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Mailed free to requesting homes in Charlton, Charlton City and Charlton Depot Vol. V, No. 16 PROUD MEDIA SPONSOR OF RELAY FOR LIFE OF THE GREATER SOUTHBRIDGE AREA! COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLTONVILLAGER.COM “Read not to contradict and confute, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.” Friday, April 22, 2011 MSBA OKs school ‘green repair’ projects SEVERAL AREA DISTRICTS TO BENEFIT FROM FUNDS BY KEVIN FLANDERS AND GUS STEEVES He’s specifically referring to the regulators, installed motion sen- The school estimated the project’s Repair Project and that our high STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITERS school’s huge number of windows sors, and done other things that total cost at $702,000, of which the school will benefit from these much DUDLEY — For Business and doors, which are “worn out and have helped cut electricity use by Massachusetts School Building needed renovations without any Manager William Trifone, the not doing their job.” When they’re around $44,000. Authority is funding $400,506. outlay cost to our two towns,” state’s fairly recent selection of completely replaced (probably this “For a number of years, we’ve According to the MSBA’s website, Gilrein said. “By being one of the Shepherd Hill Regional High School summer), he predicted the school [also] explored the possibility of the Owner’s Project Manager is first out to bid, we fully expect to as a recipient of the first round of would save around $12,000 a year on installing solar panels,” but the con- Pinck & Co., while the designer is complete the full project scope prior “Green Repair” funds will allow the heat “at current [oil] prices.” tractors typically shy away because ICON Architecture, Inc. to our staff and students returning school to fix some things that have According to www.upstreamon- of the age of the roof, Trifone said. Superintendent Sean Gilrein of in September.” sorely needed it for years. line.com’s listing of 11 key global Because the panels last 20-plus the Dudley-Charlton Regional Dudley-Charlton is only one of “More than five years ago, we “spot” prices, the world average was years, the firms want roofs that are School District also expressed opti- several districts benefiting from the talked about the needs,” he said. “… $120.28 at noon Monday. less than five years old, but mism regarding the recent vote. program, which kicked off in June These types of systems need repair In recent years, the school has Shepherd Hill’s was last replaced in “We are very pleased that the 2010. Among the others are $194,897 on a regular basis.” also replaced its lights and air vent 2000. MSBA has initiated the Green Turn To MSBA page A11 Chloramines ‘a point of contention’ adding chloramines, but it’s not HEALTH BOARD clear how much authority they actually have to stop it. Last week, OPPOSES USE, they voted to send a memo to the Town Council “to put the brakes on SEEKS PUBLIC this” so the two boards could hold a joint meeting/public hearing and HEARING get more information. “We haven’t proven it’s either BY GUS STEEVES [good or bad] because it was hand- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ed to us at the 11th hour,” said SOUTHBRIDGE — As the pro- member Rinaldo Bernardone. posed start date looms for adding At one point, Health Director chloramines to the water supply, James Morin even proposed send- local residents were urging the ing the whole idea to a public “ref- Southbridge Board of Health to erendum.” delay the process. “It’s a point of contention Last month, after a formal but throughout the town,” he observed. generic presentation from That might be an understate- Whitewater, the water system man- ment. Various studies have shown ager, the board voted against Turn To CHLORAMINES page A9

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Gus Steeves photo CHARLTON — Coming up Muggett Hill Road toward Route 31 as the sun falls toward the western horizon can provide drivers some spectacular sky scenery, as it did this afternoon in early April. Democrats stick State funds may not be enough TOWNS MAY STILL HAVE TO PAY PORTION with Alicea OF SPECIAL ELECTION COSTS INCUMBENT’S LANDSLIDE

BY GUS STEEVES extend the duration of the town VICTORY SETS UP ROUND 2 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER election (normally held in the CHARLTON — Although it afternoon) to match the special VERSUS DURANT was widely stated before the pri- election (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.). BY GUS STEEVES 2,227 to 1,207 mary that 6th Worcester District “[The legislation] said it’s for VILLAGER STAFF WRITER — sending towns would get state money to the ‘printing of ballots and pro- him to the Geraldo Alicea fund the special election, exactly gramming of the [machines],’ Democratic primary voters in the May 10 how that process will work is still which we don’t pay for anyway,” 6th Worcester District opted not to Special Election to face unopposed somewhat uncertain. Mulhall said. “We wanted money give Joanne Powell her preferred Republican nominee Peter Durant “This whole election is quite for police details and poll workers, 48th birthday gift. and two independents, Peter Boria the anomaly,” said State Sen. so I don’t know how this will work Instead, on Tuesday,April 11, they and Robert Cirba. Stephen Brewer (D-Barre), chair- out.” re-nominated two-term State Rep. In so doing, they gave Charlton man of the Ways & Means Southbridge Town Manager Geraldo Alicea by a wide margin — Committee, which typically over- Christopher Clark said he knows Turn To PRIMARY page A11 sees budget issues. his town will have to spend some Earlier this month, the gover- of its own funds likewise, even nor signed a supplemental budg- though Southbridge is getting et that includes $51,183 to cover about $18,000 to cover both April such expenses. But Brewer 12 and May 10. That’s slightly described that as “a good faith more than an election normally guesstimate of what the commu- costs — about $8,000 per day — but Southbridge expects to need more nities’ exposure is,” which won’t prised of Southbridge, Charlton, for police and staff to ensure things be known for sure until everything’s East Brookfield and precincts in go smoothly. done and certified. Oxford and Spencer — some are “They’ve already allocated Under normal circumstances, a concerned that will, at least initially, funds,” Clark said. “The state’s not special election has a built-in source mean dipping into town funds. responsible for the activity of pri- of funding — the salary account for That’s especially a worry in vate citizens.” the outgoing officeholder, he said. In Spencer, where Town Clerk Jean this case, though, Rep. Geraldo Mulhall has asked for around Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- Alicea is still in office pending a $10,000 in the budget. She did so, in Gus Steeves photo final vote, so the money has to come 909-4135 or by e-mail at gus@stone- part, because state and town elec- CHARLTON — A line of voters await their turn from elsewhere. bridgepress.com. tions are the same day: she chose to as the last few minutes tick away in Charlton. In the district — which is com-

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BY GUS STEEVES and two members of the board correct.” assigned. As it is now, Bernardone added, the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER — Rinaldo Bernardone and Ann Instead, he and manager John Farese pro- building basically operates without any condi- SOUTHBRIDGE — The land- Beinema — hold polar opposite posed “working closely” with the board to tions; Beinema also claimed it was never fill is heading to court again. views of the processing facili- identify conditions that would enable Casella inspected for fire safety or other building code On Thursday, April 14, the ty’s legal status. to get a state permit to use the blue building, requirements. Board of Health voted 2-1 to pur- To Beinema, decades of town something required under Condition 4 of the Health Director James Morin argued work- sue legal advice against Casella and other records indicate the 2008 decision. The decision then gave the two ing with Casella on permit issues would help over the fact the company existing site assignment covers entities six months to negotiate those con- solve those problems more simply than a new refused to submit a new site only the landfill itself, not the cerns, but Casella submitted a letter about 60 round of hearings. He supported Casella’s assignment application for the processing facility, which she days later stating it wished to delay the stated wish to work “in partnership” with the processing facility (the blue argues is legally on a different, process until various key things were com- town and noted the 2008 decision requires it, building and area used for com- neighboring plot of land (that’s plete — specifically the road and utilities. The but Beinema argued that the Board of Health posting, essentially). also a key argument in the SJC Health Department accepted it at the time; the is “not in partnership — We are the oversight “They all went through the case, which is being fought by road is now done, and the utilities are nearly board.” motions they had to, and it’s the Kirstie Pecci). complete. impasse we’re at,” said Thomas O’Leary “I would like to see a proper To Beinema and Bernardone, that’s irrele- Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 or Chairman Dr. Thomas O’Leary site assignment,” Beinema told vant because they feel the 2008 decision mis- by e-mail at [email protected]. afterward. “No matter my opinion of the situ- Casella representatives present. “The Board takenly assumed the building was already site ation, we had to seek town counsel’s advice.” of Health has not properly followed [the law] Earlier, while still in the meeting, he told a in getting a site assignment, and if we have to few town councilors present, “I can pretty go to the penalty phase, we will. … It needs to much guarantee you guys at the Town Council be site assigned, so do it.” NEWS BRIEF will be hearing this in all its gory detail.” Afterward, she said the penalties are stated The clash did not surprise anybody — it in state law, and can be anywhere from $1,000 owners or those interested in beginning a has been building for years. The vote starts to $25,000 a day. Quaboag Valley CDC business is “The Good, the Bad and Your the fourth legal case surrounding the landfill Bernardone agreed, but said he largely Credit Score.” The cost is $25. Understanding since the board approved the current site wants to “dot the I’s and cross the T’s so there and Southern Worcester and Repairing Credit. Do you know what’s on assignment in 2008. The biggest of them, are no questions, especially with the health of your credit report? Join us for a tour of credit regarding the whole decision, currently the community.” That will ensure future gen- County CDC offer reports and find out exactly what determines awaits a date before the Supreme Judicial erations have a paper trail he believes does not your score. It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Court (probably in the fall) after being shot currently exist, he said. classes Thursday, May 19 in the training room of the down by a Worcester Superior Court judge Citing a document from the 2008 site assign- Dudley Police Station. The deadline to regis- DUDLEY — Quaboag Valley CDC and last year. The second case addressed the ment hearings, he claimed the state’s hearing ter is 3 p.m. Monday, April 25. Southern Worcester County CDC offer classes Conservation Commission’s approval of the officer stated the processing facility “was not The next class is “Understanding Financial and a program called Small Business road; a Department of Environmental part of the hearing then and would be a sepa- Statements. The cost of the class is $25. Technical Assistance. Services provided Protection administrative judge ruled in the rate issue. … We didn’t get to discuss it then.” Knowing how to read your financial state- include Legal, Accounting, Marketing, and town’s favor when the plaintiffs failed to pro- Casella attorney David Carpenter, however, ments can help you understand what hap- Business Plan Preparation. These services duce evidence. The third was a Sturbridge said his client has no intentions of doing so in pened last year in your business and what’s are provided to Experienced, Start-ups or Pre- Board of Health appeal of the DEP’s approval a new hearing “today, or ever.” likely to happen in the upcoming year. This venture businesses with fewer than 20 of Casella’s first-stage permit expansion last “At a couple of different meetings, we said class is for small business owners looking for employees through funding acquired from June; a Superior Court judge summarily we are not going to file for a site assignment more information on maintaining the Federal Mini grants and USDA Rural rejected that last fall. hearing,” he said, later adding, “Our position Financial Health of their businesses. It will be Business Enterprise Grant program. SWC This time, the key issue is the fact Casella is that it was done right. There’s nothing to held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16 in the CDC includes the seven communities of training room of the Dudley Police Station. Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, Oxford, The deadline to register is 3 p.m. Monday,May Southbridge, Sturbridge, and Webster. 23. The next class offered to small business Please contact the Quaboag Valley CDC to register: 23 West Main St., Ste. 1, Ware, MA 01082; phone (413) 967-3001 or for more information on classes offered visit www.qvcdc.com. Chinese Restaurant If you would like Technical Assistance for www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty your small business, please contact Maryann Take-out Service Kania, email: [email protected] or for Catering Party to Your Place more information: www.swccdc.net. Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service CHARLTON ALMANAC Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Monday THEY SAID IT 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) • Southbridge MA 01550 “It’s been a six-month journey and it feels great today, but we have to start focusing on May 10. Today, the voters were heard. We worked really hard to make every vote count and there are a lot of people to thank. … Knocking on doors, talking to people, I’m making sure that everyone knows that even in these hard times, I’ve been helping out the district and making it a better place.” Positive eating, positive living! - State Rep. Geraldo Alicea, commenting after his primary victory last Tuesday, April BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 12, over Joanne Powell. A cozy refuge offering OPEN TO CLOSE TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 exceptional food & coffee Board of Selectmen (248-2206): Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays ...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Wed. - Sat. 7a.m. - 2p.m. Tuesdays...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 7a.m. - 1p.m Breakfast Only Fridays ...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. Town Clerk (248-2249): Rt. 20, Brimfield 413-245-4575 Monday to Thursday...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays...... 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Stephen Wade, 508-847-6448, Sunday Worship 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. GOT A NEWS TIP, AND IT’S ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE 10:30 a.m.,Bible Study Wed 7:30 p.m., Periodical postage paid at Southbridge, MA www.visitlamblight.com AFTER P M OR A WEEKEND 5 . . ? DONNA OGLE 01550. POSTMASTER: Send address • New Life Fellowship A/G, SNED Chapel, 307 CALL A REPORTER’S LINE, OR SIMPLY DIAL (508) 909-4064 changes to Charlton Villager, P. O. Box 90, Sturbridge Road, Rt. 20, Charlton, MA, (800) 367-9898 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. [email protected] Southbridge, MA 01550. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 22, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•3 State officials mull redistricting options BY GUS STEEVES than one speaker noted Springfield comprehensively,” especially about tors have been in growing conflict the whole redistricting process. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER media doesn’t circulate this far east. the connections between education since the size of the U.S. House was “They know how many people they WORCESTER — The concept of The 2nd stretches from Agawam to and economy. capped at 435 members almost a cen- have to put in each area, and they “synergy” was the refrain from peo- Bellingham and as far north as Reached by phone two days later, tury ago. In that time, Massachusetts need to think about how to do that so ple seeking to keep existing Spencer and North Brookfield). Carberry clarified that she hopes to has approximately doubled in popula- it fairly represents all the voices in Congressional Districts largely intact Frost observed that if the 2nd see the split between districts serving tion, but lost seven House seats Massachusetts.” at the Legislature’s third redistricting District seat became available, a resi- the county stay essentially the same, because states elsewhere (typically in The joint committee handling the public hearing at Clark University dent of Milford “would have a pretty although “if there was one strong rep- the West and South) grew more. process, which includes Frost and Monday, April 11. difficult time running in a district resentative who could serve the whole In 2010, the national population was Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer), is hold- But that received a counterpoint [whose population is] based in county,” that might be beneficial. 308.7 million, making the average pop- ing 13 hearings around the state, aim- from State Rep. Paul Frost (R- Springfield,” but would have a better “I’m happy with the status quo. I ulation per U.S. House seat 709,759. In ing to conclude them in late June. Auburn), who repeatedly asked peo- shot in a Worcester-centered district. like having two oars in the water,” she 1910, though, it was far more repre- Residents can attend any of them to ple testifying to consider what impact Likewise, he noted a labor union rep- said. “I’m used to what we have, and sentative: a 92.2 million population comment, or submit ideas by Internet revising that district to include com- resentative at the first hearing in QCC has had close working relation- made the ratio 212,019 people per seat, at the Legislature’s website, munities like Webster and Springfield stated, “I don’t think ships with both representatives.” and four states (Arizona, New Mexico, www.malegislature.gov. Ten hearings Southbridge might have. Millbury or Grafton have that great a Her college is in a somewhat odd Alaska and Hawaii) didn’t exist yet. remain, with the next four in May: “Because we have to eliminate a connection to Springfield.” position. Because its service area is so To get the same level of representa- May 2 at Massasoit Community congressman, it makes sense to look In Southbridge, last year saw the large, it actually spills into three dis- tion today, the House would have to College, Brockton; May 14 at Joseph at a more regional district,” he said birth of yet another local link to tricts, including some towns in the 1st have 1,456 members, and 30 of them Lee Elementary School, Dorchester; after the hearing, arguing he sees “a Worcester — Quinsigamond (currently represented by John Olver, would come from Massachusetts. May 16 at New Bedford Public disconnect” with the current geogra- Community College’s new campus. A D-Amherst). At the same time, it’s In the last 10 years, the Bay State Library; and May 31 at Greenfield phy. second one in the Blackstone Valley is working on a multimodal transporta- grew by just under 200,000 people Community College. Specifically,Frost is referring to the in the works, and QCC is negotiating tion-based program with Bristol overall (3.1 percent) to 6,547,629, with Frost said he expects the panel to fact that the 3rd District has a big with Westfield State College (based in Community College in Fall River (a Worcester County having the biggest make recommendations regarding “head” focused on Worcester with a the 1st District) to bring some of their city split between the 3rd and 4th increase while Berkshire, Franklin Congressional, state House, state long “tail,” mostly just one town wide, programs to Southbridge. Districts), a school Carberry and Barnstable counties all lost peo- Senate and Governor’s Council dis- running to Fall River.It leaves out sev- President Gail Carberry told the describes as QCC’s “twin” in many ple. Nationwide, however, the largest tricts, but each branch of the state leg- eral nearby towns that typically turn panel comprised of state representa- respects — size, budget, demograph- percentage rise occurred in Nevada, islature will probably decide its own to the city for jobs, news, entertain- tives and senators the South County ics and courses among them. 35.1 percent, but Texas saw the largest districts. The Senate’s process will ment and other things but are repre- area is “a community that was very Demographics are what’s driving numerical growth — nearly 4.3 mil- define the Council zones, since those sented in Washington by someone underserved in higher education.” this whole process. Every 10 years, the lion. By contrast, just one state are defined as a set number of senate other than Worcester Democrat “[W]e pressed ourselves physically U.S. Census records two key things in (Michigan) lost population, as did districts, he said. James McGovern (most of them are into our greater service area,” she its reams of data — how much the Puerto Rico. Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- in the 2nd District, represented by noted, later adding that QCC’s service population changes overall and where “I think they’ll just have to sit and 909-4135 or by e-mail at gus@stone- Richard Neal, D-Springfield, but more “is dependent on our ability to think it changes most — and those two fac- think it through,” Carberry said of bridgepress.com. Certain observers raise town ire at primary ‘INTIMIDATION’ ALLEGED OF ‘SHOW ID TO VOTE’ PRESENCE

BY GUS STEEVES tions. Places with lots of homeowners tend to ing, it’s reprehensible,” he said. “It’s not as if we questions arise later. But he doesn’t like propos- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER have a more stable voter base, in part because have an issue of too many people breaking down als that have been floated in some places to SOUTHBRIDGE — Town officials are the people are more likely to be involved in the the doors” to vote. require showing birth certificates or passports extremely upset over the conduct of outside community and therefore more often recognized In Southbridge, turnout was 17 percent — — particularly the latter, because only about a observers during last Tuesday’s Special Election at the polls. quite high by the standards of a special election third of the population even has them. primary, alleging voter intimidation. They did not visit the other 6th Worcester or even an annual town election, and notably According to state Sen. Stephen Brewer (D- “I’ve worked in government 20 years and District towns, nor did they go to Waltham, but higher than in the other district towns. Barre), there’s no significant support in the never witnessed what I saw on Tuesday,” said they did observe the recent City Council special “It was a good turnout for what it is, but as Legislature to change the law to require show- Town Manager Christopher Clark. “There are election in Boston. They also had a representa- usual, the majority of voters stayed home,” ing ID at this point. five towns in the district, and we’re the only tive at Southbridge’s November recount and at Green observed, noting groups of all political “The election process has a huge amount of one” to whom the observers came en masse. various places statewide during the Nov. 2 elec- stripes should be working to increase participa- integrity,” he said. “… Examples of fraud in the Specifically,Clark is referring to people repre- tion. tion. Among the things MassVote supports are process in Massachusetts are extraordinarily senting Empower Massachusetts, a group that “It was a very passionate special election on using postal service address changes to auto- limited.” erected a “Show ID to Vote” billboard downtown both sides,” Green said. “Special elections are matically update voter listings; registration House Bill 1104, however, would do just that — shortly before the primary. The Worcester- usually like watching paint dry.” online, at Registry offices and in high schools; voters would have to show a Mass. license, ID based, Tea Party-oriented group’s website Green, Mulhall and Daoust all agreed that cit- and the “gold standard” of same-day registra- card or U.S. passport to get a ballot. That pro- claims they intended to “be present at both the izens have the right to change the law to require tion with proof of ID and eligibility (a bill to posal was filed by Rep. Steven Canessa, D-New primaries and the general elections” for the 6th showing ID to vote, but doing so would mean legalize the last of those, H. 1106, was filed by Bedford. A similar bill (H. 1113) filed by Rep. Worcester race and another special election in working at the legislative level, not here. Rep. Gloria Fox, D-Boston). They also advocate Shaunna O’Connell, R-Taunton, would require Waltham on the grounds their observers would Mulhall said she thinks it’s a good idea in the greatly improved civics education, random pub- photo ID specifically for provisional ballots. “insure the integrity of the vote.” long run, and Green said MassVote recommends lic recounts of ballots to ensure accuracy, and Both currently sit on the docket of the Joint In practice, however, that meant a presence people bring them anyway. electoral reforms that will enable more candi- Committee on Election Laws. only in Southbridge, as far as the 6th Worcester But he also criticized the billboard as possibly dates to run for office. went. Spencer Town Clerk Jean Mulhall said being intended to confuse people regarding Green said he likes a compromise that exists Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 or only one observer was present at her polls — a what the requirements actually are. in some states — requiring voters to sign them- by e-mail at [email protected]. man who represented the Joanne Powell cam- “If you discourage one eligible voter from vot- selves in — because it provides something that paign. can be compared if “He came in the morning and by 2 p.m. he was gone,” she said. Charlton had a similar response. There, six observers from the political parties watched for much of the morning, but were also gone by about the same time. Neither town had a bill- Dr. Gill’s Eye Center board or other notable presence from outside • Comprehensive Eye Exams groups. An e-mail to Empower Massachusetts treasur- • Contact Lenses & Eye Glasses er and director Christen Varley received no • Equipped With The Latest Technology response Friday. Clark noted, however, that observers stayed in • Most Insurances & HMO’s Accepted Southbridge all day. They represented two groups — the political parties, who generally just took notes, and Empower Massachusetts, Dr. Amarjeet S. Gill who frequently challenged absentee ballots and certain voters, he said. Several lawyers of vari- 473 Main Street (Rt. 20) Sturbridge, MA 01518 ous stripes watched the process, and representatives of MassVote were also present toward the 508-347-7997 end of the day. Town Clerk Madeline Daoust said 76 people Available Monday-Friday • Evening Appointments Available had been challenged by 3 p.m., 41 of them absentee ballots in Precinct 1, and many of them were senior citizens, “people of Hispanic appear- ance,” and those who seemed to have disabilities. The presence of such an atmosphere and the billboard may have “made people nervous to go vote,” she said. “…Voter confidence went out the window.” “It’s not democracy,” she added, angrily. “It’s intimidation at its finest.” Clark said the existing voter-checking process already ensures the validity of elections. Under state law, the only time IDs are required is if the KUSTIGIAN’S GREENHOUSES voter is challenged, if they’re a first-timer, or if they haven’t voted long enough to be on the Jct. of Routes 12 & 56 • North Oxford • (508) 987-2401 “inactive” list. Otherwise, they simply have to give their address, and the poll worker identifies $ 99 which of the people at that home they are. HANGING PLANTS 12 According to MassVote Executive Director Supertunias, Millionbells, Scavola, Avi Green, the process he saw (from about 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) went very smoothly; he did not person- Double Impatiens and our ally observe the kinds of concerns Clark and OPEN Daoust reported. 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SOUTHBRIDGE — In line with the coming of Earth Day, recycling is the name of the game for the current art show at the Quinebaug Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities. So are monsters — a giant, four- legged “Yeti” made of newspaper, a huge plastic-bottle spider, a cardboard box dragon, and a much smaller bunch of soldiers fighting a “duct tape monster” among them. An array of unfortunately non-working devices, an aluminum ancient Greek-inspired warrior’s helmet and somewhat more tra- ditional images and sculptures rounded out the show, which will be on dis- play until May 1. Almost all of the pieces in “Terra Verde, Terra Munde” came from area students, many from Shepherd Hill Regional High School’s environmental science classes. Besides the visuals, anyone attending the April 15 opening could also hear Clark University art senior Ann Rokosky talk about cycles in nature and art and/or New York producer (and former Sturbridgian) Ken Davenport talk about theater.

A couple of visitors look over the show. Jared R. finds he’s a little too short to help the battle against the “Duct Tape Monster.”

Dudley’s Ivy Woodrow and Charlton’s Mike Dougherty, both from Shepherd Hill, are overshadowed by the Yeti, which Woodrow’s class Dudley resident Jared R. gets theatrical with the Yeti. Dudley’s Miles Wagner tries on “Brisk Helmet.” created.

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BY GUS STEEVES the candidates in the next few weeks. incumbent Democrat Geraldo Alicea, to be there,” but he said he’s received verbal VILLAGER STAFF WRITER On two of those occasions, both in Republican Peter Durant, and two independ- assurances all of them will be. Now that the 6th Worcester district’s state Charlton, the forums are being designed to ents, Robert Cirba of Spencer and Peter All three events will be broadcast live and representative race is coming down to the allow direct contact between the candidates Boria of Charlton. in rerun by the local cable station, and Gatti wire, voters will get three chances to talk to and those who attend. Former Town When they’re done, candidates for any said he has invited other towns to send cam- Moderator Linda Denault is coordinating town seat will get their chance to talk. This era crews to Southbridge. As of Monday, “The rates are reasonable. both events, which are being planned as year, there are four contested races: Seat no. Oxford had said yes, and Gatti said any town “town meeting” style events in which she 4 on the Board of Selectmen — incumbent who requests a DVD will get one. The service is great.” controls the flow of questions. The public Scott Brown, Brent Sellew and Joe In Spencer, there won’t be a public forum, can submit questions three ways: directly Szafarowicz; Town Clerk — appointed but Channel 12 is broadcasting statements Patricia G. Caron, Dave’s Appliance Inc. from the audience, in writing at the Senior incumbent Darlene Tully and William Guy; a from each of the 6th Worcester candidates 42 West Main Street, Brookfield, MA Center or library, and by email to charlton- one-year Dudley-Charlton School Committee and some of the town candidates periodical- (508)867-3122 [email protected]. seat — Elaine Rabbit, Deborah Marquis, ly during its schedule, according to producer The first happens Tuesday, April 26 at 7 Joshua Evans and Robert O’Brien; Tree Robert McPherson. p.m. at Overlook’s Performing Arts Center; Warden — incumbent Todd Burlingame and “It was a lot easier than organizing a Our customers words the second is Monday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Dennis DiPierri. Some of the unopposed can- forum,” he said of that approach. speak for themselves! Charlton Library’s Dexter Hall. Between didates will probably also be present. Spencer’s town election is the same day as Call us today! them, the “Eye on Southbridge” local cable In Southbridge, the event is just for the 6th the 6th Worcester balloting (May 10), as is program is hosting a somewhat more formal Worcester race, and will be “basically the East Brookfield’s. Charlton’s, by contrast, is 508-764-4325 forum Sunday, May 1 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. same format” as the show’s Democratic May 7; Oxford’s is May 17; and Southbridge’s In both Charlton events, the plan is to open Primary event a couple weeks ago. is June 28. Stonebridge Press Newspapers with a period of casual mingling with coffee “Questions will be posed to the candidates “The more information folks get, the bet- "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" and snacks. After a little while, the four state on a rotating basis,” said John Gatti, one of ter,” Gatti observed. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com candidates take the stage for questioning — the hosts. “… There’s no obligation for them www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 22, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•5 Five-cent pieces — not ‘nickels’

The five-cent piece was first mint- ation was the metal nickel. Back in 1837 Two years after the nickel was removed from ed by the U.S. Mint in 1866. Dr. Lewis Feuchtwanger, a New York the cent, he managed to convince his friends In the intervening 143 years there dentist, was experimenting with alloys in Congress to pass the Mint Act of May 16, have only been four different to use in his dental work. He developed 1866. designs used — the Shield 5-cent his own alloy of copper, nickel, zinc, Wharton’s influence was so great that he piece (1866-1883), the Liberty V 5- tin, and antimony, and called it convinced his friends in Congress to simply cent piece (1883-1912 officially), the “Argentian”, or “German silver.” refer to the coin as a “nickel.” Thus, his Buffalo or Indian Head 5-cent piece Much earlier in history, German monopoly, his business, his primary product, (1913-1938), and the Jefferson 5-cent coiners had tried working with the “nickel,” would forever be assigned to the piece (1938-present). metal nickel. It was plentiful and country’s five-cent pieces. Without exception, each of these TREASURES cheap, but it was a very hard metal that what any savvy busi- The first 5-cent piece was the shield nickel. series is filled with stories of actually caused the dies to crack pre- nessman would do — he went out and bought The front, or obverse, is the side with the fed- intrigue, midnight coining by mint IN YOUR maturely because it was so hard. After most of the nickel mines in Canada. Now he eral shield and the back, or reverse, has the staff, and legendary coins. But, much effort and frustration, the really had a monopoly! number five with stars and rays on it (see before we start the story of each of HOME German minters began calling the The rest is history (sort of). Snowden got pics). The front is virtually the same design as these, let’s take a look at why people metal nickel by a new name, “kupfer- legislation passed that put the metal nickel on the 2-cent piece, first minted in 1864. While call these “nickels” rather than “five PAUL JOSEPH nickle,” or “the devil’s copper.” That into our cents. we’ll spend a bit more time on this coin in our cent pieces.” didn’t deter Snowden to push for nickel Wharton became richer. Then, in 1860 next column, take a close look at the obverse. Even this story is fraught with as a component of whatever alloy they Abraham Lincoln became president, and the Wharton (not an afficianado of coin designs), political influence and cronyism. ended up using for the new small (Indian Civil War was looming. Lincoln saw what was called it “A tombstone, under an overhanging In 1856, James Ross Snowden was the direc- Head) cents. going on at the mint, and he replaced tree surmounted by a cross.” Nice description, tor of the Mint. At that time we were still At this time a man named Joseph Wharton, Snowden with the anti-nickel James Pollock Wharton. minting large cents, but the cost of the copper who was well connected politically, had a as director of the Mint. The result: In 1864, the was making it difficult to continue to mint monopoly on nickel mining in the United copper-nickel Indian Head cent was replaced Contact us! Paul: Grey Ghost Auctions & them at a profit. So Snowden was instructed to States. Did I mention that Wharton and with the French bronze (copper, tin, and zinc) Appraisals, 508-943-6570, [email protected]; come up with a small cent design. Many differ- Snowden were boyhood friends? cent. What was Wharton to do with all that www.greyghostcorp.com; The author conducts ent alloys were tested, to no avail. One of the So, while Snowden was pushing for the nickel he had been mining? Wharton wasn’t certified appraisals, auctions, on site estate potential non-precious metals under consider- metal nickel for new coinage, Wharton did done using his political clout in Congress. sales, and cleanouts. Are you an ‘environmentally conscious’ investor? On April 22, the 41st anniversary of Earth Specifically, you can take action in two relat- to receive online statements, accounts as possible with Day will be celebrated by millions of people ed areas: reducing your paperwork and consoli- rather than paper ones. And one financial services around the world. dating your accounts. Let’s take a look at both of when you make transactions, FINANCIAL provider, you can signifi- As a global citizen, you may wish to com- these possibilities. you may also be able to receive cantly reduce the number memorate this event by thinking of ways you First, if you want to decrease your invest- online confirmations. FOCUS of statements you receive can help the environment, such as boosting ment-related paperwork, you need to take Not only will online docu- and the paperwork you gen- your recycling efforts and cutting back on your advantage of all the paperless options that have ments help save paper, but it erate. energy consumption. But you can also con- probably been made available to you by those can also help protect you from But the reduction of tribute to a “greener” world through your financial services companies with which you identity theft. The more paper JEFF paperwork is only one bene- investment activities. work. So, for example, you may want to choose statements, confirmations and BURDICK fit you’ll receive from con- similar items lying around, the solidating accounts. You greater the possibility of their might also be able to lower being exposed to prying eyes the amount of fees you pay. The pros and cons of self-publishing (in fact, if you do still receive paper documents, And even more importantly,by placing all your you may want to shred them soon after you’ve financial assets with one financial-services Among the many good things start until you click next page for the reviewed the information). provider, you will be better able to follow a sin- about the advent of e-readers, like last time I think you’ll find the story If you think you may need to produce this gle, unified investment strategy. If you work the Kindle, is the ability of lesser- compelling and interesting,” he wrote, investment-related information, possibly to with a financial advisor, he or she will find it give to your tax advisor, you can always go back much easier to identify your strengths and known authors to self-publish their describing several positive things to your financial service provider’s web site, weaknesses and help you allocate your invest- books affordably. about plot and character. access the documents you need, and print them. ment dollars in a way that’s appropriate for Not long ago, becoming a self-pub- But then he revealed his major prob- Most companies make this information readily your retirement goals, risk tolerance and time lished author meant shelling out a lem with the book: “…Odds of making accessible to their clients for months, or even horizon. lot of cash and piling stacks of fresh- that final click are slim. One reason is years, after it is initially generated. Earth Day only happens once a year. So take ly printed books in the trunk of the the spelling and grammar errors, Now, let’s move to another environmentally this opportunity to think about how you can do car, turning the writer into a hyper- which come so quickly that, especially conscious aspect of investing: consolidating your part, through a few simple actions tied to active salesperson. The general KRISTAL in the first several chapters, it’s diffi- your accounts. Start by listing all your financial your investments, to help improve the environ- image of the self-published writer is cult to get into the book without being assets, such as your bank accounts, investment we all share. one of desperate idealism — a com- KLEAR jarred back to reality as you attempt ments, IRAs and employer-sponsored retire- bination of wild hope and the frantic unraveling what the author meant.” ment plans, such as a 401(k), if you worked for a Jeff Burdick the local Edward Jones need to sell books to offset the cost of That was enough to unravel the private employer, a 457(b), if you worked for a Financial Advisor may be contacted at his printing them. KRIS REARDON author herself. state or local government, or a 403(b), if you Sturbridge Office at 508-347-1420 or via e-mail Now, of course, things are differ- In a rare moment of interface that worked for a school or other tax-exempt organi- [email protected]. zation. By consolidating as many of these ent. With the click of a button, and for a frac- the Internet helps facilitate, the author fought tion of the cost, authors can self-publish e- back. books that not only save them money — but “My Amazon readers/reviewers gave it 5 also theoretically allow the books to travel stars and 4 stars and they say they really twice as fast and twice as far as they might enjoyed ‘The Greek Seaman’ and thought it have, sitting in boxes in the author’s base- was well written,” she wrote in the comment ment. section of Big Al’s blog. “Maybe it’s [sic] just The e-book’s power of distribution was my style and being English is what you don’t made abundantly clear recently,as I perused a get. Sorry it wasn’t your cup of tea, but I think literary agent’s blog about the writing world. 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Gus Steeves photo CHARLTON — One of these signs doesn't belong — Standing in a sea of 6th Worcester primary campaign signs, Joe Szafarowicz takes advantage of an election he's not running in to campaign for Charlton's annual town election, which is three days after the district's May 7 Special Election. Gus Steeves photo CHARLTON — Geraldo Alicea sign holders talk to voters as their children get impatient.

Gus Steeves photo CHARLTON — Charlton’s very last voter, Matthew Christiansen, casts his ballot.

Gus Steeves photo CHARLTON — Brittany Richard and Maggie Plante hold signs for Joanne Powell.

: Gus Steeves photo CHARLTON — After conceding defeat and thanking her supporters at Heritage Country Club, Joanne Powell gets a hug from two of her children, Joseph and Elizabeth.

Adam T. Silva photo Adam T. Silva photo It was a family affair for Alicea supporters, as they took turns all day holding signs. (From left) Ruben Rios, SOUTHBRIDGE — Though he ran unopposed in the primary, Anne and Albert Hamel reminded voters of Peter cousin Alberto Merced, cousin Kenny Melendez, cousin Eddie Alicea, cousin Laurie Alicea and cousin Jose Durant’s presence in the race. Melendez. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 22, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9 POLICE LOGS

CHARLTON — 11:52 p.m. — Aided person with suspicious CHARLTON — 9:05 a.m. — Investigated accident, Route 20. vehicle, Route 20. CHARLTON — 2:25 p.m. — Spoke to Worcester man about threats. CHARLTON — 6:02 p.m. — Extinguished illegal backyard MONDAY, APRIL 11 fire, Ten Schoolhouse Road. CHARLTON — 7:12 p.m. — Investigated past burglary, E. CHARLTON — 9:58 a.m. — Investigated smell of smoke, H. Baylies Road. Putnam Road. CHARLTON — 10:17 a.m. — Responded to “other fire,” FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Brookfield Road. The arrests and offenses listed herein were listed in each town's CHARLTON — 5 p.m. — Responded to accident, Route 20. police department logs. Those charged are innocent until proven CHARLTON — 8:40 and 9:50 a.m. — Spoke to people regard- guilty in a court of law. ing past burglaries, City Depot and Larned Hill roads. This newspaper will publish dispensations of cases at the TUESDAY, APRIL 12 CHARLTON — 3:38 p.m. — Responded to accident, N. Main request of the accused, with proper documentation. Street. CHARLTON — All Day — Responded to seven incidents of CHARLTON — 6:07 p.m. — Spoke to person regarding bur- suspicious activity or vehicles around town. glary of car, Daniels Road. ARRESTS CHARLTON — 7:44 a.m. — Investigated vandalism, Potter CHARLTON — 7:51 p.m. ‘ Extinguished illegal faire, S. Village Road. Sullivan Road. FRIDAY, APRIL 15 CHARLTON — 5:11 p.m. — Investigated accident, Route 20. CHARLTON — 7:35 p.m. — Investigated domestic dispute, SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Haggerty Road. CHARLTON — 11:52 a.m. An investigation leading to his home resulted in the arrest of Rocky Rogers, 66, of 31 Stafford CHARLTON — 12:53 p.m. — Investigated trespassing, Flint St., for trafficking in oxycodone (over 100g), conspiracy to vio- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Road. late drug laws and possession of Class B drugs to distribute. CHARLTON — 12:57 p.m. — Investigated larceny, Colburn CHARLTON — 8:07 a.m. — Investigated 911 hang-up, Morton Road. SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Station Road. CHARLTON — 3:21 p.m. — Took person to hospital from CHARLTON — 5:32 to 9:16 p.m. — Investigated three smoke accident, Route 20. calls around town. CHARLTON — 3:30 p.m. — Extinguished chimney fire, Six CHARLTON — 8:24 a.m. — Serving them at her home, police CHARLTON — 9:22 p.m. — Investigated domestic dispute, Schoolhouse Road. arrested Crystal Murzycki, 24, on four unspecified warrants. Richardson Corner Road.

OTHER ACTIVITY THURSDAY, APRIL 14

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 CHARLTON — 1:41 a.m. — Towed car from acci- EARNING dent, Hall Road. L CHARLTON — 12:16 p.m. — Took theft report, E. Baylies CHARLTON — 4:39 a.m. — Traffic stop led to the Road. issuance of a criminal complaint for unlicensed driv- CHARLTON — 7 p.m. — Responded to domestic dispute, H. ing and a lights violation to Southbridge man, Route Putnam Road. 20. EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

Interested persons should com- Ronald J. plete and submit an application More discussion anticipated Denault packet no later than April 29, 2011. The application packet will Memorial Law include the following: an applica- in chloramines saga Enforcement tion form; a one-page essay sum- marizing why the applicant is Scholarship interested in a career in law CHLORAMINES as “unfair” the fact the DPW and expansion of the system into enforcement; two letters of refer- continued from page 1 water company first notified people Charlton. Charlton Board of Health A $1,000 scholarship, honoring ence; and documentation of aca- this year, when they’ve been plan- Chairman Nelson Burlingame said the memory of Ronald J. demic scholarship. Details exposure to chloramines is particu- ning it since last summer. they did not know anything about Denault, highly respected police regarding all requirements will larly risky for people with certain Morin noted the water company is the issue, but will do some research officer at both the state and local be included with the application kinds of illnesses, especially those trying to meet a new state mandate into it. levels, will be awarded again form. Application forms are that can compromise their immune taking effect in 2013. “Under Massachusetts law, local this June to a student in the downloadable from the teen page systems. That list is long; among “The state, in about 18 months, Boards of Health have broad author- Class of 2011. on the Town of Charlton website them are cancer, multiple sclerosis, will implement regulations saying … ity to ‘make reasonable health regu- To be eligible for consideration or can be obtained at the public lupus, AIDS, various serious infec- you can’t have any hits anywhere lations’ and are specifically author- for this award, a student must be library, at the police station, or tions, renal disease and even preg- that’s over the limit [for bacteria],” ized to require a safe and adequate a Charlton resident who is plan- through the guidance offices at nancy. rather than the current goal of hav- supply of water for any place of ning to further his/her educa- either Bay Path Regional or To take just one, the state’s ing the system’s average be below habitation,” an online Department tion in pursuit of a career in law Shepherd Hill Regional High Community Health Information the limit, he said. They need to start of Environmental Protection sum- enforcement or criminal justice. School. Further questions may Profile shows that Southbridge has a testing soon because they “can’t just mary of water regulations states. Applicants may be graduating be directed to Mrs. Ronald notably above-average cancer death flip a switch.” To resident Rafael Hernandez, from a public or private high Denault, who can be reached by rate. The state’s goal is to “reduce the Southbridge is far from alone in that implies a strong role in this school or from a home schooling calling 508-248-7711. overall cancer death rate to no more looking at chloramines, a group of process. program that has been approved Completed application packets than 159.9 per 100,000 population,” related chemicals created by the “The health of the water is under formally by the School should be mailed to the Ronald J. but Southbridge had 38 such deaths reaction of ammonia with chlorine your complete authority,” he Committee. Ideally, applicants Denault Law Enforcement in 2010, giving it an “area age-adjust- bleach. According to the claimed while videotaping the meet- will show evidence of scholar- Scholarship Committee c/o P.O. ed rate” of 182.7 and a “state age- Environmental Protection Agency’s ing. “I’d encourage the board to do ship, leadership, and communi- Box 352, Charlton City,MA 01508. adjusted rate” of 204.6. It also has a website, they’ve been used to disin- something more formal and request ty service. high incidence of asthma, hospitaliz- fect drinking water for 90 years, with a delay. I’m concerned the town is ing children under age 5 at a rate systems using it now serving about a going to jam something down the more than four times the goal, senior fifth of the nation’s people. people’s throat for testing [by] trial citizens at three times, and other In recent years, however, commu- and error.” folks at nearly twice (the other condi- nities nationwide have expressed Chairman Dr. Thomas O’Leary tions aren’t listed). concern about using them because of said he’s willing to delay the ELDERLY One of those hoping to avoid various studies linking chloramines process, but also noted he may be becoming part of the cancer catego- to a host of other issues. Many of more willing to accept “expert” tes- LUNCHES ry is George Chenier, who is current- them, mostly quite technical, are timony than others present are. He ly being treated for the illness. As Tuesday, April 26: available at www.vce.org. A scan of suggested those concerned identify Spaghetti with meat such, he said he’s very concerned those studies indicate the chemicals experts they’d be comfortable hear- sauce, tossed salad, about the plan to start adding chlo- are linked to respiratory complaints ing from, asking if they’d accept the rolls and butter, ramines later this spring. He urged and colon issues, increases in the views of somebody like the state peaches. the board to “take action against the water’s lead content if homes have Department of Public Health com- Thursday,April 28: town until you guys are satisfied” older pipes, and unregulated byprod- missioner. Barbecued ribs, pota- the plan is safe. ucts that have toxic and/or muta- “We’re on the same page,” he said, to puffs, cole slaw, “I left here at the last meeting feel- genic effects on genes and cells in lab adding he hopes to find experts that rolls and butter, ing that the Board of Health knew animals.. Other studies have shown “satisfy everyone.” cake. nothing about the product that was chloramines are linked to deaths of being put in our water,” he said, fish in both aquaria and nature, Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- advising the board “to take a stand more effective than chlorine at 909-4135 or by e-mail at gus@stone- that we don’t want it in our water killing Legionella bacteria (but less bridgepress.com. supply. … Potentially, this chemical effective against Giardia and could be a hazard to people like Mycobacteria species), and myself or people on kidney dialy- have a longer lifespan in the sis.” system without needing He said his own reading has led “injections” of chlorine. him to information that chloramines The latter is particularly a create byproducts regular household concern here because of the filters cannot remove, and described SPRING CABINET SALE Kabinart Cabinets FREE Microwave with purchase of 12 cabinets or more (Sale ends April 30th, 2011)

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VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND

The TO THE EDITOR Leave it to beavers! Paraprosdokian of the week: “Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, ‘In an emergency,notify:’ I put ‘A DOCTOR!’” danger zone Questions for Alicea All this spring weather has been really nice. The last bit of snow finally left the edge of our driveway last week, although there are still I’ve never caught a foul ball. To the Editor: from the State House is a boat where a bunch some small dirty mounds of Granted, I’ve only been to about 20 ball I am writing this letter in response to of citizens dressed up like Native Americans it across the street, where games in my lifetime thus far — a relatively Geraldo Alicea’s victory in the primary race. and dumped tea into the bay. They were the DPW piled mountains of small amount for a baseball fan, but it’s one of First thing’s first, Mr. Alicea — congratula- protesting. The phrase was, “No taxation the stuff back in January the things I think about every time I go to a tions on winning the primary. Now let me without representation!” It happened more and February. The problem game. make some observations about the job that than 200 years ago and apparently it is hap- is, with spring-like weather Will today be the day? you have done as my state representative pening in my district even now. You have already here and the yard Last week, I had the opportunity to go to a during your previous term. Hopefully you taxed us and failed to let our voices be heard. still too mushy for serious AA ball game in New Britain, Conn., with my will read this and give some definitive Taxation without representation. grooming, which TDL are wife and a few friends, the Rock Cats versus answers to my observations. Now, Mr. Alicea, let’s be open and honest. I we now supposed to consult the Portland Sea Dogs (the AA affiliate of the 1) You have never returned any of my am a conservative in a liberal bleeding state. and work from: the one that Boston Red Sox, and one of the only times I inquiry phone calls. Why is that? I voted against you in the last election says, “Shovel walks before found myself rooting for the away team, 2) You were voted into a position called because of how I thought you might vote on AS YOU town sends snow-clearing because the Rock Cats are the AA affiliate of state representative. You are supposed to be certain issues, but I really didn’t know you. violation and fine!” or the the Minnesota Twins). representing me. Yet, when I signed a peti- Unfortunately, I do know you now and you LIKE IT one with more spring-like As I made my way to my seat, I was amazed tion (which got a lot more signatures than have proven to be everything I hoped you suggestions: “Prune shrubs; at our position in the stadium — two rows up eat prunes.”? were required) to have the state ballot add a wouldn’t be. Based on what I have seen you MARK ASHTON just behind third base. Awesome seats, to be question about the definition of marriage, do (or not do) as a state rep, I have one last “TDL,” by the way, is our troglodytical version of an sure, but I soon found out that we were in “the you voted to not even allow your constituents question for you. iPod or Blackberry or whatever they call those danger zone.” vote on the matter. No, instead, you and the 4) Based on your lack of response and your You see, when a fastball pitcher is hurling electronical memo/phone/nuclear reactors others in our state government voted to voting record, why should I vote for you this that modern folks use to keep track of their 85-90 mph lasers to home base, many left hand- never even put it on the ballot. I thought you time? ed hitters get behind in their swings, and if lives, their very important personal messages, were elected to represent us. Apparently not. My phone number is in the book. I hope to and their Facebook status (“newly single—R- they make contact, it’s usually late, which 3) You didn’t seem to have any trouble vot- hear from you Mr. Alicea. U-2?”). means the ball is fouled off in the direction of ing to raise taxes in your district. That’s “To Do List” is the full title of the TDL, and third base. Depending on the kind of contact weird. BOB CHERNISKY JR. mine is simpler than all those other versions the hitter gets, these foul balls can range in Did you know that just down the street SOUTHBRIDGE — mainly because it’s typically scrawled, in severity from lazy pop fly to decapitating laser pencil or pen, onto a three-by-five index card or beam. folded-up sheet of paper. It’s organized by day Sure enough, right in the top of the first and prioritized chronologically, usually with inning, one of the Sea Dogs’ first left handed Vote Szafarowicz for selectman more detailed information appearing during hitters swings away at the first fastball offer- the early daylight working hours (“8:30 a.m. – ing he sees and sends a death ray in my direc- Meet with Boss; explain money missing from tion. To the Editor: door to the numerous conversations about Petty Cash and absence from yesterday’s Staff My first instinct? Although it would be Throughout the town of Charlton, voters the world of politics that Joe and I would Meeting!”) than those precious after-work more humorous to say I threw my popcorn in can’t help but notice the various candidates’ share. We would learn that our political hours (“Eat supper. Watch NCIS. Read. Wake the air and dove out of the way to expose my signs for state representative and selectman. views were quite different, but we always up during news and turn TV off. Sleep.”). wife to the projectile of doom, I have to admit As the elections approach, one question con- respected each other implicitly. The funny thing is (we think so, anyway) that I took the more noble approach and stituents must ask themselves is: Who’s the During class discussions, Joe was always that last week’s TDL had a couple of funny list- moved myself in front of my wife. best candidate for the position? open to others’ views; he would listen to ings that, when we finally got around to The whole ordeal turned out to be for I believe the best candidate for selectman their ideas before he would react or defend scratching them off (“scratching off” is the naught, however, as the ball ended up 10-15 is Joe Szafarowicz. I have known Joe for six his point. Joe had a knack for bringing peo- old-fashioned version of “deleting” — and ulti- rows behind us, so we were never in real dan- years. I met him as a freshman high school ple of different ideas together, a quality he mately more rewarding), they gave us a chuck- ger (although the people that were on the student at Bay Path Regional Vocational still possesses today and one needed in an le. receiving end of this particular cannon blast Technical High School. I was Joe’s English effective selectman. Throughout his high One that comes to mind said: “Call Bat got a rude awakening). teacher that year as well as his senior year. school career, Joe’s interest in learning was Man.” Now, just to clarify, that’s not THE It was a nice way to start off our evening — Faced with adjusting to a new school, fresh- always evident. Today he still has a vora- Batman, but the BAT man! More precisely, it was a reminder to follow up on a TDL entry get me nervous about being in the stands! man year can be challenging for many stu- cious appetite for knowledge and informa- from last December, when a trip to one of our Soon after the near-death experience, we went dents, but Joe adapted to his new environ- tion. Currently he is a student at WPI, major- ment effortlessly. Before long, everyone ing in mechanical and civil engineering. walk-in attics, probably for some wrapping to the snack stand, where we then missed two paper or some boxes of Christmas cards, led home runs (the majority of the scoring that knew Joe. His presence has had a lasting Although Joe graduated from high school impact on others and myself. a few years ago, we talk frequently. Through our BFF to report the following: “I think the night) and paid about three times more than a bats are back in the attic!” hot dog, popcorn and pretzel are worth. In many ways Joe’s character is best repre- these conversations I know that his strong sented by my first impression of him. Joe interest in public service and government US: “Really? Why?” Minor complaints. BFF: “Because I was just up there and I felt mentioned a book he was reading. Noting his has never waived. Joe continues to have a I guess the point of this rambling is that something hanging upside down on the wall enthusiasm as he spoke, I knew I had to read genuine concern for the world we live in. On next time you are at a ballgame, and you find behind me and staring at me!” yourself in “primo” third base seating, keep it too. The ideas presented in the book were May 7, please consider voting for a dedicated, US: “Did you shut the door REAL tight an eye out for the line drive foul ball — the perfect introduction to Joe’s political energetic, and passionate young man, Joe before coming back down here to tell me?” because you are in the danger zone. interests and desires. In the story, the world Szafarowicz. The end-result of that conversation was a Oh, and by the way, in talking to my friend is run by American corporations, taxes don’t phone call to the aforementioned “bat man,” during the game, he told me he has caught exist, and the main character is a consumer KATHLEEN R. WHITNEY who came in a flash, did a cursory inspection four foul balls in his lifetime. Four! watchdog. The book’s contents opened the CHARLTON (the flying rodent in question had moved to a Oh well, maybe some other time. new rafter in the meantime), and proclaimed the proper prescription: “Call us in the spring; Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130 there’s nothing we can do right now.” or by e-mail at [email protected]. You see, bats are a protected species and OUND FF have considerable Constitutional rights S O ! (Article 27, X-Files, Scene ii), including the right to hang around wherever they want during winter months in New England. They are exterminatable (by invitation out only) only SOUND OFF! during warmer weather, when they can sur- Chicks become chickens vive outdoors and look for space in YOUR WE KNOW you’ve got an opinion, so shed, garage, or attic after we make ours SOUND OFF: dren at Easter time as little cute baby chicks, what are you waiting for? allegedly “bat-proof”! I just wanted to say that with Easter again now they’re big chickens and they The only critters we can think of with an Sound Off! approaching, I really wish the parents would don’t want them anymore. It’s a fast and easy way to let every- even stronger protective lobby are the beavers, reconsider buying their children baby I do take these chickens in, but the bottom those eager engineers of twiggy huts and other one know what’s on your mind. What’s chicks. line is — if you stop this now, nip it in the dam things that cause New England roadways more is if you’re The reason I say this is because, who does- bud, then you won’t have these problems to become minor waterways at times during worried about put- n’t love a baby chick? They’re cute, they’re later. Trust me, as a farmer, chickens don’t the rainy season. Right now, for instance. Back ting you’re name fuzzy, they’re yellow — but the problem is really make good pets, they’re farm animals. when we worked at OSV (Old Sturbridge out there, don’t be! that these cute, fuzzy, little yellow chickens Same thing as baby bunnies. You know a Village) and would travel the back roads With Sound Off! become big chickens and now children don’t stuffed bunny is a toy — a live bunny is a between Southbridge and Sturbridge, beavers you don’t have to want to take care of them anymore, and responsibility. Same with chickens. I just would frequently work overnight to topple leave a name. chickens are a difficult pet to raise. You have really think that parents need to think about trees and turn yesterday’s roadway into Just call our to constantly protect them from predators, that before making a decision to get a baby today’s Quinebaug Canal. And the thing about Sound Off! line at they’re not exactly the ideal pet and I just chick for Easter. beavers is their persistence, their persever- 508-909-4075, wait for the prompt and, wish that parents would reconsider buying … You will find that most seed stores will ance, their industry,their refusal to take a hint presto, that’s it — time to talk. these things for their children for Easter. not sell you less than 25 baby chicks. I also about where they’re truly not wanted. What OK, so there are a couple guidelines: I mean, you really don’t need a holiday as believe that Massachusetts agricultural state any maintenance crew or highway depart- an excuse to buy your child a pet. Any ani- law requires that no less than a minimum of ment can tear down in a day, beaver crews can We ask that you speak clearly enough rebuild overnight (with or without little hard- mal is a big responsibility and they can be a 25 chicks can be purchased at one time for so we can accurately transcribe your hats with built-in lights) to even stronger stan- lot of work — and as a farmer I can tell you just the reason I just mentioned. They’re try- message. You’ll want to keep your dards and larger dimensions for the next day’s remarks relatively brief so we have that almost every year I have people ing to discourage parents from buying baby go-round with humanity! enough space in the newspaper to approaching me with chickens, full-grown chicks for their children as pets. Their industry is truly commendable — and include it all. chickens, that they purchased for their chil- their forced removal typically out of the ques- If you don’t want to leave a message, tion. According to animal rights activists, that’s OK. You can e-mail your Sound ardent environmentalists, and the beavers’ Off! to SoundOffCharlton@stone- legal team (headed by James “Bucky” bridgepress.com. Just remember to Departments passing the buck Sokolove), these hydraulic engineers cannot be label it as a Sound Off. legally removed from their waterfront properties — no matter how invasive/intrusive their SOUND OFF: beautiful spring day and seeing rotting ani- presence to legitimate human endeavors — I have to tell you as a Charlton resident and mal carcasses. I mean, it’s grotesque, it’s without two years’ notice, adequate financial a taxpayer it both sickens and saddens me to sickening, it’s offensive. I mean, it’s bad compensation for their unwilling relocation, see all these dead animals on the road. enough that these poor animals were struck and an evening or two of tail-slapping enter- I understand that sometimes it’s just down in the road so they just leave them tainment at their favorite watering hole. unavoidable to hit an animal but my biggest there to rot or eventually if they get run over We wish we had such ardent lobbyists, and concern is who is responsible for cleaning enough times they’ll just dissipate. such legal representation. And we’re hoping these dead animals off the road. But the question I have is, who is responsi- that the bats in our belfry (so to speak) haven’t I myself have called the Highway ble for cleaning these poor dead animals up yet switched lawyers and that our personal Department. The Highway Department told off the road? Do we have to constantly just “bat man” will come through in the very near 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 me it wasn’t their responsibility, and for me keep running them over until we grind them future with an extrication plan that resolves Telephone (800) 367-9898 to call Animal Control. I called Animal into the pavement? Where’s the compassion? our household hostilities and leaves US with a Fax (508) 764-8015 Control, and they told me it’s not there I don’t understand. Someone needs to step up viable roof over our heads. OR, as a friend recently suggested as some- responsibility — it’s the Highway to the plate and say, “OK, you know, I work www.charltonvillager.com thing else to consider: “Hey, let the bats live Department’s responsibility. for the town. Taxpayers pay my paycheck — FRANK G. CHILINSKI there; at least you won’t have any mosquito So let’s talk about passing the buck here. I I’ll do it.” problems this summer!” It may be Plan B – but PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER mean surely someone has to be responsible Someone is supposed to be doing this and I at least it’s a plan! to do this chore. Unfortunately it’s not a very don’t know who. It bothers me, it saddens ADAM MINOR pleasant one but there’s nothing more dis- me, and I just think it’s wrong. Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for EDITOR gusting than driving down a back road on a Stonebridge Press publications. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 22, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Alicea scores easy victory in Democratic primary PRIMARY recent years, with poll watchers rep- loting (Charlton is May 7, Spencer the five towns have “more intrica- continued from page 1 resenting multiple candidates and East Brookfield are May 10, and cies” than he expected — while spending several hours recording Oxford is May 17. Southbridge is the Charlton and East Brookfield are Town Clerk Darlene Tully half of the voters and, in some cases, chal- outlier, happening June 28). fairly similar in their conservative her wish. lenging them. “I feel people shouldn’t have rural heritage, they differ in some “I don’t want to see a landslide, In Southbridge, around 12 p.m., jumped into this race,” he said. “It significant ways from the semi- but I want to see it far enough away there seemed to be almost as many should have been a showdown urban mill towns of Spencer and that nobody has any doubts,” she observers scattered around the between Alicea and Durant.” Southbridge. noted shortly before the polls closed. Community Center as there were Coincidentally, that’s what The voters’ comments, however, Powell agreed with that interpre- poll workers. One of them, retired Charlton voter Chelsea Kosma had a lot in common across the dis- tation of events at her post-election Judge Luis Perez, said he’d observed thought, too. trict, with many noting how impor- gathering at the Heritage Country several registered Republicans ask- “I just want to make sure we have tant participation is, although they ELECTION Club. ing to be given Democratic ballots a representative for our area at the split on their party of preference. “We tried, we did our best,” she and be rejected. state level with experience, and I’m “I came out today because I didn’t said. “They had a choice and it’s In Charlton, poll worker Josh concerned about the people who vote in the last election,” said RESULTS definitive.” Evans said some voters were “aggra- joined the race at this level, but Southbridge’s Justin Bibeau, 22. “It Although Powell said she didn’t vated” or “intimidated” by the pres- weren’t here in November,”she said, was too close the first time and I TOTAL really know yet what she’ll do next, ence of those observers, sometimes specifically referring to Powell. She thought [Alicea] was just going to she admitted she “wouldn’t help wondering why they were jotting noted, however, that she’s still unde- win. I just support Democrats over anybody else” in this race except down information about them. He cided regarding May 10, saying she’d Republicans. It’s always been a Geraldo Alicea: 2,227 her fellow Democrat, if she helps said they were present until some- decide after “seeing how it turns out Democrat state and we should keep Joanne Powell: 1,207 anyone. Curiously, several people time after 1 p.m. before leaving; none today.” Among other things, she it that way. It works well that way. I among her supporters were were present toward the end of the admitted being “not too familiar follow politics closely, but not too BY THE TOWN: Republicans, including the one who day. The same thing happened in with [the others], and I wish I could closely and more on a national introduced her concession speech, Spencer. say I was.” level.” Governor’s Councilor Jen Caissie. The more general issues, however, She did, however, praise Powell An anonymous Spencer resident SOUTHBRIDGE “I know it was out of your element were mostly confusion-based, with for her effort, saying she “has defi- agreed, saying she came out to vote Geraldo Alicea: 1,207 to support a Democrat,” but they Tully saying many voters did not nitely been very present” with because “it’s disappointing the way Joanne Powell: 466 shared some common ideas, Powell know it was a primary. On several numerous door-knocking visits, it ended up last year because of the told them. “… I’m glad we had this occasions, she said, people were calls and mailings. tie.” She felt everyone should come journey because it’s still quite a upset they could not vote for the Of course, Powell and Boria both out to vote “so there isn’t a tie.” CHARLTON journey.” town’s third local candidate, Boria aimed to quell concerns about their Her big issues are “the economy, Geraldo Alicea: 590 Alicea used the same imagery at (who will only be on the May 10 bal- entry, arguing they saw a need for jobs and the condition of our state.” Joanne Powell: 501 his victory bash at the Knights of lot; independents don’t have a pri- giving voters other choices. To Asked for what she’s looking for in Columbus in Southbridge Tuesday mary). Some may well have gotten Powell, Alicea’s victory came large- the general election, the woman night. that impression from the fact Boria ly because he was more able to bring said, “I’d like to see less rhetoric and SPENCER “It’s been a six-month journey and and some supporters were alongside his political network into play dur- a politician who is going to fight for it feels great today, but we have to Alicea, Powell and Durant sign-holding the short campaign, while she the common person and be honest Geraldo Alicea: 172 start focusing on May 10,” said ers outside the Heritage School. hasn’t held an office for several about it.” Once they’re in office, she Joanne Powell: 93 Alicea. “Today, the voters were Also present was Charlton select- years. She thought she’d represent added, she would check to see how heard. We worked really hard to man candidate Joe Szafarowicz, who “a change of the guard, someone they’ve been casting their votes. EAST BROOKFIELD make every vote count and there are isn’t even in this election. He said he who’d be a little different.” a lot of people to thank. … Knocking took the chance to get some cam- As a sitting selectman, Boria Stonebridge Press Staff Writers Geraldo Alicea: 84 on doors, talking to people, I’m mak- paign time after coming to vote, and might have an easier time than David Dore and Adam T. Silva con- Joanne Powell: 72 ing sure that everyone knows that was excited to see the turnout, Powell going into the general elec- tributed to this article. even in these hard times, I’ve been which was larger than many annual tion, but even he observed that run- helping out the district and making town elections. He said he hopes the ning a district race requires “a lot Gus Steeves may be reached at 508- OXFORD it a better place.” interest carries over to local races, more work and more organization” 909-4135 or by e-mail at gus@stone- Geraldo Alicea: 74 At the polls, this election was one which in most district towns occur than a town race. Having started bridgepress.com. Joanne Powell: 75 of the most closely observed in close to the 6th Worcester’s final bal- that process, he said he’s come to see MSBA school repair funds approved

School and $600,539 to replace Elementary School and two does not give any details of or replacement of a roof, win- “We look forward to this MSBA the roof at Tantasqua projects in Leicester — at the their projects. dows and/or boiler is not the joint venture with the State continued from page 1 Regional Junior High School. Memorial School and the The final grant amounts result of neglect or the lack of and are pleased to add many to replace windows at Additionally, the MSBA web- Middle School — have been will be determined by MSBA routine or capital mainte- more years to our facility’s Brookfield Elementary site states North Brookfield “invited to participate,” but it after a review and audit of all nance by the district.” life. Our schools and commu- project costs. The individual The program has vocal sup- nities will benefit from the districts have 90 days to port from local legislators. energy savings over time,” obtain and certify local “I am pleased that the said Daniel Durgin, the The pros and cons of self-publishing approval for the proposed MSBA has decided to approve superintendent of the projects, which must be for these projects,” Sen. Stephen Tantasqua Regional School REARDON hope that someday, as a socie- John Grisham, entered the windows, roofs and/or boilers Brewer, D-Barre, said. “The District. continued from page 5 ty, we progress to a point world of publishing flying and be complete before improvements made at these A big part of those savings where that isn’t the case. solo. His popular novel, ‘A December. schools will allow for a better will come from a project merit acknowledgement? After all, the ability to self- Time to Kill,’ was self-pub- “Except for the condition of learning environment for that’s not being funded by And even if it did, standard publish an e-book could be a lished before he embarked on its roof, windows and/or boil- both students and teachers.” this program — solar panels practice dictates authors very positive thing. a best-selling writing career. ers, the school facility is State Rep. Anne Gobi, D- being planned for the new ought to thank their review- It allows good writers, who, But of course, for every suc- structurally, functionally and Spencer, agreed, stating, “The junior high school roof. ers for taking the time to read for various reasons, might cess story,there are dozens — educationally sound and has Brookfield and Tantasqua their books — and save their otherwise be ignored by a if not hundreds — of less for- no other known deficiencies, districts continue to do their Kevin Flanders can be temper tantrums for home, worthy agent or publishing tunate tales. and all other building sys- part to reduce the costs to the reached at 508-909-4136, or by which is something she did company, to bring their work And, for every talented tems are operational, safe and taxpayers by finding other email at kflanders@stone- not do. to a wider audience. And it author, there are also overly adequate for the delivery of funding mechanisms to bridgepress.com. Gus Steeves Over the course of several gives readers more options, touchy ones who can’t quite the required educational pro- repair their schools. These can be reached at 508-909-4135 more messages, her com- beyond what marketing seem to grasp that the reason gram,” the MSBA site states grants will make sure that or at ments rapidly went from bad departments at big publish- they might not be nabbing a as a key eligibility require- our schools will be more ener- [email protected]. to worse, as she wrote profan- ing houses and bookstores publishing contract has a lot ment. ”The need for repairs gy efficient.” ity-laced messages, insulting decide should be popular. to do with the fact that they both Big Al and others who Some of the world’s most ought to work a little bit were commenting on her self- classic works of literature longer before hitting “send,” righteous defense. were self-published. so to speak: editing more It certainly got her atten- Perennial titles, such as carefully and revising more tion in the writing world — French author Marcel frequently. but not for the right reason. Proust’s ‘Remembrance of Maybe some people have a Things Past’ and Irish author Kristina Reardon, of difficult time accepting criti- James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ were Uxbridge, is in Ljubljana, cism, living in a society self-published at first. Slovenia on a Fulbright grant where even the most minor Respected British author for the 2010-11 school year. You accomplishments are often Virginia Woolf published can reach her at kristina.rear- over-praised by parents. much of her own work — and [email protected]. Her views Maybe the desire to be well co-founded a publishing are her own and do not reflect liked or successful is so house, The Hogarth Press, to those of the U.S. Department • Are you over 65? strong that any attention do so. of State or the Fulbright • Do you receive Medicaid, Fuel Assistance, Veteran’s Aid or SNAP? seems like good attention. 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By appointment only Please call 508-764-3226 the day before for a time Supplement includes: food staples, some dairy items, frozen meats, canned goods, toiletries, paper products, $10 gift card of your choice at local grocery store or pharmacy 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, April 22, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com OBITUARIES Richard L. Mondor, 64 Carolyn Morse, 68 CHARLTON — Richard L. “Ricky” Mondor, Co. and Industrial Transfer Co., both in STURBRIDGE — Carolyn (Anderson) Pauline of Newington, Conn. She also leaves 64, of 74 City Depot Road, passed away Southbridge. Morse, 68, of River Road, died Monday, April behind her loving dog, Bandit. Monday, April 12, 2011 in his home. Ricky was also a member of the Fraternal 11, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in She was born in Southbridge, the daughter He leaves one son, Brian A. Mondor of Order of Eagles in Southbridge. Southbridge. of the Stella Anderson and the late Earl C. Owego, N.Y.; one daughter, Sunday L. Maxwell There are no calling hours. Funeral services She leaves her beloved husband of 52 years Anderson, Sr. and lived in the area all her life. of Webster; three sisters, Suzanne Freeman of will be private. Charles M. Morse; her children, Betty Morse She was a member and a Sunday school Charlton City, Judy Kizis of Connecticut and In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions and her husband Mike Roy of Sturbridge, teacher of the Sturbridge Federated Church. Deborah Barrows of Rehoboth; five grand- may be made to: The American Cancer Ruth Durling and her husband Bob of In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, sons, Lucas, Richard, Timothy, Joseph and Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Sturbridge, Charles Morse and his wife Lesa and grandmother, she also loved dancing, James and many nieces and nephews. The Robert J. Miller-Charlton Funeral of Sturbridge; Linda Henk and her husband Elvis music, and bird watching. Ricky was born in Southbridge, son of Home, 175 Old Worcester Road, is assisting John of Norwich, Conn., and Christine Morse- Her funeral was held Friday, April 15 in the Ralph and Blanche (Borey) Mondor. Ricky’s family with arrangements. Comtois and her fiance Bruce Hall of Sturbridge Federated Church, Route 131 and He worked at the former American Optical Online guestbook at RJMillerfunerals.net. Sturbridge; her loving parents, Stella (White) Maple Street, Sturbridge. Burial was at North Anderson and the late Earl C. Anderson, Sr.; Cemetery. her grandchildren, Shane, Kevin, Sabrina, Memorial contributions may be made to Aimee, Charlie, Kim, Ashley, Melinda, Boston Arthritis and Lupus Support Group, Send all obituary notices to the Stephen and Crystal; four great-grandchil- New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA. dren; two sisters, Gloria Curboy and her late ATT: Denice Garrett. Charlton Villager,PO Box 90, husband Nat of Charlton and Sue Chaplin and An online guestbook is available at her husband Charles of Southbridge, and a www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to brother, Earl C. Anderson Jr. and his wife [email protected]. CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service offered for begins with a vital soil, the building block on The cost per youth is $7. A snack bar is avail- listings for government, educational and non- which health lies. Dan Kittredge, of the Real able. SUNDAY profit organizations. Send all calendar listings Food Campaign (www.realfoodcampaign.org) MAY 1 and happenings by mail to Editor Adam Minor will address SOIL AND CROP HEALTH STURBRIDGE — Tantasqua Fine Arts WEBSTER — The “HELP LYNN WIN” con- at Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, in a lecture titled, “Nutrient Dense Crop Presents JAZZ SHOWCASE at 7 p.m. Friday, cept began just a few short weeks ago when MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail Production” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April April 29 in theTantasqua High School our friend Lynne was diagnosed with invasive to [email protected]. Please write 26, 2011 at the Arts Center, 111 Main St., Auditorium. Join the Tantasqua Regional lobular carcinoma. Lynne is a hardworking “calendar” in the subject line. The Southbridge Southbridge. This free event is High School Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz single Mom of two young adolescent children. Evening News will print such listings as space sponsored by the Southbridge Garden Club. Ensembles for a great evening of music with As we all know, with the copayments and addi- allows. Contact Vickie Cheney at 413-436-7688 or special guest, the Brimfield Elementary tional testing and treatments that insurance [email protected] or Maureen Doyle at School Jazz Band. There will also be vocal will not cover, financial assistance is most 508-764-8042 for more information. soloists as well as piano jazz and blues duets. always necessary. Lynne is ready to beat this FRIDAY For more information, call 508-347-9301, Ext. disease, and we hope that you will be able to APRIL 22 1133. Free will donation accepted at the door. help support her in her fight! STURBRIDGE — “Is Your Attitude Worth THURSDAY Open to the public. A fundraiser will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Catching?” Community Business Associates Sunday, May 1 at the 200 Sportsmen Club in (CBA) networking/referral group guest speak- APRIL 28 Webster. There will be a dinner, dancing, raf- er Margo Chevers. 7:15-8:30 a.m. meeting at STURBRIDGE — The STURBRIDGE HIS- SATURDAY fles and silent auction items plus entertain- Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. TORICAL SOCIETY will meet at 7 p.m. in ment. Please call Kathy Darras at 617-894-4329 Business and professional people interested in Paige Hall at the Publick House Historic Inn APRIL 30 for tickets or email southwest Worcester County and vicinity are on Sturbridge Common, Sturbridge. The guest SOUTHBRIDGE — The 2011 PUB QUIZ will [email protected]. welcome. Free admission. www.community- speaker will be Robert (Bob) Wilder, noted his- be held Saturday, April 30 at Cohasse Country businessassociates.org or e-mail info@com- torian from Brookfield, will describe his hand Club, Eastford Road, Southbridge. Team of munitybusinessassociates.org. created maps showing the development of his four entry fee is $80. Advanced registration town. Like all our neighbors, there is so much recommended. Registration forms available at MONDAY history and local historic sites that we pass by www.unitedwayssc.org; click News & Events. MAY 2 every day not realizing their origin. Meetings Space is limited: first-come, first-served. STURBRIDGE — There will be a SATURDAY are free and open to the public. Courtesy Doors open at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION CLASS from APRIL 23 desserts served from the Publick House Bake United Way’s 15 member agencies. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rehabilitative STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers Shop. For more information, call Sturbridge Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge. Square Dance Club, 232 Podunk Road, Society president Bob Briere at (508) 347-3788. CHARLTON — The Charlton Board of The course will be taught by Jane Cutting, Sturbridge, is holding a EASTER Health is holding a RABIES CLINIC from 10 Certified Instructor.Recertification fee is $110; BONNET/FUNNY HAT DANCE from 8 to 10: STURBRIDGE – Members of Holly St. a.m. to noon Saturday,April 30, 2011 at the new New Certification fee is $135. To register con- 30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The caller is Bill Jean’s senior class will sponsor a SENIOR Municipal Animal Shelter, 15 Old Town Road, tact call Jane at 508-347-8181 ext. 103 or visit Mager and the cuer is Birgit Maguire. PROM for seniors from the five sending dis- Charlton. The cost is $12 each. Dogs MUST be [email protected]. For addi- Admission is $7 per person. For information tricts at Tantasqua Regional High School at on leash and cats MUST be in carriers. Please tional class dates visit www.rehabre- on our next beginner class, please call Moe at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28 in the Tantasqua bring previous rabies certificate to determine sourcesinc.org. (508) 867-8036. High School Cafeteria. There will be music, if you are eligible for a 3-year rabies vaccina- dancing and refreshments. Bring your “signif- tion. State law requires that all dogs and cats SOUTHBRIDGE — The Notre Dame of the icant other” whether a spouse or a friend. over 6 months of age have a valid rabies vacci- THURSDAY Sacred Heart FLEA MARKET, 40 Charlton St., Bring more than one if you have them. It is nation. Questions? Call the Board of Health at Southbridge, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on sure to be a good time. Forty Arroyo will lead 508-248-2210. MAY 5 Saturdays. Donations accepted on Saturdays some line dances to help get you on your feet. SOUTHBRIDGE – There will be a free and Mondays from 9:30 to 1 p.m. For more Call 508-347-7575 to register. It will be great to SOUTHBRIDGE — The Notre Dame of the SENIOR EXPO and SPAGETTI SUPPER from information, call 508-765-0601. have a big crowd to show appreciation for the Sacred Heart FLEA MARKET, 40 Charlton St., 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday,May 5, 2011, at the student’s efforts. Southbridge, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Southbridge Community Center, 153 Chestnut CHARLTON — The Charlton American Saturdays. Donations accepted on Saturdays St. (formerly the Armory). Come and meet Legion is holding its annual EASTER EGG and Mondays from 9:30 to 1 p.m. For more Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis; HUNT for children 7 years and younger at FRIDAY information, call 508-765-0601. approximately 30 vendors for you to browse; 10:30 a.m. Saturday,April 23 on the grounds of lots of great information and services avail- Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High APRIL 29 STURBRIDGE- The community is invited to able to you including a variety of screenings; School in Charlton. The event will be held STURBRIDGE — Adult CPR and FIRST the Sturbridge Federated Church Spring free drawings all day, every half/hour begin- regardless of the weather. Parents, bring your AID CERTIFICATION CLASS will be held at Rummage and Yard Sales Saturday ning at 10 a.m. (must be present to win); din- cameras. Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, April 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ner will be served from the Charlton Senior Sturbridge. CPR will be from 9-11 a.m., fol- Meetinghouse, corner of Route 131 and Maple Center (must sign up). lowed by first aid from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Street. Rummage through a wide range of Also, The SALT (Seniors and Law-enforce- classes will be taught by certified instructors. items including clothing for all sizes from ment Together) Council has the following pro- TUESDAY Classes are held bi-monthly. Cost is $50 per infant to adult, shoes, housewares, electron- grams available at this time: File of Life; ics, toys, books, crafts, jewelry, holiday items, PRIL person (includes both full certifications). Beacon of Light; Emergency 911 Cell Phone; A 26 and collectibles downstairs in the Church House Numbering; Iris Scan and Disability CHARLTON — Come meet the candidates Proceeds from the trainings support people Fellowship Hall. Elevator available at the Indicator. running for State Representative as well as with developmental disabilities in our com- Maple Street entrance. Indoor and outdoor Please sign up at the following locations: local Charlton offices on Tuesday, April 26 at munity. To register, contact Jennifer Petraitis furniture, and other large items will be avail- Charlton Senior Center, call Elaine Kingston the Performing Arts Center of the Overlook at (508) 347-8181, ext. 104 or jpetraitis@rehabre- able for viewing at the Yard Sale on the back at 508-248-2231 or Southbridge Casaubon Life Care Community. Coffee will be served at sourcesinc.org. For more information and lawn of the Church, just past the Maple Street Senior Center, call Michael Trombley at 508- 7 p.m. followed by an opportunity to meet the additional dates, visit www.rehabre- entrance. Quality is high, prices are low! 764-5436. candidates and ask questions. A moderator sourcesinc.org. Come find bargains and treasures in abun- Southbridge seniors can call the Elder Bus will be available to keep time and field ques- dance. Come early at 1-800-321-0243 directly for a free ride. tions. All in the community are welcome to STURBRIDGE – The Federated Church of for best selection. Light refreshments avail- The Community Center is handicap accessi- attend. Sturbridge and Fiskdale will hold a dance for JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL students from 7 to 10 able. For further information or directions, ble. call the church office 508-347-3915 weekdays This event is sponsored by the SOUTHBRIDGE — Whether gardening for a.m. in Fellowship Hall. There will be a DJ. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Charlton/Southbridge SALT Council and the your family or for a market, you want your There is a “Once you’re in, you’re in” policy. Worcester County TRIAD. produce to be top-quality and nutritious. This Parents can pick up their youth outside on the front steps of the Federated Church at 10 p.m. attributed to Sir Francis Bacon This week’s front page quote is This week’s www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 22, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•13 DC officials make further budget cuts

BY JOY RICHARD in two memos, which Trifone supplied to the run with the bare minimum budget that the and grants. STAFF WRITER committee. state allows. She said these tools will not only help those DUDLEY — Members of the Dudley- In budget memo 8 Trifone gave the proposed “This is a lot to digest tonight,” said Gilrein. children with special needs who cannot com- Charlton Regional School Committee were staffing changes, which he said would save the In budget memo nine, Trifone said “in the municate verbally, but will help all students once again forced to take the ax to their budg- district more than $430,130. past two weeks the School Committee has practice different school subjects, get extra et plans, slashing approximately $1.7 million These staffing changes would include five reduced the fiscal year 2012 budget by help in the areas they struggle in, and learn in district funding last week. retirements and three cuts, which would make $1,103,883. Through a combination of reduc- organization skills though the different study The committee met to discuss the impend- these staff members eligible for unemploy- tions in staffing, the elimination of many guide applications. ing budget cuts during the Wednesday, April ment benefits. capitol improvement projects, supply O’Brian said the iPads were the most eco- 13 meeting at Shepherd Hill Regional High Trifone said there are also six positions that requests, and an estimated savings in health nomical choice among the learning tablets the School. The final vote to accept the purposed will be eliminated due to the funding from the insurance, we have reduced the purposed district looked at during the pricing process. cuts was unanimous. federal stimulus program drying up as of budget to $46,215,623.” She said Apple also came to the school and This was not the first round of cuts the com- June 30. Trifone said after the cuts the town of provided teachers with the training they mittee has had to make in the past few weeks. He said these positions are district wide Dudley would be presented the assessment of would need to use the iPads with students. According to Dudley-Charlton Regional teaching jobs, which included one literacy $6,226,788, and the assessment for the Town of O’Brian said students were already excited School District Superintendent Sean Gilrein, coach, one mathematics coach and four aca- Charlton would come in at $10,400,648. to get the technology in their hands and being the first cuts came during the previous meet- demic specialists. Gilrein said all of these During the second half of the meeting, the new way of learning. ing on Wednesday, March 23, where the com- teachers were aiding classroom instructors, Special Education Administrator of Special “This is an exciting opportunity for both mittee cut the budget by approximately $1.1 and giving student reinforcement in specific Needs Jody O’Brian gave the committee a students and teachers,” said O’Brian. “There million. subjects. walk through of the new iPads ordered for the are applications to help the non-verbal stu- During the Wednesday, April 13 meeting “It is recommended that eight positions be district to aid not only special needs students dents, and it is an opportunity for them to Gilrein and Dudley-Charlton Regional School eliminated due to budget constraints and in all of the schools, but children in all grade communicate with peers and staff.” District Finance Director William Trifone pre- declining enrolment,” said Trifone. levels. sented the committee with the new changes to Gilrein said this would be the fourth consec- O’Brian said the 50 iPads were purchases Joy Richard may be reached at 508-909-4129 the budget. These adjustments were outlined utive year that the district has been forced to through special education stimulus funding or by e-mail at [email protected]. A walk on a sunny day

Joy Richard photos SOUTHBRIDGE — The sun shone bright for the first time in several days Thursday,April 14, and residents took the opportunity to soak in the spring weather at Westville Dam in Southbridge. From fishing to talking a walk, people were happy to finally see the signs of the seasons change.

With the snow finally melted the birds will now able to make a home at Westville Dam in Southbridge.

Armed with her trusty stick, Southbridge resident Phoenix MacNeil, 1, takes a stroll through Westville Dam Thursday, April 14.

The Quinebaug River runs lazily through Westville park.

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BY MICHAEL CORSO The win improved the Rockets to 3-1 on the Stevens (2 for 4, 2 RBIs) would then hit an RBI The Rams tied the score when Schutrick SPORTS CORRESPONDENT early season and dropped the Rams to 3-2. single scoring Bagley,and junior Sam Miller (2 helped out her own cause with an RBI ground- AUBURN — Gina Lirange did not buckle “Gina did a super job,” Auburn coach Steve for 4, RBI) would add an RBI single that scored out that scored Miller, who had reached on a with the game on the line in the top of the sev- Johnson said. “She’s been our ace for the last Stracher to cut the deficit to 5-3. dropped third strike. enth inning. two seasons.” The Rockets would add a run in the bottom In fact, she got stronger. Lirange finished the day giving up five runs half of the fifth on an RBI single by junior With two runs already in and the tying run (four earned) and striking out two. Taylor Nawn, scoring senior Alexis Legace, standing on third base with one out, it On the other side, Jess Schutrick took the who reached on a single to right field. appeared as if the Shepherd Hill softball team mound for the Rams. She was equally as After a scoreless sixth inning, the Rams bat- would pull out a come-from-behind victory – impressive, going the distance and giving up tled back in the seventh. Leadoff hitter or at least tie the score – but the Auburn sen- six runs (one earned) in replacement of Marissa Colby (2 for 4) started things off with ior settled down and retired the next two bat- Shepherd Hill ace Molly Covill, who was on a a single to centerfield. Hannah McFadden ters on a strikeout and a soft line out to first school trip to Europe. would pinch hit for Bagley and added a single base to preserve the win for the Rockets, 6-5, The Rockets were tied 1-1 entering the to center. After a Stracher pop up to shortstop, on April 14. fourth inning before exploding for four runs to Stevens would come through with another take a 5-1 lead. With one out catcher Erin RBI single. Miller would then come up to the Scanlon (3 for 4, RBI) ripped a single to left plate and hit a soft liner that second baseman field and Jackie Mathews followed with a sin- Shannon Johnson couldn’t handle, which gle to right. Molly McNamara then hit safely scored McFadden. on a bunt single to load the bases. But that would be the closest the Rams Sophomore Kasia Collins then came up and would get as Lirange struck out Emily Hanson hit a deep fly ball to centerfield. It appeared and got right fielder Devon Donnelly to hit a that Cassidy Colby had a beat on the ball, but soft liner to first baseman Nawn to end the it popped out of her glove allowing all three game. base runners to score. Collins would later Despite the loss, Caffelle was pleased with score on an Amber Abderrazzaq single to the effort of his team. make it 5-1. “I liked how we battled all the way to the “It’s a learning experience,” said Shepherd end, we had some unlucky plays,” he said. Hill coach Tom Caffelle about his young “Give them credit, they did what it took to win squad. “Both teams had to make plays and the game. they made more plays.” Johnson was equally pleased with the way The Rams would battle back in the top half his team played saying, “We are hitting the of the fifth inning. With two outs and sopho- ball well. We’re making contact and it is pay- more Emily Bagley on first base, freshman ing off. That’s a good quality team we just Shelby Stracher hit a grounder that shortstop played.” Nick Ethier photos Shepherd Hill third baseman Sam Miller makes the Abderrazzaq couldn’t handle. She rushed her The Rockets took a first inning lead on an Jessica Schutrick of Shepherd Hill delivers a pitch to play and throws over to first base. throw to first and threw it past the bag, allow- RBI single from Scanlon, scoring Lirange, an Auburn batter in a game played on April 14. ing the runners to advance. Senior catcher Jill who had reached on an error. Boucher, Aztecs shut down Minutemen offense

BY MICHAEL CORSO inning to break the game open. Leadoff hitter Jackie Oranjo (2 for the lead to 11-0. Six more runs in the and Rondeau, are relatively new to SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Minutemen could only 5, 2 RBIs) got things started in the sixth brought the mercy rule into toeing the rubber. CHARLTON — The Assabet soft- muster hits in the third, fourth, and top half of the first with a bunt sin- effect. “Our pitching staff started pitch- ball team used a well-rounded attack fifth innings, and two of those bat- gle. She would steal second and Assabet’s Gina Yates relieved ing last year,” said Cicero. “It’s a to take down Bay Path in a short- ters were thrown out trying to steal score when shortstop Nicole Soto Boucher and pitched a 1-2-3 sixth to teaching year and we’re hoping for ened six-inning mercy rule game second by Campona. They were also ripped a double to right center. Soto close out the game. the best as we do every year.” played Friday afternoon (April 15) in victims of stellar defense by the would score later in the inning on a Despite the loss, third year head The Minutemen also do not carry relatively easy fashion, 17-0. Aztecs Aztecs, as every ball hit hard by the wild pitch. coach Joe Cicero sees positive signs a captain on their roster, but rather pitcher Brenna Boucher pitched a Minutemen found an Assabet glove. First baseman Jen Casavant and for his young team that carries just use a captain-by-committee idea. gem, allowing only four hits in five Freshman McKenna Daniels designated hitter Nicole Cormier one senior. “We have a bunch of ‘dirt dogs’ innings of work while striking out started on the mound for Bay Path, would each earn walks, which war- “I am optimistic about what we’re and whoever works the hardest will four. She was helped by her team- but she could only get through a ranted a pitching change. Third doing,” he said. “We have a young be the leader for that day,” said mates, who excelled at both the plate third of an inning while giving up baseman Ally Kalil would rope an team but we’re getting better.” Cicero. and the field, to thwart the 1-2 four runs before departing. Chelsea RBI single to right and second base- The Minutemen are coming off a The coach has high hopes for his Minutemen. Rondeau replaced her and finished man Tara Walsh would finish off the 7-13 season last spring and are young squad and thinks in time they Right fielder Laurie Demars led out the game. first inning scoring with an RBI preparing for the upcoming Panther will show steady improvement. the Aztec attack, going 3 for 5 with 4 The Aztecs got on the scoreboard bunt single. Classic Tournament at David “I have great kids who are learn- RBIs and a run scored. Catcher early and often, plating five runs in The Aztecs would add a run in the Prouty this week. ing how to play and want to get bet- Chelsea Campona (2 for 4, 2 RBIs) the first, one run in the fourth, five fourth on a Demars RBI bunt single. There will be some growing pains ter,” he said. “This is a hard working pitched in with a pair of hits includ- in the fifth, and six more in the A five-run fifth inning capped by for the inexperienced Minutemen as team.” ing a two-run triple in the fifth sixth. the Campona two-run triple boosted their two starting pitchers, Daniels

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April 6 Tantasqua then went on to win No. 2 singles girls’ tennis team (3-0) swept the Wolverines Hardy then beat John Cotter and Brenden Tantasqua 3, Auburn 2 — The visiting (Tyler Allen defeated Ryan Capistrom 7-5, 6- (3-1) at home. Nolan and JP McGrath and John Jameson in Warriors opened up the boys’ tennis season 0); No. 3 singles (Connor Munnis beat Josh Emily King, Nicole Cormier, and Mason the doubles contests. with a victory over the Rockets. Tantasqua Beauregard 6-1, 6-4); No. 1 doubles (Ryan defeated Beth Trucheon, Meghan Bernier, Uxbridge 7, Tantasqua 3 — The host won its matches in No. 2 singles (Tyler Allen Chevalier and Dillon Gaudet defeated Conor and Rachael Meyers in the three singles Spartans remained perfect at 4-0 after dis- over Joe Morin, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4); No. 1 doubles Burke and Trevor Martin, 6-0, 6-3); and No. 2 matches, respectively. In No. 1 doubles play, patching the Warriors in a softball game. (Ryan Chevalier and Dillon Gaudet over doubles (Tom Cloutier and Matt Proulx beat Tantasqua’s Jen Ertel and Caroline Kelsey Norberg (seven strikeouts, one walk) Thanh Kha and Scott Meisenheimer, 7-5, 6-2); TJ Mulgrew and Ryan Stone, 6-1, 3-6, 6-2). Switchenko beat Colleen Johnson and Katie pitched a complete game for Uxbridge, as she and No. 2 doubles (Tom Cloutier and Matt The Warriors are now 2-0, while the Rams Kozlowski, while the team of Samantha also went 2 for 2 at the plate. Proulx over Garrett Boyle and Khan slipped to 0-2. Robinson and Ivonne Welchel defeated Tori Jordan Kingman took the loss for Tantasqua Shairani, 6-1, 6-4). Tantasqua 4, Northbridge 1 — The Phillips and Megan Coorey in No. 2 doubles. (2-3) and went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs at the plate. Auburn won the No. 1 singles match (Johnny Warriors girls’ tennis team improved to 2-0 Tantasqua 3, Leicester 2 — The visiting April 13 O’Connor over Robbie Warren, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4) over the 0-2 Rams. Warriors boys’ tennis team improved to 3-0 Tantasqua 4, Grafton 1 — The visiting and No. 3 singles match (Tim Bryan over Emily King, Nicole Cormier, and Ashley after edging the Wolverines (2-2). Warriors boys’ tennis team kept up its win- Connor Munnis, 6-4, 6-3). Mason won their singles matches for Leicester won the No. 1 and 2 singles match- ning ways, improving to 5-0 after beating the The Warriors are 1-0, while the Rockets are 0- Tantasqua, as they defeated Rachael es (Matt McLeod defeated Robbie Warren Indians (0-4). 1. Litchfield, Ashley Dawson, and Ally and Luke DeLaura beat Tyler Allen), but Grafton’s James Milligan defeated Robbie Auburn 5, Tantasqua 1 — The visiting Michaud, respectively. Tantasqua won No. 3 singles, No. 1 doubles, Warren in the No. 1 singles match, but Tyler Rockets took home a season-opening victory Tantasqua’s No. 1 doubles team of Caroline and No. 2 doubles. Allen and Connor Munnis gained two points over the Warriors. Switchenko and Jen Ertel defeated Hannah Connor Munnis got past Pat Mahoney in the by winning their singles contests. Gina Lirange tossed a complete game in the Perry and Lee-Ann Ramsey, 6-3, 6-1; while singles match, while Ryan Chevalier and Tantasqua’s No. 1 doubles team of Tom win for Auburn, while Jordan Kingman also Northbridge earned its points in No. 2 dou- Dillon Gaudet defeated Stephan Farro Ethan Cloutier and Matt Proulx defeated Will went the distance and took the loss for bles, where Janet Haas and Mikaela Bernard Latinville and Tom Cloutier and Matt Proulx DeSensio and Aiden Milligan, while the Tantasqua. Amber Abderrazzaq, Erin beat Amberlee Parker and Stephanie beat Zach-Marc Hurele and Zack Rowland. Warriors also won the No. 2 doubles match Scanlon, and Lirange all had RBI for the Nedzweckas, 4-6, 6-2, 7-3. Tantasqua 4, Leicester 3 — Jess Kosinski after Dillon Gaudet and Alex Hardy dis- Rockets (1-0), while Joanna Brown drove in Tantasqua 17, Northbridge 10 — The vis- hit a walk-off single in the eighth inning to patched Doug Oevermann Ryan Poselli. the lone run for the Warriors (0-1). iting Warriors softball team earned its first guide the host Warriors (2-2) past the April 14 April 7 victory of the season in a slugfest over the Wolverines (2-1). Tantasqua 3, Bartlett 2 — Emily King and Tantasqua 4, Northbridge 1 — The host Rams (0-2). Jordan Kingman homered and pitched a Nicole Cormier, the No. 1 and 2 singles play- Warriors won their second straight boys’ Jordan Kingman was the winning pitcher for complete game for Tantasqua, while ers for the Warriors girls’ tennis team, tennis match, this time over the Rams. Tantasqua, and Jess Kosinski (3-for-5, 2 RBI), Leicester’s Becky Lulu and Lauren Tuiskula respectively, both won their matches in help- Northbridge earned its points in No. 1 sin- Amy McClelland (4-for-4, RBI), and Kingman both pitched four innings. ing Tantasqua improve its record to 4-0, gles, where Andrew Haas defeated Robbie (2-for-4, 2 RBI) were the offensive stars. Tantasqua 119, Quaboag 17 — Kyle Walter while the Indians dropped to 2-1. Warren, 6-4, 6-4. Kelly Davin was on the mound for and Aaron Anderstrom were triple winners The Warriors gained its other point in No. 2 Northbridge, while Haley Young (3-for-4) and for the Warriors in their track and field doubles, where Samantha Robinson and Amanda Daly (2-for-4) were productive at the match with the Cougars, while Roy Cloutier Melissa Edberg were victorious. plate. and Eric Fleshman each won two events Karolina Dzieminki (No. 3 singles) and the SPORTS BRIEF The Warriors are now 1-1 on the season. while picking up the victory. combination of Myranda Smith and Brenda April 8 Tantasqua 100, Quaboag 35 — Rachael Sundara (No. 1 doubles) earned the points for Nashoba 17, Tantasqua 16 — Despite five Smith won three events in a track and field Bartlett. Paul Vandale goals each from Melissa Frio and Jess meet for the Warriors with the Cougars, Amherst 9, Tantasqua 4 — Despite taking Farland, the Tantasqua girls’ lacrosse team while Tantasqua’s Allison Lebrun was a dou- the loss in boys’ lacrosse action, Alex Lucas Promotions presents dropped a heartbreaker to Nashoba. ble winner. (two goals), Kyle Haghighi (one goal), Allie Minchoff (two), Georgia Kirker-Head April 12 Connor Fabrycki (one goal), and Cian ‘The Beast Comes East’ (two), Cassidy Roberts, and Olivia Connelly Tantasqua 12, Nipmuc 10 — Cassidy Ashworth (one assist) played well for the also scored for the Warriors. Robert scored four goals and added an assist Warriors. Paul Vandale Promotions and Bud Light Tantasqua led 9-8 at halftime. in the Warriors’ victory. 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See several other exciting pro-am MMA Button and Tim Santilli had two hits apiece The Warriors won after the game was dead- Oxford 89, Tantasqua 47 — The Pirates fights, as match-ups will be announced at a to pace the offense. locked at halftime, 6-6. boys’ track and field team dropped the later date. Powered by Warrior Nation XFA. April 11 Tantasqua 5, Uxbridge 0 — The host Warriors to 1-1. Tickets are on sale now at the box office, Leicester 8, Tantasqua 6 — The visiting Warriors improved to a perfect 4-0 in boys’ Tantasqua 83, Oxford 53 — The Warriors Ticketmaster locations, by phone at (800) 745- Wolverines won with two runs in the eighth tennis action, as the Spartans dropped to 1-3. girls’ track and field team improved to 2-0, as 3000, or at ticketmaster.com. inning over the Warriors. Robbie Warren, Tyler Allen, and Connor Rachael Smith was a triple winner and Discounts are available for groups of 15-plus Tim May threw all eight innings in picking Munnis defeated Jason Mannka, Jake Corrie Molleur a double winner for on select seats. Contact up the win for Leicester, while Pat Button Hession, and Sam Dubois, respectively,in the Tantasqua. [email protected] or (508) 929-0125 for tossed six innings for Tantasqua. singles matches. The teams of Tom Cloutier Emily Dawidczyk won three events for the details. Tantasqua 5, Leicester 0 — The Warriors and Matt Proulx and Dillon Gaudet and Alex Pirates. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 22, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•15 16 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, April 22, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com McAfee bringing the ‘Lafta’ to Relay fundraiser BY ADAM T. SILVA gives way for her to connect STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER with them as individuals. SOUTHBRIDGE — Shirley An average crowd for her is McAfee is a firm believer in 150 people. The largest audi- the healing power of music. ence she’s played to was over The interactive performer 2,000. The smallest? Two. will perform at the Pasta and “A husband and wife hired Lafta Relay For Life fundrais- me to play for them in their ing event at 6 p.m. on own home,” she said with a Saturday,April 30 at the VFW slight laugh. “I’ve sung to one on 219 Everett St. person before, but to do an The Relay team Pawfect entire performance for two Pals is sponsoring the event. people really was different. The Relay, which raises The 2,000 people at a Fourth of money to fight cancer, will be July event is great, but it’s a held on Friday, June 17 into concert style performance. I the 18 at McMahon Field at Courtesy photo just can’t get that intimacy.” Southbridge High School. Interactive entertainer Shirley Most of her performances “I’ve done a lot of work in McAfee will be performing at the remain in New England, but Southbridge over the years,” Relay For Life fundraiser “Pasta she has traveled the entire she said. “Fourth of July cele- and Lafta” on Saturday, April 30 east coast performing, per- brations, work on the at the Southbridge VFW Hall. forming many dates in New Commons, different fundrais- York, New Jersey and Florida. ers and through that, I got to an instrument, singing or She’s no stranger to know Ron [Ravenelle, co- dancing, just in some way. I fundraising and charity organizer of the Relay] and engage with every person in work, largely for the his wife. He came up to see me the room. I work the room Shriners, and cancer chari- do an event last winter in and I don’t spend a lot of time ties. Many of her connections Worcester and asked me if I onstage. The audience to charities and benefits stem wanted to get involved with becomes the show.” from her being a part-time the Relay.” She credits the audience in nurse. She credits last year’s Pasta allowing her to perform an Although she considers and Lafta, her first time per- entirely different show each herself to be a full-time musi- forming there, as a great time. She compares the show cian and performer, she experience with an over-the- to the Vegas Rat Pack-style of works also as a part-time top energetic crowd that was the early 1960s. nurse and has her own vaca- very responsive. “It allows for this very inti- tion rental business. Not one “I look at my musical per- mate way that I can perform,” to sit back and relax, she formance as an experimental she said. “I really love con- teaches one day a week at the act,” she explained. “I bring a necting with the people and I Royal Academy in lot of props onstage. I have a feel as though music is very Shrewsbury as a vocal coach. great diversity of music I healing. I try to project that On top of all that, she even play, from oldies, to big band, piece of mind and that heal- has performed as a motiva- country, blues, everything. I ing aspect. Lives are trans- tional speaker on topics such do impressions and comedy formed through music.” as, “How to Love Your Life.” mixed with a lot of audience Most musicians aspire to participation. By the end of perform before the largest Adam T. Silva may be the show, every single person crowds imaginable, but reached at 508-909-4050 or by in the room has gotten McAfee has no use for giant email at asilva@stonebridge- involved with the show in arenas. To perform the way press.com. some way. Being part of the she does, a modest crowd show, being on stage, playing

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Stir in 3 tablespoons of An evening of friendly Make sure that everyone has can be an excellent option if plastic knives and, with BUNNY EARS a comfortable place to sit. you want to take your every- the butter and milk. Mix until competition can be an excel- supervision, cut shapes with you have a smooth dough. lent way to maximize the Think of using card tables for day entertaining to the next cookie cutters. They can also 4 tablespoons softened but- 7. Lightly dust countertop laughter and get everyone to board games and keeping an level. sprinkle baked goods with ter or board with flour; pat dough interact. open space for more interac- Available in two flavors— candies, chopped fruits and 1 cup flour into rectangle. tive games such as Charades. Roasted Garlic & Black Bean sugars. 3 tablespoons sugar 8. 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Brenda Flanagan Ted Zajkowski Maria Reed Diane Luong Laurie Sullivan Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-407-5464 774-696-3103 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 508-525-0611 Connie Nedoroscik WEBSTER, MA 508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com LICENSED IN MA & CT • Now is a great time to buy! MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE DUDLEY - OAKVIEW ESTATES 55+ COMMUNITY - $199,900 STARTING • OPEN HOUSE • SAT & SUN 1-3 New PRICING!!! $199,900 and opportunity to have one level living in a 55+ Community...upgrades optional. Weekly open houses or by appointment...meet builder and discuss how quickly you can be in your new home..need to sell your TWO FAMILY HOME house..we can make your transition easy ..a small community of 10 units surrounded by open space..now is the time. 1 Jons Way - Unit 1 Call Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669/ Maria Reed 508-873-9254 4 EDDY STREET SOUTHBRIDGE - $199,900 SUTTON - $235,000 Ted Z RE @ gmail.com This Very Well Maintained 774-696-3103 Home Features 6 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, and One Full Bath! All on One Level!! Harwood Flooring through- “BANK out! Fireplaced Living Room with Bay Window. SAYS Fully Applianced Kitchen, with Breakfast Island and SELL!” Adjoining Dining Room! Also, consists of a wonderful sunroom off kitchen for added entertainment!! Picturesque views on almost one Acre of a Level Lot! One Car garage attached, & New Storage Shed.!! Walking Distance to Public * main house - 3 bedrms 1.5 baths School, and 5 miles to Rt 146!! Call Today!! * unit 2 - 2 bedrms 1 bath * barn w/loft * antique charm 53 Putnam Hill Road 330 South Street Brenda Flanagan 508-407-5464 PAXTON - $199,900 DUDLEY - $320,000 WEBSTER - $164,900 So much potential with this proper- Stunning 4 BR ty. Bring your 2 1/2 BA tools and ideas to Colonial. This restore this prop- home features erty with its wide OLD pine board floor- a FP LR, formal S ing and antique dining, eat-in flair or tear down kitchen and start anew with an existing 3 bedroom septic system, 1 +/- w/stainless acre of land with possible commercial use. steel appliances, HW flrs, lg open entry- There are also 3 existing out-buildings on the way, sliders, french doors to deck and WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, AT 11:00 A.M. property, these should be evaluated for struc- Beautifully maintained solid 1950’s ranch. 3 an in-ground pool, master suite w/walk bedrooms with hardwood floors, large living tural soundness. Buyer or buyer's agent to in closet, 2 car gar., professionally land- verify with the town any potential for commer- room with hardwood floors. 1 car garage, sun- cial use. Acreage size varies from public scaped property. record. room, in wonderful move-in condition. 521 Pleasant Street 162 Dudley Oxford Rd 68 Hillside Ave. This two family residence sits on ±.25 acres and has ±1,932 Call Diane Luong 774-239-2937 Call Laurie Sullivan 508-525-0611 Laurie Sullivan 508-525-0611 sq. ft. of living area featuring 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. LEICESTER - $279,000 WEBSTER-$159,900 The centrally located property includes an oversized detached 3 FAMILY garage and has good access to Routes 12, 16, and I-395. Flexible for owner occupied, in-law or investment. Bank says sell!

Terms: $10,000. deposit. 30 day closing. No warranties with respect to the accuracy of this description. Nestled in a quiet family neighborhood setting, this well maintained & updated, Large 4 bedroom family home,located on a dead end street easy access owner occupied 3 family has easy access to Worcester and I-290. Each unit has to 395,shopping and downtown. Oversized 2 car garage with work area 3 good size bedrooms, eat in kitchen and large living/ dining room combo. Plenty and loft. Hardwoods, wrap around porch and an enclosed porch. Great CALL OR VIST OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION. of yard space and parking here with minimal traffic on the dead end street. opportunity for a family home. 36 Boyd St. Call Diane Luong 508-239-2937 9 Wakefield St Call Laurie Sullivan 508-525-0611 DUDLEY - $389,900 DUDLEY - $329,900 HOUSE RENTALS Perryville Farm Estates Bonus to selling agency Dudley - 3 bdrms zekosgroup.com $1300 mo. Dudley - 4 bdrms main house & separate apartment $1800 mo.

* Kitchen w/ * Master BR suite Wooded, private setting.. 24' x 24' family room w/ Commercial - center isle w/his & hers vaulted ceiling and fireplace opens into kitchen w/ * 2.5 baths closets center island.. Formal dining room ..with hardwood Rte 20 - 800 sq. ft. * central air * walkout basement floor...master BR with private bath..1st floor has $ office or potential 4th bedroom.. easy commuting 1500 mo. 8 Johnathan Pass location. Call Maria 508-873-9254 or Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 66 Lyons Rd Call Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 Call Maria 508-873-9254

2 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 www.NewEnglandMoves.com Inger Christensen 508-769-3823 New to Market New to Market LET US WEBSTER - $214,900 WEBSTER - $394,500 508-365-3561 12 McGovern Lane 41 Blueberry Hill A must see! Well kept 2 lge br Ranch, Don’t miss this! Beautiful 8rm Colonial hdwd flrs, LR w/bow window, w/hdwds, newer carpets, granite FP, FR, Oak ElK, 3-seas prch, gar, kitchen w/island & appliances, Do Your Home Work! Licensed in MA & CT level lot, pellet stove, tool shed. 2-car gar, shed Looking to sell your home, Elaine Armstrong let us do the work for you. 508-353-1932 Your ad will be seen in over 508-365-4022 1-Level Living 50,000+ households Near Lake WEBSTER - $589,900 WEBSTER - $189,900 throughout Southern 175 Killdeer Island Rd 1050 School Street View more properties at Fall in love! Corner lot features 9rm 4br Look no more! 3br 2ba home all on Worcester County. 4.5ba Contemporary overlooking Lake, one level. Firepl, hdwd flrs, ElK, www.IngerC.com 3 decks, mstr w/2ba, tanning, firpl, newer furnace, roof, siding, kitch flr, & balcony, much more updated baths, gar. Friday, April 22, 2011 • THE VILLAGER • 5 The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Doctor Robert fills your weekend prescription

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 • Blackstone Valley HOT SPOT Bluegrass Band, 8 p.m., The • Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., continued from page 1 GETING Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, The Lashaway Inn, 308 E Main Street (Route 9 • The Bad Tickers, 9 p.m., Unitarian Unversalist Church, $10, $8 seniors. IN Conn., $20 West Bound), East Brookfield, Mass. Chooch’s, 31 East Brookfield • Brandt Taylor, 9:30 p.m., • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, • Open Mic Night, The Mill Church Cafe, 45 Road, North Brookfield, Mass River St., Millbury, Mass. TUNE The Gold Eagle, Route 395, Beatnik’s, Worcester, Mass. • Robert “Wibble” Exit 94, Dayville, Conn. • The Eisman Hunter Band, 9 p.m., Andrews, 8 p.m., Dunny’s Cigarmasters, Worcester, Mass. MARK • Jailbreak Band, 8:30 p.m., Tavern, 291 East Main Street, Casa Fernandes, Spring THURSDAY, APRIL 21 • Doctor Robert, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, Park East Brookfield, Mass. RENBURKE Ave., Worcester, Mass. Lake Road, Burrillville, R.I., • Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., no cover charge • Mick Carr, 8 p.m., Fiddler’s Green, Granville Pub, 40 Chestnut • Open Mic, 8 pm, Statz Sports Bar & Grill, Worcester, Mass. Street, Spencer, Mass. North Brookfield, Mass. • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft, • Maria Sangiolo with Anand Nayak, Paul SUNDAY, APRIL 17 • Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, Sturbridge, Mass. Kochanski and Bob Bloom, 3-5 p.m., Earth Day East Brookfield, Mass. • Bill McCarthy, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, event, Stoughton Public Library, Stoughton, • Acoustic Nation, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, Sturbridge, Mass. Mass. • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 Worcester, Mass. • Wildcat O’Halloran, 9 p.m., The Pump • Joe Macey, 8 p.m., Elwoods Restaurant and p.m., Chooch’s, North Brookfield, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, House, Southbridge, Mass., NO COVER Pub, Monson, Mass. • Pure Country Band, 5 to 8:30 pm, Moosup Junior’s Pizza, Worcester, Mass. • Fever Band, 8 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, Wales, • Doctor Robert, 9 p.m., Sakura Tokyo, Park VFW, Route 14, Moosup, Conn. • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Mass. Ave., Worcester, Mass. • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Webster, Mass. • BACK IN BLACK - AC/DC TRIBUTE • Jon Bowser, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West • Open Mic w/ the Village All-Stars, The BAND, with Special Guest LHB, 9 p.m., Worcester, Mass. Glocester, R.I. Village, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. Crossroads, Route 20, Palmer, Mass., $5 • Mark Renburke, 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s • Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music Advance Tickets, $8 Day of Show Lady, Central Village, Conn. Steakhouse, Route 20, Auburn, Mass. TUESDAY, APRIL 19 • Lisa and Brett, 8 p.m., Oxfords, 2 Milbury • Jared Fiske and Amy Herrera, 7 p.m., Ugly Blvd, Oxford, Mass. Duckling Loft, Sturbridge, Mass. If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- • White Rose Confession, 9 p.m., The Village, • The McMurphy’s, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 p.m., tured, know of someone else who is, or simply Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. Sturbridge, Mass. Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. want to let us know about an upcoming gig, • Johnny J. Blair w/ special guest Sam • Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rovezzi’s • Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social Club, 29 email me at the address below. Events must be Bowen, 8 to 10 p.m.,Victoria Station Café, Ristorante, Route 20, Sturbridge, Mass. Camp St., Worcester, Mass. within 10 miles of the readership area and sub- Putnam, Conn. • Johnny J. Blair w/ special guest Sam • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby,6:30 p.m., Point mitted to me by 7 p.m. Thursday of each week to • Two Piece Nastee, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., J.D. Bowen, 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria Station Café, Breeze, Webster, Mass. be printed the following week’s papers. Keep the Coopers, 146 Park Road, Putnam, Conn. Putnam, Conn. music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern • The Johnny Press Mess, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: gettingin- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 J.D. Coopers, 146 Park Road, Putnam, Conn. [email protected]. “Seven new clients, All I can say is, AWESOME” Carole Himmer, Carole’s Grooming & Boarding Kennel 508-867-9734 They got GREAT Results, you can too. Call us today at (508)764-4325 or drop us an email at [email protected] Stonebridge Press Newspapers "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com

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AUBURN: AUBURN Outstanding & Rare NEW LISTING Sara Rocheford Agent/Realtor Auburn 2 Family in 4 Oakland Drive prime area. Recently Well maintained East Main Plaza • 131 East Main St.,Webster, MA 01570 To advertise in our Real sided, new windows and tastefully dec- O: 508-949-3009 C: 774-200-9291 F: 888-654-9526 and updated front orated home www.remax300.com porch. This solid (1600 sq ft) listed Estate Section, please call property is great for owner user or for $239,900. 3 BD, 1.5 BA, newer WEBSTER, MA - $229,900 investors $279,900. roof, vinyl and windows. Do NOT let the outside fool you - with 1615 sq ft. Garage too! this property is SPACIOUS! Come see this WELL your local sales Call Kevin Maher KEPT Ranch that sits on a private 1.54 Acres! Call Beth Johnson 508-450-4219 *Perfect Family Home*. Easy Access to 395/290 - representative. 774-289-6437 Enjoy the Beautiful, Peaceful, level backyard. Roof is only 3 years old! TITLE V in hand! Possible In-Law Millbury/Auburn AUBURN or Teen Suite - Lower level has full kitchen/ and Bath! Sellers are MOTIVATED! Call Today 1-800-367-9898 Line - 57 Stowe $219,900 to set up a showing! Road, Millbury - A lot of house Beautiful 40,000 sq. ft. lot in area of new for the money... homes. Recent perc over 1700 sq ft test on file. Build your dream home now! of 1 level living incl 3BR and 2BA. Convenient location to all major routes, shopping, banks and fun areas. Nice level yard. • Now $ 85,000. Claire M. Earley Call Mary Ellen Cox Open House Directory 508-208-1395 508-735-7061 R Deadline: Monday at 10am OXFORD - 4 Bdr, 2 WARREN Tip-top BA Dormered Cape shape, 1985 mobile E home, 14 x 70 with (2) (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse located in a lovely 20x14 bump outs (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult cul-de-sac of Oxford. adding openness of a (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community 1660+ GLA level double wide. Two large A fenced-in yard. Corian counters, appli- bedrooms, full bath has garden style tub. ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE anced kit. w/tileflr. and breakfast bar. Beautiful private yard with fruit Open for entertaining. Priced trees, 2 sheds plus a 12x12 fur- SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011 at $254,900 nished sunroom. Absolutely won- L Call Donna Caissie derful. $55,000 DUDLEY 508-277-8862 Call Lynn Kapinos 508-868-5651 Oakview Estates D 1:00-3:00 $199,900 Weichert Realtors AUBURN: AUBURN Beautiful +55 Community 508-943-7669 Outstanding Home 4 bedroom 21/2 EDUCED has It all.! Master bath Colonial with R suite 3 dbl closest updated kitchen and SUNDAY, APRIL 24 2011 E oversize bath, 3 sea- Baths! Wide pine DUDLEY son porch 12x28, floors throughout, inground pool, 4 bedrooms. Huge farm- S ers porch, formal dining & living nice open floor plan. 2-car garage. Oakview Estates D 1:00-3:00 $199,900 Weichert Realtors room, plus fireplaced fam. room Move-in condition. $334,900 +55 Community 508-943-7669 super lot w/ acre $519,900. Call Kerstin Bean 508-873-5186 T Call Kate Maher 508-631-5814 WEBSTER New England D 12:00-2:00 $224,900 Century 21 Lake Realty A Oak Ridge Estates, Leicester • Starting $239,900 Commons 508-943-9306 Areas Premier Active Adult T Community With Quality Custom Homes To have your open house listed in this directory E Call Any Emerson Realtor For Details & Model Home Viewing please contact Sandy @ 1-508-909-4110 www.emersonrealtors.net 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, April 22, 2011

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9AM-9PM 9AM-6PM 9AM-5PM APRIL 20, 2011 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 1 2 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April 20, 2011 Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS TO PLACE YOUR AD VISIT US ONLINE CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Boys Bedset Carpet/Tile 2 Solid Maple Bureaus, Tools 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 1 Desk With Hutch 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Book Case Floor Roller(75lbs) (10) Wooden 18 Foot Fiberglass AC & DC Laminate Kit Commercial Double Window FOR SALE Sears Organ --Window guards: $15.00 Shutters Boat WELDER $100 Small Wetsaw Showcase New, Vetter High Pro 4 15” x 59.5” 180-140 Undercut Saw 6’Wx2’D, 82” High With Screens. --Reddy heater: $65.00 21 Foot Cabin Boat Curio Cabinet Measures 76”Long --Metal trunk: $50.00 Triple Track $250.00 Small Electric Welder $250 --Wood trunk: $30.00 Aluminum Toolbox $300 413-245-1241 61”High Storm Windows Electric Call For Prices --7 pairs skiis: $35.00 For Pickup Truck Dining Room Set 508-579-4392 $650 OBO --Ultra ramp: $40.00 (5) 28” x 54” Wood Splitter Table, 4 Chairs, (6) 28” x 50” Fiberglass Cap Computer Desk Call 508-259-8805 --New Littlest Gund bears: For Truck 6-ton Mod Hutch & Server Corner Style 1/2 price (1) 25.5” x 34.5” $300.00 $300 Cedar Rocker Cultivator Natural Maple Finish Dresser, Chest 413-245-7388 (11) Old Wooden Twin Mattress In Excellent Condition. 36.5”Hx54.75”Wx53”D With Motor Irish Parlor Heater Asking $80 Windows With Glass 14”, Wood, Air Tight, Set And Frame $175 FIRM & Nightstand Band Saw Call 508-756-2607 FOR SALE 508-987-3796 Blue Met. $50 Chair Wrought-Iron Sunroom On Stand $300.00 A Houseload Of Collections 508-612-2623 Sectional Childcraft Caresoft Upholstery, Furniture Need New Homes NEW Lawnmower Rust Looks Like Leather. 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Saturday 10:am Gas Stove WANTED Wanted We are an industry leader Section 8 Approved. to 3:00pm Refrigerator and can help the right NOW ENROLLING ************** No Pets Allowed Evening Washer & Dryer Hookup WWII & EARLIER Full Or Part-Time Security Deposit & individuals obtain the FALL 2011 All real estate advertising in Appointments First & Security Experienced In necessary life and health this newspaper is subject to References Required $750.00/Month CA$H WAITING! Doing Gels. Available licensing if not already Bright Beginnings The Federal Fair Housing Act Call 774-289-1714 508-981-1783 Helmets, Swords, We Have Customers licensed.This is B2B Montessori of 1968, which makes it Daggers, Bayonets, Waiting For You! Contact Pre-School illegal to advertise any Medals, Badges, Flags, Well-Established Kim Gaboury preference, limitation or Dudley Southbridge Uniforms, etc. Business In Grafton 465 Main Street, Oxford, MA discrimination based on race, 4 Rooms, One Bedroom. Call 508-414-7173 508-344-6767 One Bedroom Apartment, Over 30 Years Experience. Your Child Deserves The color, religion, sex, handicap, First Floor. Living Room & Brookside Terrace Hardwood Floors, Ask For Pat Best Start To Their familial status (number of Kitchenette, Deck With Water Washer/Dryer Hookup. Call David Education! children and or pregnancy), 11 Village Drive Stove & Fridge. 1-508-688-0847 View. Off-Street Parking. 508-987-3465 national origin, ancestry, age, Heat & Utilities. Southbridge,MA 01550 $550/Month I’ll Come To YOU! School Teacher 400 SERVICES Lic. #8121699 marital status, or any Private Residence (508)764-7675 Plus Utilities intention to make an such Must Be Employed, Non-Smokers. New Christian School. preference, limitation or Experienced With 5th-8th, With References. Cats OK. Credit Check. discrimination. This No Pets, No Smoking. Leave Message Home School Teaching 402 GENERAL SERVICES newspaper will not Experience Encouraged. $650/Month Southbridge 860-749-4112 300 HELP WANTED knowingly accept any First & Security Salary $20,000 advertising for real estate 11 Charlton Street www.OxfordCommunity that is in violation of the law. 508-943-8651 Renovated, Clean ChristianSchool.com FREE Southbridge Our readers are hereby 3 Bedroom Five Minutes From 310 GENERAL HELP Metal Pickup informed that all dwellings Sturbridge Laundry Hookups, Hospital. Very Private, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath WANTED A/C, Refrigerators, advertising in this newspaper All Appliances. Cozy One Bedroom Washers, Small Trailers, are available on and equal Heat & Hot Water Included Good Building. Cottage. Clean, Freshly Batteries. opportunity basis. To Service Animals Only Deleaded. Painted, In A Quiet Personal Care complain about No Smoking $750/Month Setting. WE PAY YOU discrimination call The Central Location. First & Last No Smoking. No Pets. Attendant Top Dollar For Your Department of Housing and 1 Month Security Deposit Section 8 Families Stove, Fridge, Washer Mornings & Afternoons. Town-to-Town Urban Development “HUD” & References Required. Encouraged. & Dryer, Gas Fireplace. AUTOS $635/Month Experienced & Reliable. TRUCKS Classifieds toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. No Dogs $700/Month References Required. Or TRACTORS 1-800-536-5836 For the N.E. area, call HUD Contact Dennis Good References. First & Last Call For Interview 508-765-6940 ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 508-347-0810 Call Joe Call 508-765-0322 508-764-6376 508-867-2564 free number for the hearing Or 508-864-8642 774-230-8486 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 APRIL 20, 2011 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

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(NAPS) are a few tips to manage the Bund?ling policies—such as With high unemployment, cost of car insurance: home, auto and life insurance plus concerns over rising gas Good student discounts: products—with one company prices and inflation, parents Many carriers offer discounts is a great way to save money are seeking ways to cut the for young drivers who excel on the overall cost of insur- costs associated with getting academically. These “good ance. teen drivers on the road. student” discounts reflect Deductible options: Having A recent Nationwide that responsibility in the a higher deductible on an Mutual Insurance Company classroom often leads to auto policy, combined with survey shows that house- responsibility be?hind the programs such as Vanishing holds with teen drivers shell wheel. Nationwide Deductible and Accident out an average of nearly Insurance, for example, offers Forgiveness, can keep out-of- $3,100 each year to allow their a 25 percent reduction in pre- pocket expenses stable. For teens to drive. While other mium for drivers under age example, those who can factors are involved, the cost 21 who maintain a “B” aver- afford to pay $500 when a of having a teen driver is a age or better. claim occurs may want to major one. Education pays off: Some select this as their deductible On average, parents of insurers provide a discount amount in order to lower teens pay or will pay nearly to families that register their insurance premiums. two-thirds or more of all costs teen to participate in a driver Other discounts: Having associated with their child certification program. your payments made elec- driving, ranging from auto Family plan: Check to see if tronically can save you up to insurance to gasoline. your insurer provides a fami- $48 annually. Further, 40 percent of parents ly plan that provides dis- will pay for all the costs asso- counts earned by the adults ciated with their child dri- in a household to their teen ving, while 33 percent will driver(s). Discounts extended share these costs with their to teens as a part of the fami- teen. Only one in six parents ly plan include multicar, mul- of teens say that their teen tipolicy and financial responsibility. These reductions can will pay for all the driving Driver certification programs can expenses. help save up to 25 percent on cut insurance costs as well as To help offset the cost, here auto insurance premiums. teach teens safe driving habits. Multiline discounts: 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April 20, 2011

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BY KEITH GRIFFIN

Count me among those who preferred the look of the old Subarus for their distinctive shapes. You could spot them a mile away. There was something about them that said New England to me – practical and unbowed by whatever Mother Nature threw their way. The current Subarus have lost their unique look and become more mainstream in their designs (except for the WRX STI, which still stands out in the crowd). The Forester, which looked almost like a refrigerator box on wheels, has become a more nondescript vehicle and sales have gone through the roof. Subaru wisely took the New England out of the Forester to create a crossover utility vehicle that sells well across the country. And, this New England automo- You may not be able to distinguish a Subaru Forester on the road like you could in the past but that takes nothing away from the fact that is a strong value crossover utility vehicle that does the job well 12 months a year. tive writer still likes it. The 2011 Subaru Forester is nicely put Subaru as being more expensive Premium AWD as "Best in Class" systems power all four wheels and together,has a roomy interior,and than its competition but after for small crossovers. Kiplinger's will transfer power to the wheels decent fuel economy for a vehicle doing some price comparisons at notes that the Forester - also rec- with the best grip. its size. It's a vehicle that could Edmunds.com, I find that not to be ognized by the publication in 2009 (For the latest new car news, fol- serve a family of five comfortably the case any more. The model as the "Best New Crossover" - low me on Twitter at aboutused- from toddlers through teenagers loaned to me for a week by Subaru boasts "agile handling, high resale cars. You can also read the latest in any kind of weather. was the 2.5X Touring, the top values, [and] loads of cargo automotive news at But, and isn't there always a but, Forester without the tur- space." The Forester is also a 2011 TorqueNews.com, where I am a Subaru needs to do something bocharged engine. Its price was IIHS Top Safety Pick. contributor, or learn about buying about the four-speed automatic $28,295. That made it less expen- Speaking of safety, the Forester and selling a used car at transmission that is connected to sive against all of the models men- lacks for none of the normal fea- UsedCars.About.com.) the new 2.5-liter, naturally aspirat- tioned above, except the Hyundai tures one would expect. Side cur- ed Boxer engine that is slightly Tucson, which cost about $1500 tain air bags and rollover sensor VITAL STATISTICS larger with 170 horsepower and less and was lacking for little in are standard for all models. In Wheelbase: 103.0 inches 174 lb. ft. of torque. The fuel econ- comparison except the panoramic addition, the 2.5X Touring I drove Length: 179.5 inches omy would have to be better than power sunroof that I failed to had a backup camera as standard Width: 70.1 inches the current 21 mpg city and 27 notice the first day behind the with the guidance lines that make Height: 66.9 inches mpg highway. Consumers expect wheel because of the abundant going in reverse that much sim- Curb weight: 3460 lbs. more sophisticated transmissions headroom in the Forester. pler, especially down a tight drive- Engine: 2.5-liter Boxer four- and get them in competitors like As a professional journalist (i.e. way for example. cylinder engine the Hyundai Tucson, Chevrolet used to living at the poverty line), The Forester comes with two dif- Horsepower: 170 @ 6000 rpm Equinox and Honda CR-V. I'm not one to advocate spending ferent versions of symmetrical Torque: 174 lb. ft. @ 4400 rpm My experience with the fuel more money. Nor do I usually rec- AWD, depending on transmission: EPA estimated mpg city/high- economy was about 23 mpg com- ommend vehicles over a compara- Models with 5-speed manual way: 21/ 27 bined with a mixture of highway ble Hyundai, but in this instance transmission feature Continuous Base price: $20,495 and local driving. Keep in mind I'm going to proclaim the Forester AWD with a viscous-coupling As-tested price: $28,295 that fuel economy is going to be to be the better vehicle. It doesn't locking center differential that Also consider: (a comparative lower because this model is have the Tucson's fluidic styling, splits power 50:50 front to rear. vehicle) Hyundai Tucson, equipped with all-wheel drive, but it feels roomier, is more com- Models with the antiquated 4- Mazda CX-7, Chevrolet which results typically in a loss of fortable, and feels better suited to speed automatic transmission use Equinox, Honda CR-V 1 mpg. By the way, don't think of a family of five, including gangly Active Torque Split AWD with all-wheel drive as just a necessity teenagers. electronically managed continu- in the winter. It does help improve In an accolade that the parsimo- ously variable transfer clutch that your handling on wet roads, too. nious of you will enjoy, actively manages the power split One thing I have to admit is I Kiplinger's Personal Finance has based on acceleration, decelera- used to have this impression of designated the Forester 2.5 XT tion and available traction. Both

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