist.org, Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 20% OFF • Charlton City United Methodist, 74 Stafford St., P.O. Box 387, 248-7379, www.gbgm-umc.org, 2009 individual tax preparation Sunday worship 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. • City United Methodist Church Web site: for first time clients. Charltoncityumc.com Mon-Sat by appointment • St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Ext, 248- Walk-in Sundays • 7am-3pm 7862, www.stjosephscharlton.com, Saturday Drop-offs always welcome Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 8 a.m., Sunday Family Mass 10 a.m., Sunday LifeTEEN Mass 5 p.m., Weekday Mass Monday, Tuesday, Non-profit Individual Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Corporate Partnership/LLC • Hope Christian Fellowship, 6 Haggerty Road, 248-5144 Trust & Estate • Assemblies of God Southern New England Peanut Month 426 Worcester Rd. Helping you go from facts to decisions District Headquarters, Route 20, 248-3771, 508-347-3495 snedag.org, Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 Charlton, MA 01507-1506 TRIVIA ANSWER: www.dubreycpa.com 508-248-1040 Fax: 508-248-3927 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Peanuts, during National • Jehovah’s Witnesses, Route 169, 765-9519 or email: [email protected] www.pedcocpa.com • Lamblight Christian Church, 166 Worcester Road (Route 20), Charlton, Ma 01507, Rev. 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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL she said. “Think about being responsible for signed into law, would require school princi- NEWS STAFF WRITER things you post.” pals to report incidents if they determine a CHARLTON — Area students area learn- Two students interviewed after the seminar crime had been committed. Another portion, CCURACY ATCH ing how they can stay safe from the dangers of said they learned the importance of being which would take effect in 2011, would require AACCURACY WWATCH cyberbullying. more careful online. educators undergo training to deal with bully- “The best way to keep yourself safe … is to “You should not post anything personal,” ing. The bill, however, leaves out a measure to The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- know what is out there,” Worcester County said Oxford ninth-grader Geneoveva fine schools employees who fail to report inci- racy in all its news reports. Although numer- District Attorney Community and School Villalobos. “You should always be careful not dents of bullying. ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate Outreach Program coordinator Erin Miller to make fun of other people.” A recent legal case involving the suicide of told Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical Villalobos said she will be more careful of a young teenager is a disturbing example of reporting, mistakes can occur. High School students Wednesday, March 17. what she posts and notify her parents of any the outcomes cyberbullying can have. Megan Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at With cyberbullying becoming a larger issue suspicious activity. Meier, 13, of Dardenne Prairie, Mo., hanged the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- nationwide, Miller visited the school to pro- Miller also warned that colleges and herself in 2006 after her friend’s mother, Lori ly manner. vide students tips on how to avoid the dangers employers often troll the Internet for informa- Drew, allegedly created a MySpace identity of and how to handle any scary online encoun- tion on perspective students or employees. a boy who claimed to have a romantic interest If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 ters. “I don’t want to see something online that is in her, according to Los Angeles-based KTLA during normal business hours. During non- Students have several ways to avoid the going to come back and hurt you,” she said. television station. Drew allegedly sent Meier a business hours, leave a message in the edi- start of what could become a dangerous end- Despite the dangers, Miller said an increas- message saying the world would be “better off tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your ing, Miller said. Any student who feels threat- ing number of people are being held account- without her.” ened by something they receive online should able for online bullying as local lawmakers are Drew, last November, was convicted of three phone call. tell a trusted adult. Don’t be hesitant to report trying pass new statutes to clamp down on the misdemeanor counts of illegally accessing a any incidents, she advised. behavior. protected computer. A federal judge, in July, Threats can come from any part of the vast Currently, law enforcement officials have at set aside the conviction. A jury could not Internet, Miller said, such as Facebook, least one way to prosecute alleged online bul- agree on a verdict for one felony count of con- MySpace or Twitter, the latter of which has lies, Miller said. Anybody accused of the spiracy and rejected charges that Drew pur- PUBLIC MEETINGS users send short messages to others, Miller crime can be charged with criminal harass- posefully caused emotional damage to Meier. Editor’s Note: The meetings listed below said. Threats can also come via e-mail, cell ment. The cyberbullying problem is widespread. are compiled from Town Hall listings. The phone communications, including text mes- Miller did not mention the case, but two About 20 percent of 4,000 students surveyed Charlton Villager is not responsible for any sages, or other electronic methods, Miller Southbridge residents are currently involved from 12-18 in the southern part of the United meetings that are subsequently cancelled, said. in such a matter. Police there have charged States reported being the victim of online bul- rescheduled or otherwise changed from the Cyberbullying can even take more untradi- Dennis Martinek, who sits on the town’s lying, according to a February 2010 sampling postings below. We encourage readers to tional methods. Miller said one example Charter Review Committee, with one count of from the Cyberbullying Research Center. call or visit Town Hall to verify meeting would be stealing a person’s username and criminal harassment after Town Council Vice Approximately the same number reported dates and times. Meetings published in the password to log on to an Internet account and Chairman Albert Vecchia Jr. reported to them being the perpetrator. Charlton Villager include only those with a impersonate him or her. Another example — that Martinek had been impersonating him on As students continue to pass through the specific date listed. “I hate” groups — aimed directly at a specific Twitter and distributing humiliating mes- halls past their peers who could be victims of person, she said. sages. Martinek was scheduled to appear at cyberbullying, one thought will stick with MONDAY, APRIL 5 “Imagine being that student [who is target- Dudley District Court today for a clerk magis- Oxford ninth-grader Tom Cane. ed by a hate group],” Miller said. trate hearing. The hearing is closed to the pub- “I know the Internet is not the safest place The Bay Path Regional Vocational Students, she said, should also be cautious lic. in the world,” he said. Technical High School Committee will of what kind of photographs and personal State lawmakers are considering sweeping meet at 7 p.m. at the school. information they post online. The material, legislation that would seek to lessen the prob- Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone TUESDAY, APRIL 6 she warned, can be used against students. lem. The House of Representatives last week at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- “There is no way to protect those photos,” passed the bill in a 148-0 vote. The bill, if bridgepress.com. The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 The Finance Committee will meet at Charter school discussed 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL building. McLoughlin, however, warned school field, but said they could The Finance Committee will meet at STAFF WRITER The state Department of pushing a charter school could partner up with a consulting 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. While still in the formative Elementary and Secondary bring out many opponents. firm. The Monument Committee will meet at stages a charter school is in town Education would have to approve “I think it would be a tough Once plans become more solid, 6 p.m. in the Town Hall. is overdue, some say. the operation. Santos last week swallow for a lot of people,” she the DESE would have to approve “I think a lot of people are open- said, “We are not trying to do it as said. them. DESE Spokesman TUESDAY, APRIL 20 ing to hearing about a charter Nature’s Classroom.” Beth Short, who works in the Jonathan Considine last week The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 school,” said Lauren McLoughlin, If the attendance is any indica- Program Support and Education said the agency had already con- p.m. in the Town Ha a Southbridge mother of two tion, there is at least some interest Development area at Nature’s cluded its approval process for the fourth-graders. “It is almost like in the meeting. Doyle hopes any Classroom, said the proposal was year. The next round starts in this discussion is happening five new school would let students “not at all” made to put down the July when voluntary letters of years too late [after much pursue their interests in a less public school system. She said intent are due. By August, formal improvement has been made in rigid setting. Southbridge was considered as a proposals are due, which have to the school system],” she said. “I think our educational system location because it is a “targeted include its mission, vision and McLoughlin’s comment was is too structured,” said Doyle, district” by the state. statement of need. The DESE one of just many made during a who is also a pre-school teacher at “In no way is it a slam against would then select finalists to sub- Thursday, March 18 meeting held the Tri-Community YMCA’s facil- the Southbridge schools,” she mit the last application by at the Jacob Edwards Library in ity on Marcy Street. said. November. Afterward, public Southbridge to gauge interest in a While plans for the school are While organizers see some hearings and interviews would be proposed charter school. Only one preliminary,Doyle said she hopes interest in the idea, the plans are held with a final decision made by parent, Southbridge resident the curriculum would place a still very much in their infancy. February. Maureen Doyle and another per- greater emphasis on teaching sci- Short said Santos has not even For now, McLoughlin said dis- son attended, but notices of the ence and environmental studies. selected a location yet. cussing the issue is still benefi- meeting were only circulated last “I think that’s really lacking in “There is a lot of space. He has cial. week. our school system,” she said. not looked at anything out there,” “I think it’s good to have the Dr. John G. Santos, the director Doyle said she also wants to see Short said. process whether it comes to of Nature’s Classroom in smaller class sizes. As for the ability of those pro- fruition or not,” she said. Charlton, has proposed starting a Santos said last week he envi- posing the idea to start the school, regional charter school some- sions the school would mix the assistance may be required Short Ryan Grannan-Doll can be where in Southbridge that he town’s “inner city” environment shrugged her shoulders when reached by phone at (508) 909-4050, ALREADY RECYCLE THAT envisions would serve grades 5-7, with that of surrounding commu- asked how much experience she or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- and maybe 4-8, in an existing nities. and Santos had in the charter bridgepress.com. NEWSPAPER? NEWS BRIEF FIND ALL YOUR BACK EDITIONS

ning by three baskets to a winner from Young hoopster makes Southboro. He came in second place, making 20 out of 25 baskets. Ryan, according to his ONLINE. his mark mother, Denise, was the only contestant left representing Charlton. CHARLTON — Ten-year-old Ryan Stanard — Compiled by Charlton Villager staff All local. All the time. doesn’t play for the Boston Celtics, but if he from information submitted by Denise keeps shooting free throws the way he did Stanard TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com during a recent competition, he just may be a target for the green and white someday. Ryan’s exploits started at the Knights of Columbus annual Free Throw Competition on Jan. 17, where he took first place in his age group. He sank 13 of 15 baskets. He then went to the St. Louis School in Courtesy photo Webster for the district competition on Feb. 13 and won first place again. This time he Ryan Stanard, 10, of Charlton holds his first- got 18 out of the 25 required. place Knights of Columbus certificate, his sec- Last Saturday, March 13 he competed in ond-place medal from district competition and the regional in Webster and just missed win- his runner-up trophy from the regional.

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BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER DUDLEY — Students from across the state Sunday filled Shepherd Hill Regional High School’s gymnasium in pursuit of awards during the New England Scholastic Band Associations’ percussion and Winter Color Guard competition. The Shepherd Hill Music Parents sponsored the contest. Shepherd Hill took first place over Somerset High School for Percussion Scholastic Marching, according to the NESBA Web site. The Winter Guard lost to Blackstone-Millville Regional High School in the Guard National Scholastic category.

A Somerset High School student performs during the New England A member of the independent Spirit of America joyously drums during Scholastic Band Association’s competition held Sunday, March 21 at the New England Scholastic Band Association completion Sunday, A Shepherd Hill Regional High School student bangs a large drum Shepherd Hill Regional High School. March 21 at the high school. Sunday, March 21 at the New England Scholastic Band Association hosted by the school.

Members of the Shepherd Hill Regional High School percussion band perform their during Sunday’s New England Scholastic Band Association percussion and Winter Color guard competition.

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CHARLTON — The following is a list of upcoming events at the CHARLTON — 9:26 a.m. — 911 hang-up on Charlton Community Center: Sturbridge Road (Route 20). Party spoken to. • "Whose Community Center is this Anyway?" The "Nonsequiters" acting troupe are performing an improvisa- tional night in the style of the hit television show "Whose Line is it THURSDAY, MARCH 18 Anyway?" This show will delight audiences of all ages. Proceeds for CHARLTON — 3:07 p.m. — Abandoned motor the event will go to help fund Performing Arts programming at the vehicle on Southbridge Road (Route 169). Party Charlton Community Center. The Charlton Grange will host two spoken to. performances: Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, 18 at 7 p.m. Admission is a donation of $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for The arrests and offenses listed herein were listed in children age 12 and under. each town's police department logs. Those charged are WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 • Free Earth Day Puppet Show innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CHARLTON — 7:47 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident The cast of "The Charlton Cows" will be performing three 30- This newspaper will publish dispensations of cases at minute programs at the Charlton Community Center about the the request of the accused, with proper documentation. on Wamsutta Ridge Road. Services rendered. 6:30 p.m. — Annoying phone calls on City Depot Road. Party importance of recycling. Fun for all ages. April vacation week, spoken to. Thursday,April 22 at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3p.m. Look for the "Charlton MONDAY, MARCH 22 Cows" on the Charlton Common’s Earth Day Activities Saturday, May 1. CHARLTON — 12:22 a.m. — Building check on TUESDAY, MARCH 16 • Auditions will be held at the Charlton Community Center Barn Oxford Road. Building secured. for the production of the play, "Big Bad,” written by Alec Strum. CHARLTON — 7:47 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident Open auditions for everyone ages 16 and up Saturday,April 17, 4:30- on Sturbridge Road (Route 20). Services rendered. 7 p.m. and Sunday,April 18 2-4:30 p.m. No acting experience needed. SUNDAY, MARCH 21 CHARLTON — 1:24 p.m. — Trespassing on Masonic Those he has wronged are slapping “The Big Bad Wolf,” the most home Road. Party spoken to. CHARLTON — 9:04 p.m. — Suspicious activity on notorious criminal in the fairy-tale world, with a class-action law- South Sturbridge Road. Party spoken to. suit. The two greatest legal minds in the Enchanted Forest, The CHARLTON — 4:48 p.m. — Brush fire on Berry ARRESTS/CHARGES Evil Stepmother and the Fairy Godmother will clash in a trial that Corner Road. Extinguished. will be remembered forever after. The performance dates are sched- uled for June. CHARLTON — 12:37 p.m. — Domestic disturbance SUNDAY, MARCH 21 on City Depot Road. • Auditions for the "Charlton's Got Talent!" Fundraiser. Open to CHARLTON — 11 a.m. — Animal nuisance on Old CHARLTON — 1:45 p.m. — Police arrested Susan all ages and all performance talents for Charlton residents only. Town Road. Services rendered. Bassan-Boyle, 55, of Dudley, and charged him with Auditions will be held at the Charlton Grange Sunday, May 2 at 2 CHARLTON — 10:39 a.m. — Animal nuisance on driving under the influence of alcohol, a marked lanes p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Questions may be emailed to Miss Masonic Home Road. Services rendered. violation and not having his license on him. Police Deb at [email protected]. Performance dates are set for stopped the vehicle she was driving on Oxford Road. May 22 and 23. Winners for first, second and third place will receive a cash prize, a Judges Award and an Audience Award. Performers SATURDAY, MARCH 20 CHARLTON — 4:29 p.m. — Police charged Sandra chosen to perform will have a $25 entrance fee. The fees will make up the prize pool. Ticket sales will be used toward future Charlton CHARLTON — 7:30 p.m. — Theft on Main Street. Aponte, 31, of Southbridge, with speeding and unli- Community Center Performing Arts programming. Report taken. censed operation of a motor vehicle. Police stopped the • Free: The Creative Writing Club will be starting Thursday,April CHARLTON — 4:25 p.m. — Disabled motor vehicle vehicle she was driving on Dresser Hill Road. 29 4-6 p.m. and will run throughout the year. This club is open to on Worcester Road (Route 20). Assisted citizen. teen writers from freshmen to seniors. If you are interested in CHARLTON — 1:25 a.m. — Motor vehicle accident TUESDAY, MARCH 16 being with a group of others who enjoy writing and wish to learn on McIntyre Road. Vehicle towed. CHARLTON — 2:49 p.m. — Police charged three men and share ideas come and join us. For more information, email after an incident on H.K. Davis Road. Police arrested Miss Deb at [email protected]. FRIDAY, MARCH 19 Alex Bouchard, 19, of 39 South Sturbridge Road, faces CHARLTON — 11:17 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident a civil charge of possession of mari- on Partridge Hill Road. Vehicle towed. juana, and criminal counts of posses- CHARLTON — 4:43 p.m. — Erratic operation on sion of a class B substance and walk- Hammond Hill Road. Party spoken to. ing or riding on railroad tracks. Police CHARLTON — 4:27 p.m. — Disabled motor vehicle summonsed Jonathan Roberts, 19, of on Worcester Road (Route 20). Removed hazard. 178 Sunset Drive and Alexander Olson, CHARLTON — 4:11 p.m. — Suspicious activity on 21, of Southbridge, on the same crimi- Blood Road. Investigated. nal charges. CHARLTON — 11:40 a.m. — Disabled motor vehicle

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BUSINESS Prioritizing priorities The flowers that bloom in the that crashed into the tall of inspiring new growth. applying time, energy,and attention spring — tra la! Tra la, indeed! With pines, which were just fine, But where to begin? in the proper proportions to the the first day of spring, which came thank you. So now I have What’s not only timely proper projects in proper priority. last Saturday in the midst of a rela- one more — fairly urgent — (and merely time con- But lest we complain too loudly, we FINANCIAL tive heat wave (it was about 65 spring cleaning task to add suming), but also most pause to consider the homes, some degrees in the shade at our house), to the mix: what to do with urgent? What’s the best even nearby,being lost — to foreclo- FOCUS come a multitude of options and 18 feet of uprooted posts use of one’s time, given sure, to dissolved families, to job- opportunities for “spring clean- and batting. “Aren’t you just that the landscaping land- lessness, to the demise of longtime ing,” those tasks that signal the end going to take a chain saw to fill is not yet open and the residents. The problems of home JEFF of winter and the onslaught of mud it all?” asked our resident town is not yet accepting ownership then morph into bless- season, the switch from buttoned- worrier. I doubt it, but it bags of yard waste? How ings and opportunities for those fac- BURDICK up oil heating to the quest for effec- will take some real effort to S OU about spring window ing — or already enduring — home- tive cross-ventilation. re-install what remains in A Y washing? With daylight lessness and the priorities of seek- Spring cleaning is really all about some sort of convincing IKE T saving time, we’re now ing shelter on a regular basis. options. And priorities. Especially fashion. Maybe a work L I home in time to see every Thank goodness for the local when you’re a homeowner (and by party of church friends/vol- smudge and smear of groups, organizations, and individ- that I mean someone holding unteers is in order. MARK ASHTON man (and Old Man uals committed to serving our Put Your Tax papers from a bank or other lending Meanwhile, last Saturday Winter) on the bow win- homeless and hungry. While it institution that says, “You can live was a day for all those “reg- dows in the kitchen. would be comforting to imagine there until we say you can’t!”), ular” spring-cleaning tasks. We saw Counting storm windows, that’s 60 that immediate and extended fami- there are choices to be made, count- other people repairing roadside panes of various sizes and shapes ly might always be able to provide Refund to Work less considerations to be weighed. mailboxes, raking up last autumn’s in that single space alone; sounds for those who “fall through the Last weekend, for example, we had leaves from the boxwoods around like a real pain — and far too much gaps,” the truth is that, nowadays, It’s Tax Refund Season again. This the choice between raking up pine their foundations. Sons-in-law cart- elbow grease — to me. the need often extends even beyond year, if you’re going to get a check cones and fallen branches (a ed branches and debris from front Then how about returning to the that extended family. from your Uncle Sam, why not put it Sisyphean task in our yard) and lawns and retaining walls; DIYs (do- garage stalls, where last summer’s So it was with a renewed appreci- to work to help you meet your finan- otherwise sprucing up “the it-yourselfers) repositioned flag- efforts ALMOST paid off, almost led ation for the blessings of spring grounds” (a long driveway and four pole brackets to new locations, to the creation of enough space for chores that I eventually tackled cial goals? small patches of grassy, mossy again due to winds that loosened one vehicle (the Corolla, not the what needed doing “around the Last year, the average tax refund was turf). Oh, and consideration also what was once thought firm and larger Taurus) finding a home? house” last weekend. With so many more than $2,700, according to the had to be given to doing something immovable. With just a bit more time and ener- options for “springing into” house IRS. The size of your refund, or about the three sections of tall Were these all the options need- gy, one stall could actually be and yard work, I made myself a whether you will get one at all, wooden fence blown down by the ing prioritizing? Not hardly. If the cleared, save for the detritus of win- written to-do list, focusing on prior- depends on your individual circum- previous weekend’s gale-force truth be told, there were still leaves ter restoration projects — an ities and urgency,and called it a day. stances. But if you are going to get a winds. left in our roof gutters and rain- antique china cabinet here, a Now I know exactly which tasks to refund, plan ahead for what you’ll do Yes, though my spouse lives in spouts from last fall. Snow arrived friend’s dollhouse slated for ongo- tackle, and in what order. with it. Here are a few possibilities: semi-constant fear of one (or more) early and killed the desire to com- ing repairs there. Yes, the stall proj- And I’m beginning to work on • Pay down some debts. In these of the 90-foot pines lining our drive- plete certain seasonal chores in ect itself has stalled, but isn’t that list NEXT Saturday.Right after difficult economic times, you may be way toppling into the living room timely fashion. And every bush, spring the perfect time to rejuve- I take down the Christmas tree! carrying a higher debt load than during every windstorm above the bramble, tree, shrub, and thicket in nate such efforts and good inten- usual. If so, you may want to use level of a summer breeze, it was the the yard needs a real spring trim- tions? Mark Ashton writes a weekly col- fence that actually gave in to the ming — the landscaping equivalent Home ownership thus becomes a umn for Stonebridge Press publica- some of your refund to pay down most recent gales. It was the fence of shedding winter pounds in favor mixed blessing — a challenge of tions. some of these debts. The lower your debt payments, the better your cash flow and the more money you’ll have to invest for the future. • Build an emergency fund. If you In gardens, hope springs eternal don’t already have an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of This time of year, the conflict begins. ture myself walking out to the old coop, serving and regenerating seeds from living expenses, you could use your Every spring I rush out to our garden and in a once occupied by flocks of independent plants all over the world. They believe tax refund to start one. Without such fit of sunshine fueled energy, remove the detri- guinea fowl. In my mind’s eye, I see the we need to maintain diversity and have a fund, you may find yourself con- tus of a long winter. Time to make plans for a beautiful feathers on my exotic chickens, over 11,000 members with the same val- stantly dipping into your long-term lush vegetable garden. In my mind, the tomatoes which I could get in the mail from Mc ues. I read the catalog for an hour, lost investments to pay for unexpected stand in perky rows suitably tied up on elegant Murray’s Hatchery. Imagine the stir at the in the text and the beautiful photos. I poles. The peas and beans wind gracefully along post office, if my packages started to chirp! imagine myself saving the DNA of a costs, such as a new furnace or an the fence. Exotic lettuce, mescalin mix and Something is wrong with this picture, wonderful tomato. expensive car repair. Keep your emer- crunchy French breakfast radishes hold drops of too. The hawks that soar over the fields are Once a packet of peas is in the gency fund in a liquid account — one morning dew just before I pluck them from the threats if I keep chickens. The dogs would ground all decisions are easy. I’ll enjoy that you don’t draw on for your day- soil and drop them in my garden basket. This torment the hens. Every time we go away, my garden, even though it will never to-day expenses. year, I think, my garden will be just like the one we ‘d need to find someone to care for the look as nice as I imagine it. While the • Help fund your IRA. In 2010, you Meryl Streep had in the movie, “It’s birds. Perhaps if I spent a small fortune on NANCY WEISS produce I grow may disappoint, the first can put in up to $5,000 to your IRA. Complicated,” a perfect raised-bed masterpiece a run, I might relax that they were safe. Easier by radish will be a triumph. Of course, I can rely on Consequently, if you received a $2,700 that inspired a severe case of landscape envy. far to buy the eggs. the pros like Anastasio to fill in the gaps. He pre- refund, you’d have more than half of Something is wrong with this picture. I want My neighbor gave me a copy of the Seed dicts he will have greenhouse grown cherry what you need to fully fund your IRA to buy packages of seeds and flats of plants, but Savers Exchange catalog, published in Iowa. The tomatoes and strawberries by Mother’s Day.I can for the year. (If you’re 50 or older, I like shopping at the Farmers’ Market or the nonprofit group is dedicated to saving the almost taste them. however, you can contribute up to farm stands that grace our area. While I go to the world’s “ diverse but endangered garden her- Every garden is a chance to assert our inde- $6,000 per year.) You might not think market to buy fruits and vegetables, I also pick itage for future generations.” Frank Anastasio pendence. I’ll buy bags of edibles at the Farmers’ that your $2,700 would make much of up Jonathan Eddy’s locally grown beef, some of Wagon Road Greenhouse buys seeds from the Market and pick my own peas. I will join the goat cheese and Egg Hut eggs. Seed Savers, especially heirloom tomatoes. An Seed Savers Exchange. There is no conflict in a difference in the long run. But by If I toil alone in my garden, I won’t shop at the expert gardener in Hampton grows and pre- dreaming in spring of fresh vegetables whether investing your refund and giving it market or engage in the chatter that connects us serves seeds too. they come from heirloom varieties, the Farmers’ many years of growth potential, you in the community. Seed Savers Exchange is “the largest non-gov- Market or the packet of radish seeds I bought at could end up with a sizable amount. Perhaps I should keep my own chickens. I pic- ernmental seed bank of its kind in the US” pre- the supermarket. Consider the following: If you put $2,700 in your IRA, and you earned, on average, seven percent a year for 30 years, you’d end up with about $20,000, even if you never invested another dime. If you put $2,700 every year in that same IRA, again earning an average seven percent annual return, you’d end up with more than $270,000 after thirty years. (These examples are hypothetical illustra- tions and do not represent any cur- rently available investments.) You’d eventually have to pay taxes on your earnings, typically when you make withdrawals at retirement. And if you qualified for a Roth IRA, you’d never have to pay taxes on your earn- ings, as long as you had your account for at least five years and didn’t start taking withdrawals until you were at least 59-1/2. • Contribute to a Section 529 plan. If you have children or grandchildren, you may want to establish Section 529 plans to help them pay for college. You can contribute virtually any amount, and the earnings grow tax- free, provided the money is used for higher education expenses. (Withdrawals used for expenses other than qualified education expenses may be subject to federal, state and penalty taxes. Contributions are tax- deductible in certain states for resi- dents who participate in their own state’s plan. Please note that a 529 col- lege savings plan could impact a ben- eficiary’s ability to qualify for finan- cial aid.) You may be tempted to spend your tax refund on things you want today — but, with a little planning, you can use it for things you need tomorrow. Jeff Burdick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sturbridge 10 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, March 26, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com

VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND Charter Here’s a good school an program for idea worth teens: No sex A warning to readers: The following may cause an unsafe rise in blood pres- sure and an overwhelming exploring desire to run screaming into the woods. If it doesn’t, then you’re just the kind of per- son the Massachusetts Even though a couple public school Alliance on Teen Pregnancy administrators in Southbridge are is looking for. involved with Charter School efforts BIRD’S The Boston-based agency in Worcester, it is unlikely a majority on Thursday,March 18 host- of school officials here would be NEST ed hundreds of teenagers at the State House, but this wildly in favor of such an institution wasn’t a gathering of school opening in this area. WALTER BIRD kids looking to learn about School Superintendent Dale how their state is managed Hanley, who is leaving at the end of (or mismanaged, depending on your point of this school year, for example, does view). No, this was for teen parents and the mis- not count herself among the fans of sion was to lobby for programs that would introducing a charter school into the “help them stay in school.” Part of the effort struggling school district. will involve the release of an Alliance report “In an under-performing school TO THE EDITOR titled “Expecting Success: How Policymakers district, to drain more money when and Educators Can Help Teen Parents Stay in School.” we’re trying to make progress is a dif- No one with the MATP asked, but allow this ficult situation…,” she told a Group appreciative of fundraising support space to offer a title change for that report. Southbridge Evening News reporter How about “Expecting Success: How when asked to respond to an effort To the Editor: individuals volunteered their time and ener- Policymakers and Educators Can Help Teens being led by one local resident to Friends of Charlton Animal Shelter gy to put on this excellent clinic: Jessica Not Become Parents and Stay in School”? open a charter school in town. (FOCAS) would like to thank John and Ruth Chickering, Amanda Shelby, John DeRose, Instead, we have, once more, a lobbying of Wild Brook Farm, Jessica Chickering and Ruth O’connell, Kate Zepp, Pat Zepp, Jim group turning to the state for money to help There is, of course, a counter to Amanda Shelby for supporting us through Laliberte, Andy Bowes, Frank Magiera, with an issue that could have, and should that statement. Given that there is a their Feb. 28 Natural Horsemanship Clinic! Kayla MacCarthy, Nicole Stanton, and the have, been dealt with before it became a prob- struggle to provide quality education They raised upwards of $500 for FOCAS! The McCarthy family. lem. in the community, a charter school clinic featured horses and their riders that Thanks to all of them and to everyone who Then again, when you’re dealing with a came to learn Jessica’s natural training tech- attended! group like the MATP, that’s hard to do. These may be another resource. are the findings to be included in the agency’s Indeed, anytime you introduce niques and there were a variety of booths, FOCAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS food, and horse related items! The following report: “… this report reveals that many teens “public” and “charter” into any dis- who were headed toward dropout become re- cussion about schools, things are committed to school once they become par- bound to get difficult. Still, no matter ents. Among the nearly 300 pregnant and par- how strong the resistance might be enting teens surveyed, nearly 40 percent said SOUND OFF! they had a hard time staying in school before among public schools to opening they became pregnant or an expectant father.” more charter schools — and nowhere Maybe because they were too busy becom- is that resistance stronger than in Govt. balancing budget on taxpayers’ backs ing pregnant or impregnating their partner? teacher unions — expansion of these The “research” continues: “…over 50 per- cent of these same respondents said school educational institutions may only be Sound Off: this can not sit well with them. I would love was less challenging once they were parents. a matter of time. I have read Ryan Grannan-Doll’s article to know what the total of our tax dollars was The overwhelming reason why it was less The state recently approved a new (on the Registry of Motor Vehicles) twice that was used to pay for on the building that challenging? Respondents felt they had to stay charter school in Worcester and and keep shaking my head. What is our gov- was just refurbished in Southbridge. And in school for their children.” ernment thinking and where is our state rep- now it’s empty. Plenty of parking there! And President Barack Obama has spoken “Less challenging”? Well, that makes sense. resentative in all this? now they add a $5 fee — in texting terms, It should be less challenging when someone in favor not only of charter schools Someone needs to take a road trip and come OMG! A fee for them doing their job, which else is changing your baby’s diapers and tak- but of doing away with state limits visit the common folk to see what we are they get paid for. There are some things you ing care of them while you hang out in school on how many such schools can be dealing with. I live in Charlton and can not have to go to the registry for. I am sure a lot with your buddies and brag about how you’re erected. see how they can force us to use the Mass of 16 year olds would love to take the permit being responsible for your kid. Opponents — mostly public school Pike. I did a quick mileage and that is test at home! “Less challenging”? Because you feel pres- approximately a 30-mile round trip for me: I just see how our government is adding sured to stay in school because of your kid?” officials and teacher unions — argue Charlton to Sturbridge, get on Mass Pike — fees, raising taxes, and it is all on the every- Well, now isn’t that a terrific reason to stay charter schools divert precious and, don’t forget to get your ticket, stop at registry day people that are out of work or working in the classroom. especially in the current economic — now I have to drive all the way to Auburn and barely making ends meet. They are try- Never mind that we live in a society where climate, dwindling financial to get off the Pike to come back to Charlton. ing to balance their budget by adding it to children already are spending less and less resources from public schools. Tolls, gas and time. mine and I have no extra for them! time with their parents. So now we want to I am not made of money, and with a good Thanks for letting me rant. The article was encourage more kids being away from their What makes the whole issue rather portion of our work force laid off I’m sure very informing. Watching for the sequel! parents? And who’s going to watch them? troubling is the bottom line in educa- Grandparents, probably. Day care? Ah, could tion is supposed to be about the chil- that be one of the “programs” the MATP dren. An attempt to offer more educa- wanted to discuss? And who pays for those tional resources, then, should be programs? You know the answer to that. viewed as a positive development. American and Catholic What kind of teen parents were expected at the State House? That is not often the case when a Maybe this one, who was quoted in a release charter school moves into public As stories about the sex abuse iting family in Slovenia and sent out by the MATP as saying: “It is a chal- school turf. scandal in the European Catholic Croatia, I was often asked why I did- lenge to stay in school because it is hard to get Nonetheless, an effort by Church hit the mainstream n’t just call myself a Slovenian to school on time, to do your homework in the American press last week, I couldn’t instead of an American. evening and to work a job, take care of your Southbridge resident Dr. John G. help but think back to 2002. “Come on,” an acquaintance child and attend school.” Santos, director and founder of As a then-16-year-old Catholic, the from South America said to me, At the risk of sounding callous — “No, Nature’s Classroom in Charlton, to at news that the Catholic Church was- “don’t you disagree with Bush and duh!” least explore the idea of a charter n’t perfect and that all priests weren’t even Obama? Don’t you think the It’s supposed to be a challenge. Challenges school here should be met with inter- good people was difficult to come to government is corrupt? What’s the are good. They teach responsibility,something est and curiosity. A meeting on the terms with. I couldn’t imagine that big deal?” too many teens are lacking, which may be part anyone who would take vows to serve KRISTAL It’s true that no president or con- of the reason more and more are getting issue was held last Thursday night at God and the Church would be capa- gressional session is perfect, and knocked up. Jacob Edwards Library and Santos ble of doing things that were so terri- KLEAR unfortunately, more often than not, Challenges instill character and work predicts many more such forums. He ble. each year brings as decisions that ethics, the kinds of things that actually helped is hoping to open a charter school in I wasn’t sure, at first, what to do. (advertently or inadvertently) build this nation of ours. If getting up early is Such news was surely enough to give KRIS REARDON harm others, sometimes as egre- among the biggest challenges you face, you 2012. may have wanted to consider not getting preg- There are many different aspects to anyone reason to be angry, upset, giously as the sex abuse scandal in deeply disappointed and disgusted. I the Catholic Church. nant in the first place. Your day certainly does- the discussion of opening a charter could understand why many questioned It doesn’t make it right. Acknowledging n’t get any shorter once you have a kid. school and certainly no shortage of their faith. For a long time after, I felt like I that doesn’t make it any better. The teen wasn’t done talking: “We want to opinions. Discussion, though, is needed to make a decision: could I still call But this summer, I remember telling my give our son a better life than what we had and myself a Catholic in the midst of such a acquaintance that corruption in the govern- we understand that an education and a high something that should at least be fos- school diploma is part of what is needed to tered and encouraged. scandal? What did I stand for, as a person, ment wasn’t a reason to disown American and a person of faith? ideals that I believe in — ideals that I and oth- achieve that goal.” I can only imagine that there are many in ers can strive to embrace every day, despite You do? So that’s why they dropped out in Ireland and other countries right now that whatever I might disagree with, despite the first place, because, you know, they under- are asking themselves the same questions. whatever I might ardently believe is wrong. stood how important it was. T I’m no longer a teenager, and though I’m There are problems in America, I know, The MATP wants us to make parenting still young, I’ve begun to answer those ques- but I am an American, and always will be. teens “first priority for dropout prevention tions for myself in a different way than I ini- I know that remaining a Catholic amidst and recovery interventions.” Why? Because they’re “uniquely motivated to stay in school.” tially thought I would at 16. awful things going on is not the exact same They were “uniquely motivated” to go out I now understand that there are good peo- thing, not by a long shot. and get pregnant when they should have been ple and bad people, unfortunately, in every I can’t profess to know the pain that vic- “uniquely motivated” to practice self con- sector: whether it’s in a religion, in the gov- tims or their families are going through. trol.Those are the types of “programs” our ernment, in a given profession or in another Talking to a friend of mine, whose father is a 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 legislators should support, efforts that teach group. victim, and while interning with a news sta- responsibility and, yes, both the practice of Telephone (800) 367-9898 In some ways, the decision to continue to tion in college, watching the spouse of a vic- Fax (508) 764-8015 safe sex and chastity.We can’t be naïve enough be Catholic mirrors my decision to proudly tim walk into a church and shatter a framed to think all kids will not have sex. That doesn’t www.charltonvillager.com call myself an American, despite how much portrait of a perpetrator, have only given me mean it can’t be offered as an option. I may disagree at any given time with one the slightest look at the repercussions of the Or we can wait until after they plop out a kid FRANK G. WALTER BIRD political decision or another. wrong that has happened. and applaud them for being “uniquely” moti- JR. My mother was born in another country, Terrence McKiernan, the founder and vated. CHILINSKI and I could file for dual citizenship at any EDITOR/EDITOR PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER given time for the next several years. This Walter Bird Jr.may be reached at 508-909-4107 AT LARGE summer, when I spent six weeks abroad vis- Turn To REARDON, page 11 or vie a-mail at [email protected] www.charltonvillager.com Friday, March 26, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Mother working to change mental health system

to lobby for more funding and “You send him there, he is going to community-based services. only made matters worse, according MESSIER improved services in the mental be killed,” she said. “He did not Since 2001, the mental health serv- to Fisher. By axing money, he continued from page 1 health care system. belong there. He needed help.” ices budget has steadily declined, argued, the state is forcing patients improve the mental health system. NAMI is also calling for more Lisa Messier said she pleaded according to the Massachusetts to seek help at more expensive facil- Specifically, NAMI’s policy director training for corrections officers that with doctors at Harrington Budget and Policy Center Web site. ities. for the group’s state chapter, Toby often have to deal with mentally ill Memorial Hospital to send her son That year, $843 million was spent on “We’re just costing the Fisher, said he is working to create a patients at prison-hospitals. to McLean Hospital, a psychiatric mentally health services, but that Commonwealth more money in centralized statewide telephone “[Patients are placed at these facil- facility in Belmont. Doctors figure has fallen to about $644 mil- other areas,” Fisher said. “We’re not number parents of mentally ill indi- ities] primarily because nobody declined to send him to McLean, lion this fiscal year. saving anything.” viduals can call when their children knows what to do with them,” Messier said, saying they would That budget supports the thou- While tragically, Joshua Messier are in crisis. In many towns, 911 cen- Fisher said. need an insurance referral first. sands of state residents that either could not be saved, his mother is ters are not properly equipped to The Messier family’s experience Lisa Messier said she believed her suffer from mental illness or seek hoping what happened to him be a deal with mentally ill people, he is just one example the difficulties a son suffered a brain injury when he services for it. According to the state stepping store to a better mental said. Some towns, however, have mentally ill person can have in a once went to a Charlton golf course Department of Mental Health Web health system. decent training. state prison, according to Fisher. after dark, with friends, and started site, 27,000 residents seek services “I can’t stop being Josh’s mom. I “If you have a psychiatric emer- “In my entire professional experi- driving a cart, which crashed into annually at five state hospitals and don’t know how to stop,” Messier gency, it’s a fragmented system,” ence, I can’t think of a more tragic an “anchor.” other facilities. An estimated 44,731 said. Fisher said. “There is no compre- experience than this one,” Fisher Fisher believes funding for the adults suffer from serious mental hensive service.” said. state’s mental health system should issues, whereas 18,476 children up to Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached Saying her son was not a “street be increased. Overall, he said an age 8, and 96,740 people ages 9-19, by phone at (508) 909-4050, or by e- Messier and Fisher plan to visit kid” or “hardened criminal,” Lisa additional $10-$15 million annually also have some sort of mental ill- mail at state lawmakers Monday, March 29, Messier said her son should never should be added to the mental health ness. [email protected]. have been sent to Bridgewater. services budget, specifically for The repeated budget cuts have Joslyn new teacher at elementary school TEACHER observed students in a classroom setting. “Part of being a teacher is being an actress.” Joslyn said her youth can be an advantage and continued from page 1 “That definitely confirmed this is what I Joslyn, however, has encountered some dif- serve as a motive to improve. want to do forever,” she said. ficulties, such as working with smaller groups “Can I really hack it?” she recalls thinking program at Sutton High School, where she After graduating last year from Stonehill of students in a larger class. Realizing the to herself. College in Easton with a degree in education, problem, she developed different activities to Casting an eye toward the future, Joslyn Joslyn interviewed for the job here, and “the keep other students busy as she teaches the said a family connection to special needs stu- rest was history.” She is starting master’s smaller groups. dents has her considering working with them. degree classes this summer at Framingham “I constantly have been changing the activi- Joslyn said she used to visit her aunt’s special State College, where she plans to focus on stu- ties I have been giving them,” she said. needs class. dents with moderate special needs. If that or any other problems arise, Joslyn “That’s an avenue I’m considering,” she So far Joslyn has enjoyed the life of a young, has someone to turn to. As with every first- said. first-year teacher, but not without a little dose year teacher in the district, the school For now, Joslyn is happy right where she is. of butterflies first. assigned Joslyn a mentor teacher: first-grade “I’m very happy to have a job, considering Her first day, she said, was trying, but even- teacher Sarah Sanborn, from whom she has that most 23-year-olds don’t,” she said. “I tually, she eased into the job. sought much advice over the past several absolutely love it. The kids are great. They are “I was very nervous. I think I was probably months. absolutely hysterical. They are what keep me more nervous than the kids were,” she said. “She has been excellent,” Joslyn said. “I going.” Her first meeting with students in May, have gotten so much support from the teach- Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone months before the school year started, calmed ers and the administration.” at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- any worries. While younger teachers lack experience, bridgepress.com. “Once the kids came in and sat down … I felt like, ‘this is what I have been working for,’” she said. Now, with several months’ experience under her belt, Joslyn has endured the ups and downs of learning on the job and she quickly noticed she had a knack for bonding with her students. “I have always had a connection with the kids,” she said. “I think it is very easy to bond with the kids.” Some might like her approach to teaching — acting. Joslyn said she tries to keep her stu- dents’ interest by using silly voices, making Charlton Elementary School first grade teacher faces and being generally energetic. Jessica Joslyn, 23, oversees her students last week. “That is what gets their attention,” she said. Site plan approved, after Community Center opened

property, which the building noticed a flyer announcing SITE formerly was, into a commu- the center’s grand opening, continued from page 1 nity center requires submit- according to Gordon. Charlton Elementary School first grade teacher Jessica Joslyn, 23, distributes pennies last week during a “We didn’t discourage” them ting a new site plan. “The board member sat up math lesson. from purchasing items.” Craver suggested last week and said, ‘Doesn’t that According to Bacon, the store that only the fact that naming require site plan review?’” he had been open since it a community center trig- said. December. gered the site plan require- The site plan was submit- Bacon believes a site plan ment. ted Jan. 27. When it was was not required because the Gordon shot back. approved, the board attached type of use had not changed “It seems cut and dry, a no- standard conditions, such as from its time as a tack store brainer, that a community clearing brush. and carpet shop. center requires site plan “That went very smoothly,” “We were not aware that we [review]. Period,” Gordon Gordon said. “The board is needed one because the build- said. “What’s the debate here? confident that those required ing was existing,” she said. “I Nothing.” conditions will be met proper- just thought it was a continu- Craver, in the town’s ly.” ing use and no one ever said defense also said: “The Meskus could not be anything. There was really … Building Inspector [Curtis reached for comment last never any thought process Meskus] has not issued any week. about it. I didn’t ask any ques- stop on the activities,” she Ryan Grannan-Doll can be tion.” said. reached by phone at (508) 909- Under the bylaw, Gordon The issue arose in January 4050, or by e-mail at said, turning a residential when the Planning Board [email protected] Two young candidates emerge ELECTIONS Charlton too, is seeing little change in the continued from page 1 number of local candidates, according to Town Clerk Darlene Tully. time of change.” “I think that when you have a good candi- Southbridge, where nominations papers date that is in office people, just don’t want to can still be submitted, has also seen about the challenge them,” she said. same number of candidates this year, but Tully,however, said more young people have CUTLINES Ryan Grannan-Doll photos: some new faces have emerged, according to become involved the races. Joshua Evans, 19, Town Clerk Madaline Daoust. is running for Town Moderator, against Carl Charlton Elementary School first grade teacher Jessica Joslyn, 23, works with her students last week. Dr. Roger Reopel pulled nomination papers Kaliszewski and interim Moderator Peter for the School Committee, but said last week Cooper Jr. The Board of Selectmen appointed he had decided not to run because it would be Cooper after former moderator David Singer “too much of a commitment.” became a selectman. American and Catholic Edson Gebo, who pulled papers to challenge Evans last week said he was not motivated Helen Lenti’s seat on the Bay Path Regional by frustration, but more by the history he non-Catholics alike had was certainly not sufficient, I am Vocational Technical High School Committee, studies at Quinsigamond Community College. REARDON continued from page 10 that nothing seemed to be sure, for many victims and did not return calls last week. “This is pretty much writing history,” he done about all that had gone others. However, it is a step in School issues said. president of wrong — from the abuses the right direction — the first Daoust said she was surprised that more Evans said he hopes his candidacy sets an BishopAccountability.org, themselves, to the ways in step of what I, and others, people had not pulled papers for School example for people and attract more people to recently spoke with the New which the Church failed to hope will be many. Committee seats, two of which are up for running for office. York Times about the crisis properly address problems In the end, probably the grabs this year, since the proposed high school “I want to see more people get involved, and about faith. with the perpetrators over the hardest thing to come to is in the works. well, because all politics is local,” he said. “There’s a strong tendency years. terms with, at 16 or any age, is “I think it’s actually been slow this year,” “Maybe if more people get involved, the town to approach this as a problem Finally, this week, Pope the fact that it is possible to Daoust said, noting mostly incumbents have will progress.” of faith, when it is a problem Benedict XVI addressed the continue to hold the ideals of pulled papers so far. Another young man, Joseph Szafarowicz, of church management and a current scandal in Ireland, a group close to one’s heart, The controversy over the landfill could be 19, is again squaring off against a selectman lack of accountability,” he writing an eight-page letter while still wanting those who causing people to be “gun-shy” in considering — Selectman Peter Boria this year. said. that said: “You have suffered have not done so to be held running, she said. Szafarowicz last year lost to Selectmen In so many ways, I felt like grievously and I am truly accountable. Overall, however, Daoust said “the Scott Chairman Rick Swensen. he said what I had struggled sorry. Your trust has been Brown thing” may also be at work. to put into words for so long. betrayed and your dignity has Kristina Reardon writes a “Look at what happened with the Scott Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone For so long, a major prob- been violated.” column for Stonebridge Press Brown thing. I just think people are just frus- at (508) 909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- lem that many Catholics and The acknowledgement is Newspapers trated,” she theorized. bridgepress.com 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, March 26, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com

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GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE The Bird Store and More Park Place Salon Park Place Salon Park Place Salon 4 Cedar St. 500 Main St. 500 Main St. 500 Main St. Sturbridge Fiskdale Fiskdale Fiskdale VALUE: $20 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $10 (25) CURRENT BID: $15 (26) CURRENT BID: $15 (27) CURRENT BID: $25 (28)

GIFT CERTIFICATE 3BOTTLES TISDALE WINE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Napoli Pizzeria III Shaw’s Supermarket Big Discount Liquors Brother’s Pizza 57 Main St., Route 131 Route 131, Main Street 425 East Main St. 505 Main St. Sturbridge Sturbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $25 VALUE: $30 VALUE: $20 VALUE: $15 CURRENT BID: $20 (29) CURRENT BID: $20 (30) CURRENT BID: $18 (31) CURRENT BID: $10 (32)

CHEESE CRACKER SALAMI LARGE CHEESE PIZZA NINTENDO DS BAND HERO DEMO KIT GIFT CERTIFICATE WITH CHEESEBOARD Carmella’s Italian Kitchen Southbridge Village Pizza Game Shop —Center at Hobbs Brook Southbridge Savings Bank Route 9 177 Elm St. 120 Charlton Road, Ste. 190 253 Main St. Brookfield Southbridge Sturbridge Southbridge VALUE: $9 VALUE: $50 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $30 CURRENT BID: $5 (33) CURRENT BID: $30 (34) CURRENT BID: $17 (36) CURRENT BID: $15 (35)

SAVINGS BOND 3-ROOM CARPET SHAMPOO ONE 6-WEEK SERIES OBEDIENCE CLASSES HAMILTON BEACH Hometown Bank Aerus Electrolux Compatible Canines — KathyMenard 2 IN 1TOASTER OVEN 331 Main St. 1020 Central St. 29 Brookfield Road, Route 148 Ray and Nancy Fournier Sturbridge Palmer Fiskdale VALUE: $40 VALUE: $100 VALUE: $75 VALUE: $120 CURRENT BID: $25 (38) CURRENT BID: $40 (37) CURRENT BID: $45 (39) CURRENT BID: $80 (40)

FAMILY 4-PACK/OLD FAMILY 4-PACK/OLD SAVINGS BOND STURBRIDGE VILLAGE STURBRIDGE VILLAGE MORE AUCTION ITEMS Southbridge Credit Union Southbridge Savings Bank Southbridge Savings Bank 205 Main St. 253 Main St. APPEAR ON THE 253 Main St. Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $100 VALUE: $80 VALUE: $80 FOLLOWING PAGE CURRENT BID: $40 (43) CURRENT BID: $40 (41) CURRENT BID: $40 (42) www.charltonvillager.com Friday, March 26, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•13

American Cancer Society Southbridge Relay For Life Silent Auction

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Sturbridge Candy & Gift Big Bunny Market 500 Main St., Boardwalk Plaza Relay For Life 2010 meetings 942 MainSt. Sturbridge Southbridge VALUE: VALUE: $50 $25 SOUTHBRIDGE — This year's contact event co-chairs Faye Fulone CURRENT BID: CURRENT BID: $35 (45) $15 (44) Relay theme is "Strike Out Cancer. " Sweeney at 508-735-5206 or The Relay for Life 2010 is scheduled [email protected] or Jackie Brogna to June 18-19 at McMahon Field on at 508-347-9062 or Dresser Street. [email protected]. Please SKIL CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER Co-chairs Jackie Brogna and Faye visit www.cancer.org for more volun- /10 PIECE BIT SET GIFT CERTIFICATE -OIL CHANGE W Fulone Sweeney would like to invite teer opportunities with the MD Motors Aubuchon Hardware anyone interested in helping to plan American Cancer Society! 401 E. Main St. 485 East Main St. for this special "lucky 13" Relay to PLANNING MEETING Southbridge Southbridge please contact us or just drop by at VALUE: $25 VALUE: $26 scheduled meetings. The Planning APRIL 12 — 6 p.m. at the CURRENT BID: $15 (46) CURRENT BID: $15 (47) Meeting schedule is listed below,as is Southbridge Savings Bank, Route 20, the Team Meeting schedule. Please Sturbridge feel free to call Jackie at 508-347-9062 TEAM MEETING or Faye at 508-735-5206 if you have FIVE CAR WASH GIFT CERTIFICATES GIFT CERTIFICATE -OIL CHANGE questions or would like more infor- April 20 — 6 p.m. for new team Dunk’n Foam-It at MD Motors mation about the Relay. Don't forget Big Bunny Market 401 E. Main St. captains and members; 6:30p.m. for to register your team online as soon veteran relayers at the VFW Hall, 219 942 Main St. Southbridge as you can. The sooner you register Southbridge VALUE: $26 Everett St., Southbridge the sooner your friends, family, col- VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $15 (48) leagues and neighbors can start con- PLANNING MEETING CURRENT BID: $25 (49) tributing. MAY 10 — 6 p.m. at the Southbridge The web site is up and looks great. Savings Bank, Route 20, Sturbridge Visit www.relayforlife. FIVE CERTIFICATES FOR GIFT CERTIFICATE -BOOKS,TUITION org/gtrsouthbridgeareama. TEAM MEETING THREE STRINGS OF CANDLEPIN BOWLING Quinsigamond Community College VOLUNTEERS WANTED May 18 — 6 p.m. for new team cap- American Lanes 670 West Boylston St. tains and members; 6:30p.m. for vet- 123 North St. Worcester Does your company offer volunteer eran relayers at the VFW Hall, 219 Southbridge VALUE: $500 time for charitable organizations? Everett St., Southbridge VALUE: $55 CURRENT BID: $250 (50) Does your school or organization CURRENT BID: $30 (51) look for a charitable organization to TEAM MEETING donate "community service" hours JUNE 8 — Final team meeting, T- to? If so, consider volunteering to shirt, bank night GIFT CERTIFICATE help out at the Relay For Life of the GIFT CERTIFICATE Francesco’s Resaurant Greater Southbridge Area on June PLANNING MEETING Noah’s Ark Pet Store 18-19. All help is very much appreci- Route 20 JUNE 14 Route 131, Fiske Hill Plaza ated! — 6 p.m. at the Brimfield Southbridge Savings Bank, Route 20, Sturbridge VALUE: For more information on how you VALUE: $30 Sturbridge $15 CURRENT BID: $25 (52) can help in the fight against cancer, CURRENT BID: $15 (53)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE KITTEN FIRST VISIT PACKAGE Point Breeze Colonial Restaurant Point Breeze Post Road Veterinary 114 Point Breeze Road 290 Thompson Road 114 Point Breeze Road 154 Sturbridge Road Webster Webster Webster Charlton VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $220 CURRENT BID: $15 (54) CURRENT BID: $17 (55) CURRENT BID: $15 (56) CURRENT BID: $100 (57)

PUPPY FIRST VISIT PACKAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE -ADMIT TWO ADULTS GIFT CERTIFICATE 2004 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CARD Post Road Veterinary Stageloft Repertory Theatre Zorba’s Pizzeria SET - INCLUDES RED SOX SERIES 1&2 154 Sturbridge Road 450A Main St. 132 Sturbridge Road, Route 20 Friend of Relay Charlton Sturbridge Charlton VALUE: $50 VALUE: $220 VALUE: $32 VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $30 (59) CURRENT BID: $100 (58) CURRENT BID: $22 (60) CURRENT BID: $20 (61)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE -FREE ONE NIGHT GIFT CARD GIFT CERTIFICATE Hoo Ya’s Restaurant STAY WITH SECOND NIGHT PURCHASE AT Pizza Chef Kahula Restaurant 13 Main St. Barkwood Inn 85 Hamilton St. Route 131 Brimfield Charlton Southbridge Sturbridge VALUE: $20 VALUE: $45 VALUE: $20 VALUE: $10 CURRENT BID: $10 (62) CURRENT BID: $30 (63) CURRENT BID: $15 (64) CURRENT BID: $5 (65)

GIFT CERTIFICATE SWISS QUARTZ WATCH IN SILVER GIFT CERTIFICATE EUROPEAN FACIAL Martel Cleaners Morin Jewelers Mane Creations Central Mass Dermatology 142 Hamilton St. 409 Main St. 312 Main St. 39 Marcy St. Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $20 VALUE: $240 VALUE: $50 VALUE: $65 CURRENT BID: $10 (66) CURRENT BID: $125 (67) CURRENT BID: $35 (68) CURRENT BID: $33 (69)

GIFT CERTIFICATE TOWARD GROUP DINNER FOR TWO GIFT CERTIFICATE OBEDIENCE CLASSES OR GUY FIERI 8” CHEF KNIFE (EXCLUDES ALCOHOL, TAX AND TIP) Karin’s Kitchen SIX-WEEK PRIVATE OBEDIENCE Lou DeMauro Rovezzi’s Ristorante 25 Brookfield Road Pack of Paws Dog Training 781-264-0321 Route 20 Fiskdale Charlton VALUE: $75 Sturbridge VALUE: $20 VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $30 (72) VALUE: $75 CURRENT BID: $16 (71) CURRENT BID: $35 (70) CURRENT BID: $51 (73)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CARD GIFT CARD Zoe’s Pizza and Seafood Eighty Ates Bar & Grill Mohegan Bowl Lic’s Restaurant EightyAtes Bar & Grill of Southbridge 8 Airport Road 51 Thompson Road 8 Airport Road 289 Main St., Dudley Webster Dudley Southbridge VALUE: $10 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $5 (74) CURRENT BID: $17 (75) CURRENT BID: $17 (76) CURRENT BID: $15 (77)

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE Zoe’s Pizza and Seafood Barnes and Noble Fins & Tales Restaurant Colonial Spirits of Southbridge Bookstore 858 Main St. 543 Main St. 289 Main St. Friend of Relay Southbridge Southbridge Southbridge VALUE: $20 VALUE: $50 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 CURRENT BID: $15 (79) CURRENT BID: $25 (80) CURRENT BID: $17 (81) CURRENT BID: $15 (78)

$50 OFF ONE SINGLE TUXEDO RENTAL GIFT CARD THREE-COURSE DINNER FOR TWO MORE AUCTION ITEMS Bonardi’s’ Formal Wear Enrico’s Pizzeria & Pub Publick House 448 Main St. 500 Main St. Route 131 APPEAR ON THE Sturbridge Sturbridge Sturbridge VALUE: $50 VALUE: $35 VALUE: $80 FOLLOWING PAGE CURRENT BID: $25 (82) CURRENT BID: $27 (84) CURRENT BID: $45 (83) 14 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, March 26, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com American Cancer Society Southbridge Relay For Life Silent Auction

GIFT CERTIFICATE GIFT CERTIFICATE -ONE 1/2-HOUR GOLF GIFT CARD ONE HOUR GOLF LESSON LESSON FOR TWO JUNIORS (AGES 7-16) GIFT CERTIFICATE Enrico’s Pizzeria and Pub Tin Cup Golf Range Tin Cup Golf Range Admiral TJ O’Brien’s Pub 500 Main St. 500 Main St. 500 Main St. 407 Main St. Sturbridge Spencer Spencer Sturbridge VALUE: $35 VALUE: $100 VALUE: $80 VALUE: $50 CURRENT BID: $26 (85) CURRENT BID: $50 (86) CURRENT BID: $40 (87) CURRENT BID: $25 (88)

TWO APPETIZER AND TWO DESSERT GIFT CERTIFICATE - IN SERVICES, VACCINES GIFT CERTIFICATE 8-PIECE BUCKET BROASTED CHICKEN GIFT CERTIFICATES AND GOODS WITH VISIT AT YOUR HOME Golden Greek Restaurant Ed Stearns Dressed Meats Copper Stallion Pub 156 Lake St. Baystate Mobile Veterinary Service Route 169 538 Main St. Webster Charlton Charlton Sturbridge VALUE: $200 VALUE: $75 VALUE: $12 VALUE: $32 CURRENT BID: $100 (89) CURRENT BID: $70 (90) CURRENT BID: $10 (91) CURRENT BID: $15 (92)

TWO APPETIZER AND TWO DESSERT THREE GIFT CERTIFICATES -1FREE GIFT CERTIFICATE LED LIGHTED SAFETY VEST GIFT CERTIFICATES BREAKFAST,1FREE LUNCH,1FREE DINNER Cindy’s Flower & Gift WWW.SAFETY SMART GEAR.COM Copper Stallion Pub E.B. Flatts 295 Main St. 240 Southbridge Road 538 Main St. 245 West Main St. Webster Charlton Sturbridge East Brookfield VALUE: $25 VALUE: $25 VALUE: $32 VALUE: $40 CURRENT BID: $15 (95) CURRENT BID: $20 (96) CURRENT BID: $15 (93) CURRENT BID: $25 (94)

CAR WASH BUCKET INCLUDES 1 GAL. CAR OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE INN AT GIFT CERTIFICATE THIRTEEN $2 CAR WASH COUPONS WASH, TIRE CLEANER, SPONGE, UPHOLSTERY WOODSTOCK HILL WITH BRUNCH C&RTire Mario’s Restaurant CLEANER, GLASS CLEANER, SHOP TOWELS CERTIFICATE AND WINE BASKET Route 20 52 Central St. NAPA Auto Parts Radius Healthcare at Southbridge Sturbridge Southbridge 389 East Main St., Southbridge 84 Chapin St., Southbridge VALUE: $30 VALUE: $26 VALUE: $35 VALUE: $250 CURRENT BID: $20 (97) CURRENT BID: $10 (99) CURRENT BID: $15 (98) CURRENT BID: $151 (100)

THIRTEEN $2 CAR WASH COUPONS THIRTEEN $2 CAR WASH COUPONS C & R Tire C& RTire Route 20 Route 20 Sturbridge Sturbridge VALUE: $26 VALUE: $26 CURRENT BID: $10 (101) CURRENT BID: $15 (102)

Relay For Life 2010 fund raisers

BEARY THOUGHTFUL BEARS jmekal@southbridgesavings- CANDY SALE The Relay team, Pawfect Pals, Make checks Payable to bank.com or call Jamey's cell will be holding a Pasta and Lafta Spencer Curves and mail to: The Relay team, Forget-Me- at 508-728-5861 The Relay team, Walkers evening at the VFW, 219 Everett Suzanne Alarie, 6 Lakewood Nots, is selling "Beary With a Wish, will be holding a ‘PHONE-RAISER’ St., Southbridge on Saturday, Trail, Fiskdale, MA 01518 Thoughtful Bears" through May. Candy Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24. A pasta dinner will Contacts: Curves Spencer 508- The bears are $12 each and are at Market Basket in Oxford. The Relay team, Bizzee begin at 6 p.m. with the show 885-0170; Don Alarie 774-230-9057; available in various colors and There will be a large variety of immediately following. Tickets TracyArsenault 508-612-5984 styles including: Get Well Soon, Beez, is holding a Phoneraiser. Hershey and Mars candy bars The team is collecting used, are limited and this is always a For more information, call Tooth Fairy, Grandma, Sister, only $1 each. They will also hold sell-out. For more information 413-436-5108 Baby, Birthday, Sports and abused and broken cell phones the sale on April 3. and empty inkjet cartridges. or tickets ($15.00 p/person) Directions - www.scottish- Singing. please call Ron or Lucille at 508- meadowgolfclub.com The team is also collecting Your donation will help protect April 3 the environment. Your dona- 347-3826. used inkjet cartridges for recy- BAKE SALE May 22 cling. Please contact Kelsey tions will be recycled in accor- dance with EPA regulations April 27 Barbour for additional informa- The Relay team, Pawfect Pals, SMELLY JELLY JARS, ETC. and raising money for the tion at 508-943-4102 or or visit will be holding its fifth annual DELICIOUS MEAL greatest cause of all, "To Strike Smelly Jelly Jars, Smencils, [email protected]. bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Out Cancer." Call Betty at 413- The Relay team, Walkers With Car Air Fresheners and Saturday, April 3 at Wal-Mart's LAP TRACKERS 436-9383 or Stephanie at 413-245- a Wish, will be holding a Gourmet Lollipops will be on at the Hobb Brook Plaza in 1297 to schedule a pick-up or fundraiser that involves eating sale from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Sturbridge. Be ready with deli- The Relay team, Battling Sox the items can be dropped off at lunch or dinner at Eighty Ates the Bethlehem Lutheran cious Easter desserts of pies and is selling necklaces/lanyards to 81 Apple Road, Brimfield. Restaurant 8 Airport Road in Church Spring Fun Fair 2010 on cakes while supporting a wor- keep track of your laps at Relay. Bizzee Beez will be collecting Dudley. 20 percent of each per- the Sturbridge Town Common, thy cause. Either at or before Relay, you right up to the day of the 2010 son’s meal will be donated to the Route 131 (across from the purchase the string, which will Relay,June 18. April 17 team. Enjoy a delicious meal Publick House). For more infor- have a starter bead on it, repre- and help a great cause at the mation contact Ron Ravenelle at senting the first lap you walk. At LOTTERY TICKETS CANDY SALE same time! 508-347-3826. Relay, you stop at the Battling Sox campsite each lap to pick up The Relay Team, Class Act, is The Relay team, Walkers With May 8 May 25 another bead to put on your holding a raffle for $100 worth of a Wish, will be holding a Candy necklace. The first three beads lottery tickets. Chances are 1 for Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park CANDY SALE DELICIOUS MEAL will be purple and the fourth $2 or 3 for $5. The drawing will n Shop in Dudley.There will be a be held at the Relay. If you are The Relay team, Walkers With The Relay team, Walkers With bead will be white, indicating large variety of Hershey and a Wish, will be holding a Candy a Wish, will be holding a that you've walked a mile. This is interested you can reach Jamey Mars candy bars only $1 each. Mekal at jmekal@southbridge- Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at fundraiser that involves eating a great way to keep track of how They will also hold the sale on Market Basket in Oxford. There lunch or dinner at Eighty Ates far you've walked and it also savingsbank.com or at 508-728- April 18 and April 21. 5861. will be a large variety of Restaurant, 8 Airport Road in makes a nice keepsake! They BOWLING TOURNEY Hershey and Mars candy bars Dudley. 20 percent of each per- will be available at the first Team March 23 only $1 each. son’s meal will be donated to the Captain meeting and will cost $3 The Relay team, Savers Bank, team. Enjoy a delicious meal each. Contact Ali Cleveland DELICIOUS MEAL will hold a Bowling Tournament May 15 and help a great cause at the ([email protected]) for from 2 - 5 p.m. at the American The Relay team, Walkers With same time! info. Lanes, North Street, GOLF TOURNAMENT a Wish, will be holding a Southbridge. Teams of 4, $20 per ***** KNITTED GLOVES fundraiser that involves eating The Relay For Life Team, person. Prizes, raffles, food and lunch or dinner at Eighty Ates Curves For a Cure, will be hold- If you are interested in learn- The Class Act team for the fun! The deadline to sign up is Restaurant 8 Airport Road in ing an Invitational Golf ing more about the American Relay For Life will be having a April 9. Any questions, please Dudley. 20 percent of each per- Tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, Cancer Society, please contact fundraiser this season. They call Lou-Ellen Corkum at 508- son’s meal will be donated to the May 15 to benefit the American ACS Staff partner Casey have knitted gloves in 5 different 765-7328 or Cindy Clark 508-765- team. Enjoy a delicious meal Cancer Society. The deadline to Pereira at casey.pereira@can- colors that come with either a 7305. and help a great cause at the enter is May 7. cer.org or 508.270.4676, or for pink ribbon or lavender ribbon same time! MEAT RAFFLE The tournament, with a Shot cancer information 24 hours a on each glove. You decide which Gun Start, will be at the Scottish day, 7 days a week, call 1-800- color you would like. The colors March 27 The Relay team, Jolly Jesters, Meadow Golf Club, 261 Little ACS-2345 or visit of the gloves are gray,white, pur- will be hosting a Meat Raffle Rest Road, Warren. www.cancer.org. ple, black and pink. The gloves BAKE SALE ofrom 1 - 4 p.m. at the Eagles Cost: Golf/Cart and Cookout are selling for $5 a pair. You can The Relay team, The Misfits, Club in Southbridge. To pur- $95 per person; Dinner only $35 For more information on any also purchase the adhesive rib- chase a ticket or for more infor- per person. of the fund raising items please bon separate for $1. The gloves will be be having a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the mation contact Marilyn Menu: Salad, Bake Stuffed contact Ron Ravenelle at 508-347- make nice gifts for teachers, Berthiaume at 508-764-7690. Shrimp, Steak, Vegetable and 3826 or [email protected] or coaches, mail people, etc. Hobbs Brooke Plaza in front of Wal-Mart in Sturbridge. Dessert contact Faye Fulone Sweeney at If you are interested you can April 24 Prizes: Putting Contest - 508-735-5206 or reach Jamey Mekal at April 2 PASTA/LAFTA EVENING Raffles - Silent Auction [email protected].

June 18-19 Strike Out Cancer! McMahon Field, Southbridge www.charltonvillager.com Friday, March 26, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•15

SCOUTING OUT A GOOD LOCATION

Shawn Kelley photos

Above: CHARLTON — Members of Girl Scout Troop 30449 of Charlton sold Girls Scout cookies in front of Ted’s Variety Store, despite Saturday, March 13 afternoon’s raw weather.

At left: CHARLTON — Emily Derkosrofian, 14, of Charlton sells Girl Scout cookies to a lucky customer if front of Ted’s Variety.

OBITUARIES Dorothy M. Beck, 90 Janet I. O'Malley, 68 SOUTHBRIDGE — Dorothy M. (Gero) Beck, before retiring many years ago. After retiring WORCESTER — Janet I. (Jolicoeur) her. 90, formerly of Lebanon Hill Road, died she worked part time as the assistant Town O'Malley, 68, of 132 Country Club Blvd., for- She was born and raised in Worcester, Monday March 15 in the Marlboro Hospital, Clerk for the Town of Charlton. merly of Plantation Street, died on daughter of the late Hervey J. and Irene V. Marlboro, after an illness. She was formerly a very active member of Wednesday, March 10, at UMass Memorial (Moquin) Jolicoeur and attended St. Stephen's Her husband, Howard W. Beck, died in 1974. the Southbridge Women's Club. She was a Medical Center — University Campus, after High School. She leaves two sons, William E. Beck and his member of St. Mary's Church and the becoming ill at home. Janet worked as an attendant at Worcester wife Darlene of Sturbridge and David C. Beck Casaubon Senior Center in Southbridge. She She leaves her husband of 48 years, Richard State Hospital for many years. She also and his wife Grace of Marlboro; and two enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and gar- P. O'Malley; a daughter, Noreen M. (O'Malley) worked as a home health aide for the Visiting grandchildren, Maryanne S. Grippo-Beck and dening. Deschene of Webster; a son, Timothy M. Nurse Association. her spouse Leah Grippo-Beck of West Her funeral was held Friday, March 19. O'Malley of Worcester; a sister, Arlene M. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Springfield and Jonathan E. Beck of Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Taylor of Rutland; three brothers, Donald J. Church and cherished spending time with her Sturbridge. Donations may be made to Tri-Valley Elder Jolicoeur and his wife Barbara of Paso Robles, grandsons. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Services, 10 Mill St., Dudley, MA 01571, or to Calif., Robert P. Jolicoeur of El Cajun, Calif., Burial was in St. John's Cemetery. Louis E. and Katherine M. (Davis) Gero. the St. Mary's Parish Ministry Center, 263 Kevin J. Jolicoeur and his wife Cathy of In memory of Janet's mother, the family Dorothy was an office clerk at the American Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Charlton; six grandsons, Matthew B., Michael suggests donations be made to the Optical Co. in Southbridge for many years, Visit www.morrillfuneralhome.com. A. and Joshua T. Deschene, Ryan S., Patrick R. Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen and Kyle T. O'Malley; three great-grandchil- for the Cure , Attn: Donations, P.O. Box 415756, dren, Quincy, Connor and Lilly; and several Boston, MA 02241. nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- Directions, obituary and condolence book, nephews. available at www.kellyfuneralhome.com. Kalman W. Prescott, 69 A sister, Paula A. Ventriglia, predeceased SOUTHBRIDGE — Kalman (Kim) W. involved with building and selling homes in Prescott, 69, of Charlton Street, died in his New Hampshire. home, Friday, March 12, after a long battle During the 1960s, Mr. Prescott was very with cancer. involved with athletics. He was a record hold- He leaves two brothers, David Prescott of er and world champion trick water skier and California and Donald Prescott of was ranked No. 1 on the East coast and No. 33 Caroline Schellbach, 91 Massachusetts; his close friend and business in the nation. He was a nationally ranked CHARLTON – Caroline (Johnson) She was born in England, the daughter of partner, Lee Lyman; and several nieces and squash player, and also enjoyed handball and Schellbach, 91, of Turner Road, died Tuesday, the late John J. and Louise (White) Johnson, nephews. racquetball. March 16 in her home. and lived in New York before moving to Mr. Prescott was born Nov. 10, 1940, in Mr. Prescott enjoyed reading, watching She was predeceased by her husband, Charlton in 1948. Worcester, the son of the late Milton and movies, spending time with his friends and Charles Schellbach of Charlton, who died in Mrs. Schellbach was a former member of Marjorie (Winn) Prescott, and grew up in the drinking Manhattans. 1975. the Charlton Federated Church. Worcester area. A social gathering in memory of Mr. She is survived by two sons, Charles A graveside service was held Friday,March He graduated from Worcester Academy in Prescott will be held on Saturday,April 3, from Schellbach of Hickory, Mississippi and 19, at Corbin Cemetery in Dudley. 1959. He graduated from Union College in 1963 4-6 p.m. at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, Route 20, Edward Schellbach of Charlton; grandchil- Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, with a degree in Engineering. He was admit- Sturbridge. RSVP to Lee Lyman at leely- dren; and great-grandchildren. directed the arrangements. ted to the Amos Tuck Graduate School for [email protected] if you would like to say good- She was predeceased by a brother and four Please visit www.paradisfuneralhome.com. business at Dartmouth College, and graduated bye to a beloved relative, colleague or friend. sisters. in 1965. Memorial contributions may be made to the He was employed as a marketing manager American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., by the AMF Voit Co. in California and the Framingham, MA 01701. Bauer and Black Athletic Equipment Co. Mr. The Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Prescott was a cofounder and partner of Marcy St., Southbridge, MA is directing Lycott Environmental in Southbridge. He was arrangements. one of the owners of the Auburn Racquet An online guestbook is Club and also owned The Village Racquet available at www.BelangerFuneral Paula A. Minkema, 67 Club in Charlton. In his later years he was Home.com. WORCESTER — Paula A. (Valinski) now Bancroft Commons. Minkema, 67, of Worcester, died peacefully in As a teenager, she spent many a day at the her sleep at home March 11. old White City Amusement Park in She leaves six children who she loved deeply, Shrewsbury, where she was able to see popu- Robert A. Shilale, 66 Christine Suskind and her husband Jerry of lar musical acts of the time. Wednesday nights Sterling, William Minkema and his fiancé were spent at Woolworth's Department Store WORCESTER — Robert Anthony Shilale, and graduated from Gina Palumbo of Worcester, Richard in downtown Worcester, but she had to be A."Bob" Shilale, 66, of 88 Commerce High in 1962, He then entered and Minkema and his wife Maria of Worcester, home by 9 p.m. to watch Ricky Nelson. Coming Masonic Home Road, passed served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Jeffrey Minkema and his wife Robin of Athol, from a humble background, as a child she away Wednesday,March 17 in Bob graduated from Leicester Jr. College in Cheryl Minkema of Worcester and Leah would find fun in the simple things, such as St. Vincent Hospital, 1969 and from Clark University in 1980. Minkema of Charlton and aunt Annie of sledding in the winter and riding the city bus Worcester. He was an accountant for the former Whitinsville. She also leaves seven grandchil- to the end of the line and back. She loved to lis- Bob leaves behind his Crompton and Knowles Co., then worked at dren who she enjoyed seeing any chance she ten to her oldies, cook, knit, play Bingo and mother, Anna (Zolnowski) Central Oil. He later worked at the Masonic could get, as well as her close friends, Peggy spend an afternoon or two at Foxwoods. Shilale of Charlton; four chil- Home. and Joyce, who she greatly cherished. Paula will be terribly missed by all who dren, Robert A. Shilale Jr. of Worcester, Bob enjoyed sports, especially all the Boston An only child, Paula was born in Worcester, knew her and she will forever be in their Matthew J. Shilale of Millbury, Tammy teams. He also enjoyed the company of his cat the daughter of William and Pauline (Lauris) hearts. Shilale of West Springfield and Heather "Macy.” Valinski Lempicki. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shilale of Charlton. He also leaves behind a The Funeral was Monday, March 22. Burial She attended Commerce High School and Marine Toys for Tots or the MSPCA. close friend, Barbara S. Dougherty and her will be in Worcester County memorial Park in had fond memories of working for the Services are private. family. Paxton. Sheraton Hotel on Franklin Street, which is Bob was born in Worcester, son of the late On Line Guestbook: RJMillerfunerals.net. 16 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, March 26, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com CALENDAR lodges across the Commonwealth will be welcoming those FRIDAY interested in learning more about Freemasonry, it’s history SATURDAY — real and imaginary — and the profound affect the frater- APRIL 3 MARCH 26 nity has on its members and the community. Join us early EGG HUNT MUSICAL STATIONS for coffee and donuts. CHARLTON — The Charlton American Legion is sponsor- For more information contact Chris St.Cyr at 508-764-2907 SOUTHBRIDGE — St. Mary's Parish will again be spon- ing its annual Easter Egg hunt for children 7 and under at 10:30 or Dean Cook at 508-765-5011. a.m. on the grounds of Bay Path Regional Vocation Technical soring the Musical Stations of the Cross each Friday after- To learn more about Freemasonry,visit www.askafreema- High School. noon in Lent. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. participants will be son.org or www.quinebaug-lodge.com. The event will be held regardless of weather. treated to a short concert of seasonal music performed by Parents are encouraged to bring cameras. area musicians followed by the traditional praying of the POSTCARD SHOW Fourteen Stations of the Cross. SPENCER — The annual postcard show will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Knights of Colombus Hall SATURDAY on Meadow Road (off Route 9 at the McDonald's stoplight). SATURDAY The sponsoring group is the David Prouty High School Girls APRIL 17 MARCH 27 Soccer team. Theywill also sell the food and refreshments RABIES CLINIC CHARLTON — The Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation and collect the $2 admission fee. Board of Directors invites you to share a dazzling evening of CHARLTON — The Charlton Board of Health is holding a dining, dancing, silent raffle and keepsake photos by Bannister CORNED BEEF DINNER Rabies Clinic from 1-3 p.m. at 37 Main St. (Town Hall). The cost is $12 each. digital Photography of Charlton. WALES – There will be a Corned Beef and Cabbage Join us at our first gala fundraising event, a semiformal Dogs MUST be on leash and cats MUST be in carriers. Bring dance, at the Overlook Hotel Reception Room. Dinner from 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the Wales Baptist Church. previous rabies certificate to determine if you are eligible for Purchase tickets online by March 6 at Tickets are $8 per person and $4 for children ages 4-7. There a three-year rabies vaccination. State law requires that all dogs www.dcedfoundation.org. Limited seating available. is no charge for children under 6. For tickets or more infor- and cats over 6 months of age have a valid rabies vaccination. Unable to attend but wish to contribute? Choose one of the fol- mation, call 413-245-3109 or 413-245-0075. The Town Clerk will be available for licensing dogs. lowing tax-deductible sponsor levels and receive recognition at For more information, call the Board of Health at 508-248- the event and on our web site: FUNDRAISER 2210. Cha-Cha-Cha Level - up to $100; Tango Level - $101 to $200; Waltz Level - $201-plus. STURBRIDGE — A fundraiser for runners taking part in Mail check made payable to the Dudley-Charlton Education the 114th Boston Marathon to raise money for Children’s Foundation, Inc. PO Box 92, Dudley,MA 01571. All proceeds will Hospital will be held from 7-11 p.m. at Admiral TJ O'Brien's benefit the Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation Inc. (private room), 406 Main St. SATURDAY The cost is $10 at the door. MAY 1 There will be raffle prizes and a silent auction. HONOR FLIGHT CHARLTON — Calling all trivia buffs to play Trivial Feel free to bring guests. Pursuit! This is a great opportunity for friends and families to CHARLTON — All area veterans are invited to attend a free For more information, visit www.milesformiracles.net. join together to help FOCAS raise money for construction of information seminar titled Honor Flight New England at 1 p.m. the new municipal animal shelter in Charlton. at the Overlook Performing Arts Center, 88 Masonic Home Road. HAM SHOOT Honor Fight New England is a nonprofit organization created Join us for fun and laughs from 7-10 p.m. at the Charlton solely to honor America’s veterans for all of their sacrifices. A SOUTHBRIDGE — The Fraternal Order of Eagles at 59 Senior Center, 37 Main St. (basement). $10 per person with representative from Honor Flight New England will provide Mill St. will be holding a ham shoot at 4 p.m. four-10 people per team! Prizes for the top three teams! Light information on the Washington, D.C. trip. Top priority is given There will be raffles and door prizes. refreshments will be served. Hint, hint: brush up on your ani- to the senior veterans-WWII survivors along with those vets mal and earth day trivia! who may be terminally ill. Reservations required! Please contact Jamie Kordack at 978- Light refreshments will be served. 265-9503 or [email protected]. For more info, visit SUNDAY-MONDAY www.focascharlton.org. EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 28-29 THOMPSON, CONN. — John Arcovio, president and founder of CHARLTON — The Great Egg Hunt, a nonprofit fundraiser, is Spirit Led Ministries, Inc. and Lead Pastor of Spirit Led Worship TUESDAY headed back to Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20. Center, is coming to Acts II Ministries. The bunny will hop into the area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain He will be speaking at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, and at 7 p.m. MAY 18 Date: Sunday, March 28). Monday. As part of the hunt, 5,400 unique eggs are decorated to look Acts II Ministries is located at 1366 Riverside Drive. Call for CHARLTON — FOCAS Annual meeting at 6 p.m. in the like animals (frogs, butterflies, flowers, squirrels, elephants, information and rides at 1-888-433-9901. Visit www.actsii.org. Community Reading Room of the Charlton Public Library. lions….) and then hidden throughout the day along our 86 acres Members and the general public are welcome to attend! of trails. Agenda includes a recap of last year's activities and election Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush. Find prize eggs. THURSDAY of board members. Take some time to come meet us and learn Live animals at the visitor’s center, face painting, balloons, Hunt more about our mission to rebuild the Charlton municipal ani- Bunny, refreshments and more. Only $10 per family. APRIL 1 mal shelter into a safe, welcoming, temporary sanctuary for For more information, call Barbara at 508-248-5516 or visit STURBRIDGE — Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. (RRI), one of www.capenhill.org. our lost/displaced animals. For more info, visit Central Massachusetts’ leading providers of services for people living www.focascharlton.org. with developmental disabilities, is holding its annual Wine, Beer & OPEN HOUSE, FOOD DRIVE Food Festival on Thursday, April 1 at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old SOUTHBRIDGE — The members of Quinebaug Lodge, 339 Sturbridge Village. Ashland Avenue, invite the public to the “Square and The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 8. ONGOING Compasses Day” Open House, and Non-Perishable Food The charity festival, sponsored by Old Sturbridge Village and Yankee Spirits, will feature a variety of wines and some of New Drive for the local food pantry, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. England’s best beers, as well as food prepared by the area’s top chefs. CELEBRATE RECOVERY Members will be collecting toiletries, shampoo, soaps, The evening will also include a silent auction and live entertainment CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist Church's Celebrate Recovery deodorant, cat food, kitten food as well as kitty litter. by musician Rob Adams. celebrated God's healing power in our lives through eight recovery Also on “Square and Compasses Day,” more than 235 Tickets are $35, and can be purchased at the door, online at rehabre- principles and the Christ-centered 12 Steps. sourcesinc.org, or by calling (508) 347-8181. All proceeds sup- This experience allows us to be changed. We open the door by port people living with developmental disabilities in our com- sharing our experiences, strengths, and hopes with one another.In munity. addition, we become willing to accept God's grace in solving our life problems. By working the steps and applying their Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the principles we discover our personal, lov- ing and forgiving Higher Power — Jesus Christ. Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Learn The Art Charlton Baptist Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road. For more information, call Elaine at 508-248-7597 or visit charl- of Psanky Egg tonbaptist.org Decorating FRIENDS INVITE PUBLIC TO MONTHLY MEETING Monday, March 29th 6:30-9:00 CHARLTON _ The Friends of the Charlton Public Library Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary invites the public to attend its next monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. T Charlton, MA. in the children’s story room on the lower level of the library. New members, current members and non-members are always welcome. $15 Members, $18 Non-members We will continue our discussions of new events and programs. Our photography/calendar contest is underway and we anticipate Registration is required another tremendous response. We will be launching our super- Learn the history and art of Psanky Egg market receipts program in the near future and will release our first quarterly newsletter later this winter. decorating from a local artist. Create a As always, meeting attendees are invited to enjoy a cup of gour- beautiful, colorful work of art! met coffee, tea or hot chocolate, courtesy of the Friends. Light refreshments will also be available. For more information about Contact Barbara Frederick the meeting or the Friends group, please call the library at 508-248- at 508-248-5516 0452 or contact Phyllis Hanlon at 508-248-5161 or [email protected] or [email protected] Visit us at www.capenhill.org Southbridge Overhead Door HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT 154 Central St. Southbridge MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 508.765.5551 (Please call for appt!) For the Residents of Charlton, Massachusetts Saturday March 27, 2010 ~ 9:00 am Until 1:00 p.m. Liftmaster Doors start Openers at $389 AT THE CASELLA WASTE SERVICES FACILITY • 165 BAREFOOT ROAD $15 off any repair! only $275 installed installed

On Saturday March 27, 2010, there will be a Household Hazardous Waste disposal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 165 Barefoot Road Processing Facility (across from the landfill) in Southbridge. This event is open to Charlton residents only. No commercial waste will be accepted. No latex based paint will be accepted. Materials That Will Be Accepted At No Charge: Oil Based Paint, Pesticides/Herbicides, Cleaning Products, Batteries ry (automotive/household),Thinners/Strippers/Removers/Solvents, Acids/Bases, Automotive oil/Antifreeze/Gasoline, F Stains/Preservatives, Mercury, Fluorescent lights and Photo Chemicals. Fish AY RID In order to accommodate everyone, there is a 10 gallon limit per household for RY F NT paint and chemical wastes EVE LE NG Materials That Will Be Accepted For A Charge: DURI Appliances $20 each (computer monitors, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, televisions and air conditioners or freezers). Propane tanks $10 each. Automobile Tires $10 each. Truck Tires $25 each. Trinity Catholic Academy at 5:00 pm Materials That Will Not Be Accepted: Fish Dinner includes Asbestos, PCBs, explosives or shock-sensitive materials, ammunition, compressed gas cylinders, radio-active wastes, pathological wastes, infectious waste, or medicines. No commercial waste. No food or sanitary wastes. fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce Tune to your cable access channel for more information! Baked Fish & Baked Potato also available Price $9 per person (beverage not included) If you have any questions about the event or acceptable materials please call Casella Waste Services at 508-765-2100. There will be a waiting line ~ your patience is appreciated. Take-out orders available by calling between Hope To See You There! 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm at 508-765-5991 ext. 25 All proceeds to benefit YNIA and their trip to Cincinnati in June www.charltonvillager.com Friday, March 26, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•17 LEARNING LEARNING BRIEFS Bartolini makes Dean’s List at SRU Teen earns acceptance to England BAY PATH BREAKFAST NEWPORT, R.I. — JILLIAN BARTOLINI of Charlton, a school freshman at Salve Regina University, has been named to Friday, March 26: No school. Professional Development Day. the Dean's List for the fall 2009 semester. CHARLTON — AIDAN KESTIGIAN, 18, of Charlton, has Monday,March 29: Pancakes, syrup, juice or Pop-Tart, cereal, yogurt, been accepted to Hertford College, University of Oxford, juice. England, for the next academic year. Tuesday, March 30: Eggs and sausage, toast and jelly, juice or toast, Charlton girl earns honors at Bancroft The focus of Aidan’s study at Oxford will be philosophy, cereal, yogurt, juice. politics, and economics. Aidan is a sophomore at Wheaton Wednesday, March31: Bagel, cream cheese, yogurt, cereal, juice. WORCESTER — Senior TIFFANY SOOBITSKy, daughter of College, Norton, majoring in mathematics and philosophy. Stuart and Patricia Soobitsky of Charlton, has been recog- Balfour Scholar and Dean’s List honoree, she is the daugh- BAY PATH LUNCH nized with high honors for her academic achievement dur- ter of Michael Kestigian and Monique Lemaire of Friday, March 26: No school. Professional Development Day. ing the first semester of the 2009-2010 school year at Charlton. Monday, March 29: Spaghetti and meat sauce, tossed salad, French Bancroft School. — Submitted by Michael Kestigian bread and butter, fruit or plain spaghetti and sauce. Tuesday,March 30: Hot ham and cheese on a bun, veggie soup, crack- ers, baked potato tots, fruit or grilled cheese sandwich, tots. Wednesday,March 31: Shepherd’s pie and gravy,roll and butter, fruit or veggie burger on a bun, tots, soup, fruit.

Courtesy photos First Back Row: Mr. Packard, School Principal Back Row (left to right): Ashley Steelman, Roberto Martinez, Joshua Martin-Jaffe, David Burgos, Megan Greenough, Hannah LePage, Taylor Manemann, Chelsie Elliott, Ashley Salgado, Tyler Fagan, Scott Kauppinen Front Row (left to right): Arianna Febbo, Hope Church, Caroline Lutz, Emily Goodwin, David Wilson, Patrick Cote, Ian Perch, Katie Cunningham and Alex Newton, left and middle, wear their first-place Gianluca Laudone, Molly Brower (not pictured) medals after winning the Bay Path Science Fair.

The winning project, a Nintendo DS-controlled robot Back Row (left to right): Felicia Boucher, Chase Walker, Michael Trudeau, Mark Dilegge, Chantal Goodwin, Tiffany Lynch, Meaghan Turner, Caitlyn Cardinal, Mikayla Leonard, Roisin Donnelly, Brian Pecore Front Row (left to right): Emily Cofsky, Hannah Ellsworth, Joshua McLarnon, Timothy Saucier, Thomas Cole, Riley Bishop, Kyle Robot a winner for two students Mulchahy, Cameron Coleman, Daniel Bachand, Matthew Johnson, Joseph Mielinski (not pictured) CHARLTON — Katie Cunningham and Alex Newton, juniors in the academic achievement and positive citizenship in the electronics department at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical Students recognized under school. High School, saw months of hard work pay off in a big way this month. The school recognizes students each month. Shown The pair won first play in the school Science Fair Tuesday,March 2 for CARE program in these photos are those students awarded for the enabling two Nintendo DS consoles to communicate with each other months of October and November. and control a robot. CHARLTON — The Charlton Middle School’s CARE — Submitted by Erika Dragon, guidance counselor, The two students worked on their project since last September. They (Citizenship and Achievement Road to Excellence) Charlton Middle School have moved on to the Science Fair at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Award Program awards students who best exemplify Worcester. — Compiled from information submitted by Phyllis Cunningham Get a Fresh Start… Chinese Restaurant www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty Dr. Gill’s Eye Center BANKRUPTCY RELIEF Take-out Service • Comprehensive Eye Exams Catering Party to Your Place • Contact Lenses & Eye Glasses ONE CALL STOPS ALL THE CALLS. Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 • Vision Therapy Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service STOP THE BILL COLLECTORS. Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm • Equipped With The Latest Technology Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Monday • Most Insurances & HMO’s Accepted We are a debt relief agency. 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) • Southbridge MA 01550 We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Dr. Amarjeet S. Gill FREE CONSULTATION 473 Main Street (Rt. 20) Sturbridge, MA 01518 508-347-7997 George & Davis, PC • 508-347-7114 OFFICES IN STURBRIDGE AND BROOKFIELD • www.regeorge.net

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Baseball April 12 at Quaboag, 3:30 April 26 at Leicester, 3:30 May 14 vs. Leominster, 3:30 Outdoor Track April 5 at David Prouty, 3:30 April 14 vs. Bartlett, 3:30 April 28 vs. Tantasqua, 3 May 17 vs. Tantasqua, 3:30 April 7 at Auburn, 3:30 April 7 vs. Grafton, 3:30 April 15 at Auburn, 3:30 April 29 vs. Northbridge, 3:30 May 19 at Notre Dame Academy,3:30 April 12 vs. Quaboag/David Prouty, April 8 vs. Grafton, 3:30 April 19 at St. Peter-Marian, 3:30 May 3 at Southbridge, 3:30 May 21 at Shrewsbury, 3:30 3 April 12 at Quaboag, 3:30 April 26 vs. Leicester, 3:30 May 5 vs. Uxbridge, 3:30 April 14 at Tantasqua, vs. April 14 vs. Bartlett, 3:30 April 28 at Tantasqua, 3:30 May 10 at Auburn, 3:30 Lacrosse Northbridge, 3:30 April 15 at Auburn, 3:30 April 29 at Northbridge, 3:30 May 13 vs. Sutton, 3:30 April 2 at Bellingham, 3:45 April 21 at Tantasqua, vs. Oxford, April 17 at Leominster, 11 a.m. May 3 vs. Southbridge, 3:30 May 14 at Leominster, 3:30 April 5 at Leominster, 4 3:30 April 20 at Hudson, TBA May 5 at Uxbridge, 3:30 May 17 at Tantasqua, 3:30 April 9 at Oakmont, 4 April 28 at Tantasqua, vs. Grafton, April 22 at Hudson, TBA May 6 at Millbury, 3:30 May 21 vs. Shrewsbury, 3:30 April 13 vs. Tantasqua, 3:30 3:30 April 26 vs. Leicester, 3:30 May 10 vs. Auburn, 3:30 April 15 vs. Northbridge, 3:30 May 1 Boys’ District Relays at St. April 28 at Tantasqua, 3:30 May 13 at Leominster, 3:30 Girls’ Tennis April 20 at Grafton, 3:30 John’s, 2 April 29 at Northbridge, 3:30 May 17 vs. Tantasqua, 3:30 April 2 vs. Sutton, 3:30 April 22 at Nipmuc, 3:30 May 1 Girls’ District Relays at May 3 vs. Southbridge, 3:30 May 19 vs. Leominster, 3:30 April 5 at David Prouty, 3:30 April 24 vs. Belchertown, 11 a.m. Algonquin, 2 May 5 at Uxbridge, 3:30 May 24 vs. Holy Name, 3:30 April 7 vs. Grafton, 3:30 April 27 vs. Worcester Tech, 3:30 May 5 at Millbury, vs. Bartlett, 3:30 May 6 at Millbury, 3:30 May 26 at Notre Dame Academy,3:30 April 8 vs. Hopedale, 3:30 May 1 at Tantasqua, 3:30 May 11 at Shrewsbury, 3:30 May 10 vs. Auburn, 3:30 May 28 vs. St. Peter-Marian, 3:30 April 12 at Quaboag, 3:30 May 4 at Northbridge, 3:30 May 12 at Northbridge, vs. May 12 vs. St. Peter-Marian, 3:30 April 14 vs. Bartlett, 3:30 May 6 vs. Grafton, 3:30 Leicester/Uxbridge, 3:30 May 17 vs. Tantasqua, 3:30 Boys’ Tennis April 15 at Auburn, 3:30 May 10 at Oakmont, 4 May 15 Boys’ District Meet at May 19 vs. Leominster, 3:30 April 2 at Sutton, 3:30 April 26 vs. Leicester, 3:30 May 12 vs. Ashland, 4 Lunenburg, 9:30 a.m. May 26 at Nipmuc, 3:30 April 5 vs. David Prouty, 3:30 April 28 at Tantasqua, 3:30 May 14 at Worcester Tech, 3:30 May 15 Girls’ District Meet at April 7 at Grafton, 3:30 April 29 at Northbridge, 3 May 19 vs. Nipmuc, 3:30 Shrewsbury, 9:30 a.m. Softball April 8 at Hopedale, 3:30 May 3 vs. Southbridge, 3:30 May 24 vs. Leominster, 4 May 18 Girls’ SWCL Meet at Oxford, April 5 at David Prouty, 3:30 April 12 vs. Quaboag, 3:30 May 5 at Uxbridge, 3:30 May 26 at Shrewsbury, 4 3:30 April 7 vs. Grafton, 3:30 April 14 at Bartlett, 3:30 May 10 vs. Auburn, 3:30 May 19 Boys’ SWCL Meet at Oxford, April 8 vs. Oxford, 3:30 April 15 vs. Auburn, 3:30 May 13 at Sutton, 3:30 3:30

Cheerleaders roll to state title in competition DUDLEY — The Shepherd Hill Regional High School varsity cheerleaders took home the State Championship Title this Sunday in Division 1. The season was a huge success, with the team going undefeated. Shepherd Hill took first place as well as grand champions at the Holy Name Invitational, first place and grand cham- pions at the Chicopee Invitational, first place at the League Championship, first place at the Central Mass Regional State Championship and first place at the State Finals. This year’s team is one of the youngest the Hill has ever had, with four seniors, a junior, 10 sophomores and six freshmen. They are looking at many more successful years to come. The 2010 State Champions are: SENIORS; Stephanie Gasparoni (Captain), Adriana Baker, Kim Brodeur and Samantha Bebeau. JUNIOR; Alaina Ryan (Captain). SOPHOMORES; Kelsey Dana, Danielle Doty, Nicole Evanski, Devon Grenier, Katelyn Nowicki, Shelby Piekarczyk, Lauren Smith, Winnie Tryba, Olivia Gumienny and Courtney Brunelle. FRESH- MEN; Chelsea Bebeau, Kayla Holden, Casey Savoie, Sarah Schmidt, Emily Stockhaus and Brittani Vaillancourt. The Shepherd Hill cheerleaders are coached by Loretta Andre’ and assistant coached by Kristi Christenson. The state championship title marks the 13th for the Shepherd Hill cheerleaders in 14 years. Only one other school in the state — Bartlett High School — shares that many state titles.

Speedway readies for Just a thought: New division for high school basketball?

first practice session BY NICK ETHIER League and Worcester County records of the CAL and WCAC in SPORTS COLUMNIST Athletic Conference teams. Schools girls’ postseason play was 2-9. Assabet THOMPSON, CONN. — take full advantage of these The high school basketball season from both leagues compete ever so defeated Littleton and Main South The gates to the Thompson practice sessions. has just finished, and soon enough the hard all season, hoping to produce a beat Nashoba Tech in first round play. International Speedway will Drivers who are new to outdoor sports will be back in full record of 10-10 or better to qualify for The Aztecs, the first overall seed in swing open for the first time Thompson Speedway find force. The sound of aluminum bats the Division 3 tournament. And more the bracket thanks to their regular in 2010 this Saturday, March that they are given the chance clanging against baseballs and soft- often than not, those teams play one season record of 18-2, fell to No. 8 27 for the first of two sched- to gain valuable “seat time” balls or metal running spikes hitting game and are soon bounced from post- Sutton in the quarterfinals, 48-45. uled open practice sessions. to learn the fast way around local tracks will be here soon, but season play. The Minutemen, seeded 11th and The track will be open again the big 5/8ths-mile oval. Race before that happens I would like to Taking a look at this year’s bracket, matched up with No. 6 Maynard (a April 3, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. teams with brand new race reflect one last time on the basketball eight of the 16 teams that qualified on Mid-Wach D team), lost their first These open practice sessions cars or those that have made season, where high tops could be hear the boys’ side came from either the round game by a score of 68-28. After provide race teams with the significant changes to last squeaking against parquet floors for CAL or WCAC. Worcester Tech, Keefe the game via telephone, Bay Path opportunity to get valuable year’s car also find these ses- the past few months. Tech, Blackstone Valley Tech and coach Jeannine Lambert admitted track time to dial in their race sions to be invaluable. The Central Massachusetts District Nashoba Tech qualified from the that her squad was intimidated dur- cars in preparation for the The open practice format will tournaments are amazing events to CAL, while WCAC was represented ing the opening warm-ups. season-opening Icebreaker on be done in a “round robin” cover, especially when the Final Four by St. Mary’s, Main South, Bethany There is a solution to the problem, the weekend of April 10 and style and will run virtually ventures to Worcester Polytechnic Christian and Abby Kelley. though. Have the small SWCL schools, 11. non-stop for the seven hours Institute’s Harrington Auditorium. The combined records of those the DVC, and the Mid-Wach C and D Icebreaker 2010 will kick off scheduled for the next two The drama and athleticism exhibited eight teams in the tournament? 4-8. leagues continue participation in the 70th anniversary season weekends. The pit gates will is second to none, and the games are And although four wins were accu- Division 3, and move the CAL and at Thompson and will include open at 10 a.m. and the first always exciting to watch and cover. mulated between the CAL and WCAC, WCAC teams into a newly formed the NASCAR Whelen cars will hit the track one Well, maybe not always. Division 1 three came against one another Division 4. Eastern Massachusetts Modified Tour along with hour later. These sessions are and 2 seems to always be competitive, (Worcester Tech defeated Nashoba already has four divisions in postsea- Thompson’s own Super 6 open to virtually all race cars but something may be lacking in Tech, Main South defeated Keefe son play, and here in Central Mass. it NASCAR Whelen All- including any those that may Division 3. On the boys’ side a Dual Tech, and St. Mary’s defeated Bethany would spread out the competition. American Series divisions. or may not compete at Valley Conference team has been Christian). Only a Worcester Tech Teams like Quaboag, Sutton and Each year, the speedway Thompson in the coming sea- crowned Division 3 District champion win over Quaboag (54-52) produced a Whitinsville Christian can still com- offers competitors the oppor- son along with vintage racers three years in a row, and in 2007 a win over a team from the SWCL, DVC pete for D3 titles every year, while the tunity to take advantage of as well. All race cars must Southern Worcester County League or Mid-Wach leagues. Bay Paths, Assabets, Worcester Techs valuable track time so that pass a safety inspection team — Bartlett — reigned supreme. The girls’ Division 3 bracket includ- and Main Souths will have their own their cars can be race ready before going onto the track. And on the girls’ side Quaboag, anoth- ed 17 teams, with nine of them resid- tournament where one team will have for the opening salvo is fired Anyone with questions er SWCL school, has been the domi- ing in the CAL or WCAC during the the opportunity to raise a banner on a brand new racing sea- regarding these open practice nant force for almost a decade, win- regular season. Assabet, Monty Tech, each winter. son. The relaxed atmosphere dates and procedures may ning eight consecutive D3 champi- Blackstone Valley Tech, Worcester Like the idea? Have a different sug- that exists during these prac- contact the Thompson onships. Tech, Nashoba Tech and local team gestion? Any questions, comments, or tice sessions allows race Speedway office (860-923-2280) There is nothing wrong with the Bay Path represented the CAL, while concerns? Email sports@stonebridge- teams the time needed to seek or may visit the track’s Web smaller SWCL schools and the DVC Parker Charter, St. Mary’s and Main press.com for any input on the discus- an advantage over other com- page at dominating Division 3. But there is a South represented the WCAC. sion. petitors. It is for that reason www.Thompsonspeedway.co problem for the Colonial Athletic Similar to the boys’ bracket, the that hundreds of competitors m www.charltonvillager.com Friday, March 26, 2010 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•19 SPORTS SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY LEAGUE FALL ALL-STARS

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Jessica Gatzke, freshman, Downing, Oxford; Joc Caldwell, Bartlett; Carolyn Hassett, Sarah Duda, senior, Auburn; Shepherd Hill; Ryan Costa, jun- Shepherd Hill; Julie Richer, Grafton; Dillon Gaudet, Shepherd Hill; Jess Farland, Emily Williamson, senior, David ior, Shepherd Hill; Brian Sears, First Team freshman, Northbridge; Erika Tantasqua; Nate Butts, Tantasqua; Kate Nadeau, Prouty; Stephanie Reilly, senior, senior, Grafton; Lucas Caron, Aaron Anderstrom, sophomore, Haverty, Grade 8, Northbridge; Shepherd Hill; Andrew Auburn; Courtney Roselund, Grafton; Amanda Turnbull, sen- sophomore, David Prouty; Tantasqua; Chaz Davis, sopho- Chloe Patterson, junior, Downton, Grafton; Nick Kobel, Northbridge; Emily Nasuti, ior, Leicester; Haley Young, jun- Olivia Brooks, sophomore, more, Grafton; Bryan Auburn; Maria DiDomenica, Bartlett; Bryan Bloomgren, Millbury; Katie Nasuti, ior, Northbridge; Hailey Tantasqua; John Soloperto, sen- Quitadamo, junior, Auburn; Grade 8, Millbury; Corlyn Auburn; Sean Ramsey, Millbury; Jenna Scanlon, Prescott, senior, Northbridge; ior, Shepherd Hill; Brian Zach Pugliano, senior, Grafton; Voorhees, freshman, Millbury; Quaboag. Auburn; Melissa Leonard, Lauren Puishys, sophomore, Townsend, junior, Millbury; Joe Raymond, senior, Millbury; Jaclyn Ross, senior, Auburn. Second Team David Prouty; Samantha Oxford; Olivia Jankins, senior, Donny Blake, junior, Leicester; Andrew Cayer, junior, Shepherd Second Team Hayden Dorfman, Northbridge; Kasierski, Shepherd Hill; Quaboag; Kaitlyn Ramsey,soph- Matt Carville, junior, Auburn; Hill; Patrick Daley, senior, Taylor Daniels, freshman, Derek Blodgett, David Prouty; Charlotte Myers, Leicester. omore, Quaboag; Jessica Chris Gosselin, junior, Auburn; Millbury; Patrick Fitzgerald, Shepherd Hill; Kelsey Rayla, Jason Sliwoski, Leicester; Dave Second Team McCann, sophomore, Quaboag; Tom Reidy, junior, Millbury; senior, Shepherd Hill; Andrew senior, Shepherd Hill; Megan Wilson, Shepherd Hill; Jake Chelsea Principe, Oxford; Jilie Haylie Dolan, sophomore, Cameron Young, sophomore, Reardon, freshman, Uxbridge. Mawn, Grade 8, Northbridge; Gubitose, Tantasqua; Tim Piehl, Hoyt, Bartlett; Lauren Quaboag; Sarah Violette, senior, Quaboag. Second Team Samantha Cogliandro, senior, Shepherd Hill; Josh Beer, Guenther, Bartlett; Olivia Tantasqua; Maggie Misiazek, Second Team Edwin Nash, senior, Shepherd Uxbridge; Sara Prizio, senior, Leicester; Kwabena Apeagyei, Marchi, Northbridge; Ryan junior, Tantasqua; Jessica Nick Martinelli, sophomore, Hill; Pat Coonan, junior, Tantasqua; Cassie Heckman, Bartlett; Ben Gabriel, Grafton; Baker, Northbridge; Sarah Rogers, senior, Uxbridge; Libbi Auburn; Steve Shiner, sopho- Grafton; Mike Dobos, freshman, junior, Millbury; Amber Setaro, Ryan O’Leary, Millbury; Lennon, Grafton; Kaitlyn Richardson, junior, Uxbridge. more, Auburn; Jackson Davis, Tantasqua; Joe Gay, senior, junior, Millbury; Anna Walsh, Andrew Haas, Northbridge; Sowyrda, Grafton; Kendal Second Team sophomore, David Prouty; Jake Shepherd Hill; Seth Knowelton, junior, Uxbridge; Rachael Dalton Weaner, Northbridge; Bergenholtz, Grafton; Murphy Vera Grek, senior, Auburn; Grenier, sophomore, David sophomore, Grafton; Roy Bassett, junior, Quaboag; Amy Steve Heeps, Oxford; Matt Ronan, Millbury; Devin Lauren Drew, senior, Prouty; Brandon Hoar, senior, Cloutier, junior, Tantasqua; Mietkiewicz, senior, Millbury. Carpenter, Auburn; Eric Donnelly, Shepherd Hill; Rachel Northbridge; Kendra Perkins, Leicester; Joe Dube, senior, Michael Fitman, freshman, Lincoln, Southbridge; Kyle Gillies, Auburn; Katie senior, Northbridge; Kadye Leicester; Kevin Donovan, sen- Northbridge; Matthew James, Gordon, Uxbridge. Kozlowski, Leicester; Brianna McCarthy, sophomore, Oxford; ior, Oxford; Josh Toppin, sopho- junior, Bartlett; Mike LeBlanc, BOYS SOCCER Miller, Leicester; Brianna Shelby Jankins, freshman, more, Quaboag; Conor senior, Shepherd Hill; Ben Fleming, Quaboag; Stephanie Quaboag; Katlyn Lora, junior, Fairbanks, sophomore, Grotton, senior, Shepherd Hill. First Team GIRLS SOCCER Dan Rotatori, Grafton; Jarrett Rossi, Southbridge; Killian Southbridge; Jamie Spidle, sen- Quaboag; David Chamberland, Weaner, Northbridge; Brendan First Team Buckley, Tantasqua; Olivia ior, Tantasqua; Kym Kerr, sen- senior, Tantasqua; Nick GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Whitson, Auburn; Bryan Erin Ronan, Millbury; Chelsea Conley, Tantasqua. ior, Uxbridge. Champeau, junior, Tantasqua; Martin, Shepherd Hill; Tyler Perkins, Millbury; Bryana Mark Devries, freshman, First Team Uxbridge. Allen, Tantasqua; Josh Poulin, Bartlett; Stephanie FIELD HOCKEY GOLF Ally Tyburski, senior, Shepherd McDuffie, David Prouty; Chris Seagrave, Uxbridge; Meghan Hill; Chelsey Peso, junior, Tarantino, Millbury; DJ Colby, Burns, Quaboag; Emily First Team First Team Uxbridge; Kaleigh Durkin, Leicester; Davis Asare, Bartlett; Anderson, Grafton; Elizabeth Kelly Cutting, senior, Auburn; Craig Lotti, senior, David sophomore, Shepherd Hill; Ryan Santoro, Millbury; Tyler Juneau, Auburn; Nicole Stone, Gina Lirange, junior, Auburn; Prouty; Ben Schmidt, junior, SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY LEAGUE WINTER ALL-STARS

BOYS BASKETBALL Cameron, senior, Bartlett; Maria Hansson, junior, Northbridge; Andy McIntyre, junior, Northbridge; Emily Giuffrida, junior, Leicester. Reardon, freshman, Uxbridge; Jerry Mattson, sophomore, Shepherd Hill; First Team GIRLS BASKETBALL Drane, sophomore, Uxbridge; Joe Sarah Violette, senior, Tantasqua; Jake Gubitose, senior, Tantasqua; Sean Montville, senior, Auburn; Marcus Sarah Zeis, senior, Uxbridge; Debora Ramsey, senior, Quaboag; Dan Tessier, First Team BOYS INDOOR TRACK Julie Frankian, junior, Millbury; Ali Pettigrew, junior, Auburn; Pat Lopes, freshman, Uxbridge; Stephanie junior, Uxbridge; Corey Gomes, sopho- Fitzgerald, senior, Shepherd Hill; Seagrave, junior, Uxbridge; Jessica more, Uxbridge; Casey Hippert, senior, Tyburski, senior, Shepherd Hill; Sam First Team McCann, junior, Quaboag; Megan Zack Lesieur, junior, Oxford; Peter Ethan Doyon, junior, Oxford; Patrick Drane, sophomore, Uxbridge; Kristen Northbridge; Corey Pryor, junior, Bressette, senior, Tantasqua; Tavaghn Reich, senior, Shepherd Hill; Jen Northbridge; Ryan O’Leary, senior, Boutillette, senior, Shepherd Hill; Mannka, senior, Uxbridge; Brendan Meaghan Burns, senior, Quaboag; Whitson, senior, Auburn; Neil Reilly, Garcia, junior, Southbridge; Dean Green, freshman, Shepherd Hill; Devin Millbury; Tim Swenson, senior, Wilson, junior, Quaboag; Henry Donnely, junior, Shepherd Hill; Torri Millbury; Nick Kobel, sophomore, Sarah Phelan, junior, Northbridge; senior, Oxford; Bryan Martin, senior, Mary Barbale, senior, Shepherd Hill; Shepherd Hill; Chaz Davis, sophomore, Bounphasaysonh, senior, Bartlett; Matt Yakstis, junior, Shepherd Hill; Sarah Bartlett; Brendan Tremblay, junior, O’Hara, senior, Uxbridge; Matt Prizio, senior, Tantasqua; Allison Oxford; Matt Bixby, senior, Oxford; Katie Pryor, junior, Northbridge; Grafton; Zach Pugliano, senior, Bryana Poulin, junior, Bartlett; Olivia Grafton; Billy Callahan, senior, Thompson, junior, Oxford; Dave LeBrun, sophomore, Tantasqua; Anthony Preissler, senior, Shepherd Dumas, junior, Tantasqua; Alec Rachel Smith, sophomore, Tantasqua; Hill. Jankins, senior, Quaboag; Ryan Baker, Auburn; Adam Gonyea, senior, senior, Northbridge; Brittany Auburn; Jason Sliwoski, senior, Vigliatura, senior, Millbury; Doug Jessica Farland, sophomore, Second Team Flink, senior, Auburn. Tantasqua. Alex Lucas, sophomore, Tantasqua; Joe Gabrielian, junior, Auburn. Leicester; Joe Tilly, senior, Shepherd Second Team Hill; Rocco DiStefano, sophomore, Second Team Lemay, senior, Tantasqua; Ryan Plante, Sarah Duda, senior, Auburn; Audrey junior, Quaboag; Brian Rodrigues, sen- Sydney Bloomstein, junior, Millbury; Bartlett; Bryan Quitidamo, junior, GIRLS INDOOR TRACK Chelsea Perkins, senior, Millbury; Kat Auburn; Cory Krzanik, senior, Schmidt, sophomore, Millbury; Kristen ior, Quaboag; Mark DeVries, freshman, Bullett, sophomore, Millbury; Laura Uxbridge; Mike Agbortoko, senior, Muska, senior, Tantasqua; Brianna Northbridge; Kenny Benson, sopho- First Team Fleming, senior, Quaboag; Omeche more, Northbridge; James Menard, Liz Monty, senior, Shepherd Hill; Sarrasin, senior, Uxbridge; Jordan Southbridge; Enrique Ortiz, sopho- Orrell, sophomore, Oxford; Tameca more, Southbridge; Matt Consigli sen- Idoko, senior, Auburn; Lindsay Stone, senior, Northbridge; Andrew Dupre, Victoria Miles, junior, Millbury; Emily senior, Bartlett; Libbi Richardson, jun- senior, Northbridge; Pat Daley, senior, Dawidczyk, freshman, Oxford; Fowling, senior, Bartlett; Emily Matte, ior, Northbridge; Steve Bonner, senior, sophomore, Northbridge; Olivia Millbury; Robert Mitchell, senior, ior, Uxbridge; Jackie Penniman, senior, Millbury; Kyle Mellen, sophomore, Samantha Copland, senior, Uxbridge; Shepherd Hill; Nicole Molleur, junior, Millbury; Nick Bernard, sophomore, Jackie Ross, senior, Auburn; Kayleigh Connly, freshman, Tantasqua; Sam Bartlett; Shaheem Torres, senior, Pajer, sophomore, Leicester; Samantha Bartlett; DeCarlo Anderson, junior, Tantasqua; Ashley Beahn, junior, Millbury; Joe Raymond, senior, Durkan, sophomore, Shepherd Hill; David Prouty; Olivia Brooks, sopho- Millbury; Anthony Chasse, junior, Lesedi Graveline, freshman, Auburn; Cogliandro, senior, Uxbridge; Jennifer Oxford; Antonio Leatham, senior, Rosa, senior, Uxbridge; Brooke Hutton, Auburn; Ben Shaw, sophomore, more, Tantasqua; Keri Doldoorian, Tantasqua; Josh Carlson, sophomore, Emily Cahill, freshman, Uxbridge; sophomore, Northbridge; Kirsten Tantasqua; Seth Carlson, senior, Marissa Simpson, senior, Tantasqua; senior, Tantasqua; Cayla Leinonen, Grafton; Matt Pillsbury, sophomore, junior, David Prouty; Emily Dunbar, David Prouty; Mike Ferraro, sopho- Glavin, senior, Grafton; Emily Tantasqua; Aaron Anderstrom, sopho- Chelsey Peso, junior, Uxbridge; Williamson, senior, David Prouty; more, Tantasqua. Brittney Hodgerney, junior, Leicester; senior, Tantasqua; Lyndsey Kleya, jun- more, Leicester; Kevin Pastore, senior, ior, Shepherd Hill. Shepherd Hill. Dayna Larson, junior, Southbridge; Second Team Sarah Powell, junior, Auburn; Tara Caitlyn Corey, senior, Oxford; Kristen Hyrum Wright, senior, Leicester; Tom Jarobski, senior, Oxford; Erin Special Little League dream comes true NEW CHALLENGER DIVISION TO ENCOMPASS CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ So she called District 5 Administrator Dave Obuchowski. Paine took the idea of starting the Challenger Division to the SPORTS CORRESPONDENT “He said it was something he wanted to get going for a long Spencer/East Brookfield board, which voted in favor of it. SPENCER — A longtime dream of having a “Challenger” time, but that nobody has ever taken the initiative to start it,” One East Brookfield family, with four children with Down Little League Division throughout Central Massachusetts for Paine said. “He said that if our league would initiate it, we syndrome — ages 4, 7, 8 and 9 — has already signed up. players with special needs is coming to fruition, thanks to the could make it district-wide, because nobody has it.” “At first I had no idea what it was,” said Kelly Lindsay, their Spencer-East Brookfield Little League. District 5 comprises Auburn, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, mother. “I went to the Little League Web site, and then I was “I was on the Little League Web site, and when I read about Leicester, Millbury, Northboro, Oxford, Quaboag, Shrewsbury, excited. It’s a really neat program.” it, I said, ‘Hmmm. Why don’t we have that?’” said Spencer-East Southboro, Southbridge, Spencer/Brookfield, Sturbridge, Her other children, now teenagers, played Little League Brookfield Little League’s new president, Kelly Paine. Webster and Westboro. when they were younger, Lindsay said. “The little ones liked to go to the games and watch them,” she said. In fact, her 9-year-old, Amelia, played T-ball and enjoyed it. “But I knew that she wouldn’t be able to age-up onto the reg- ular teams and we’ve been waiting for something for her,” Lindsay said.

REGISTRATION Anyone in the district can register, Paine said. The number of teams and game locations will be determined by how many people sign up from each town or area. “We’re going to do all of it with registration through Spencer Little League, and we’ll try to space the games around for par- ents,” said Paine, who is a mother of four, though none who will play on the Challenger Division. The format will also be flexible, and will likely follow a T-ball style. “If we have kids that we can pitch to, we can do coach-pitch- ing,” she said. “It’s really going to depend on what we have for ability levels. We’ll figure it out as we go.” Players can also request “buddies” to run for them or help them in other ways, Paine said. Registrations are being accepted now, she said. The Challenger League is for players aged 5-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school. There are more than 30,000 chil- dren in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide, accord- ing to the Little League Association. For information, contact Paine by phone at (508) 867-8620 or e-mail at [email protected].

Be a ‘buddy’ SPENCER — Organizers are looking for volunteers to be the final piece in the Challenger Little League puzzle by becoming “buddies.” Buddies assist the Challenger players on the field. Courtesy photo “If the players are in a wheelchair they can get a buddy to run for them, or whatever they need,” said Spencer-East GIRLS A FORCE IN HOOPS TOURNEY Brookfield Little League President Kelly Paine. Buddies help whenever necessary, but whenever possible, OXFORD — A team of Charlton girls wasn’t content with just signing up for the recent March Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney in they encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves, Oxford. organizers said. The Celt-Chixs, pictured left to right, is comprised of players Annie Barbale, Lexi Hackett, Danielle Donnelly, Morgan O’Malley and Kyra Organizers are asking groups, individuals, families or other Foss, took the 11-12-year-old age group by storm, going undefeated to win the championship. Little League players to volunteer to be buddies. John O’Malley coached the winning team. For information or to volunteer, contact Paine by phone at (508) 867-8620 or e-mail at [email protected]. 20 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, March 26, 2010 www.charltonvillager.com FUN: HOT ’N COLD STYLE SENIOR Shawn Kelley photos CORNER APRIL 2010 AT THE SENIOR CENTER: April 6: GAC Raffle — after lunch April 9: New to Medicare or curious about it? Noon April 12: How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep! 11 a.m. April 15: Afternoon Delight w/Live Entertainment! 4 p.m. April 20: The Clock Man & April Birthday Celebration — 11 a.m. April 28: Free Legal Clinic — call to reserve time slot April 28: Foot Clinic — 10 a.m., call to reserve time slot CHARLTON — Charlton Lion Kathryn Dakai, of Charlton, works the soda booth. Please call 508-248-2231 for more info and to sign up. SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES WEEKLY: • LUNCH — Monday–Friday, 12 p.m. • YOGA CLASS — Monday, 8:30 a.m. • ARTHRITIS EXERCISE — Monday, 9:30 a.m. • WALKING GROUP — Monday–Wednesday–Friday, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. • SEWING GROUP — Wednesday, 9 a.m. • EXERCISE — Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. • T’AI CHI — Wednesday, 4 p.m. • KNIT/CROCHET — Wednesday, 1 p.m. • LINE DANCING — Thursday, 1:30 p.m.

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The much anticipated Wormtown Winter Someone recently said, “If Brooklyn and Carnival comes to Mill Street Brews in New Orleans had a musical love child togeth- Southbridge Friday and Saturday, March 26- er, it would be Rubblebucket.” 27. Their unique trip-rock sound has been com- On Friday it’s Sauce, Tony Lee Thomas, The pared to Talking Heads, Bjork, Fela Kuti and Change Up, and Domino Theory. Portishead, but what’s in the bucket is com- Described as “Martin Sexton meets the pletely their own. Multi-instrumentalist Scott Allman Brothers,” Tony Lee Thomas is an Murawski is most known for his electric gui- independent singer-songwriter from tar fame with jam rock band Max Creek. He is Berkshire County that blends high energy also a member of Phish bassist Mike Gordon’s folk, rock, funk, blues, jam and jazz. Drawing solo band, and BK3, a trio led by Grateful Dead heavily from old-school rock and gritty funk, drummer Bill Kreutzmann. Domino Theory fuses many styles together, Doors open at 8 p.m. You must be 18-plus to including jazz, blues, reggae and freak-out to attend. Friday night costs $10, Saturday is $15, form a genre bending, progressively original or you can come to both for $20. On the Web: sound. visit millstreetbrews.com Then, on Saturday, it’s quirky headliners SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT LIVE LISTINGS Rubblebucket Orchestra, Mark Mercier & SUBMISSION DEADLINE CHANGE: Events Scott Murawski from Max Creek and must be now be submitted to me by 7 p.m. Wormtown Super Jam (featuring Jeff Bujak, Thursday of each week to be printed the fol- members of The Kings, Mark Morris, lowing week’s papers. Rubblebucket Hollywood Worm & other special guests). Rubblebucket’s banging horn sounds and FRIDAY, MARCH 26 Street, Worcester *Girlyville, 6:30 p.m., Fred’s Brick House dance beats provide a backbone for the mes- *Billy GoodSpeed, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Tavern, *Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ Café, Willimantic, Conn. merizing vocals of lead singer, Kalmia. The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge West Brookfield, Mass. SUNDAY, MARCH 28 *RiggaGoo *Whiskey Hill, 9 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, 16 (Featuring Wibble), 9 Holland Rd, Wales *Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3-7 p.m., p.m. to 12 a.m., The *TripleShot featuring Mark Renburke, 9 Chooch’s, North Brookfield Lashaway Inn, 308 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge *Blues Jam w/Ron Jamack & T’Rumble East Main Street, East *Sauce, Tony Lee Thomas, The Change Up & Band, 4 p.m., Trumbull Bar & Grille, Spencer Brookfield Domino Theory, 8 p.m., Mill Street Brews, *Molasses Creek, 7 p.m., The Vanilla Bean, *Bill McCarthy, 8:15 Southbridge, $10/$20 Pomfret, Conn., $12 p.m., al Fresco, Holden *BEATLES FOR SALE, 8 p.m., The Cannery, *Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., *Boys of the Town, 8 12 Crane, Southbridge, $5 Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West p.m., Fiddler’s Green, *King Cake, 6:30 pm, Fred’s Brick House Glocester, R.I. Worcester Café, Willimantic, Conn. MONDAY, MARCH 29 *Oh! Susana, Brain SATURDAY, MARCH 27 Infection, *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 p.m., Grzelakurse, Hope *Open Mic with Sam James 2 to 5 p.m., Jeff Vinny T’s, 7 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury Lane is a Dead End, Anderson 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar & Grill, Lyons, Tigers and North Brookfield TUESDAY, MARCH 30 *All Folked Up, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Tavern, West Bears, Halfhearted *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 p.m., Brookfield Comeback, Villain, Greendale’s Pub, Worcester The Decline, 8 p.m., *New Bay Colony, 8:30 p.m., The London Billiards / Countryside Pub, Warren WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 Club Oasis, 70 James *Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville’s Pub, 40 Tony Lee Thomas Chestnut Street, Spencer *Jazz Night w/ Tim Peck, 8-10 p.m., Victoria *B & E, 7-11:30 p.m., the Nines, Worcester Station Cafe, Putnam, Conn. *Foolish U, 9 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, 16 THURSDAY, APRIL 1 Holland Road, Wales *White Rose Confession, 9 p.m., TJ *Bad Tickers, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar & O’Brien’s, Sturbridge Grill, North Brookfield *Rob Adams, 7-11 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ *Rob Adams, 610 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge *Rubblebucket Orchestra, Mark Mercier & *Spinal Tap w/Chris Gaines, 11:59 p.m., Scott Murawski from Max Creek, and Bobby McGee’s Conglomeration, Attawaugan, Wormtown Super Jam, 8 p.m., Mill Street Conn. Brews, Southbridge, $10/$20 *COPPERHEAD, 8 p.m., The Cannery, 12 If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- Crane, Southbridge, $5 tured, know of someone else who is, or simply *Cold Train, 9:30 p.m., The Pump House, want to let us know about an upcoming gig, e- Southbridge mail me at the address below. Events must be *Tom Revane, 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s within 10 miles of the readership area and sub- Steakhouse, Auburn mitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of each week to *Sean Fullerton, 8 p.m., Whistle Stop, be printed the following week’s papers. Keep the Oxford music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern *Roomful Of Blues, 9 pm, Point Breeze, CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: Webster [email protected]. *Outlyers, 8:30 p.m., Gaslight Cafe, Dudley *Atwater-Donnelly,8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, Conn., $12 Full Service *Steve Malec, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle at The Laurel House, Dayville, Conn. at Scott Murawski Discount Prices EMPIRE VILLAGE BASEBALL FEVER? 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NEW PRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSIT ONON DEPOSIT WEBSTER – DUDLEY – 11 School St! Across from DUDLEY – DUDLEY – 13 Corbin Rd! 4,262’ 12 Rm WEBSTER – CHARLTON – WEBSTER - WEBSTER - 824 School St! 11 Rm 3 Klebart Ave! Stately 7 109 W. Main St! Stately 25 Black Point Rd! 6 86 N. Sturbridge Rd! 7 Rm 11 Oakwood Dr! "Dudley Elementary"! Walk to "New" Boys Brick Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! Custom Split Built Around In-Gr Pool! 1+ Colonial Saltbox! Newly Applincd Kit, New Federal Colonial! Foyer! Liv Rm w/Frplc! Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Crown Rm 2050’ Colonial! 6Yrs Young! Spectacular 10 Rm 3,362' Contemp Set Moldings! Applianced Kit! Formal Din Rm & Girls Club! Easy 395 Access! 7 Rms! Single Fam w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Acre! Center Isl Kit w/Granite, SS Appl & Tile Flr, Radiant Heated! Din Rm On 2 Acres! Soaring Entry! Marble & Din Rm! Library! New Kit! 5 Bdrms! Applianced! Form Din Rm! 22’ & Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Entry Foyer! 3 Recent Updates! Applianced! 25' Liv Rm Family! Business Zoned! Live & Work Pantry! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Cherry Walls! LivRm! 22’ Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath! 3 w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/New Hrdwds! Frplcd Hardwoods! Custom Kitchen! Marble Master w/Sitting Rm! Maids Rm w/Sep. Bdrms w/Hrdwds! Master w/Cedar & 2 w/Hrdwds & Pellet Stove! 1st Flr From Here! Park Like Grounds! 6/7 13x18 Din Rm! 23’ Liv Rm! 25’ Master Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! New Frplc! 1st Flr Master w/Bath! 4/5 Entrance! 3rd Flr for Add'l Rms! Hrdwds! Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Rms! 3 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! Corner Lot! Dbl Closets! Sunroom! Tile Bthrms! Office/Bdrm! Master w/Walk-in Closet/ w/Whirlpool Tub! 4 Bdrms, Media Rm, Webster Lake Colonial Park Beach Carpets! Master Bath, Walk-in Closets! 2.5 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! C/A! 3 Car Attached! Office w/Sep. Entrance! 3 Car Gar! Baths! Brand New Furnace! Check It Baths! New Oak Stairs! New Roof & Ext Garages! Newer Roof! Easy Rte.395 Dressing/ Nursery! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! $324,900.00 Office Suite, Workout Rm, Rough Plum for Rights! $289,900.00 Super Views! $399,900.00 2006 Roof! $349,900.00 Access! $224,900.00 Deck! 2 Car Garage! $209,900.00 Out!!! 3rd Bath! 4+ Car Garage! $324,900.00 Paint! 3.2 Acres! $319,900.00

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING SOLD ONON DEPOSIT SOLD SOLD NEW PRICE DUDLEY – WEBSTER – WEBSTER WEBSTER – WEBSTER WEBSTER – 826 School St! 10 Rm 4 Piasta Road! "Grand WEBSTER – 10 Highland St! Similar 32 Main Street! Retail – 367 Thompson Rd! 8Rm 34 Colonial Rd! Across DUDLEY – This One’s “SOLD”! Similar – 4 Surrey Lane! Colonial set on 4+ Acres! 4 Bdrms! 1.5 View Estates" Garrison Colonial! to be Built! 28x52' Split! Open Flr Plan! & Office Spaces! 2 Units! Front Cape! Applianced Kit w/Wood Flr! From Lake – Beach Rights! Basically One to be Built - 60 Eagle Drive! Conveniently Located! 6 Rm Ranch! Building – Retail 1696’ 1st Fl, 459’ 2nd Baths! Newly Remodeled Kitchen & 1+Acre! Center Hall! 24' Liv Rm! Kit w/Granite! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv DinRm w/Hrdwds! Frplcd LivRm! Brand New! Completely Renovated Inside Spacious 2760’! Granite Kitchen! Move-in Condition! Applianced Kit, Liv "Never Used" Fireplace! Din Rm Floor! Rear Building – 600’ Office & Out! 5 Rm Colonial! 2 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Rm & 2 of 3 Bdrms w/Wood Laminate Bathroom! Recent Roof! Recent Rm & 3Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Master 4Bdrms! 2Baths! Super LL FamRm - All Hardwoods! 3 Bdrms plus Office! w/Hrdwds! Applianced! 3Bdrms! Space! Multiple Uses! Investment, Applianced Kit w/ Tile Flr! Front to Back Flrs! 15x22’ Fam Rm w/Brick Hearth/ Bath! 2 Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! Walk-out to 16x24 Deck! 3Z Oil! 2.5 Baths! 2X6 Construction! Furnace & More! Have a Horse – Bring Master Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 2 Car Business Use or Both! Liv Rm w/Wood Flr! Deck! The Work's Wood Stove & Wet Bar! 6 Panel Wood it Home! Attached Barn! Easy Rte. 395 2X6Construction! 1/2 Acre! Below Assessment! Hydro Air! 2 Car Garage! Garage! Super Shed! Won't Last Long! $239,900.00 Off Street Parking! 9312’ Lot! been Done - Just Move In! $362,900.00 Drs! Garage Under! Private Back Yard Access! $259,900.00 $269,900.00 $209,900.00 $204,900.00 $189,900.00 w/Babbling Brook! $214,900.00

ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSIT NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE WEBSTER OXFORD – 1 Wild Rose St! Chaffee OXFORD – 51 Charlton St! Updated 6 OXFORD – 5 Oak Street! 7 Room – 493/495 School Street! WEBSTER – 31 Perryville Rd! THOMPSON – 225 Wagher Road! 6 SOUTHBRIDGE – 452 High St! 8 Rm 29x53' SOUTHBRIDGE – 36 Arland Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5 School Near! Corner Lot! 4+ Rm Rm Colonial! 3 Bdrms! Renovations - Cape! Recent Kitchen, Bath, Windows, Duplex! Recent Applianced Kitchens, Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Open Flr Georgian Split! Area of Fine Homes! Maple Drive! 6 Rm Cape! .95Acres! Ranch w/Recent Roof & Replacement 2nd Flr Addition, Furnace, Roof, Baths! Applianced! Great Investment Baths, Windows, Roof, Electric and Plan! Applianced! Recently Finished Cabinets! Applianced! French Drs to Deck! Siding & Septic! Fireplaced Liv Rm Opportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs, Applianced Eat-in Kitchen! Din & Liv Windows! Eat-in Kit! Liv Rm & 2 Bdrms Windows, Siding, Pellet Stove, Etc! More! 5/5 Rms! 2/2 Bedrooms! Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! Frml Din Rm! Huge Liv Rm! Spacious Foyer! w/Hrdwds! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries! Rm w/Wall to Wall! 3 Bdrms w/Wall w/Hardwoods under the Carpets! Full Spacious Liv Rm! Huge Master 1.5/1.5Baths! Oil Heat! Separate Hot Storage Rm/Workshop! Garage 4 Bdrms! Mstr Bath! 2.5 Remodeled Baths! 2 Full Baths Total! Central Air! Fenced Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent to Wall! 2 Full Baths - 1 w/Whirlpool Bath! Updating/ Cosmetics Needed w/Walk-In Closet! Fenced Back Yard! Windows! Garages! Sep Basements! Water! Detached Garage! Storage w/Opener! Private Backyard w/Trex LL w/Frplcd Fam Rm! Newly Sided! 2 Car Gar! Great Commuting Location! Yard! Garage! Tub! Wrap Around Mahogany But Worth It! New Title V Septic New Electric! etc. Shed! Ample Parking! .64 Acre! Deck! 1.39 Acres! 1/2 Acre Corner Lot! $189,900.00 System! $129,900.00 $214,975.00 $236,800.00 $199,900.00 $199,900.00 $217,900.00 $239,900.00 Farmer’s Porch!

ONON DEPOSIT SOLD NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEW PRICE NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE! DUDLEY – 3 Boys & Girls Club St! WEBSTER – 5 Harvard St! Being Built WEBSTER – 11 Morris St! 6 Rm 53 Bates Point! Middle WEBSTER – 3 Third Street! WEBSTER - 7 Park Ave - East Main SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! Former Boys & Girls Club! Perfect for Now! 28x50' Split! Open Flr Plan! Kit Cape! Easy Access to 395, Shopping, Eastern Exp = Spectacular Sunrises! 9 Rm Pond/Western Expo = Spectacular Conveniently Located 2 Family! 5/6 Street Near! Residence or Ideal Young Custom Built 6+ Rm Contemp! a Civic Organization, Church, or other w/Granite! Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Liv Rm & 3 Banks, School! Ideal Back Yard! Eat-in Contemp! 3 Levels w/Panoramic Lake Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "Wawela Rooms! 2/3 Bedrooms! Recent Roof, Business/Professional Location! Views! Granite, Marble & Hrdwds! Applianced Custom Kit w/Center Non-Profit Group! Would Make a Great Park"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living! Windows, Electrical, Furnace & Hot Corner Lot - 2 Driveways! Expandable 6 Public or Private Gym/Workout Facility! Bdrms w/Wall to Wall! Master Bath! 2 Applianced Kit! Liv Rm & Fam Rm Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms - Lake Facing Master! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced! Island! Liv Rm w/Cathedral Ceiling! 3 Water! Updated Bathroom! 2 Car Rm Brick Cape! 3 1st Flr Bdrms Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Hardwood Basketball Court! 2 Bowling Baths w/Tile Flrs! Oil Heat! 2X6 w/Hrdwds! 3/4 Bdrms! 1st Flr Master Media Rm! Detached 3 Car w/2nd Flr Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing w/Hardwoods! 2 Frplcs! Walk-up 2nd Lanes in Lower Level! Construct! C/Air Add $6K! w/Hrdwd Flr! Updated Windows, Siding, Garage! Double Lot! Don’t Delay! Walkout Lower Level! Enjoy all Lake Expansion Potential! 220' Deep Lot! Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3 Flr w/Room to Expand! Check it Out! $498,500.00 $174,900.00 $239,900.00 Heat & Electric! $189,900.00 Permanent Dock! $574,900.00 Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $429,900.00 $189,900.00 $194,900.00 Living has to Offer!

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING ONON DEPOSIT ONON DEPOSIT SOLD WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm LEICESTER – Cedar Meadow Lake! WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - Snug Harbor WEBSTER LAKE! Middle Pond Southern WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Treasure Island! WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Ernest Street, w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! 12.5 Acre Dream w/180’ Waterfront! 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of Villas! 3,300'! Luxurious Waterfront Exposure! Panoramic Lake Views! 112’ Townhouse! Move-in Condition! 6 Rms, 2 131 South Shore Rd! South Facing! South Pond! 80’ Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Southern Exposure! Private 12 Room South Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! Living! 7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! 3 Waterfront! Level 13,016’ Lot! Sandy Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths Total! Panoramic Views Across Middle Pond! Custom Colonial! Panoramic Views! Shoreline! 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Kit! Granite Kit! Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never 2,920’Cape! 500’ Driveway! Frplcd Fam Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Frplcs! Gourmet Kit! S/S Appliances! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Deck! Beautiful Sunrises! 8RmColonial! Lake want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Rm! Formal Liv Rm! 1st Flr Master! 4/5 Level Kitchens! Beautifully Frplcd Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 3 Lake Facing Facing Frplcd Liv Rm & Master Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Master Suite w/Private Balcony! Great Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! C/Air! Rm! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! 2 Car Garage! Professionally Bdrms! 2 Tile Baths! Ceramic Tile & Landscaped! 26X30' Garage! Bdrms! Master Bath! 3 Skylights! 2 Car Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Sandy Mstr Bdrm! Hrdwds! Applianced! Rm w/ Cathedrals, Frplc, Hot Tub & Garage! Convenient Killdeer Island! Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Hardwoods! 2 Car Garage! And More! Roof 07! Siding 09! Beach! Heated Pool! $249,900.00 FamRm/4th Bdrm! Don't Delay! $624,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 $724,900.00 $499,900.00 Steam Shower! $549,000.00 $499,900.00 $429,900.00

NEW PRICE NEW PRICES WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - MIDDLE WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ WEBSTER LAKE 86 Bates Point Spectacular POND!!! Convenient Point Pleasant! Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – Almost New 4,400’ Custom 8 Rms! Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Road! Views across Middle Pond! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry All the Extra’s! Beautiful Ideal 2nd Home or Use Yr Round! Open Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch! Flr Plan! Panoramic Lake Views! Ideal Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake Sunrises! Applianced! Granite! Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room! 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! for All Water Activity! Applianced! Slate Lake Facing Master & Master Bath! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 $424,900.00 Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/Lake Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master 2 Fireplaces! 4/6 Bdrms! 3Baths! 1.5Baths! Garage! Frplcd Liv Rm! 2 Bdrms! Hrdwd Flrs! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Views! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Ready for Summer Now! In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Office! Hrdwd & Slate! Air! 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! $399,900.00 Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! $184,900.00 + $224,900 Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime C/Air! And More! Gardens! Security! And More! Finished 3rd Level! 2Car Garage! $549,900.00 $1,499,000.00 $799,900.00 $679,900.00 50’ Waterfront! $529,900.00 $749,900.00

SOUTHBRIDGE WEBSTER - $239,900 $224,500 ONE 2 Maple Avenue OPENSAT HOUSE 12-2 Move right in to Brand new 5 Shrewsbury, MA 01545 this beautiful 6 rm www.NewEnglandMoves.com pen House 276 Main Street room, 3 bedroom, O 3 br 2 bath split 1200 sq. ft. ranch Sun 3-5 pm with master br Oxford, MA 01540 in desirable upper suite, open floor Inger Christensen Ph: 508-987-5157 School St. loca- 508-943-3200 plan, granite counter tops and center island, 508-769-3823 ceramic tile, hardwood and carpet fls, deck, tion on a dead end street. This home is being POMFRET,CT “Longmeadow” www.melindatitus.com WEBSTER - $329,900 yard & 2 garages. Close to Rt 20, 169 &131. built on a 1/2 acre lot. Oil heat, town water & 508-365-3561 Gigantic price reduction over $200k. 2836sf Coln 4br 2.5ba, tile,hdwd Many home videos featured on 655 Worcester St. $4,000 for closing costs. sewer. 2 Groveland Ter. (off Overlook Ave) Statley 14rm Colonial, beautiful flrs, 21 ft kitch, 2-c gar w/rm youtube.com woodwork, flrs, butler pantry, gar, over, lge lot $349,900. OXFORD DUDLEY Shrewsbury ING pool, more 508-845-1077 $319,900 $399,900 Waterfront Licensed in MA & CT 46 Myrtle Avenue Superior location with gor- Oxford Waterfront $603,000 WEBSTER – geous views! Brand new 7 Property Towing rm, 3 br 2.5 bathrooms, WATERFRONT Elaine Armstrong FOR RENT Company situated on Income Property on 2886 sq ft Colonial situated 12.52 acres on on a 1/2 acre lot. This mag- Beautiful Lake 508-353-1932 Available…sunny, clean Buffumville Pond. nificent home has a huge Quinsigamond with Southern Exposure and 508-365-4022 one and two bedroom great room, fireplaced family room, ceramic tile kitchen & Great opportunity to Fabulous Sunsets This property has 5 two fully applianced bathrooms, master bedroom suite with whirlpool tub, Develop this property & create a waterfront bedroom units, Hardwood Floors, storage, 4 recessed lighting, granite countertops, appliances, 2 garages, Community! Or rebuild the towing company the apartments. garages, boat docks, yard dead end street & OXFORD 4rm Condo, lots of huge side yard. What a great deal, quality construction opportunities are great. 1-bdrm $600/mo; each unit is rented. 5 Smith Lane Off Rt. 20. pkg, shed, blinds. 6-Unit bldg, throughout, tons of extras. 4 Raymond St. Convert to Condos MAKE$$$ View more properties at 2-bdrm $800/mo. RENTALS: 2ac lot, cat okay $99,900. WEBSTER www.IngerC.com 508-845-1077 Call now. Shrewsbury $269,900 Two 4 Rm 2 Br Waterfront Apartments, 1st NEW Brand New 1800 sq ft 6 rm 3 br 2 floor & basement units $1,000 bath cape on 1/2 Webster CONSTRUCTION acre lot in desir- TOOMEY-LOVETT, INC. 5 Rm 2-3 Br Heat Included $900 2nd & 3rd floors able Upper School Street location. This home will be built with www.century21toomeylovett.com • Webster Available in Quality Craftsmanship & Products. Now is the 2 Br, new kitchen, bathroom, hardwood & time to design your new home and add the Spencer (508) 885-3443 ceramic tile floors, parking. Totally mint. $850 Webster & Dudley colors & layout you want. This home has West Brookfield (508) 867-7064 Also: Need a qualified tenant? public water & sewer, is located on a dead Each office independently owned and operated R Give us a call end street. 4 Groveland Ter. SELLERS: If you need your home sold, Call us for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. **LISTINGS NEEDED 508-987-3629 • 508-943-3200** E

EW LISTING EW LISTING NEW LISTING N N A L HARDWICK - Young three bed- NORTH BROOKFIELD – Starter WARREN - Two bedroom ranch room colonial set in beautiful cape on intown lot, three bed- with country setting, open floor Hardwick, three acres, kitchen/ rooms, many recent updates, plan with cathedral ceilings, dining combo with sliders to large barn for storage. Use the double sliders to large back deck & 2 pantries, fireplaced... $159,900 living room with lots of windows, Buyers Credit today. deck, walk out basement could walk out basement, attached be finished. Recently painted garage with 9’ doors and gardens interior. $175,000 E ready for spring. $275,000 BUYERS & SELLERS LESS THAN 40 DAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTENDED AND S EXPANDED $8000 TAX CREDIT, DON’T MISS OUT IF YOU ARE READY TO BUY… YOU NEED TO BE ON DEPOSIT BY 4/30/10 AND CLOSE BY 6/30. T

Open House SPENCERS BEST KEPT SECRET! A Sat 12-2 Sunday 1-4 CANDLEWOOD ESTATES • NEW CONSTRUCTION • JUST MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS, PACK YOUR BAGS & MOVE IN! TH $229,900 - $269,900 T • SIGN UP BEFORE THE APRIL 30 TAX CREDIT DEADLINE 1 Candlewood Drive Spencer NEW OR REPEAT BUYERS Ranch 2 bedroom 2 bath May qualify for USDA financing Colonial 1st floor master NO MONEY DOWN – NO PMI! or NO FEES E FHA – 3.5% down Gas f/p, A/C, granite, appliances, recessed lighting, brushed nickel Robin Murkland, Realtor 508-320-3655 hardware, garages, deck and more ABSOLUTELY RE/MAX American Dream 1000+ sq ft unfinished basement BEAUTIFUL! www.rmurkland.remax.com ready for rec room Friday, March 26, 2010 • THE VILLAGER • 3 Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE

SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010 BLACKSTONE - 194 Blackstone St CHARLTON - 181 Burlingame Rd DUDLEY - 5 Luther Ln 1:30-3 PM. Lovely 3 BR Cape with 10-12 PM. Pristine 4 BR, 2.5 bath 12-2 PM. Well maintained 3 BR, 1.5 lots of room in quiet country town! Colonial just outside town center. bath colonial. All new appliances, new Needs a little TLC to bring back to life. Hdwd, built-ins, fin 3rd flr. So much granite counters in kitchen. Huge Bonus room could be office, den… more! $399,900. Cindy Sowa Forgit. garage with room over. Home warranty SOUTHBRIDGE: $179,900. Annette or Wendy included. $305,000. Dick or Jennifer. 655 Worceseter Street SF 12:00-2:00 $239,900 RE/MAX One 508-987-5157 SPENCER: 1 Candlewood Drive C 12:00-2:00 $199,900-$269,900 RE/MAX American Dream 508-320-3655 WARREN: HOLLAND - 5 Leisure Ct HOLLAND - 340 Mashapaug Rd SOUTHBRIDGE - 519 Charlton St SOUTHBRIDGE - 107 Cliff St 52 Heritage Drive SF 12:00-2:00 $44,900 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, 1-2 PM. Cozy waterfront retreat! 3 BR 11-12:30 PM. Watch the sunset from 11-1 PM. 2 BR, 1 bath, 1gar updated 2:30-3:30 PM. If you LOVE Victorian fireplaced home has spectacular views your deck overlooking Hamilton Res! bungalow. Great yard for kids or Homes, come see this 3 BR rich in Inc 508-867-7064 and 85’ on the water, sandy beach. Light abounds throughout this 3 BR entertaining. New electrical, new bath architectural detail, yet enhanced with 17 Constitution Drive SF 12:00-2:00 $169,000 Century 21 Toomey-Lovett, Updated electric, conventional septic. home, with views from most rooms! partially finished basement $164,900. today’s amenities! Post & Beam barn. Plenty of parking. $329,900. Mary Sears. $315,000. Mary Sears. Cindy Sowa Forgit. Furnished! $249,900. Mary Sears. Inc 508-885-3443 SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010

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STURBRIDGE - 46 Sturbridge Hills Rd STURBRIDGE - 329 New Boston Rd STURBRIDGE - 52 Shattuck Rd STURBRIDGE - 105 New Boston Rd 6 Bartlett Street SF 12:00-2:00 $212,900 Emerson Realtors/ 1-3 PM. Spacious end unit with desir- 1-3 PM. Lovely spacious 2300+ SF 12-2 PM. Antique 4 BR 2.5 bath 11-1 PM. Lovely 2 BR, 1.5 bath ranch on 1 Doreen Gagliastro able 1st flr BR. Has soaring cathedral cape on 2+ acres. 4 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 Colonial! Wide pine floors, built-ins, acre in quiet area. Terraced backyard for priva- ceiling. Loads of windows, gas fire- MBR-one on 1st flr! Inground pool, 2 fireplace. Porch overlooks large pri- cy. Finished bsmt w/ FR, office, playroom/ 508-769-7233 place and central air. $244,900. car attached garage. $299,900. Harry vate lot which abutts conservation bedroom. 2 storage sheds. Ready for you to Dorothy Fontana. Fontana. land. $337,900. Dick or Jennifer. move right in! $247,999. Gregg or Jasmine SOUTHBRIDGE: 5 Poplar Street SF 11:00-1:00 $219,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty/ Chad 508-765-9155 SPENCER: 1 Candlewood Drive C 1:00-4:00 $199,900 - $269,900 RE/MAX American Dream 508-320-3655 WALES - 10 Lake Shore Dr WARE - 217 Greenwich Rd WARREN - 177 Knox Trail Rd WEBSTER - 19 S Shore Rd 1-3 PM. Very well maintained 2 BR 11-1 PM. Brand new split ranch has 12-2 PM. Stunning 3 BR Hip-roof 12-2 PM. Webster Lake Waterfront! 3 WEBSTER: home in lake community. Many 3 BR, 2.5 baths. Hardwoods, wall- Colonial in country setting. LR w/ FP, BR, 2 full bath Colonial w/ almost updates incl windows, sliders, carpet, wall carpet. Attached garage. Home formal DR, office, MBR suite. 100’ frontage. Lots of windows, 33 Colonial Road SF 2:00-3:30 $349,000 Century 21 Maher Real more. Det’d garage. SA bonus-UAG by Warranty included. $269,999. Gregg $299,900. Jennifer or Dick. bright sunny kitchen. $435,000. Estate/Joyce Johnson 4/30. $139,900. Dick or Jennifer. Abdella. Sarah Gustafson. 508-958-1742 46 Myrtle Avenue SF 3:00-5:00 $329,900 Coldwell Banker/ Inger Christensen 508-769-3823

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FRIDAY, MARCH 26 tative from Honor Flight New England will pro- bring this broadcast to the community for free SATURDAY, APRIL 10 vide information on the Washington, D.C. trip. with subscription to the Church STURBRIDGE — Social networking and Top priority is given to the senior veterans- Communications Network. For more informa- The Worcester County Friends of NRA will your small business Community Business WWII survivors along with those vets who may tion, call 508.248.4488 or go to www.charlton- host a banquet and auction at 5 p.m. in the Associates networking/referral group meets; be terminally ill. baptist.org Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village guest speaker Rita M. Schiano will focus on Light refreshments will be served. to raise funds for the NRA Foundation, a social networking as a promotional opportuni- 501(3)c nonprofit organization. The plated din- ty for businesses. 7:15-8:30 a.m., Oliver Wight CHARLTON — Capen Hill Nature THURSDAY, APRIL 1 ner includes a choice of prime rib or herb Tavern, Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. Sanctuary, Route 20 in Charlton, will host the crusted chicken. We will have over $10,000 in Open to business and professional people. 26th annual Great Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. – 4 STURBRIDGE — Village Toastmasters will merchandise, trips, and firearms as prizes at Free. p.m. at the Sanctuary. Rain date is Sunday, hold an open house from 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. at the the event. Tickets are $50 each and may be pur- March 28. More than 5,000 unique eggs are Southbridge Savings Bank, Route 20. Learn chased by contacting Steve Tomas at 508-826- STURBRIDGE — Operation Friendship decorated to look like animals (frogs, butter- about Toastmasters and how you can improve 1648 or [email protected]. Tickets must presents The Magic of Jonathan Jaques at 7 flies, flowers, squirrels, elephants, lions….) your public speaking, presentation, communi- be purchased in advance. Full tables, sponsor- p.m. in Burgess Elementary School, 45 and then hidden throughout the day along our cation and leadership skills. For more infor- ships, and special ticket packages are also Burgess School Road. Admission is $8 for 86 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt mation contact Dennis McCurdy at 508-347- available. Additional information can be adults and $5 for children. hours. No rush. Find prize eggs. Live animals 9343 or at [email protected] or found on-line at www.wcfnra.org. Jonathan Jacques is an award-winning at the visitor’s center, face painting, balloons, visit the Toastmasters Web site at village.free- The Massachusetts chapters of the NRA teenage magician who has amazed audiences Hunt Bunny,refreshments and more. Only $10 toasthost.com. Foundation awarded over $50,000 in grants to of all ages with his delightful stage presence per family.For more information call Barbara SATURDAY, APRIL 3 organizations around the state in 2009. We and incredible natural ability. His most at 508-248-5516 of visit our Web site continue to fund the live musket firing at Old notable performances are the halftime show www.capenhill.org. Sturbridge Village. EGG HUNT for the WNBA Connecticut Suns game held at The foundation has donated a $14,122 grant Mohegan Sun Arena for more than 8,000 peo- to OSV. TUESDAY, MARCH 30 CHARLTON — The Charlton American ple and on “Connecticut Day” at the Big E, Legion is sponsoring its annual Easter Egg New England’s largest fair. He performs more hunt for children 7 and under at 10:30 a.m. on NORTH BROOKFIELD — A Community SUNDAY, APRIL 11 than 200 shows per year. Discussion of Barbara Kingsolver’s “Animal, the grounds of Bay Path Regional Vocation For tickets, contact Denise Parent at 774-230- Vegetable, Miracle,” from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Technical High School. BROOKFIELD – The Brookfield Unitarian 0134 or Dan Minchoff at 774-230-9299. Tickets Haston Free Public Library in North The event will be held regardless of weath- Universalist Church Concert Series presents will also be sold at the door. Brookfield. Everyone is welcome to take part er. Avant Brass in concert at 3 p.m. The concert in a community-wide conversation about this Parents are encouraged to bring cameras. will be held in the stone church located at 9 account of one family’s journey through four Upper River St. across from the Brookfield SATURDAY, MARCH 27 THURSDAY, APRIL 8 seasons of growing, purchasing, and eating Common. CHARLTON — The Dudley-Charlton local food, from vegetables and fruit to eggs NORTH BROOKFIELD — “Eating Your The musical ensemble was created in 2006. Education Foundation Board of Directors and poultry. Part memoir, part journalistic Words” Poetry Reading at 7 p.m. at the Haston Comprising of some of the finest brass instru- invites you to share a dazzling evening of din- investigation, it tells the story of how they Free Public Library in North Brookfield. mentalists in the New England area, the ing, dancing, silent raffle and keepsake photos were all challenged and changed for the better Enjoy an evening of poetry that celebrates the ensemble was established to promote new by Bannister digital Photography of Charlton. by their local-food project. This book is the joys of eating, cooking, farming, and garden- music for this idiom of instruments and the Join us at our first gala fundraising event, a inspiration for the Haston Library’s spring semiformal dance, at the Overlook Hotel ing, with guest poets Jim Beschta and friends. exploration of Latino music arranged for Reception Room. series “Read! Grow! Eat! North Brookfield Area residents will also read favorite poems— quintet. Since its inception, the quintet has Purchase tickets online by March 6 at Reads Together: A Celebration of Local Food, their own original work or that of other poets. begun to perform across the states of www.dcedfoundation.org. Limited seating Farms and Gardens,” and nearly 200 copies All poems and comments will be collected in a Connecticut and Massachusetts and currently available. are circulating around town. Call (508) 867- volume commemorating this “Read! Grow! has plans on recording a CD featuring their Unable to attend but wish to contribute? 0208 for more information. Eat!” event, which will be kept at the Haston arrangements of Latin American music. Choose one of the following tax-deductible The noted group consists of five musicians WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 Library for all to enjoy. To participate, submit sponsor levels and receive recognition at the poems by April 1. Pick up guidelines at the from the area and Connecticut, including event and on our web site: CHARLTON — It’s the defining question of library or visit www.northbrookfield.org. Call Lucy Colwell, French horn; Julie Caruk, trum- Cha-Cha-Cha Level - up to $100; Tango Level - Christianity: Did Jesus of Nazareth rise from (508) 867-0208 for more information. pet; Topher Logan, trombone; Adam Crowe, $101 to $200; Waltz Level - $201-plus. tuba; and Peter Olson, trumpet. Lucy Colwell Mail check made payable to the Dudley- the dead? Journalist and author Lee Strobel explores the credibility of the evidence for is instrumental teacher and Director of Bands Charlton Education Foundation, Inc. PO Box FRIDAY, APRIL 9 92, Dudley, MA 01571. All proceeds will benefit and against the resurrection in a new satellite at Tantasqua Regional Junior and Senior the Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation broadcast, “The Case for Easter.” Charlton SOUTHBRIDGE — The Women’s High Schools in Sturbridge. Inc. Baptist will be showing a rebroadcast of this Fellowship of Elm Street Congregation The program will feature works by J.S. free satellite presentation from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Church will hold a rigatoni and meatballs Bach, Gustav Holst, and many others com- at the church, 50 Hammond Hill Road, posed and/or arranged for brass instruments. HONOR FLIGHT take-out dinner with pickup from 4:30 – 6:30 Charlton. p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for chil- The event is open to the public. Suggested CHARLTON — All area veterans are invited Focusing his award-winning skills as a legal dren ages 4 – 12. Parking is available at the donation is $10; $8 for students and seniors; to attend a free information seminar titled journalist on history’s most compelling enig- rear of Southbridge Town Hall. children 12 and under are free. Honor Flight New England at 1 p.m. at the ma, Strobel retraces the startling findings that To make a reservation for a dinner, please Overlook Performing Arts Center, 88 Masonic led him from atheism to belief. He will cover call 508-347-3464. Anyone purchasing a ticket Home Road. the medical evidence, and the confirmations will also be eligible to win a free car wash at Honor Fight New England is a nonprofit of Jesus’ missing body and appearance alive the Big Bunny Plaza. organization created solely to honor America’s after his death. Charlton Baptist is able to veterans for all of their sacrifices. A represen- TIME IS RUNNING OUT! WE ARE CLOSING OUT THIS FANTASTIC OFFER SOON. EVERY HEALTH CLUB MEMBER IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OFFER! NOW YOU CAN AFFORD THE VERY BEST! TRANSFER YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO SIMS, AND WE WILL MATCH THE RATE.

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2006 CHEVY COBALT LSX 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S 2006 AUDI A4 1.8 CONVERTIBLE ONLY 16K, AUTO, AC, UNDER WARRANTY AUTO, AC, SPOILER, CD, 4IK 48,000 MILES, LEAHTER, AUTO, AC, BEAUTIFUL CAR $8,999* $17,500* $22,900* 1 LEFT !! 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT 2007 HONDA ACCORD LX 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA S 36K, AUTO, PW, PL, ALLOYS AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS AUTO, AC, CC, PW,PL, CD, ONLY 29K * $5,990* $12,900 $13,999* 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2006 CADILLAC SRX 2007 CADILLAC CTS AWD, 7-PASS, LEATHER, SUNROOF, ALLOYS, NAVIGATION, LEATHER SUNROOF, AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD LARADO 4X4 FULLY LOADED, PW, PL, CC, CD, PWR LIFTGATE, MINT COND. * AUTO, AC, LEATHER, SUNROOF, PW, PL, CC, CD ALLOYS * 2 TO CHOOSE! $17,999 * $19,999 $14,999 2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 2004 HUMMER H2 2007 FORD F150 EXT CAB 4X4, AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, ONLY 17K 4X4, AUTO, AC, CHROME WHEELS, DVD,LEATHER, AUTO, PW, PL,CRUISE, 6 FT BED $18,999* SUNROOF, FULLY LOADED, MINT COND. * $24,900* $20,400 2006 BMW X3 AWD 2006 JEEP WRANGLER X 4X4 AUTO, AC, PW, PL, LEATHER, ROOF, ALLOYS, MINT COND, 42K 2008 FORD FUSION SEL $22,900* 44K, AUTO, PW, PL, FULLY LOADED AUTO, AC, SILVER, MINT COND * $13,330 $16,999* 2007 HONDA ACCORD SE 1 LEFT !! AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS * 2005 CHEVY COLORADO 4X4 $12,900 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Z71 SUPERCAB, AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, EXCELLENT CONDITION 4X4, EXTRA CAB, AUTO, AC, CD, PW, PL, ALLOYS $15,990* 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO $24,900* 4X4, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS $16,900* SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL 2003 DODGE RAM SLT 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER 1997 BUICK CENTURY 4WD, OFF ROAD PACKAGE, AUTO, CREW CAB 4X4, EXCELLENT CONDITION, AC, PW, PL, OVERSIZE TIRES, AUTO, AC, CD, PW, PL, V6, ONLY 53K*, MINT CONDITION , AUTO, AC, MINT CONDITION ROOF RACK, ALLOYS CC, PW, PL, ALLOYS $11,999* $9,999* $5,999* * All prices reflect $3500 cash down or trade, tax, title, doc fee extra

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010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Antique Cast-Iron Californa King Crystal Glassware Early 1950’s Ford Tractor Hewlett Packard Landscape Mitsubishi 65” Paper Cutter Bedroom Set Of All Kinds 8-Piece 1958 4-Cycle, Power Color Printer Equipment Projection TV $150 Steering, Bucket With Down New Matress, Split Plus A Few Bowls, Etc. Wrought Iron Pressure And Extras. $25 Trailer With Oak Entertainment Antique Cast-Iron Boxsprings, Headboard. Good Stuff, For Cheap! $995 OBO Center With Beveled Glass-Top 413-245-6246 Den Set $4800 OBO Whirlpool $850 Wire Stitcher 508-867-7345 Air Conditioner Bureau & 2 Endtables. In Excellent Condition. Aluminum Folding Tomos 80 Motorcycle $100 $1500 OBO Dale Ernhardt Sr. $550 OBO Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU Staging/Scaffolding Ask For Ron Jr. 413-245-7819 Full-Length $125 3-Speed Auto Cast-Iron Letter Coat 2 Sections w/Platforms, $600 508-943-1000 Mahogany Female Computer Desk On Wheels, w/Steps Stapling Machine New, With 2 Cars In Case End Tables $100 Early 2-Drawer Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H Camcorder $150 Mink Fur Coat $895 OBO (2) Glass-Top With Blanket Chest Size 16, Good Condition Attached File Cabinet Large Piece Finished $140 Spongebob 13” TV $150 Call 5pm-8:30pm Wrought Iron Base $25 $1600 $125 For Both Cyprus Wood Audio Equipment 4-Drawer Bureau 860-935-0355 508-867-6546 $100 Lil Tykes Car Beige Shermag $60 Glider & Ottoman 860-774-1833 Black Canvas $10 Hoosier Cabinet FURNITURE Large Colonial Electric Guitar 508-434-0315 $225 Truck Bed-Cover $95 Glassware Beautiful Brown Paisley Call 508-949-8851 Bedroom Chest MOST ITEMS Fits GMC/Chevy 1/2-Ton Amp $60 Diamond Ring Lamps Couch, Chair 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Pickups Receiver $120 With Matching Drawers. Mahogany. HALF ORIGINAL $75 Gents 14K Yellow & White Old Dishes Large Beveled Mirror. Hosier Cabinet Canon Film Camera $45 Gold. Center Diamond In Original Condition Paid $500 PRICE! DVD Player $25 Excellent Condition $700 Will Sell For $300 774-452-3514 90/100 Surrounded By Other Antiques $900 Arien Tractor GPS $95 6 03/100 Diamonds. Antique Oak 508-347-7520 Computer $150 Available! Over-Stuffed Upholstered Antique Singer All Fine Brilliance 508-764-8801 Rocking Chair Arc Welder DJ Equipment 26 Year Old Appraisal Was $100 Green Chair Lexmark Printer Portable Sewing $250 $50 OBO Wood-Burning Stove Dale Earnhardt Sr. $5560 Electrical Material Antique Pine Buffet Will Sell For Same Now! Huntington Green Floral Machine Magazines Industrial, Commercial, $200 Wood Piano Bench Fishing Equipment 774-232-0407 Residential 2-Cushion Sofa With Storage Dog Crate (Boxed) 860-963-7087 508-867-8948 $700 Archery Equipment For 40-60 lb Dog Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, $25 OBO Chevy Prizm Dining Room Set Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Kitchen Set Machinist Tools 1972 Matching His & Hers Golden Oak Oval Table. Call Breakers, Meters, Garage Air Lift Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs 508-892-1679 Auto Tools Columbia Bikes Wanted 60”x42” Closed, Punches, Pipe-Benders. $625 26”, 5-Speed Any Year. Must Have Very 90”x42” Open. Jack Liner Tray Antenna Tower Jason Telescope Low Miles. 6 Chairs (4 Side, 2 Captains) New Recessed Troffer $400 Various Will Consider A Civic Matching Lighted Buffet Flourescent 3-Tube Used Appliances For Cargo Area/Floor For 35mm Camera Rotary Power 2008 Subaru Outback 508-764-1439 Hutch, 54”Wx18”Dx76”T T-8 277V Fixtures Fish Tank Call For Details 146 VHS Disney 508-278-2045 Asking $1000 OBO Enclosed Never Used. $56 Each w/Stand & Accessories 508-943-8693 Cost $70 Movies Antique Victorian Coca-Cola $100 Manchester Mahogany Call 5pm-8:30pm Asking $45 CASH 508-885-5189 8pc. Black Marble Machines Hunting Camo Brookfield Wood Valet Chair 508-867-6546 860-774-1485 Fireplace & Collectibles With Drawer Clothes & 508-867-2224 MOTORS Mantle Surround Glassware, Pictures, Signs, $55 OBO Electronics Gas Fireplace Equipment Living Room Good Condition X-Mas Items, Sewing 508-476-7572 Huge Speakers 1/2HP 230/460V Material, Etc., Etc. Mostly New, Some Used. Best Offer For Both Paid $500 Each Log Set Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Sofa & Chair 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Call For Appointment DISHWASHER Asking $300 For Pair Brand New, Original Insulated Suit, Jackets, Multi-Colored, Dominantly $45 OBO Leave Message Unopened Box. Green. Clean, 860-923-2987 Weekdays 4pm-8pm Hot Point Dishwasher $100 Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. 5HP, 230/460V Weekends Anytime Sony Surround-Sound R.H. Peterson 24” Split Archery, Shotgun, Good Condition. 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Liz And Mike ALSO: System Oak Vented Log Set Black Powder $150 OBO $125 OBO Baby Stuff Brand New Casio $250 With 24” Triple-T Burner Call 508-892-9212 508-949-7277 Call For Prices 5HP, 230/460V Great Condition Webster Keyboard LH100 Either Gas Or Propane. 508-949-1320 Highchair $50 Digital Screen Prompts, Set Of 4 Speakers Original $650 LK Stainless 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC $300 MUST SELL! $125 OBO Greico Double-Stroller $125 COINS Keys Light Up With Voice Jenny Lind Prompts. Lots Of Stored $400 OBO Steel Sink Eddie Bauer Bassinet $50 Call 508-949-7040 1/2HP 208/230/460V Morgan Silver Dollars Music Inside! 860-928-5266 Oak 3/4 Bed Model #CCR2522-4 Large Overhead Door-Opener Fisher-Price Baby Swing $50 Brilliant! Uncirculated! Paid $199 On Sale ELECTRONICS Headboard & Footboard, Brand New, In Box. $120 OBO Greico Infant Carseat With Mint Year 1880-1890 Sell $100 Golf Clubs With Spring & Rails, “Celebrity Classic”. Snugglie & Two Bases. $75 Mint Marks ‘P’, ‘O’, And ‘S’ (Sturbridge, MA) Mens/Womens Plus 5-Drawer Dresser New $400 4 Motor Speed Controls Email: Asking $125 Hitachi J100, 400/460V Crib Mattress $50 SAMSUNG LN52A850 Complete Set With Bag And Mattress State Quarters [email protected] $75 Asking $500 508-832-9877 Best Offer 508-949-8949 For Pictures Or Call Marty LCD 1080p HDTV Still In Bank Rolls! Call 5pm-8:30pm Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ (Dayville, CT, 06241, 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin Campbell 100 PSI Jenny Lind Mahogany Near MA & RI Line) 120Hz RSS Compressor Maple 3/4 Bed 508-867-6546 Beach Cruiser 774-232-0407 860-779-2611 Bedroom Set $3099 $65 Headboard & Footboard, $1799 Bed, Dresser With Mirror, NASCAR Bicycles Coleman Dorm Microwave $30 With Spring & Rails. Chest On Chest, Night Table. NEW! Red, Blue, Dog Training Cage Asking $250 Die-Cast Models (Indoor) $1500 Negotiable Green, Orange. Powermate SONY VCR/VHS Falcon Fishing Rods 774-452-1668 They’re Back! Balloon Tires. 5000W Generator Large Collection Of SLV-780HF Brand New $100 Mahogany Cedar Chest $5 And Up! $195 Each 110V/220V, 20A. $199 John Deere 2243 $600 Negotiable BRAND NEW 508-476-1935 Post Cards Okuma Fishing Rods Well Maintained. Some Very Old $99 Greens Mower 508-234-2897 SHIPMENT! 10HP Briggs & Stratton Brand New $75 $5900 OBO Engine. Recent New Wizard Of Oz Books SONY DSC-H1 Wood Fishing Rod Rack Beautiful Antique Older Editions John Deere 220A Mahogany Saddles Magneto. Digital Camera 12 Rods - $40 Walk-Behind Greens Mower Bedroom Set $100 Each Hutch Runs Well. Used For Victrola Talking Machine $299 Assorted Okuma Reels $1995 OBO Purchased At Power Outages. Floor Model $179 Full-Size Bed. Highboy, Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Brimfield Flea Market. $450 FIRM $50-$100 508-764-8330 Mirrored Dresser, Blessings Farm Paid $950 508-320-0133 Book Shelf Nightstand. 50 H Foote Road 6 Feet Tall SONY FX330 Boy’s BMX Bike $20 Excellent Condition. Asking $600 Video Camcorder Kawai Organ Charlton Colonial Wood 508-390-3717 Asking $2000 $1200 508-248-1411 Oak Dining Room Set Call 860-779-0947 $299 Great Condition Hutch and Base Double Window $149 Tools Solid Oak Bed New Craftsman Hand-Crafted Full-Sized. With 6 Chairs Honey Pine finish. New, Vetter High Pro 4 All Kinds Of Home Tools Paid $2500 Asking $350 BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 Jewelry Some New, Some Lightly Excellent Condition. Gas Weedwhacker With Screens. $85 Asking $500 Antique Czech SOUND SYSTEM Many Varieties Used $850 Measures 76”Long $2999 Rings 508-756-6120 Please Call Crystal Set 61”High 508-347-3380 MTD Lawn Tractor $1499 Lucite Bracelets 774-289-6982 Complete Tune Up, Needs 508-764-6825 Valued at over $1800. $650 OBO Earrings Kimball Spinnet Hand cut, very ornate. Belt Adjustment. Call 508-259-8805 Call Mr. Desai And More! Piano Maple Headboard $400 Beautifully Etched Oak Appraised. 732-309-9366 (Cell) 508-410-5783 & Footboard King-Size Will sell for $900 Solid Wood. Black Entertainment Call (508)943-6367 Haywood Excellent Condition, & Center Waterbed Frame Downsizing Sale! Needs Tuning. Maple 6-Drawer Wakefield Appraised At $2500 With Glass Door And Bar With Drawers & Complete Master Solid Maple 2-Piece eMachines Dresser 7’Wx6’H Storage Underneath. Bedroom Set Will Sell Bedroom Furniture Formal Hutch Desktop PC $800 FIRM Full-Sized w/Rails, $300 Frame Is Less Than 10 Years Double(Full-Sized) Bed With From 1950’s Includes California 68”Hx40”Lx18”W With 20” Samsung 508-892-9103 508-847-6523 Old And In Very Good $300 Mirror, Bureau, And Table. $200 Condition. Waterbed King-Sized Waterbed Frame, LCD Monitor $350 Heater Included If Interested. Large Armoire, Large Solid Maple Desk 140GB Hard Drive, 1GB 508-943-8482 Kitchen Center 774-452-1668 Nordic Trac Heater Is Less Than Dresser With Mirror, With Attached Hutch RAM. CD/DVD Burner, By Oster Walk Fit Skier/Rower (2) Large End Tables. Sturdy 3 Years Old. (Basset) Digital Media Card Heavy Duty Complete Set Of Attachments $100 Cherry In Excellent 76”Hx42”Lx18”W Men’s Burberry Bed Frame Is Too Big Reader (4 Slots). For Food Processing, 508-885-9992 For Our Bedroom Condition. $200 Running Vista Smoothly! Commerical $2000 OBO Cooking & Baking. Prorsum Asking $250 OBO Asking $500 For Fitness Equipment Great Condition. MUST SACRIFICE AT Solid Maple Tea Cart NordicTrac CX990 508-234-8731 With Drawer The Combo! $65 Trenchcoat $1295 Body Masters Standing Size ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly Eliptical $50 774-232-6617 Leg Curl 508-949-1320 (3) Original Factory Worn, But Good Condition. Hardly Used Boys Baby Clothes Stainless Steel Flatware Bicep Curl $100 Hubcaps Pec Deck, Ladies Fur Coats New $800 Twins, Or Can Be Sold Service For 10, Some Farm Equipment $375 For Hyundai Sonata Service Pieces Abdominal Machine. New & Refurbished 860-974-9946 Individually Cultivator Toolbar $400 Each 508-278-3804 .50 To $1 Each $35 Each $25 Great Prices. 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Trotter With The Look Of New, Miscellaneous Call Alan At (2) Large Crystal-Base Graco Infant Car Seat 508-509-5407 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Precor And Not The Price. Items Oak Computer & Two Separate Bases Lamps $350 Treadmills, Steppers $20 Each Mink, Raccoon, Fox, Armoire Baby Seat Contractor’s 10-Foot Lime Spreader Elipticals, Bikes Shearling, Coyote, Maytag Wall-Mount $150 Medium Crystal-Base Lamp $100-$500 (All Purchases At Aluminum Brake Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. And More! Microwave Oven Trumpet $100 Babies R Us) & $15 $150 Lockers Long & Short Works Fine. $50 Horizontal & Vertical Tanning Beds 508-885-8940 Electric/Acoustic Guitar Call 508-943-3342 Aluminum & Vinyl 860-974-7099 Head Skis, Vinci Brand $100 Ask For Pattie Decorative Plate Holders $400 Leave Message Bindings & Poles Siding Cutting Table Free-Standing Jewelry Many Other Body Masters Never Used! 508-864-7159 Excellent Condition Machines Also Available! Laminate Flooring Brunarhans Armoire Farmer’s Hutch $150 $450 For Both $30 $200 860-774-8008 276.5 Sq.Ft. Organ 12-Gun Hutch-Style Light Oak. 20 Year Warranty, Pioneer & Technics Technics SXEN4 413-245-3402 Stereo Components Gun Cabinet Ann Klein Womens Dress Call 508-943-3711 Living Room Sofa Moisture Protection. With Best Offer After 6pm Best Offer $500 Coolant System Winter Coat Underlayment & Install Kit. Rascal Scooter 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase & Chair $300 Black, Calf-Length, Call 508-949-7040 600 Series Dry Bar 6-Gallon Flood-Type Never Worn, Size 2X Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Frame, Excellent Quality. Economy Stopped Best Offer With 2 Stools $300 New $75 Fish Tanks Our Renovation! Park Model RV $150 OBO 125 & 75 Gallon Floral Pattern, Country 508-892-8316 All Oak Ann Klein Womens Grey Styling. 508-943-0169 2002, 12x40 $500 Complete Setups, Including 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Dress Winter Coat Wood Cabinet Stands, Solid Wood Coffee (like brand new) on beautiful Coolant System Calf-Length, Worn Only Navy Blue Leather Shed Door Scuba Gear Canister Filters For Salt Or & End Table lot in campground can be Interior Bi-Fold Doors $300 New Few Times, Size 12 Fresh Water, Heaters, Couch & used for a full 6 months (15 Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, $150 OBO $50 Over $3500 New Some Lumber Regulator With Octopus, Etc. Pumps, Lights & Extras. Loveseat Set April-15 October every year) $800 Steals It! Lot paid for until 2097. MORE! $300 Call 5pm-8:30pm Call Chris $600 & $500 FIRM $1500 508-867-6546 508-764-3736 Call 508-949-7040 Call 508-949-7040 $48,000 $15 Each 860-779-6171 774-230-6152 Call Don (508)344-9499 508-248-1951 MARCH 24, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 3

110 NOVENAS 205 BOATS 265 FUEL/WOOD 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Prayer to St. Jude 1990 Glasport Outdoor Garden Unique Oak Table May The Sacred Heart Of 20 Foot Stereo With Jesus Be Adored, Glorified, Firewood ATTENTION: Fountain Speakers 72” Round Loved And Preserved Open Bow Ski Boat Very Large, Gorgeous, $550 Throughout The World Now New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. Green, $135 WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANS $50 Must See To Appreciate New Interior, New Flooring. 3 Tiers, Excellent Condition Call 508-278-7958 And Forever. Sacred Heart Of 128 cubic feet. Local History Buff Looking To Purchase Must Be Seen! 508-756-6120 Jesus, Pray For Us. St. Jude, Drive-On Trailer. M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 Pistol Originally $1500 774-289-6982 Worker Of Miracles, Pray For Sacrifice At $7200 (508)476-3073 Asking $650 Us. St. Jude, Helper Of The War Souvenirs 508-867-3900 Stove 12 Foot Jon Boat or Hopeless, Pray For Us. Seats, Electric Motor, Franklin Style VHS Tapes & Cabinet Say This Prayer 9 Times A (774)696-7879 TOP DOLLAR PAID Wood-Burning $250 Day For 9 Days, By The 9th On Trailer. Panasonic $275 Will Sell VHS Tapes Day Your Prayer Will Be $1500 No Dealer Inquiries! Color TV Gas Log Separately If Wanted Answered Even If You Don’t 508-234-6096 CT-36SX12F Believe. This Novena Has Call Wally At Never Used Dark Shadows VHS Tapes Never Been Known To Fail. 283 PETS 36” HDS Flat Screen With $90 2004 Carver 360 Remote & Operating Some Original, Publication Must Be 508-234-5860 Instructions. 508-832-6234 Some Recorded Promised. Sport Sedan ADOPT A NEEDY $475 (45 Volumes) Thank You St. Jude (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Call 508-943-1206 Tan Genuine $50 MEF Engines. 7.3KW Kohler DOG OR CAT 285 PET CARE 286 LIVESTOCK After 7pm 413-262-9990 Generator, 2 State Rooms, Tested, Vetted, Fixed, Sheepskin Men’s Prayer to St. Jude Fresh Water Vacu-Flush And Ready For Love! FIRST CUTTING Pioneer Stereo Jacket Wedding May The Sacred Heart Of Head, Full Galley. Please Consider Size 46, Never Worn. Jesus Be Adored, Glorified, PRICE REDUCED Adopting From HAY System $150 Gown (Satin) Loved And Preserved $199,000 Second Chance FAN-C-PET Excellent Quality. With All Original Manuals. From David’s Bridal Throughout The World Now $179,000 Animal Shelter Mobile $5.00 per bale Includes Turntable, Radio Portable Olympia Worn Only Few Hours. And Forever. Sacred Heart Of Call 774-230-8295 Westview Farms, Inc. Like New! Size 12/14 508-867-5525 Grooming Salon 111 East Hill Road Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For Typewriter Jesus, Pray For Us. St. Jude, www.secondchanceanimals.org Speakers. Cassette Tape In Case. In Good Condition With Sequins, Matching Worker Of Miracles, Pray For Larson 1997 Monson, MA Player/Recorder, CD Player. $75 Veil & Train. Gorgeous! Us. St. Jude, Helper Of The Need Help Fixing Your Pet? Vicki Kelley 413-246-1721 Original Cost $1250 $99 OBO Ski-Boat Call Us, We Have Low Cost Vintage Royal Typewriter Hopeless, Pray For Us. Professional Excellent Condition Leave Message Say This Prayer 9 Times A 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Programs! Table Model 508-981-2636 Engine. With Trailer. Groomer $425 $35 OBO Day For 9 Days, By The 9th First Cutting 413-245-3402 508-885-4580 Day Your Prayer Will Be $5000 20 Years Exp. 508-756-3690 Answered Even If You Don’t 508-476-5476 “We Go Right to HAY Pratt & Whitney Western Saddle Believe. This Novena Has Pure Bred Black, With Pad. Only Never Been Known To Fail. Sailboat For Sale Your Door” Solid Bales Flat-Belt Driven The Used A Few Times. Publication Must Be 2000 Hunter 212 Puppies 508-987-2419 $4.50 Per Bale Metal Lathe $150 Promised. Great Day Sailer! Over thirty breeds available. Thank You St. Jude 21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin, Health checked/guaranteed. Overall Dimensions; Book Bear Also: M.C. Ground Ear 7’ Long By 2’ Wide Child’s Western Saddle Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib. State licensed. Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Books! Books! Books! Great Shape, www.laughlinkennel.com With Bridle, Black 130 YARD SALES CORN Chucks. We have 100,000 lively $150 Used Very Little. Laughlin Kennel old books at 30% Under NADA Retail For Livestock $450 508-943-4365 Call 508-987-7161 860-923-3532 THE BOOK BEAR ANNUAL INDOOR $4950 85 Pound Bags Ask For Ron Women’s Burberry FLEA MARKET 508-340-7697 $10 Per Bag Queen Sized Prorsum Saturday, March 27th 230 Spencer Animal Overlook Farm 9am-1pm Going... Going... Sleigh Bed Trenchcoat EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT Control Brookfield, MA 01506 Includes Tall Dresser, Bureau Size 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out Crafts Desperately needs Gone to the Dogs 508-867-2099 With Mirror, Nightstand. Lining. Excellent Condition. Treasures Breast Cancer homes for many Training and behavior Solid Heavy Oak. We have books for the $500 Snack Bar abandoned cats and scholar, collector and management in your Horse Tack Originally Purchased At & Bake Sale Spaghetti Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Sargeants Country Barn. general reader. Women’s Burberry sometimes kittens. home. Located on Route 9 in West Accessories. New, Used, Carved Details On Prorsum First Congregational Dinner Shots, wormed, Positive methods Brookfield, halfway between Church English, Western, Blankets, Headboard. Amherst & Worcester. Dress Coat March 27th leukemia tested, used. Gift Items, Reins. Selling Entire Set For Open 7 days a week, Size 14 Petite, Brown, 1070 Pleasant Street 5pm-7pm spayed & neutered. Certified Pet Dog Almost Anything $800 10am-6pm Excellent Condition. Worcester, MA Call 508-885-2306 Horse-Related 508-885-1035 North Brookfield trainer and member We Also Buy $400 Congregational Church APDT Rock Valley Farm BOOK COLLECTIONS, 860-974-9946 Moving Sale North Brookfield, MA West Brookfield Radison Canoe Saturday, March 27th 284 LOST & FOUND Call Renelle at 508-867-2508 12’ Square-Stern LIBRARIES & Tickets Like New, Comes With Oars ESTATES! Women’s Designer 8am-5pm $10 PETS 508-892-1850 Rain Or Shine email: & Electric Motor CALL FOR INFO. Clothing Northern $450 Furniture & More Silent Auction! [email protected] 508-867-8705 Shoes & Contact Erin LOST CAT Delta Wood Planer 12 1/2” or call Toll Free 41 Joyce Street High Farm Delta Band Saw 16” Accessories 774-230-3094 Male Dark Grey Tiger, 877-809-2665 Webster With White Belly, Fixed. Sign-Up Begins $500 For Both Shoes, Sizes 5-11 J & L NOW For Our Clothing Sizes 0-12 EVERYTHING MUST GO! Last Seen On Central Street Call Joe Thomasville 40 Plus Crates!!! 260 ANTIQUES In Brookfield Around 3/8. Pet Sitting Pony Lovers Class 508-278-3211 Excellent Second Named ‘Ralphie’ Ages 4-7 - 4 Weeks Cherry Hand Condition. Yard Sale If You Have Any Information Service Starting April 28th Refrigerators Over 300 Pair Designer Saturday, March 27th 774-823-9181 Professional at Home Wed. Nights Bedroom Set Route 169 4:30-6pm Like New! Both Less Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Jeans. 8am-2pm Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Than 2 Years Old. Nightstand, Headboard & Many High-End Items. Household Items Member of National Also Available 860-974-9946 21.6 Cubic Feet KitchenAid Footboard. With Queen Some Furniture Antiques LOST DOG Association of Professional Riding Lessons $350 OBO Mattress & Boxspring Antique Picture Window 884 Worcester White Boxer Pet Sitters Evening & Weekend Included. Women’s Escada Good Finds For All, Some Street, Established 1996 Openings 18.2 Cubic Feet Frigidaire Unique 2 Year Old Female $250 OBO Very Good Condition! Coat/Jacket Southbridge MA Lost At Animal Care Experts Certified • Bonded • Insured Mature, Educated Seldom Used. 20 Breakneck Road 508-450-2106 Cashgora/Angora Wool, Veterinary Clinic (Thomspon 508-347-3826 Instructors $750 Steals It! Gold Color. US Size 10 Or Sturbridge Looking to purchase Road) In Thompson, CT, Call 508-949-7040 Safe, Fun Learning 12, Excellent Condition. antiques and Around February 23rd. Environment Rototiller $400 collectibles, single items Very Friendly, But Weeklong Summer Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric 860-974-9946 or entire estates. Probably Scared. Start. Newly Serviced, 200 GEN. BUSINESS Programs Also Available TOOL SHEDS We buy it all also do No Collar, Dog Is ‘Chipped’ 7HP Engine. IF SPOTTED OR FOUND Call For $550 Made of Texture 1-11 Women’s Riding on site estate sales and 8x8 $625 203 SNOWMOBILES estate auctions. PLEASE CALL More Information 508-234-6096 Leathers 508-779-0203 8x10 $800 Size Small Walter Dyer 413-205-9050 1998 Yamaha Call anytime, Mike 860-935-0304 All Calls Returned Ruby & Diamond 8x12 $875 Chaps, Medium Gloves, 508-765-9512 8x16 $1175 Fringe Coat With Two Liners VMax 500 14K Ladies’ Ring 3400 Miles. Delivered And (Medium), Harley Helmet EED Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct (Small). $1700 285 PET CARE 286 F 2 Diamonds Are Set To The Built On-Site Excellent Condition. 508-987-7686 265 FUEL/WOOD Side. Fine Color & Other Sizes Available $275 CASH ONLY Quality Horse Hay Good Quality. Call 413-324-1117 508-341-9282 A. Jeffers 800 Pound Square Bales Documented Replacement 2002 Polaris Apple Acres Same Owners Timothy & Orchard Grasses Value $1375 Women’s Salvatore Edge X Tree Service Tom & Camila Fertilize Fields Asking $750 Toshiba Ferragamo Electric Start, Reverse, °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Kennel First Cutting $100 Each Call 508-347-5813 2992 N. Maine Miles. Tree Removals New Stuff! Second Cutting $130 Each 36 Inch TV Leather Blazer $2800 Or BRO Logging • Rubber-Matted Delivery Fee Extra Used Very Little. Heated/Air-Conditioned Reconnective Healing Rock Valley Farm Schwinn Plays Like New! Jacket Land Clearing Sleeping Areas. Animal Massage West Brookfield Electric Scooter MUST SELL! Soft, Buttery, 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 Firewood Animal Communication 508-867-2508 Golden Brown Color. • Large Individual Runs, Needs new battery, $60. Cost $895 3717 N. Maine Miles. $175/Cord Excellent Condition. Runs Great. Outdoor Exercise Pens, Sell For $399 WOOD LOTS Country Walks As Always! 298 WANTED TO BUY (508)764-6560 Call 508-885-9754 Size 6 Or 8 $1800 Or BRO WANTED $200 • Large Indoor Reiki/Feng Shui 508-949-7388 FREE ESTIMATES Scooter Store 860-974-9946 Play Area Natural Foods Total Gym XL Call (774)239-0285 Flower Essences Power Chair •Bathing Available Used Very Little Since Arctic Cat Alpha Wave Music $ Model “Jazzy” Purchased 5 Years. Wood Stove • Monitored By ADT Travels 8 Miles On One Snowmobiles All Seasoned Paid $1000 Energy Harvester 2006 570 Panther Open 7 Days A Week Boarding ROSS RECYCLING Charge! New, Never Used. Best Offer Good Condition With 2-Up, 579 Miles, Hardwood 8:30am-10:30am Indoor/Outdoor Runs We Pay More!! Purchased In March 2009. Fire Screen. Cut, Splt & Delivered Paid $6800 Automatic Start & Reverse 3:00pm-5:00pm Skylights Antique 1930’s $350 OBO Like New Prompt Delivery All Scrap Metals, Sell For $2500 OBO 413-245-3008 MC & Visa Accepted Call (508)865-2227 Heated/Air Conditioned Ray Or Debbie Walnut Dining Room 1996 ZR580 Cars, Trucks 508-277-2795 Table 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! Westview Farms Pugs/Puggles Wood Stove 111 East Hill Road Day Care Batteries, 508-277-2658 In Good Condition Take Them Both For $5900 Available! $300 OBO Vermont Castings Resolute Monson, MA Supervised Groups Copper Wire, Excellent Condition. Very 508-340-5334 413-246-1721 Daily/Weekly Rates Appliances... Scuba Equipment 508-461-7224 Clean Burning, Firescreen Large Play Yards Brand New And Warming Shelves 204 WATER EQUIPMENT BIDS WANTED 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Bought 8/09 From Local Included. Putnam, CT 06260 Dive Shop. Can No Longer Trailer Tires $2100 New STUMP REMOVAL Collinswood Training 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski Basic - Advanced Use Due To Unexpected 8” - No Cracks. Asking $1100 Apple Green & Black. K-9 Services Health Problems. & WOOD CHIPPING Group Or Private Mounted On Rims. 508-943-0277 Less Than 65 Hours. For 60 Apple Trees 860-928-7165 Still Under Warranty, Cheap 3-Cylinder 15003cc New - Open Enrollment Have Receipts. In Woodstock, CT. 1-508-248-6783 Yamaha Supercharged Engine. 860-428-0656 Call For More Info 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. Grooming BOOKS! 508-347-1492 V-Star 1100 $7500 Central Boiler E-Classic Baths To Full Grooms Trampoline Studded Seat & Pillion Pad Includes Dock & Trailer BOOKS! Several 13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame & $200 508-347-8956 1400/2400 Frame Pad (Red) Certifications! BOOKS! Queen-Sized $75 FitnessQuest Edge OUTDOOR WOOD PCSA Levels I & II Crosstrainer 205 BOATS We Buy Books! Bedroom Sets Ladies 26” Mongoose FURNACE CPR Certified w/Box & Mattress, Cherry Used Only A Few Times Cleaner & Greener Reiki Master Accumulations Hilltopper Mountain Bike Asking $250 1970 Sea Sprite Exceptional boarding Mirrored Dressers, Red 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP EPA Qualified environment with Lighterian Reiki VII Collections Drawered Nightstand $35 Sears Craftsman Johnson Outboard. 25-Year Warranty unique daycare setting Reconnective Healing II Estates $1200 Each Gas-Powered Edger All In Good Shape. Call Today ICNDF Certified Trainer Etc. 24” Mongoose MGX/DXR $75 508-882-0178 Monday-Friday Mountain Bike $950 The Book Bear Rugs 508-892-1550 CrystalRockFarm.com daycare available Experienced, Caring Staff Bird Of Paradise Dual Suspension, 4 Michelin Snow Tires Individualized Care Route 9 (2)9x12, 9x14 21 Speed, Red With Rims Cut & Split State of the art indoor Attention To Detail West Brookfield, MA $295 Each $35 195/60R15 training facility Call Today For Oriental Style 24” Mongoose DXR AL 100 GENERAL $175 Green 508-987-0077 An Appointment (2)Red 9x12 Mountain Bike Firewood Group or private day 205 Federal Hill Road Sylvania Vintage and evening classes 508-867-8705 $300 Each Dual Suspension, Aluminum, 105 BULLETIN BOARD Stereo Console 2 Cord Minimum Oxford, MA 21 Speed, Silver $175/cord (Toll-Free) 508-943-8693 Circa 1960 Agility obedience and starwoodpetresort.com 877-809-2665 $35 IN REMEMBRANCE Solid Oak & Oak Veneer (Delivered - Limited Area) conformation Solid Oak 860-935-0072 Cabinet Premium Dark Pine Bark Julie Ann Bainton $75 Mulch Available Puppy Kindergarten $20.00/yard BUYING S-Bent Windsor (Knurowski) 508-868-2860 Starting Soon 36 Year Senior Secretary plus delivery 286 LIVESTOCK Old Toys Chairs Trees for T. Jepson & Son, LLC. Marbles 4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black Bay Path High School Beginner Obedience Dear Friend, Please Visit 1985 Aluminum 508-885-3037 Crocks Finish Captains Chairs. Sale 774-272-3729 Starting Soon In Perfect Condition. Our Guest Book And Leave A Pottery Evergreen Trees, Colorado Note To Pay Your Respects 14’ Sylvan Boat 2003 HAWK $180 With 7.5HP Honda Outboard Beginner Agility Custom 2-Horse Sporting Equipment Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton Tools (3) Adult Small Jobe Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. And EZLoad Trailer. Starting Soon Gooseneck Trailer Firewood Dressing/sleeping area. Jewelry Life Vests Excellent Privacy 107 MISC. FREE All Excellent Condition. Cut, Split & Delivered. Border/Ornamental $1500 Excellent condition. Etc. Barely Used Seasoned $12,000. $25 All 10 trees for $85. FREE 413-245-3402 $220 per cord. New Competition Call Tom Or Deb Obedience 860-634-4632 508-234-2647 Call 508-278-5762 Pea Stone 1985 Ski Nautique Call (413)245-3306 Woodstock, CT 508-987-1060 Evenings You Remove! Or Sony Wega 32” TV 508-410-5683 “2001” FIREWOOD All Breed 508-865-1228 Like New! Trestle-Style 400 Hours On Engine, Green Or Seasoned Grooming Leave Message $150 Newer Upholstery. Cut, Split & Delivered Available Library Table $4000 OBO WOOD LOTS WANTED Bagged Shavings WANTED FREE WOOD 413-222-2058 Beautiful Oak Antique, 72”x32”Wide Call Paul “It’s all about the Kiln-Dried Pine Cat’s Meow Village 41”W x 54”H x 23”D Boards. PALLETS Personal Watercraft 508-769-2351 dogs!” Paper Bags. Reproduction Of The Cabinet For TV Asking $175 508-987-5349 3.25 Cubic Feet Unibank Of Uxbridge You pick up. Monday thru 2005 Yamaha Wave $5.00 Each (No Limit) With Recessed Doors. Also Friday 8am-noon. Call Terri (No Longer Made) Paid $800 Antique Victor Victrola, Runner GP1300R Green Firewood Pick Up In Stonebridge Press Like New, Two-Person. Only 508-832-9394 If You Have One To Sell, Asking $200 1850’s Melodeon Organ, $130 Per Cord West Brookfield Call 508-234-4722 And More 25 Optical Drive 12 Hours. Includes Cover. Photos Available By Email (located behind Southbridge Call Mike Now or visit our website Ask For Tom Or 508-248-1951 $5500 OBO www.collinswoodk9.com Rock Valley Farm 508-764-4103 Hotel & Conference Center) Call 508-248-1888 508-735-7072 508-867-2508 Leave Message 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 24, 2010

454 HOME 400 SERVICES IMPROVEMENT CORRESPONDENT DiGeronimo 402 GENERAL SERVICES Painting Quality, Affordability & Trust The Spencer New Leader, a division of Stonebridge Call The Without Compromise Interior Rooms Press publishing daily and weekly newspapers in Central Junk Man As Low As $129 Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut, seeks a Snowplowing Ceilings $59 Removal of Metal, Woodwork $59 passionate, driven and talented Correspondent to join our Appliances, Serving Central Mass. Furniture, TV’s. James DiGeronimo dedicated staff. Construction Cell 508-577-7940 The ideal candidate should have some newspaper Materials. Cellars/Attics 457 LAWN/GARDEN Cleaned. reporting and previous writing experience, either at a Small Building Composted Demolition, Tires. Sheep Manure small daily or weekly, or with a college paper or Leaves Removed. Available At Farm! 310 GENERAL HELP 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Small Residential 20lb Bags internship. The correspondent will be required to write at At $10 Per Bag WANTED Certified Moves. Trees Cut Brush/Limbs Call 508-867-6111 least two stories per week. Nail Tech Occupational Removed Leave Message & Hair Stylist Therapist Assts. Furnaces Removed At the Spencer New Leader, you will cover public Experience Preferred. Per Diem in Charlton area. SPRING Full Or Part-Time. Send Resume To: Check-our-down-to- meetings, cover local news and school events, develop Gel Nail Experience. HR Dept. earth prices first! CLEANUPS Call Pat Overlook Visiting Weekends also! 508-414-7173 Black Diamond and write feature stories, take photos and more. A good Nurse Assoc., Inc. Central Mass Lawn Care PO Box 1000 and Connecticut personality and professional work ethic are expected. NorthEast Charlton, MA 01507 Also: Fax: 508-831-7165 Dave Lawn Maintenance Vehicle Services [email protected] Mowing This position requires nighttime availability, in order In Spencer, Is Hiring Drivers EOE 508-347-7804 Weed-Whacking To Unload Autos From 413-262-5082 Leaf-Blowing to cover local meetings and events, as needed. Railcars And To Shuttle Physical And Autos Throughout The Mulch Installation Terminal. Outdoor Work, Therapist Familiarity with AP Style, as well as photography Fast Paced & Physically Etc. Demanding Environment. Per Diem Cleanouts Seth Goudreau experience, is helpful. Must Be Able To Drive A Homecare And Computer 774-402-4694 Standard, Have A Valid Cleanups Experience Required. [email protected] Driver’s License. COMPETITIVE PAY! Haul-Away Candidates living in or around Spencer, Leicester and Pre-Employ Physical, Drug Local - Fully Insured Screen, Background Check. Auburn VNA Basements Excellent Rates the Brookfields are encouraged to apply, but all applicants FT Positions Available Helping Hands. Attics With Benefits Healing Hearts Apartments Please Call 191 Pakachoag Street will be considered. 1-800-993-1666 Garages 500 REAL ESTATE Auburn, MA 01501 Yards Call (508)791-0081 Stone Splitter Email: Rental Property 501 REAL ESTATE Send Cover Letter & Clips To: New England Building Stone [email protected] Estate Cleanouts WANTED & Aggregates Company, EOE Located In Eastern Small Building Correspondent Position Massachusetts Is Seeking Demolition 325 PROFESSIONAL A Stone Splitter To Split, If You Want Cut, Shape & Finish Stone. c/o David Dore, Editor, Spencer New Leader Send Resumes With Salary Executive Director To Get Rid Of It, Requirements To Webster Housing Authority We’ll Do It! submit@buildingtalent is seeking applicants for FREE Estimates! PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 recruiting.com the position of Executive An Affirmative Action/Equal Director. The Director will 774-230-8586 Opportunity Employer. be responsible for the ************** Or Email: M/F/H/V management and EQUAL HOUSING administration of 72 State 433 CLEANING Webster Housing Authority elderly, 30 Family units OPPORTUNITY [email protected] (200-1), 4 state MRVP, ADMINISTRATIVE 2 state DMH, 61 Federal ************** elderly and 43 Section B All real estate advertising in (Please put “Correspondent Position” in subject line) ASSISTANT * TLC Home * this newspaper is subject to Webster Housing Authority rental assistance. Minimum qualifications of The Federal Fair Housing Act is accepting Resumes for Cleaning of 1968, which makes it the part-time position of three years work experience Have You Heard The NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE at a senior level with a illegal to advertise any Administrative Assistant. Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” preference, limitation or Candidates must have Massachusetts Public We Use & Supply Organic Housing, community discrimination based on race, Stonebridge Press, owner of 12 daily & weekly knowledge of Public Cleaners To Ensure Your color, religion, sex, handicap, Housing Programs, development or closely Family’s Safety. newspapers in Central Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut, related field. Knowledge of familial status (number of computer software and Gift Certificates For children and or pregnancy), accounting skills, with the fiscal, personnel, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. administrative management Baby Showers, national origin, ancestry, age, ability to work in an Anniversaries, And More! marital status, or any extremely busy office. systems with proven supervisory experience. A Perfect Gift! intention to make an such Job descriptions are Knowledge of State and preference, limitation or available at the Webster Federal programs, must be CALL TAMMIE TODAY discrimination. This Housing Authority’s office bondable; obtain certification FOR A CLEANER newspaper will not 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP between 9am-2pm daily. as a Public Housing Manager knowingly accept any TOMORROW! advertising for real estate WANTED WANTED WANTED The Authority is located at: from HUD or should obtain CASH PAID 10 Golden Heights, Massachusetts Public 508-347-3275 that is in violation of the law. For Coins And Jewelry Webster, MA 01570 Housing Administrator 774-230-7885 Our readers are hereby AUTO BODY Maids Wanted Resumes Must Be Received Certification Program. informed that all dwellings Buying/Selling INSTALLERS By March 29th, 2010 A bachelor’s degree in Office/Homes advertising in this newspaper REPAIR MAN I Am Looking For are available on and equal Gold & Silver Someone Who Is We Will Not Accept Public Administration or One Piece Or Collection needed for very busy shop. WANTED Spring Or Fall Cleanings opportunity basis. To Must be familiar with all Entry Level Fireplace Mature/Responsible & Late Resumes related field preferred. Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or Salary will be within DHCD complain about Lee’s Coins & Jewelry aspects of auto body repair Installation Opportunity Teachable And Eager Monthly Cleanings discrimination call The . 5 Day Work Week, Year To Work, To Join My Staff, guidelines and 239 West Main Street WIRELESS commensurate with Flexible Hours/Days Department of Housing and East Brookfield Sturbridge Auto Body Round, Full Benefits Cleaning Urban Development “HUD” Call 508-347-3338 Package. Starting Pay DISTRIBUTORS experience. Registered/Insured/ (Route 9 - Panda Residential/Businesses. Bonded toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Based On Experience. Qualifications Are: Have Your This is a full time position For the N.E. area, call HUD Garden Plaza) Training Available. WANTED and workweek is set by Own Vehicle, Cleaning Full-Time Positions References Available ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 508-637-1236 Customer DHCD and HUD guidelines. free number for the hearing 508-341-6355 Email Inquiries To: Experience, Personable, Part-Time Positions The candidate will also be Sales/Service [email protected] Organized, Punctual, impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Manager Openings subject to CORI background LOOKING TO BUY START NOW! Or Come In And Fill Out And A Problem-Solver. checks and a physical. Affordable Wooden Or Vinyl $18 Base Appt., Flex FT/PT An Application At: This Is A Permanent WEEKLY COMMISION Candidates submit a cover Residential Retired Gentleman Post & Rail No Experience Needed Architectural Fireplaces Part-Time Position. PAY letter with resume to: Looking For Conditions Apply 4 Washington Street Hours Start At 8:45am. RESIDUAL PAY Chair, Webster Housing & Commercial Fencing Ideal For Students/Others Auburn, MA 01501 We Do Withhold Taxes. Authority Quiet Place Will Pay Reasonable All Ages 17+ 75K IN BONUSES Cleaning Fax (508)757-0623 If You Would Like More 10 Golden Heights We Offer Quality Work At Preferably An Apartment Price For Either. Call Now! WIRELESS SERVICE Above A Garage Or Barn. Phone (508)757-0622 Information, Please Call CREDITS Webster, MA 01570 An Affordable Price! 508-885-3132 508-797-0600 No later than April 2nd, 2010 Would Consider A True Tammie At • Offices & Homes Duplex Apartment. WANTED Drivers Call at 2:00pm, and late resumes 508-347-3275 508-987-8722 will not be accepted. • Weekly & Bi-Weekly I Don’t Smoke And I Don’t Insulated Copper •DRIVERS (10)• Now Hiring For AAF/EOE • One-Time Cleanings Have Animals. & Class A CDL Southbridge, Brimfield • Carpet Cleaning Excellent References 330 SALES • Auto Detailing Available. Dedicated Fleet OTR & Brookfield. 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Aluminum Wire 3-5 Day Dispatch Experienced Sales • Floors Interested In The Following 25 Pounds Or More New Startup • Upholstery Towns: Brimfield, Charlton, No Touch Freight Professional Dudley Or Sturbridge We Will Come To You, Certified Nurse • Janitor Work 774-230-1666 Weigh It, And Pay Cash 1yr Verifiable T/T Exp. Req. Mystery Shoppers For Thriving Local Garment • Windows On The Spot! Clean Driving/Work Record Aides/Certified Decorating Company. Full Benefits/401K Earn Up To $100 Per Day! Home Health Commission Position Will We Guarantee Your WANTED Contractors & Cardinal Logistics Undercover Shoppers Allow You To Earn Your Satisfaction Will Be Electricians Welcome Lifeguard Our Best Reference! Land Near Call 866-299-5673 Needed To Judge Retail & Aides Potential. Call To Make An www.cardlog.com Positions Unlimited Local Market. REGISTERED, Spencer/Paxton EOE Dining Establishments. Need A Break From INSURED & BONDED Appointment Available For Long-Term Care, Self-Directed Individual, Line 508-269-2593 Experience Not Required Reliable Transportation. Give Maria A Call Certified But Still Want To Work Call Jim At 508-764-2500 Area Of Camp Marshall Foster 877-787-6583 With The Elderly? For A Single Family Home. WAR RELICS Parents Wanted Lifeguards 774-452-0480 Please Call John Christopher Heights Of 413-813-5712 & Seeking Quality Homes For Our Webster Is Your Answer! 333 SURROGATE R&D Cleaning Throughout Central MA Community We Are An 83-Unit WAR SOUVENIRS To Provide Foster Care MOTHERS Services 505 APARTMENTS FOR Pool. Full Days Assisted Living WANTED To Children In Need. Community That Has Specializing In Houses RENT 24/7 Support. Generous & Weekends Positions Available For HELP WANTED & Apartments WWII & EARLIER Reimbursement. Please Contact Rolando CA$H WAITING! $500 Sign-On Bonus (Including The 10:45pm-7:15am 774-289-5001 Brookfield Area Helmets, Swords, Call For Details Holidays) Shift. We Also Have Per Apartments. First/Last. Diem Openings For All Landlord Discounts No Pets. Daggers, Bayonets, FREE Estimates Medals, Badges, Flags, Applications Shifts. Responsibilities $475 And Up Uniforms, etc. Available At: Include The Provision Over 30 Years Experience. Brookside Terrace Of Personal Assistance West Brookfield As Well As Light 442 LICENSED DAY 3BR House Call: 1-508-688-0847 11 Village Drive, Housekeeping, Utilities, W/D, Plowing, I’ll Come To YOU! CARE Devereux Therapeutic Southbridge, MA N.E.D.A.S. Personal Laundry, And Mowing, Trash Removal. Foster Care Dining Services. No Pets. Call Wanda New England $1200/Month 508-829-6769 508-764-7675 x5 Dental Assistant Apply In Person To: *************** 300 HELP WANTED School Laurie Nelson Surrogate The Commonwealth of 508-867-6307 General Machine 120 Stafford Street Christopher Heights Mothers Massachusetts Office of MACHINISTS - CNC Suite 201 Of Webster Child Care Services EAST 310 GENERAL HELP Shop Work Worcester 338 Thompson Road requires that all ads Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week. Class A Needed WANTED Minimum 5 Years www.nedentalschool.org Webster, MA 01570 placed in the newspaper BROOKFIELD No Benefits. Be part of a miracle for child care (daycare) Quiet Building Experience Required. Experience. Milling/Turning. Dental Assistant Located Directly 7D Driver Program/Setup/Operate The rewards are more in your home include Ground Floor Entrance We are interested in hiring Email: [email protected] Program Behind Hubbard Call 413-283-8866 Regional Hospital than financial your license number. Very Handy Location a full-time 7D driver for Fax: 508-987-8013 For Appointment • Graduate In Just 120 Great Deli & Post Office our precious cargo - our Days Seeking Women Nearby children - at the Guild of Or Mail: Attn: Chris Athanas • In-Office Training Physical 21-43 Non-Smoker • Non-Smoker St. Agnes in Whitinsville. • Evenings, 1 Night A With Healthy This is a split shift 627 Main Street NOW • No Pets N. Oxford, MA 01537 Part-Time Week Therapists Pregnancy History 6:30 to 9:30 and • Job Placements Per Diem ENROLLING 1 Bedroom 1:30 to 5:30. Oxford Office Assistance Available (Weekdays/Weekends) Additional Office Help 1 Living Room Retiree's welcome. Lawn Maintenance • Only $960 (Includes In Charlton Area. FALL 2010 1 Small Kitchen Call 508-755-2238 ext. 22 Needed. Monday Through Book/Materials) Send Resume To: Bright Beginnings Foreman Friday, 10am-2pm. • Payment Plan Options 1 Small Bathroom For Landscaping Business HR Dept. Montessori General Office & Available Heat & Electricity Located In Sturbridge. Organizational Skills Overlook Visiting Pre-School Assistant Manager Hardworking, Responsible, Careers You Can Included Required. Nurse Assoc., Inc. 465 Main Street, Oxford, MA Train 6-12 Months 5 Years Min. Experience. Non-Smoker. SMILE About! PO Box 1000 For More $500 Per Month To Be GM Clean Driver’s License. Fax Resume And/Or Letter Call (508)425-6644 Information Call Your Child Deserves The Call For An Domino’s Bonus If You Have Charlton, MA 01507 Best Start To Their 508-987-1579 For More Info Fax: 508-831-7165 Appointment 774-573-2120 A Pesticide License! Or Email 888-363-9457 Education! Or Email Start Your New [email protected] reproductivepossibilities.com 9am-7pm Fax Resume [email protected] Career Now! 508-987-3465 [email protected] 774-241-0117 By Friday, April 2nd EOE Lic. #8121699 508-867-4154 MARCH 24, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

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Ideal For Private Parking & Yard Webster Co-Operative. Affordable 2 Bedroom Large 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Available 5/1 Commercial/Light 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths $700 Southbridge 2 Bedroom Industrial Use. (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Apartments For Rent. $800/Month Apartment 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Plus Utilities Clean, Small 2 Bedroom Southbridge Town Water/Sewer. Area). Air Conditioning, Spacious, Fully Modern, New, Nice Area. Includes 1,850 S.F. Applianced. $1275 Duplex Apartment. Stove, Three Bedroom Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. First & Security, References Includes Dishwasher, Office Space. For Appointment 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 508-277-0017 Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Apartment Hookups, Yard, Good Area. Off-Street Parking, Located On Worcester 508-347-9370 Starting at $797 $700 Renovated. Full Living Washer/Dryer Hookups. Street (Route 169) Credit Check Required. Room, Full Dining Room. No Pets. Second Floor • Pool Leicester Kitchen, Full Bath, $750/Month Call Mobile Home Large 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath $675/Month Plus Utilities Pantry, & Storage Shed. (508)765-5421 • Basketball Court Northbridge Call 508-765-2658 Call 508-769-2500 For Sale $800 One Bedroom Hardwood Floors Sturbridge Retirement • Playground From $500 Per Month. Throughout. Third Floor. Southbridge Community • On-Site Laundry First, Security & Southbridge Webster Reference Required. Coombs Street No Pets. Non Smokers 30 Poland Street FOR LEASE OR SALE Completely Rebuilt In 2002. No Pets. Must Be H.U.D. Preferred. Renovated Two Bedroom Owner Financing New Floors, Walls, Doors, INCOME LIMITS APPLY 2 Bedroom Apartment Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Income Eligible. Available. Call For Details Apartment, All Appliances 8500 Sq.Ft. Section 8 Welcome 508-764-4073 Industrial-Type Building Bathroom. Carpeting On All HouseworksRealty.com Call Dave Furnished. Laundry Room On Office Open From: Applianced, Washer/Dryer Premises. Off-Street Parking. With 14-Foot Doors & Floors Except Kitchen & 508-867-0903 508-234-4041 Hook-ups. No Pets. Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Mon-Fri Garages Available. 2 Bridge Cranes. Large Monday-Friday Section 8 OK. Spencer No Pets. Yard, Close To Town. 508-347-3616 9:00am to 5:00pm EOH Douglas $700 2 Bedroom Townhouses. Most Schools & Churches Zoned Heavy Industrial. N. Grosvenordale Weekend & Evening 1 & 2 Bedroom First And Security. Electric Appliances, Within Walking Distance. Perfect For Contractor, Appointments Apartments Available. References And Credit Hookups. 1 Mile To Route 395. Fabricator, Self-Storage, CT Available $600-$750/Month SOUTHBRIDGE Check Required. One Year Lease. No Pets. Good Credit Required. Or Recycling Dealer. Mobile Home For Sale Rent Includes Heat & First & Last $750/Month Call Dave 14x64 Doublewide Hot Water. 8 Summer Street Call (508)596-8497 $625/$720 per month. Call 508-949-1400 774-230-7423 2nd Floor, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Off-Street Parking. Stove Security Deposit ($500) Or 508-943-0972 Large Kitchen, Living Room. & Refrigerator Included. Large Kitchen, Large Call (508)886-4312 Living Room, New Bath, Laundry Room. Brookside Terrace No Smoking. No Pets. Appliances Included. First/Last & Security Hardwood Floors, Southbridge Webster 11 Village Drive Five Room, Three Spencer WEBSTER Plenty Of Cabinet Space. 508-737-2523 Heat/HW Included 3BR, 1BA. Clean, Modern Southbridge,MA 01550 $850/Month Bedroom Apartment. Attractive One & Two For Rent $65,000 Bedroom Apartments. Remodel. NEW Kitchen You Are Lucky We Still For Appointment 121 Elm Street Newly Remodeled. First (508)764-7675 DOUGLAS Floor. Washer/Dryer Appliances, Some With Includes Stainless Have Space Available! 860-923-0421 First Floor, 2 Bedrooms, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Appliances, Range, From 1000 Sq.Ft. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Kitchen, Living Room, Hookups, Modern Kitchen & Bath, Hardwoods. Modern & Bright, Refrigerator, Gas Heat, To 15,000 Sq.Ft. REDUCED $85,000 Apartments Available Dining Room. 1 Bath, Quiet Country Setting. Off-Street Parking, Mobile Home In Sturbridge Hardwood Floors. $775/Month Will Divide! Prices start at $845/month. Call 508-769-2500 Conveniently Located, Coin-Op. Retirement Park C&C Includes heat, hot water, Heat/HW Included Directly Off Route 9. Pets OK Call Owner For Best Price Two Bedrooms, One And Properties A/C, pool, fitness center $900/Month Available Now! Pictures At 508-753-3670 One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, & children’s program. 15 Ballard Court Southbridge 508-735-4335 www.WebsterApt.com New Roof, New Windows, LOOK & COMPARE Off street parking. 3 Bedroom, First Floor. Four Bedroom, Third Floor. Visit Our Website First/Last & Security And Many Updates. Call (508)476-3777 Heat & Hot Water Large Eat-In Kitchen, Near www.spencercondos.com $975/Month Plus Utilities 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Beautifully Landscaped. Southbridge Included. Police Station & Route 169. 508-839-1015 508-347-8791 Quality 1, 2 & 3 $975/Month $900/Month Plus Utilities Bedroom Apartments! Manchaug Northbridge Second Street 16 Ballard Court Section 8 OK Spencer WEBSTER Sturbridge Appliances, Off-Street Call Tim Or Cara (Linwood) 6 Room, 3 Bedroom Duplex 3 Bedroom, Second Floor. FIRST MONTH FREE! Mobile Home 55+ Parking. 508-347-5175 FREE RENT 1 Bedroom Apartment 4 Room, 2 Bedroom House Parlor, Kitchen, Bathroom. Heat & Hot Water 17 Mechanic Street 1 Bedroom, Ideal Included. Available In Quiet 6-Family For Rent. Hardwood Floors, Location, Close To Sturbridge All Redone. 1200 Sq.Ft. 3 Bedroom Baseboard (Oil) Heat. No Dogs. No Smokers. $975/Month Southbridge $650 Everything. New Floors, 2 Bedroom Apartment Apartment Off-Street Parking, Laundry. Off-Street Parking Appliances & Hot Water $800/Month Service Pets Only High Street $875/Month Washer/Dryer Hookups Carpets, Paint, Windows, Security Deposit. Separate Utilities. No Pets. Included. Convenient W/D Hookups, Large Three Room/One 1 Bedroom Apartment In Cellar. Shower, Cabinets & Background Check Required. Bedroom Apartment. Non-Smokers Preferred. Location, Laundry Room Stove/Refrigerator. $575/Month Last & Security. $1000/Month Counters. Newer Furnace, On Premises 508-476-7975 Quiet, Cute & Clean. Utilities Not Included A/C & More. After 5pm First/Last/Security, New Everything. Deleaded. Newly Renovated References $750/Month References Throughout. Off-Street 508-864-6285 No Pets/Smoking Washer/Dryer. $625/Month 508-234-2025 Call (508)765-0501 774-437-1596 Call 508-764-3743 Parking. Appliances & $37,500 North Brookfield Rubbish Removal Included. Owner Financing 1 Bedroom Apartments Webster Available. 508-796-3902 Available Southbridge Large One Bedroom Southbridge Call For Details First & Second Floor Large 1 bedroom modern. Apartment, Second Floor. Charlton Pets Considered. Spencer Lebanon Hill Area 508-347-7027 2 Bedroom Apartment. SOUTHBRIDGE Wall to wall, appliances Off-Street Parking. Four To Choose From included, coin-op laundry, no Large One Bedroom Remodeled Five Room, $175/week BRAND NEW Apartment. Located Near No Smoking. No Pets. Two Bedroom Home In 570 STORAGE SPACE Available 4/1 Starting At $475/Month pets, lease and security. First & Security, References. $575 and up, utilities not Route 9. With Huge Closet, Lovely Country Setting. FOR RENT Need First/Last APARTMENTS! $600/Month Freshly Painted. Call Mike Edson At included. Carpeted Living Room. Southbridge Kitchen Includes Major Call 508-943-8755 New Windows, Modern WEBSTER Godin Real Estate 2 Bedrooms/$775. Call (508)764-2866 Before 7pm Kitchen/Bath. 2 Bedroom Apartments (978)249-8131 x15 Appliances. Tenant Washer Starting At $150/Week Available now. & Dryer. Enclosed Porch. WAREHOUSE Stove, refrigerator and Southbridge Off-Street Parking, Credit Check/References Large Heated 2 Bedroom. Webster FOR RENT Webster North Brookfield dishwasher included. Nice Quiet Location. One Bedroom Apartment Required. 4,000 sq. ft. 14-foot ceiling. Brand New House 2 Bedrooms Secure building. Stove & Refrigerator $550/Month $900/Month Included. $575 Open space. 2 loading docks. 2 Bedrooms Heat/Hot Water Included Off-street parking. 508-951-2641 First Floor, Renovated, Bousquet Real Estate Minutes from Rte. 395. $1200/Month Elevator Accessible, Onsite NO Pets. No Pets. 508-765-5815 Washer/Dryer Hookups. Kitchen With Appliances. $999.00/month. Laundromat, Trash Removal, Spencer 508-943-5021 All are newly remodeled, Private Parking. Call (508)765-5852 Hardwood Floors. Dudley carpeted, stove & Appliances Included. Lease & Security Required. One Bedroom Duplex, 530 HOUSES FOR SALE refrigerator included. Appliances, One Year Lease, One Bedroom Apartment For More Info $750/Month $500 575 VACATION RENTALS Section 8 Approved. 508-764-2866 No Pets. No Pets Allowed (508)867-4277 Southbridge First, Last, $500 Security. No Pets, No Smoking. Pascoag, RI Security Deposit & 141 Elm Street $525 per month. Off-Street Parking, Gas Heat Lakefront Custom Home Cape Cod References Required North Brookfield Recently Remodeled Please Call 508-886-4312 & Coin-Op Laundry 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths. Near Two Bedroom Apartment. Call 774-289-1714 28 Spring Street 508-380-2359 I-395, Central Air, Finished Summer Rental 3 Large Rooms, First Floor. Appliances, Washer/Dryer Thompson/ Walk-Out Basement, Like New! Hookups. Off-Street Parking. Home Theater, Stone & 6 Room House No Pets. Quinebaug, CT Webster Vinyl Exterior. No Pets. Three Bedroom Apartment, West Yarmouth $600/Month $650/Month 5 1/2 Room, Second Floor One-Of-A-Kind Home! North Brookfield No Utilities Included. Apartment. Very Quiet Home. Near I-395. Fish, Swim, Boat One Minute walk to Ocean References & Security No Pets. Required. 1-508-328-9093 Heat, Fridge, Stove, Trash, $539,900 beach. All amenities. Center Snowplowing Included. First & Security Apartments For Rent 508-867-7404 louzam@ $950.00 per week. Must Have CREDIT CHECK. $750/Month zammarelli.necoxmail.com 2 Bedroom SOUTHBRIDGE $850/Month 508-943-3234 Call 617-797-4665 or $650/Month Northbridge Southbridge First/Last & Security. 617-698-0638 Main Street Declawed Cat OK. 545 LAND/LOTS (Linwood) 2 Bedroom Apartment, One Bedroom, 510 Small One Bedroom First Floor. 860-923-2915 $400/Month Very Nice, Clean, First Floor First Floor, Off-Street COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS WELLS, MAINE Four Room Apartment Off-Street Parking. Stove & Parking, Heat & Hot OXFORD MA Village By the Sea Stove & Refrigerator, (1 Bedroom) Refrigerator Included. Water Included. Uxbridge Level house lots cleared Off-Street Parking. $800/Month New Carpeting. No Utilities. $700/Month Two Bedroom Apartment, North Brookfield with well installed and 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. First/Last & Security. Includes Heat/Hot Water $700/Month First Floor. Stove & Center approved septic design Pool complex, with Credit/Reference Check jacuzzi and exercise room, Security Deposit Required. Security Deposit Required 36-38 Main Street Refrigerator Included. Commercial in hand. Ready to build. Required. NO PETS/NO SMOKING CORI/Credit Check Required. Washer & Dryer Hookups, Call Mark - 508-887-0170 outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, No Pets. Includes Stove, Refrigerator, Section 8 Accepted. Southbridge, MA Off-Street Parking. Spaces/Storefronts A/C, cable. For Rent 8 acres, $109,900.00; Call Nellie Off-Street Parking. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! (860)256-7582 $775/Month 1 acre, $104,900.00 $85 Per Day 508-347-2774 508-234-2025 508-248-3743 508-278-6751 508-347-2774 (508)429-7568

Chrysler Industrial Used Auto Parts 1930 Model A 1950 Chevrolet 720 CLASSICS 1953 Ford 1963 King Midget 700 AUTOMOTIVE 91 day Guarantee. Large Ford Coupe 4-Door Sedan 2-Door Sedan New Engine, Comet Clutch, inventory of engines, All-New Brakes, New Paint, V8 400HP Engine Green, With Extra Parts. 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Mild Custom, $11,000 transmissions, tires & glass. Good Condition. New Factory-Built Motor. 1952 Pontiac New Convertible Top With Rebuilt, Zero Miles. Excellent service. Free parts $10,000 Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Side Curtains. All-New Tires. 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES locating service. Needs Interior & Minor Work Fun Car, Good Runner! Sitting On Ground, Call Karen Woody 1955 Oldsmobile $5500 Amherst-Oakham Auto 508-885-3192 To Be Road-Worthy. 5th Wheel Ready To Go Call (800)992-0441 or $5900 Tin Woody Beach Wagon, 4-Door Ask For George Or Barry $2200 Original, $10,000 508-347-9654 Steel Drop Center (508)799-9969 978-760-3453 In Need Of Complete 508-764-6059 Tailgate With Rebuilt Fitted 1940 Plymouth Restoration. Engine Turns, 1975 Ford Flatbed $200 720 CLASSICS 1978 Corvette Transmission Silver Anniversary Model Major Components In Place. $1600 1968 Mustang 508-943-2572 1927 Ford Deluxe (Zero Miles) 2-Door Sedan Limited Edition, Runs Good Interior. Solid Frame, 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton 2-Door Coupe $3000 Package Deal Roadster Strong, Looks Real Sharp! Red With Black Interior. Turnkey Show Ready! Runs, Original, Excellent Driver. L82 Straight Eight, Pickup 302 Automatic. Very Clean, Rims For Sale Chevy 327, V8, Holly 4B, A/T, Needs Restoration. Engine, T-Tops. A/C, Solid, Needs Restoration, 15 Inch Aluminum Rims Transmission Only Automatic Transmission. Low Miles. Recently Red With Flames, Pipes. Stored 30+ Years. Tilt Wheel. $2500 Refurbished Off 1991 Honda Accord. $1800 Will Not Consider Trades $7900 $3950 Factory Set - 5 Total Contact 860-974-9880 Or Asking $2650 Collection MUST BE SOLD! Asking $5000 $25 Each 508-461-9097 [email protected] Serious Inquires Only! 978-760-3453 978-760-3453 MUST SELL! 860-923-0457 508-317-7092 508-340-5334 860-564-3397 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 24, 2010

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 1966 Mustang SULLIVAN AUTO 1996 Chevy 2003 Mitsubishi 2007 Ford Focus 2006 Honda Coupe SALES Caprice Classic Eclipse SE Sedan XR 650L (Not Fastback) 33 Main Street V8, Wagon, 4-Door, Convertible Auto, Air, Cruise, Power On/Off-Road Bike I PAY YOU CASH Rust-Free! Georgia Car (Across The Street 146k Miles. Last Of The Grey, Runs & Looks New. Locks/Windows/Mirrors, New Rear Tire, Excellent (Always Garaged) From Jack’s Gas) Wally-Wagons! Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. Alloy Wheels, Upgraded Shape. With 3800 Miles. FOR JUNK CARS Paint’s Faded. All Ready For & Original Owner. New Tires. Remote Start, CD/MP3, $4000 OBO YOUR 289 V8 Engine. 2 Main Street $2495 Asking $10,500 Fog Lights. 35k Miles, Or Trade For 4WD Or Car & TRUCKS $6900 (Route 131) 508-943-2703 Nice Condition! 508-410-3078 Asking $10,000 OBO Call After 4pm Sturbridge, MA 508-867-6152 And Farm Equipment Utility Trailer 860-418-9762 ______That Dumps www.sullivanautosales.net 2000 Daewoo 2004 Buick Removable Sides, Nubira Rendezvous 732 SPORTS UTILITY HARLEY Call D&M Towing & Recycling Very Solid. 2002 Subaru 4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Front-Wheel Drive, DAVIDSON $550 Miles. Excellent. Automatic 508-887-3645 Forester S-Model Automatic, SUV. Recent 1995 Nissan 1997 Sportster XL1200 978-760-3453 Transmission, Power Tires, Brakes. Economical $7050 Windows 3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. Pathfinder 9,900 Miles. TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Custom Paint, With Extras. 1995 Mercedes $2500 90k, A/C. White, 5-Speed. 1966 T-Bird 860-774-1485 Summer Ready! $3300 $5000 Hard-Top E-Class Asking $5850 Call 508-347-3093 $3150 2000 Ford (4)5-Lug Truck Rims 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS New 4-Barrel Carburetor, 508-248-1951 & Tires New Tires, New Brake 2001 Subaru Mustang GT $300 Harley Davidson 33’ Travel Trailer Booster & Master Cylinder. $11,500 OBO 2004 Subaru Runs Good! Good For Forester X 860-208-7010 2000 Custom With 12’x32’ Addition 1999 Dodge 5-Speed, Sunroof Candy Apple Red, Impreza WRX Excellent Condition. Restoration. Pristine Condition! Soft-Tail Ram Pickup Interested Parties ONLY! $5050 All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Own Your Own Lot! 33,010 Miles. Heated Seats & Mirrors. 1996 Ford Explorer 28k Miles, Pearl White. 4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great. $4200 OBO 4WD, Cruise Control, Power Seasonal Camping At A $3500 OBO 2004 Mazda Fully Loaded, Including Custom Green Paint & Excellent Condition. Lovely Campground. 860-774-8289 Protoge Five MagnaFlow Exhaust, Windows/Locks, Powder Lots Of Extras. 508-847-7049 [email protected] Spoiler. 5-Speed. Asking $30,000 $6050 AEM Intake, Lojack. Asking $14,900 OBO Blue With Ski Racks & One Owner Bike! 508-847-7048 Trailer Hitch. Call After 5pm Leave Message 1979 Pontiac Stored Winters. Call 774-289-3929 $7995 OBO 508-885-4358 1998 Subaru Legacy Serious Inquiries Only Or 508-764-7986 High Miles, But Good 508-987-8928 Trans-Am 5-Speed 860-923-9618 Condition. Needs Inspection. Wells, Maine Virginia Car. Great Condition. $3050 Asking $1000 OBO Harley Davidson 2000 Mercury 508-949-7983 2005 40’ Breckenridge 2004 Chevrolet Smokey & The Bandit Look. 1999 Subaru Forester 2005 Toyota Motorcycle Parts Silverado 1500 Runs Well. Black Interior & $4050 Grand Marquis Park Model Home Exterior, Lots Of New Parts Camry LE 1999 Infinity & Accessories Enclosed Room Addition, 2WD, Extended Cab, Line (Including Seats, Tires, 2000 Subaru Forester Sedan 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, QX4 SUV For Sale Plus Screen Room & Deck. & Cap, Trailer Hitch. Carpet, Rebuilt $4650 White, Appx 60k Miles. 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. Good Condition Inside & Double Loft, Sleeps 10. 9500 Original Miles. Transmission) Owned By Elderly Driver. 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, For EVO, Twin Cam, Fully Furnished & Excellent Condition, Outside. 165k Miles. Sportsters. Matching Numbers 2000 Ford Escort Selling As Part Of Estate. CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Recent Brakes & Tires. Landscaped. One Owner $15,000 Automatic, $2250 Excellent Condition! Automatic Steering. Asking $6000 Custom Chrome Meadow Ledge Resort $12,000 508-615-7358 1998 Subaru Forester Asking $4795 OBO Runs Beautifully. Clean, Please Call May-October 508-987-5860 Call 508-769-0512 Good Condition. Women’s New $64,500 Automatic 508-943-3812 Insulated 1995 Toyota Supra $3050 REDUCED! 508-278-6123 Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. 2000 Volkswagen $10,600 735 GARAGE RENTALS Leather Jacket Wheelchair Van 760 VANS/TRUCKS Original. 60k, Call Bert Passat GLX Leave Message Police-Style, Size Large. 1999 Ford F250 Black-On-Black, Leather, 617-699-7428 508-885-4580 WANTED $125 4 Motion 1967 International Runs. $5000 OBO Two-Owner Car. 508-981-2636 Year-Round Garage 508-949-1320 Best Offer WE BUY ANY V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Space For Antique Car 4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires, 508-248-7791 9 Foot Bed, Straight 6. NON-RUNNING Excellent Condition, Well Must be at least 20 feet long. 745 RECREATIONAL 1973 Pontiac Maintained. Low Miles. $1000 SUBARUS! 2005 Toyota Respond to John VEHICLES Trans-Am Custom Wheels & Exhaust. 508-832-3966 or Call 860-928-9210 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Leather Interior, Black 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, 1988 Buick Camry [email protected] 1998 Polaris ATV On Black. Top Of The Line. 1979 Ford F-350 Burgundy Interior, Original, $5500 OBO Magnum 425, 4x4 1964 Case Matching Numbers. 90k. Estate Wagon Fully Loaded! 740 MOTORCYCLES Pickup Truck Last Of The Woodies! 508-865-5085 40k Miles. Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Backhoe Loader Best Offer 617-519-9051 1985 Harley Years Ago. Used Very Little 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Needs Tender Loving Care. $14,500 Miles. NO TITLE. Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, 508-344-2660 $1500 Will Trade Since. Needs Battery. 2001 Ford Sportster Asking $3000 Floor In Bed Is Missing, Runs Strong. Vintage 1956 1982 Dodge Half-Ton 2004 Toyota Camry 1000 XLH 508-885-3136 Needs Replacing. Comes With Snow Bucket Taurus SE 860-888-5207 Solid Frame, Great For Landscaping 318 Flat-Bed 78k Original Miles, All Power, 76k Miles. New S&S Carb., Ignition Projects Or Snow Removal VW Beetle Sedan $11,500 Very Good Mechanics. 4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, New Tires. Well Maintained Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. One Original Owner $6000 OBO Runs Good, 36HP Motor, $3500 OBO 2003 Honda Nice Body & Interior. Needs TLC. Inside & Out. Color Blue. Will Pay Top Dollar $1650 978-406-3670 $1500 Private Owner. 508-987-2838 TRX250 EX ATV New Tires & Brakes. For Clean Cars! Ask For Stephen 978-760-3453 Asking $9000 1994 Mustang $3300 Runs Great! Looks Great! Call Barry Will Negotiate. Rutland Auto Sales $1600 OBO 1982 GMC 350 Convertible 774-289-4518 Route 122 1988 Harley 1983 Ford Dump 508-764-6059 $1500 Stake Body With Power Gate. Rutland, MA Davidson 1200cc 860-634-0581 Rebuilt Engine. Truck 725 AUTOMOBILES 978-760-3453 2002 Mitsubishi 508-886-2720 One Owner, 32k Miles. 2007 Yamaha $1200 Ford 9000 6-Wheeler 1999 Pontiac 1995 Volvo Gallant ES Selling Because Of Illness 508-461-9097 Needs A Little Work Runs Good, Rear Quarter Always Garaged. Raptor 700R Asking $2500 Grand Prix 850 Turbo Dented, Replaced Engine. 2006 Kia Spectra $3000 Fuel Injection, Electric Start, 1992 GMC Asking $5500 OBO In Good Condition. $2400 4-Door Sedan 774-230-6848 One Owner. Very, Very Clean. 508-943-1593 With Snow Tires. 508-987-2045 Turn Key And Ride. Diesel Truck 2003 Rawson Portable New Engine With 32K Miles, UPS Truck-Style, $2500 Under Warranty. $4500 Screener Plant 508-333-3340 2006 Honda 1999 Harley 508-769-9073 Aluminum Grumman Body, New Tires, Belts. Also Has Shelves. Rebuilt Model 3618/SN:SN823203 2000 Dodge Stratus Civic EX Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” Davidson 24 Point OV Twin Honda 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Transmission/Motor, 4-Door Sedan, 1996 1 Owner, 70k Miles. Warranty, For Over 3 Years Motor. Low Hours, Power Everything. Motorcycle New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Oldsmobile 88 Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. (Over 36K Miles). Dyna Wide Glide. 1996 Holiday Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Well Maintained In Good Condition. Carfax & Photos Available. $7890 Asking $1500 OBO Runs Good. 18k Miles. Some Extras. 11’ Area Behind Seats Asking $28,000 $1100 $9,500 OBO 508-847-3861 $9000 Rambler 5th Excellent Condition 508-410-6017 508-922-8688 (Oxford) 508-347-8956 774-402-1397 508-885-5861 Call 508-943-5911 Wheel Aluma-Lite 14,100GVWR With One Living Area Call 5pm-8:30pm 1999 Road King Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, 508-867-6546 Black, 10k Miles, Mint Garden Tub, Queen Bed, Kubota 4WD Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Including Some Accessories. 1994 Plymouth Must See! Always Kept In Good Condition. Tractor Inside. $9000 Van Model BT820 $13,000 OBO 508-799-3953 Needs Alternator, Features Loader & Backhoe Email Me At Good Body & Motor. With Thumb. Like New, [email protected] Parts Only - No Title. $400 Only 92 Hours. SPRING SALE! 1999 Suzuki 1997 Ford $25,500 1983 Ford Pickup Or Make An Offer TLS 1000 Conversion Van 508-248-3225 V-Twin, Strong Runner. Excellent Condition. Truck The Hot Set-Up! Carbon Great For Camping! 6-Cylinder, Clean Fiber Mufflers. Grey. $3900 Underneath, No Rust. $3500 508-347-2621 Good Mechanics. Payloader 860-315-7417 $1500 978-760-3453 Backhoe 2000 Harley 2002 12x40 Park 1996 Florida Michigan Sportster Model RV Diesel, Runs Good 18,000 Miles (like brand new) on beautiful Pick-Up Truck Mint Condition lot in campground can be Dodge Ram 1500 Also: Call Cliff used for a full 6 months (15 SLT Club Cab $7000 April-15 October every year) 8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large Chevy Box Truck 508-764-7068 Lot paid for until 2097. Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum), UPS-Style $48,000 Power Everything, 4 $3500 2003 Yamaha Call Don (508)344-9499 Brand-New Tires With Rims, New Battery. Let’s Talk, Make YZ125R Asking $5500 Mint Condition, Garaged. 2006 THULE TRAILER Make An Offer! An Offer! Hardly Ridden. (6’ x 12’ Enclosed) 508-867-3741 Call (508)347-7300 $1700 OBO Aluminum, Dual Axle, Call 508-254-8663 GVW 6000 lbs. 1997 Chevy Tahoe After 4pm & Weekends Model #C65X12238200, Beautiful Maroon & Grey Yale Towmotor Or 508-248-5466 Under 200 Miles. All Major Parts Replaced, And Leave Message $5250 Forklift Good Tires, High Miles, All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent Mike 860-935-0072 Leather. $2400 2004 BMW Wife Got Another Car. K1200 GT $2500 Cash Takes It! 860-774-1485 Absolutely Perfect! 33’ Travel Trailer Runs Strong Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. Currently On-Site In Park 508-615-2540 New Tires & Battery. (Woodstock, CT) 767 VEHICLES WANTED $11,000 Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen 860-315-7417 Porch, Corner Lot, Shed. 1997 Ford Park Features: Family Conversion Van 2005 Harley Activities, Pool, Inexpensive Power Locks/Seats/Windows & Comfortable Living. $ Cruise Control. Davidson Park Is Open April-October. 1450 Low Rider Excellent Condition. ROSS RECYCLING $35,000 Great For Camping! Excellent Condition, Extras. (Includes Lot) We Pay More!! $10,500 OBO $4900 860-923-2549 508-347-2621 508-867-8374 352-314-0003 All Scrap Metals, Cars, Trucks Batteries, Copper Wire, Appliances... 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Putnam, CT 06260 860-928-7165 WANTED Old Ford Automobile/Truck Parts Motors, Fenders, Doors, Complete Or Parts Cars. 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! 978-760-3453 ☎ ☎ ☎ Aut motiveMARCH 24, 2010 TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION 7 Lexus HS 250h – World’s First Dedicated Luxury Hybrid – Not a Compelling Choice

BY KEITH GRIFFIN

I’ve always believed in the philoso- phy, “Never kick a man when he’s down.” The key word there is “believed” because, as a journalist, I can’t always practice my beliefs. Such is the case with the 2010 Lexus HS 250h, the world’s first dedicated luxu- ry hybrid that has been in the news lately because it is subject to a recall by its maker, Toyota. As you may recall (probably a bad choice of words), the HS 250h is sub- ject to a recall because of perceived braking problems that also affected the Toyota Prius, its hybrid sibling in the Toyota stable. About 14,500 HS 250h’s are subject to recall (not includ- ing those on the dealer lots being fixed before sale) for a software fix. I first test drove the Lexus HS 250h at a media event in Tarrytown, N.Y. last spring. The few hours I spent with the HS 250h left me with a favorable impression. (I also spent time driving the new Lexus IS 250c convertible at the same event.) At the time I was fairly effusive in my praise for the vehicle. In an overview for a magazine article I wrote about the car, I said, “There are a lot of reasons to like the Lexus HS 250h, the world’s first dedicated luxu- ry hybrid (and no, it’s not Prius dressed up to look like a Lexus). The first thing to like about HS 250h is it achieves an EPA-estimated rating of 35 miles per gallon combined using 87- The Lexus HS 250h is billed as the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid by its maker. Sometimes being first isn’t always the best thing. octane fuel. (That breaks down to 35- mpg city and 34-mpg highway, which tune to be in an accident, I would have mode, a more responsive feel is deliv- Basically, it all comes down to your is great fuel economy regardless of appreciated the abundant airbag sup- ered, Lexus says, “when desired.” desire to go hybrid and drive a Lexus. where you drive for a non-diesel sedan ply,too. (It’s also worth mentioned that Power is not something one normally This is the entry-level Lexus hybrid of this size.) the National Highway Traffic Safety plans for – sometimes it’s just needed sedan (the others being the GS 450h “What if safety is your main con- Administration awarded the Lexus and “the linear throttle response” (as and the ultra-luxury LS 600h). cern after fuel economy? The HS 250h 2010 HS 250h, a rating of five out of Lexus puts it) of the normal mode hes- Normally, entry-level and Lexus com- comes with a standard supplemental five stars for both front impact for the itates just enough for some uncomfort- bined are a good thing, but Lexus restraint system with a class-leading driver and right front passenger posi- able moments. seems to have missed the mark with 10 airbags. There’s no seating position tions and side impact for the driver Maybe I’d be less harsh on the Lexus the HS 250h. in this hybrid that isn’t protected by and left rear passenger positions.) HS 250h if there wasn’t some out- an airbag. The biggest disappointment to me standing competition on the market (Questions and comments about this “Another exciting aspect of the HS was what I consider an almost listless that costs thousands of dollars less: review and other automotive concerns 250h would be its use of recyclables. powertrain. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the can be e-mailed to This Lexus, befitting such an environ- engine combined with the hybrid Nissan Altima Hybrid. Granted, nei- [email protected]. All mentally friendly vehicle, uses sus- motor delivers a reported 187 horse- ther have the overall near luxury of queries are answered.) tainable ecological plastics in 30 per- power. It should be enough, on paper, the HS 250h, but both either equal or cent of its interior trim and trunk. but combined with the continuously beat the Lexus in every other driving VITAL STATISTICS “Most importantly,this is a fun vehi- variable transmission, the HS 250h category. cle to drive that is attractive to the eye. often felt like it was searching for the Pricing for the Lexus HS 250h starts Wheelbase: ...... 106.3 inches You won’t sacrifice luxury for fuel right gears – not the seamless acceler- at $34,200. Add a whole host of options Length: ...... 184.8 inches economy.” ation one would expect from a Lexus. like those in the model loaned to us by Width: ...... 70.3 inches Well, what a difference a week Possibly part of the problem comes Lexus for a week and the price jumps Height: ...... 59.3 inches makes. To be frank, there was really from the use of a drive-mode switch. to $42,450. A nicely equipped Ford Curb weight: ...... 3770 lbs. little I liked about this car, except for The driver is responsible for choosing Fusion Hybrid will cost about $31,000 Engine: ...... 2.4-liter, four cylinder the aforementioned fuel economy among four modes: normal, power, eco (but won’t have all the bells and whis- plus electric motor numbers. Maybe if I had the misfor- and EV. The four settings deliver dif- tles – such as a heads up display that Horsepower: ...... 187 combined ferent throttle openings. In the power the HS 250h has). Torque: ...... 138 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm (not including hybrid drive) EPA estimated mpg city/highway: ...... 35/ 34 Base price: ...... $34,200 As-tested price: ...... $42,450 Also consider: (a comparative vehi- cle) Ford Fusion Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid, Toyota Camry hybrid

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The interior controls of the Lexus HS 250h can take some getting used to and are not intuitive. Photos © Lexus 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ March 24, 2010