The Gift of Warmth

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Vol. VIII, No. XX COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY ONLINE: www.sturbridgevillager.net Friday, December 18, 2015

This week’s Quote The gift of warmth

“There are two Sheriff’s winter coat drive a success ways of exerting one’s strength — one is throughout region pushing down, the other is pulling up.” BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER Booker T. Washington SOUTHBRIDGE — The Worcester County Sheriff Winter Coat Drive donated more than 3,500 new and lightly used jackets to organizations Editor’s all over Southern Worcester County Olivia Richman photos on Tuesday, Dec. 8, a record number Carol Sidebottom, Clara Delage and Lisa Genest pose behind Office Hours for Sheriff Lew Evangelidis and the the mountain of gifts Catholic Charities received for regis- Mondays 12-5 Reserve Deputy Sheriff Association. tered children. The gifts included clothing and toys. According to Evangelidis, the Wednesdays 1-5 Winter Coat Drive wouldn’t be possi- Fridays 1-5 ble without donations from sponsors all over the community. Wachusett Mountain Ski Area kicked off the coat Underneath the drive by donating over 1,500 coats. Southbridge Middle/High School INSIDE and Bay Path Regional Vocational Almanac ��2 Technical High School also made ‘Angel Tree’ generous donations to the coat drive. Police Logs ��5 Twin City Cleaners of Dudley was Harrington gives Obituaries ��7 another major sponsor. “In general, there’s an incredible pinion hundreds of gifts to O �� 10 amount of need in our communi- Calendar �� 11 Olivia Richman photos ty. People need the bare minimum, local families Sports �� 14-16 “It’s something that’s very crucial to these food and warmth in the winter,” folks’ lives,” said Tradewinds Program said Evangelidis. “We want to be a Manager Brittany Walker of the Winter Coat BY OLIVIA RICHMAN find a need we can meet LOCAL Please Read COAT DRIVE, page A12 NEWS STAFF WRITER Drive. and our whole family con- SOUTHBRIDGE — tributes towards meeting Employees at Harrington that need. The Angel Tree Hospital donated more program drives itself PHOTOS WITH SANTA than 300 gifts to 286 chil- each year. We have a life- dren in need this holiday style of giving.” season, touching 142 fam- Human Resources Vice ilies through their Angel President Christopher Tree program. Canniff added that the Dancers just For more than 10 Angel Tree is a tradition years, Catholic Charities that employees look for- keep dancing has been providing ward to every year. Harrington Hospital with “For me, it’s another and they never the needs of children in example of what makes need of winter clothing. us a special place to be a stop’ Employees choose a name part of. There is a sense Page A3 from the “Angel Tree” of community, a desire and get the right sized to give back and make clothing for that child. sure needs of our com- LOCAL But many employees go munity are met, particu- above and beyond, buy- larly around the holiday Photo courtesy Sabrina L. Webb ing multiple gifts — cloth- season,” said Canniff. CHARLTON — Forty-one animals visited the Southbridge Savings Bank ing and toys — for their “This is not a one-time on Saturday, Dec. 12, for Friends of the Charlton Animal Shelter’s (FOCAS) assigned children. Christmas-time thing. We 5th Annual Pet Photos With Santa fundraiser. With a monetary or food “This is part of the try to very connected and donation, people could get a photo of their beloved pets with Santa Claus. nature of who we in touch with the commu- Pictured, an entire family gets their photo taken with Santa Clause, complete are,” said Director of nities we serve all year with a bow-tie-wearing cat. For more photos, turn to page A8! Environmental Services Ross B. Anderson. “We Please Read ANGEL TREE, page A13

Local teens get A dose of the real world involved with CPL decorations Reality Fair a welcomed Page A4 ‘wake up call’ for Bay SPORTS Path students

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN phone, the teens were NEWS STAFF WRITER given three choices CHARLTON — ranging from a low Bay Path Regional price range, a medi- Vocational Technical um price range and an High School’s inaugu- expensive price range. ral Reality Fair was Based on a monthly a huge success. On income given at ran- Tuesday, Dec. 8, high dom (and partially school juniors and based on their voca- Tantasqua girls’ seniors got a taste of tions), the students had basketball tops the “real world,” by to figure out how they making adult budget- were going to afford Bartlett in sea- ing choices and having housing, health insur- serious discussions ance, a car and other son opener about finances. things adults deal with Photos courtesy Jeremy Guay Page A16 From choosing an Marketing Instructor Kelsey Spear said the Reality Fair opened students’ eyes. apartment to buying a Please Read FAIR, page A17 Opinion Get Your Point Across Church Christmas party becoming an annual tradition Page A10 BY OLIVIA RICHMAN out toys! Lead Pastor be more than just toys some. The more people assortment of toys were NEWS STAFF WRITER Yvette Gallagher (and and is open to the entire that come, the better. It’s handpicked from local Police Logs SOUTHBRIDGE — her husband and fellow community. So far, more going to be fun.” stores by Gallagher and New Vision Church’s 3rd lead pastor Wayne) said than 50 children are com- New Vision start- her sister. Why give out Page A5 Annual Christmas Party that families might never ing, and Yvette is still col- ed with an annual toys? is going to be bigger and want to leave. lecting names. Christmas offering at “Kids love toys,” better than ever. In the past, New Vision “We are excited, very church, with donated exclaimed Gallagher. On Saturday, Dec. 19, Church’s Christmas excited,” she said of the money going towards the “Some kids might not get from 1-4 p.m., there will Party was held on event’s newfound pop- purchase of toys. This a toy at Christmas. This be face painting, games, Sunday, and only consist- ularity. “We came here year, Santa will hand out might be the only thing light refreshments and ed of volunteers handing to reach out to the com- a toy to each child that even Santa Claus giving out gifts. This year it will munity. This is awe- comes. The large, varied Please Read PARTY, page A17 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, December 18, 2015 School officials to examine strategic plan BY JASON BLEAU any changes or additions that strategic plan take place that point of this particular strate- NEWS STAFF WRITER need to be made to the three- will allow the district to repri- gic plan, and we were thinking DUDLEY — As the Dudley- year plan. oritize items in the document about the possibility of getting Charlton Regional School Superintendent Gregg Desto and maybe even add some together in early march the District hits an important point spoke to members of the dis- new priorities to the list as the three sub committees that we for its strategic plan, school trict’s School Committee needs of the school and the edu- have,” said Desto. “It’ll be for a officials are preparing to hold in November and revealed cation climate change. half day or a full day whatever a mid-point examination of the plans are in motion to have “Around the month of May of it’s going to take, and really go plan next year to determine an in-depth examination of the 2016 is going to be the halfway through and look at the strategic plan which, at that time, will have been written a year and a half ago.” Paradise Found Desto said the concept Petite-Missy-Plus of a halfway point review DECEMBER for the document was Voted “2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 sparked during conver- Spend $50 and get a scratch Best Women’s Clothing sations between himself Gregg Desto ticket to be scratched in Store in the and administrators from Greater Sturbridge Area”! 508-832-2553 January on a return trip. throughout the Charlton In the Stubridge Marketplace and Dudley region and Members of the School www.chucks.com Everyone wins something and one person wins a Rt. 20 • 559 Main Street while Desto acknowledged Committee welcomed the idea 10 Prospect St. Rte. 20 Sturbridge, MA 508-347-7384 that public input was a vital with open arms with every snowblower! 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Senior center offers unique line dancing class Accuracy Watch The Sturbridge Villager is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely manner. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- 4140 during normal business hours. During non-business hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your phone call. Olivia Richman photos “Music is magic,” said Polly Baker, 87. “It “I think 80-year-olds doing line dancing Forty Arroyo, right, teaches line dancing for makes you feel better. I think all 80-year-olds is awesome,” said Thelma Kaitbenski, 84. skis waxed and ready to go.” seniors 65 and up. Her advanced line dancing should be dancing.” “Just awesome.” Polly: “I like yoga also. We do chair class is made up of individuals over 80. yoga. And of course, reading is my passion. I love to read. That’s my non-mov- need it more and more. As you get older, they never stop. It works all the muscles in your body. And music is magic. ing time.” BY OLIVIA RICHMAN you have less and less friends [because Thelma: “I used to have a lot of hob- NEWS STAFF WRITER they pass away]. There was a lot when It makes you feel better. I think all 80 year olds should be dancing. You forget bies. I used to braid rugs. I used to refin- BRIMFIELD — The Brimfield Senior we began. It was in most of the senior all about your aches and pains. You ish furniture. I used to do hooking. Not Center is where a unique group of danc- centers. It’s dwindled down. We are one won’t find anybody our age that doesn’t the kind the street - rug hooking. And ers come to practice and socialize. Many of the last classes.” have them. But you’ll keep going and walking. I’ve always walked, forever.” senior centers in the area offer a variety it makes you happy. When you’re in a Pat: “Right now I read a lot. I read of dance classes — chair dancing, line Were you into dancing before the good mood you feel better.” novels. I love it. I play a little piano, just dancing — but most of those classes line dancing class? Did you think Dick: “I think it’s marvelous. I’m sur- a little, for my own benefit. I bake a lot cater to the “baby boomers.” that you’d be dancing in your 80’s? prised we don’t have more members. for the holidays and for my grandchil- Forty Arroyo teaches one of the only It’d be great. We enjoy Forty and the dren and great grandchildren.” advanced line dancing classes in the Dick: “No. I’m enjoying that I am. My other people in the class. One woman area for seniors in their 80’s. Staff writ- wife and I did a little ballroom dancing is 86, Milly Jacques. She broke her hip. Olivia Richman can be reached at 508- er Olivia Richman sat down to talk to when we were younger, but nothing I don’t think she’ll be dancing for a few 909-4132 or by e-mail at olivia@stone- the group of dedicated dancers after like this.” months.” bridgepress.com. trying to keep up with them during the Polly: “I never gave it a thought. I Pat: “It’s getting people together, mak- “Cupid Shuffle.” never thought about stopping. No inten- tions of stopping. As long as we have ing new friends, having lasting rela- What made you join the line danc- Forty, we’ll keep moving. We’re very tionships at this ing class? fortunate to have her. I danced ballet mainly, and taught ballet as well.” age. We’re very close. We all are. I Dick Hansen, Brimfield, 81: “It looked Thelma: “No. I thought I’d be dead by think it’s mostly to like fun. My wife, Maria Thomson, and I now. That was so far out. Eighty-four? be social, to be out dance. We’ve been here for five years or Oh my gosh! When I first started I didn’t and doing some- so. It’s fun. You get out, we’re dancing like it. I felt I couldn’t manage it. But my thing and moving. and moving. It’s just fun.” friend kept telling me to come. It takes a It’s good for our Polly Baker, Sturbridge, 87: “I’ve while to learn it. I’ve never been sorry. heads.” always liked to dance. It was a fun It’s always been good for me.” Thelma: “I think senior thing to do in the beginning. Pat: “I always danced every chance it’s awesome. Just Now it’s essential. It’s not only fun, it I got. But it was mostly ballroom and awesome.” 2016 Membership Rates keeps us moving. Plus it works on our rock and roll, anything else there was. Growing up I wasn’t into any dance mind and it’s social. It’s both physical, What other social and basically we just enjoy being classes at all. But I knew I’d be dancing Sign up early Memberships in my 80’s. I just got through work last hobbies do you together and we all love music.” have? and $ave! make great gifts! Pat Pratt, North Brookfield, 87: “Polly year. I was a respiratory therapist at got me started. I love the music that Harrington Hospital. I just retired last Dick: “My wife Forty plays. I like to dance.” year.” FULL MEMBERSHIP and I are in an Thelma Kaitbenski, Southbridge, 84: Purchase before January 1, 2016 ...... $800 orchestra, a volun- “When I retired, I knew I had to do What do you like about line danc- teer orchestra. We After January 1, 2016 ...... $950 something. I had to have a plan to get ing? ski. And we sail. I exercise and to be able to connect with WEEKDAY MEMBERSHIP play French horn people for socialization. That was my Polly: “As long as you keep moving, Purchase before January 1, 2016...... $700 and she plays trom- plan. I’ve been at it ever since. I really you move. When you stop moving, you After January 1, 2016 ...... $850 don’t. Dancers just keep dancing and bone. We got the SENIOR FULL MEMBERSHIP (60 or over) Purchase before January 1, 2016 ...... $750 St. John Paul II Food Pantry receives donation from SSB After January 1, 2016 ...... $900 SENIOR WEEKDAY MEMBERSHIP towards the purchase of a new box (60 or over) truck for them to continue helping Purchase before January 1, 2016 ...... $650 the less fortunate. After January 1, 2016 ...... $800 “We’re proud to make this dona- FULL Memberships Include: Greens Fees 7 days a week subject to tee time availability. tion to help with the purchase WEEKDAY Memberships include: Greens Fees Monday-Friday subject to tee time availability. of this new truck. The need at ALL Memberships include the following: our food pantries is a huge under- • 10 Day advanced tee times taking and Father Peter and his • Players must call for tee times directors do a great job making • Priviledges are non-transferable and non-refundable sure residents in the local commu- • Valid for league play but not for outside tournament play nity have the means to put food • Discounted cart fee not included or required. on their table,” said Ron Cooper, Vice President & Chairman of the For additional information or to join, please contact: Charitable Donations Committee. Cheryl Orrico Courtesy photo If you are interested in learning General Manager, Director of Golf Pictured, from left, Ron Cooper, Vice President & Chairman of the Charitable more about St. John Paul II, visit [email protected] ~ 508-892-1390 X307 Donations Committee, Bonnie Losavio, SSB AVP Human Resources Manager, www.popejp2.org , email them at *Leicester Country Club reserves the right to limit quantities of memberships sold. Susan Gunnell, SSB Executive VP & COO, Father Peter Joyce, Pastor St. [email protected], or call John Paul II, SSB President & CEO Todd Tallman, Nelson Boiteau, co-director 508-765-3701. St. John Paul II Food Pantry, & Len Laure, co-director St. John Paul II Food For more Pantry. Missing from photo, Bill Pioppi, Honorary Trustee, SSB. information about SOUTHBRIDGE — The need of locations throughout Central Southbridge our local food pantries are vital to Massachusetts. The pantry ser- Savings our community members in need, vices an average of 450 families Bank, call not only at the holidays, but year just from the Southbridge and 800-939-9103 round. Sturbridge communities, which or visit The food pantry at St. John Paul amounts to more than 1,000 them on II continues to fill that import- mouths a month. Of these, 165 the web at ant job by continually stocking are in the Senior Supplement www.south- their pantry shelves. In order to Program and therefore are 65 bridgesav- do so, they need reliable trans- or older. Southbridge Savings ingsbank. portation to carry the items from Bank was proud to donate $25,000 com.

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CHARLTON — Teenagers at the Charlton Public Library decorated the Young Adult Teen Space — including a mini Christmas tree made out of books — on Friday, Dec. 11. It was a great time for the teens to hang out, eat junk food and watch “Elf.” They also received volunteer hours. The Charlton Public Library has a small group of teenagers who volunteer at the library’s events. Youth Services Librarian Molly Garlick said she is hoping to establish a Teen Advisory Board and a volunteer program, where the teenagers will organize the books, make displays in the Teen Space and make deci- sions on what kind of books will be at the library. “I like the library,” said 15-year-old Kaleigh Hill. “I like to read, and the library has a lot of good memories that include books and friends. I like that there are programs for teens. It keeps the people in the community involved.” Garlick said it’s been difficult getting teenagers involved at the library, suggesting it may be hard for younger teens who don’t drive yet. “Libraries may be seen as a place for adults, but we serve the entire community and teens are a big part of that community,” said Garlick. “We want to make them welcome and let them know that they have a say in what we do and what the town library does for them.”

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After the tree was complete, the volunteers began to decorate the tree with lights and a star.

Hannah and Olivia start the base of the mini Christmas Tree.

To make the Teen Space more festive, teen volunteers came in to decorate the space with lights and a mini Christmas tree.

Hannah and Olivia used books from the Book Sale Room to create the mini Christmas tree.

Youth Services Librarian Molly Garlick helped Stonebridge Press with the decorating (and helped eat the giant Villager Newspapers tin of popcorn).

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STURBRIDGE — The Sturbridge Police Association’s holiday fundraiser was a success. On Thursday, Dec. 10, nearly 30 people packed into Brush It Off to learn how to make their own light- ed wine bottle Christmas decorations. Other supporters bought gift cards earlier in the week, with a portion of the purchase going towards the Sturbridge Police Association. “I think it turned out very well,” said Dispatcher Barbara Boiteau, “especially for it being the first one we’ve done and how last minute it was planned.” Boiteau stated that the Sturbridge Police Association might do another Brush It Off fundraiser next year. All of the money raised at the event Olivia Richman photos went towards the Sturbridge Police Over 28 people came out to support the Sturbridge Police Association’s Dispatcher Barbara Boiteau with Anita Waite and Sherry Johnson Association’s community outreach proj- fundraiser. ects and programs.

Kelly and Shi Harewood said they usually didn’t paint, but were having fun learning how at Brush It Off.

Full time artist Michelle Renfrew instructed the ladies on how to prop- Instead of soliciting over the phone, the erly paint a Christmas tree. Sturbridge Police Association decided to try a unique fundraiser that would get the community and local businesses involved.

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“This was a great idea. I’m on the Rotary in North Hampton and we did it too. It was a lot of fun,” said Elaine Wood.

“I think this event is great,” said Sturbridge Police Officer Carol Edwina Lango said the Brush It Off fundraiser was a lot of fun. Benoit.

Retired Sturbridge Police Officer Pam Desplaines said she doesn’t “This is great,” said Lorraine daDalt as she began to decorate her know how to paint but wine bottle. “It’s really a fun fundraiser.” thought it was a lot of fun.

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CHARLTON — Heritage School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) gave younger children an opportunity to make and purchase gifts for their parents, loved ones, friends and pets on Saturday, Dec. 12. Volunteers from Charlton Middle School helped to run the event, running the different decorating stations and selling the gifts, which ranged from $1 to $3. With the volunteers’ help, children could wrap and label gifts as well. The PTO is always trying to find fun ideas for their fund- raisers and felt the holiday gift-purchas- ing workshop was definitely a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Olivia Richman photos The Middle School volunteers helped kids decorate and customize Volunteers from the Charlton Middle School, including Frosty the stockings. These girls were in charge of the “glitter station.” Snowman, helped run the workshop.

Wrapping gifts and creating labels were also popular activities at the The PTO’s gift workshop was a success, with a steady flow of children present workshop. coming through the library to buy and wrap gifts for family and friends.

Olivia Cloutier was in charge of one of the popular $1 tables. “This is a great way to get kids involved and out of the house,” she said.

With help from a PTO member, children could make customized orna- Adults had an opportunity to shop for gifts too. Local vendors with ments for $2, a great gift for parents. A volunteer with $1 holiday-themed gifts. high-quality, handmade items were also available in the cafeteria to keep parents busy while their children shopped in the library.

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CHARLTON — Forty-one animals visited the Southbridge Savings Bank on Saturday, Dec. 12, for Friends of the Charlton Animal Shelter’s (FOCAS) 5th Annual Pet Photos With Santa fundraiser. With a monetary or food donation, people could get a photo of their beloved pets with Santa Claus. “It’s fantastic,” said Branch Manager Sabrina L. Webb. “We are all animal lov- ers. We love the people this fundraiser brings in. It’s really fun.”

Photo courtesy Sabrina L. Webb Angel (owned by Calvin Ruppert) was ready Photo courtesy Sabrina L. Webb While most of the pets that came to visit for her close up. Piper and Peter Maly entertain Santa Clause. Santa Clause were dogs, that didn’t stop cats, a tortoise and even a rooster from getting their turn!

Olivia Richman photos Sophie (owned by Yvonne Stone) with Santa Claus.

Zach and Riley (owned by Lori and Chris Wild) FOCAS board member Jimmy Falzone had his Branch Manager Sabrina L. Webb and pose with Santa Clause. dog Finn pose with Santa Clause. Assistant Branch Manager Alyssa L. Jacques get a turn to pose with Santa.

Polly (owned by Sue Crockett) struck a pose with Santa.

Chip and Daisy (owned by FOCAS members Bruiser, Jaidyn and Cody Foskett get their Bella the pug (owned by Gwen and Tommy Mary Breinlinger named her dog Winston after Kerry and Eric Breinlinger) are both 16 years picture taken with Santa Clause. Jable) sported a holiday dress for her photo Winston Churchill. old. shoot.

Barbara and Rocky Caouette with Santa Claus. Anson Demars dressed up as Santa Clause, pictured here with his FOCAS members and Charlton’s Animal Control Officer had a lot of fun wife Eileen, for FOCAS’ fundraiser. at the 5th Annual Pet Photos with Santa fundraiser.

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Adam Minor end-of-year Editor, Sturbridge Villager investment tips Who Financial knows ditorial where the E Focus time goes? Although SHEPHERD HILL CLAIMS JEFF 2015 is Return of BURDICK almost in the books, ROTARY TROPHY you can still the scribe Courtesy photo make some year-end investment and financial moves that may help you get STURBRIDGE — Sturbridge Rotary started hosting the coaches and The Force is strong with this column. off to a good start in 2016. Here are a football captains from Tantasqua Regional High School (Warriors) and the I don’t remember the first time I traveled to “a few suggestions: Shepherd Hill Regional High School (Rams) prior to the Thanksgiving Day galaxy far, far away,” but I know it was “a long Boost your 401(k) contributions. game. This is the fourth year Rotary has awarded a Homecoming Football time ago.” At least, that’s what it feels like after Ask your employer if you still have Trophy to the winning team. The winners hold the trophy all year and searching my feelings — I know it to be true. time to add more to your 401(k) before The night is finally upon us. After more than return it prior to the next year’s game to be awarded to the next winner. It the year ends. If not, at least increase a decade, a new “Star Wars” movie is here. The was beautiful weather that day and spirits were high. At the end, the Rams your contributions in 2016, especially ticket has been ordered. By the time you read this, won the game with a score of 50-28. President Austin Jenkins presented the if your salary goes up. I would have already donned my Darth Vader trophy to Shepherd Hill Assistant Coach Ryan with the team captains at Consider “tax-loss” selling. We T-shirt (as of this his side. experienced considerable turbulence The writing, I’m still in the financial markets this past debating on my Letters to the Editor year, so you may own some invest- Minor light saber) and ments that have lost value. Generally etails braved the lines speaking, it’s a good idea to hold these D to see “Star Wars investments if they still meet your ADAM Episode VII: The Proud of this region’s giving spirit needs, but if you do decide to sell Force Awakens,” them, you can use the loss to offset MINOR on opening night, a To the Editor: helped us with food or money col- capital gains taxes on investments movie that will no Let me tell you about our amazing lections for us, or they volunteered you’ve sold that have appreciated. If doubt shatter open- Tri-Community and towns beyond. to stand out to collect food to cover the loss from the sale was greater than ing weekend box office records and capture the Food Share, which has blessed some hours we didn’t have covered. your combined long- and short-term imaginations of a new generation of “Star Wars” and continues to serve families As a result we had more than capital gains, you can deduct up to fans. in need here, had to cancel their enough food donated. Since it was $3,000 against other income. And if I’ve always been a big sci-fi fan, but to under- Thanksgiving food basket distribu- donated for the community we your losses exceed your capital gains stand the true origins of my fandom, I must tion this year. Food Share gave 400 decided to donate the overflow. We by more than $3,000, you can carry the first switch franchises. You see, my father is a families a holiday meal last year were able to bless three different remaining losses forward to future huge “Star Trek” fan (gasp! I know...heresy!), so — an overwhelming number to say food pantries and four community tax years. naturally, I was raised on “Star Trek: The Next the least. Thanksgiving dinners in the area. Review your asset allocation. Make Generation,” and the adventures of Jean Luc Eight churches came togeth- There was also too much money! sure your asset allocation – that is, Picard and the Enterprise D crew. I remember er with a lot of prayer to discuss God gave me the joy of telling sev- your investment mix – is still appro- sitting down as a family and watching it faithfully how we could help. We had just five eral donors that we didn’t need the priate for your time horizon and goals. every week, and my young mind was entranced weeks to organize, collect donations checks or donations they were put- You might consider being a bit more each and every time. Adventures in space? I and do the distribution, but we went ting in my hand! Indeed we were aggressive if you’re not meeting your couldn’t get enough. “Star Wars” was a natural fit forward in faith. We asked for tur- able to pass along a significant financial targets, or more conserva- for my budding sci-fi tastes, which at the time in keys first so that if we didn’t have amount of money to one of our local tive if you’re getting closer to retire- the mid-to-late 1990’s (the age I could actually begin enough for a full food basket, we food pantries. ment. If you want greater diversifica- to appreciate movies) included the original “Men could help each family with a turkey We did three registration sessions tion, you might think about adding an in Black,” “Independence Day,” “Armageddon,” at least. We stood out to collect food and were able to provide for every asset class that tends to react to mar- “Deep Impact,” and the “The Fifth Element.” items for just five days in a single family that came forward with a ket conditions differently from your There were other (better and worse) movies to be week. need. I believe they were all very existing investments. Diversifying sure, but they were mostly rated R fare like “Total Along the way I would tell our happy with the food baskets and your portfolio may help reduce the Recall,” “Alien,” and the like, and some were just group, “Watch and be amazed,” or, truly had a reason to thank God this impact of volatility; however, diver- brutally awful (cough, “Starship Troopers”). “this is a faith-builder.” I believe I Thanksgiving Day. sification, by itself, can’t guarantee The first “Star Wars” was released in 1977, a full actually heard Jesus chuckle at me So, we want to thank all here who a profit or protect against loss. If you six years before I was even born. Its sequel, “The and say, “Cathy, you will be amazed. shared in this event. We may not be do need to adjust, or “rebalance,” you Empire Strikes Back,” was released in 1980, and You haven’t seen anything yet.” the richest area of the world, but we can do so fairly easily in tax-deferred the original trilogy’s conclusion, “Return of the Each week God blessed us with certainly are one of the most gen- accounts, such as your IRA or 401(k) Jedi,” was released the year I was born, 1983. So major donations, first with 54 cases erous! We particularly would like – but for those investments held in a obviously, I wasn’t among the lucky generation of canned vegetables, then the next to thank the following businesses taxable account, you should talk to that was able to experience the magic of “Star week we had all the food trimmings for their generous donations (along your tax advisor on how to manage Wars” during its original run, as I was but a mere we needed. The third week we had a with a few others which didn’t the tax consequences of rebalancing. twinkle in the eyes of my parents. Unfortunately, couple of donations to cover all tur- want a public thank you): Shaw’s, Evaluate your insurance situation. I didn’t hop on the bandwagon until I was in mid- keys so I could order all the turkeys. Big Bunny, Stop & Shop, Big Y, This past year, did you undergo any dle school. I don’t remember who owned those God is so good! I was so amazed Harrington Hospital, Southbridge changes in your personal life, such VHS tapes, and I don’t even remember if I saw the I couldn’t sit still long enough to Police Dept., Expert Laser Services, as marriage, divorce or the addition whole movie at first. It may have been in parts. I write an e-mail report to the group. I Southbridge Savings Bank, Cormier of a new child? If so, review your life may have even seen parts of the three movies at kept pacing and praising Jesus! This Jewelers, and Sadie Green’s. and disability insurance to make sure different times in random order. It’s hard to recall. time I knew without a doubt God I sincerely enjoyed meeting and they are sufficient for your needs, and My clearest memories of the movie from my child- was chuckling at me. working with all of you and espe- list the proper beneficiaries on all hood actually come from when the trilogy was I met a veteran who asked if he cially the Tri Community Church insurance policies. re-released to movie theaters in 1997. I remember I could donate a turkey. He said he Collaborative group. I thank God Start an emergency fund. If you was in eighth grade at the time, and the three mov- was alone and the turkey that had for each and every one of you and don’t already have one, start an emer- ies were released all within a month of each other been donated to him was better for I know God will bless you for it. I gency fund before the year is out. in the winter and spring (January, February and a family. Another day we met a am very proud to be a part of this Ideally, you’d like to have between six March, respectively), and my parents took me to woman who donated four turkeys community and have been blessed and 12 months’ worth of living expens- the theater for all three movies. It was awesome. I plus the fixings. Every day we had to work with each of you. es in such a fund; without it, you had rediscovered the Force, and it was as glorious five to seven carloads of food. So might be forced to dip into your long- term investments to pay for unex- as C3PO’s shiny, golden plating. many wanted to help! They talked Cathy Chernisky Luckily, I didn’t have to wait long for more, as pected costs, such as a new furnace, a about how much joy it gave them. Chairperson, Tri Community the prequel trilogy was announced soon after that, major car repair or a big medical bill. I received calls or emails from peo- Church Collaborative and only two years later, “Episode I: The Phantom ple outside our tri-community who For this fund, you’re less interested in Menace,” was making its way to theaters. At the return than in preservation of princi- time, I thought it was pretty great, but it’s obvi- pal, so put your money in a low-risk, ous the prequels — between its cringe-inducing Great things happen if you support the United Way liquid account. dialogue and casting problems (I’m sorry, but To the Editor: of their lives. No one program or Making these moves can help you Anakin Skywalker was just awful) — just didn’t Way back on Oct. 8 “The News” agency can meet all of the needs of a close out 2015 on a positive note – and match up to the magic of the originals. Now, that published a picture of Karri family and it has been a blessing to ring in the new year with greater con- being said, the prequels had their moments of Freeland and Becky Bruso beside have the expertise of other United fidence in your financial future. greatness too. I’m not all negative, here. The epic a sign that read “Great Things Way supported programs with battle scenes and light saber duels were great Happen When We Live United.” which we can create a safety net This article was written by Edward in all three movies (the Qui-Gon Jinn/Obi Wan My response was an enthusiastic for those in crisis. Good neighbors Jones for use by your local Edward Kenobi vs. Darth Maul battle on Naboo and the “Yes!” have volunteered each week to keep Jones Financial Advisor. Please con- climactic Vader vs. Kenobi face off on Mustafar Catholic Charities is but one of the doors of Rosie’s Boutique open tact Jeff Burdick, your local Edward are stand outs), and although Darth Vader’s first many United Way funded communi- for the past 15 years. Our Boutique Jones Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347- moments were so cheesy it resembled a block ty service providers who are ready offers the most affordable family 1420 or [email protected]. of cheddar (“Nooooo!”), that first moment at the to support individuals and families clothing option for miles around. end of “Episode III” when the mask clicked on in your own backyard. The United Each season shoppers are eligible to and Vader’s first, and what would become iconic, Way has been able to commit to receive four complete outfits at no mechanical breaths began — it gives me chills. partner with us due to Karri’s inspi- cost thanks to the generosity of our Church Italian feast a This past week, I endeavored to watch all six ration, energy and expertise and her many community donors. School previous movies in order to prepare myself for team’s relentless efforts to garner children can start the year in a new huge success “Episode VII.” So far, as of this writing, I have community support. I want to per- outfit. We have offered free winter To the Editor: made it through the first three. I don’t know if sonally thank all of our community coats and blankets from October to The Federated Church of Sturbridge I gave myself enough time to complete my task, neighbors who have already made March for the last ten years. Each and Fiskdale would like to extend a big but there’s lots of great stuff still to come. It’s the commitment to help by finan- year our holiday assistance pro- thank you to all who donated to and been a few years now since I have watched the cially supporting the United Way. gram has lessened Santa’s work. attended the Community Italian Feast original trilogy, and I am looking forward to revis- Until misfortune struck many of Additionally, parents can find one that was held on Nov. 21. iting those moments, especially Luke Skywalker’s your neighbors had not been aware to one support and instruction or We had an extremely successful event parental heritage reveal (spoilers!) and Han Solo’s of the relief and support that is able a free group experience to support with a sellout crowd of 225 people! The big moments aboard the Millennium Falcon. I was to be found through our Catholic them as they deal with the challeng- money raised will go toward our mission always a big Han Solo guy. He was the always the Charities United Way funded es of child rearing. work locally and throughout the world. cool guy in the room. Emergency Stabilization program. I encourage each of you who are We thank the following businesses for Not everyone I know is as big a “Star Wars” fan With your support to the United reading this to consider a contri- their donations: Francesco’s Restaurant as I am, and some may give me an awkward look Way we have been able to partner bution this year to the United Way in Brimfield, Village Pizza, Bentleys as I attempt my Chewbacca impression for the with financially at-risk individuals so that the many agencies who are Pub, Jimmy D’s, Kenny G’s, Publick umpteenth time, tell them about my noticing a and families by linking an under- dependent on their generous support House, Walmart, Sturbridge Seafood, “disturbance in the Force,” or “beep” and “boop” standing of financial planning with can continue to make great things Globe Signs, Micknucks, Shaw’s, Stop at them like R2-D2 — so I apologize if these refer- the provision of emergency monies happen for the Tri-Community! N Shop, and Big Y. A special thank you ences go over your head. To you, I’ll simply wave for rent or utilities and resources Thank you! goes to Chris Rovezzi’s and Rovezzi’s my hand slightly and say: “This is not the column such as emergency food, toiletries Lisa Genest Restaurant. Your love of cooking and you’re looking for.” or baby care items. We provide the Area Administrator of South community made this night that more Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130, or support individuals/families need County Catholic Charities special! e-mail [email protected]. while they work to regain control The Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale Friday, December 18, 2015 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 Odd antiques and weird and unusual collectibles The make visitors to their home ty from 10 or 12 karats up to 20 Discovery take a second look. or 22 karats. It averages about Channel’s One unusual piece that we 67-percent pure. We’ve found a show sold was a rogue’s gallery desk fair amount in estates over the “Oddities” for police wanted posters. The years that we’ve sold. Bidders profiles New desk had a wooden roll top. It aren’t squeamish and it sells York City’s was originally used in a police for as much as other gold. “Obscura station. When the desktop We’ve sold photo albums Antiques and was unrolled all of the public from World War I and II with Oddities.” offenders’ posters were on view photos depicting some of Antiques, Their shop for the police to try to appre- the horrors of war. One pic- Milton Berle tractor from our carries a hend. We’ve also sold wanted tured the scene after Teddy September 2011 auction. Collectibles wide range posters in other auctions and Roosevelt’s son, Quentin of bizarre World War II era records from Roosevelt plane was shot down & Estates with the hair of the departed objects. New Haven Railroad police in World War I. enclosed inside of jewelry. Items they department arrests. There are a number of other We once cleared out a collec- WAYNE TUISKULA sell include A number of interesting toys unique items we’ve handled. tion that filled an entire cellar Courtesy photos taxidermy have been sold in our auctions. We sold an antique living room from floor to ceiling of a home. Campbell’s Soup paper dress from animals of A Marx tin windup tractor had set with the legs and arms made There were many mid-century our May 2006 auction. many kinds, artwork from Milton Berle driving it. His of steer horns. There were two appliances, antiques and vin- human hair and fingernails, head spun back and forth. The chairs and a sofa. It was uphol- tage collectibles, many in the centralmassauctions.com for poisons and some things that tractor was plastered with say- stered in royal purple velvet. original boxes. When we sort- links to both events. are just too graphic for this ings like “Give the Dial a Twirl It may not be a good fit for ed through everything I found column. to see and hear Berle” and “I’m many New England homes but a number of rolls of antique Contact us at: Wayne We haven’t sold anything on Milton. Who are you?” Another brought a strong price at auc- and vintage toilet paper. After Tuiskula Auctioneer/Appraiser that level but have auctioned toy we sold depicted a boy in a tion. A Civil War surgeon’s set my auction staff was finished Central Mass Auctions for some unique and often interest- spacesuit with a bubble helmet with all of the medical tools for having a few laughs for offer- Antique Auctions, Estate Sales ing items that we have found in holding a ray gun. Space toys performing operations in the ing them for sale, they brought and Appraisal Services www. estates. Many antique collec- from the 1950’s seem kitschy to field also drew strong bidding. well over $50 at auction. centralmassauctions.com (508- tors and dealers want some- us now. This makes them very Mourning was very different We continue to pick up 612- 6111), info@centralmas- thing that is a little different. collectible though. in the Victorian era and prior. up items for our Jan. 28 live sauctions.com. They want that piece that will Dental gold can vary in puri- We’ve sold mourning jewelry antiques auction. See www. Responsible gifting tips and resources This holiday season brings with it Local Caterer/ to empower and create jobs. and how your dollars have been spent. a shift in gift giving. 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If so, why not share oft repeated phrase “’tis better to give alent of one toothbrush to improve the them with readers of Stonebridge Press than receive.” Read on for some gift *** oral health of people who cannot afford publications? Send questions and/or options that directly benefit not only Antique Shops: Antique shops are a dentist. In addition, the toothbrush hints to: Take the Hint!, c/o Stonebridge the giver and receiver, but the mer- abundant in our area and antiques is packaged in a recyclable paper box Press, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA chants as well. serve as the most basic “green” gift.” and limited packaging which translates 01550. Or e-mail [email protected]. Hints Recycled repeatedly and oftentimes into carbon neutral shipping. 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Another option merchants may offer is “buy *** one give one,” which means for every PHOTOGRAPHERS Artisans and Musicians: The gift of item purchased another same item or art and music has long been an appre- the value of that good is donated to a ciated gesture. Why not go to the source worthy cause. The following resources for your next present? Local artisans offer responsible goods that support often belong to community groups conscious gifting. where their art can be purchased at local shows or galleries. Here in New *** England, we host art shows year round, Tenthousandvillages.com: Since 1946, which provide many opportunities to Ten Thousand Villages has been prac- shop for quality holiday gifts. ticing a form of fair trade retailing. Commissioning a painting or draw- Over 65 years ago, trailblazing entre- ing from a local artist is an affordable preneur Edna Ruth Byler paved the indulgence to capture the home or fam- way for responsible gifting by selling ily of your recipient. 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Lovingly hand knitted of an array of artisans, the one of a kind telephone number for verification in the body of the email. and crocheted by local ladies, such gifts offered in the online catalog not I am looking for photos taking during all four seasons, of gifts as scarves, mittens and afghans, only directly benefit the makers, but as well as expertly sewed accessories support local and universal causes. scenery, landmarks, pets and people that make our towns and home décor are offered straight from the source. Such direct purchases *** great! drastically reduce the good’s carbon KrochetKids.org. Started by footprint and supports the local econo- three male students from Spokane, my. 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Army during the cold, winter COAT DRIVE months, jackets are especially continued from page 1 needed. resource, helping to make the “It’s something that’s very community a better place. A lot crucial to these folks lives,” of families come into this com- said Program Manager munity without jobs and with Brittany Walker, of the Winter illnesses — there’s an unbe- Coat Drive. “A lot of people lievable need right in our back- don’t have cars. When they’re yard. I’m blessed to be Sheriff walking around town to do of a wonderful county where errands or get to work or get to so many people are willing to appointments, keeping warm is help.” the number one thing. It’s real- The Tri-Community orga- ly important for them because nizations that received the there’s limited transportation warm winter jackets were in town.” Tradewinds Clubhouse, Catholic Charities was next Catholic Charities and Center on the list. Catholic Charities of Hope. Evangelidis visit- Area Administrator Lisa ed each organization, along Genest said that the coat drive, with Rep. Peter Durant and along with all their other win- “In general, there’s an incredible amount of need in our community. People need the bare minimum, food and other local officials, and made ter holiday assistance, helps warmth in the winter,” said Evangelidis. “We want to be a resource, helping to make the community a better speeches about the importance provide all of the essentials place.” of winter jackets for locals and for individuals and families in the importance of the organiza- need. tions themselves. Many families and individu- “We are blessed to have als throughout the Southbridge the ability to help places like area are not prepared for the Tradewinds, Catholic Charities winter weather and have lim- and Center of Hope that have ited funds. With coats becom- so many people depending on ing more and more expensive, them,” said Evangelidis. “They many parents cannot afford all help people on so many dif- jackets for their children and ferent levels. We’re all building still have enough money left relationships with each other. over for rent and food. We’re all in this together. It “We are totally grateful, sounds simple but we — law totally grateful,” said Genest. enforcement, community lead- “The coat drive speaks to the ers, educators — are all in this Sheriff’s spirit. We know that The Center of Hope was the Sheriff’s last together.” he’s supporting the communi- State Rep. Peter Durant made a speech, discussing the impor- stop in Southbridge. Serving more than 650 Tradewinds, an organization ty, not just in a law enforce- tance of Tradewinds Clubhouse, at the Worcester County families, the Center of Hope benefits tremen- that serves adults with men- ment role, but in a genuine car- Sheriff’s Winter Coat Drive drop-off. dously from the Winter Coat Drive every year. tal illness in Southwestern ing role. He knows and is well aware of what people need.” Worcester County, was the every year. Olivia Richman can be The Center of Hope was people to have to make that first stop in Southbridge for Said Chief Operating Officer reached at 508-909-4132 or by the Sheriff’s last stop in choice. If people don’t have to Evangelidis. They have been a Cindy Howard: “There are a e-mail at olivia@stonebridge- Southbridge. Serving more buy coats and jackets for the part of the Winter Coat Drive lot of people who can’t afford press.com. than 650 families, the Center winter they might be able to for five years “and love it.” the right clothes for the win- of Hope benefits tremendous- afford something for the holi- With many program members tertime. It’s either food or the ly from the Winter Coat Drive days.” bell ringing for the Salvation right clothing. We don’t want

12:02 p.m.: Accident, property damage, Green Dr. General clear. possess class A drug. Reckless endanger- Millyard Marketplace - Main St. General Dec. 8 ment of a child. POLICE clear. 10:21 a.m.: Accident, property damage, Dec. 7 Dec. 5 Pilot Truck Stop – Route 15. Report com- Jennie L. Rieser, 30, 17 River Rd. 10:17 a.m.: Accident, property dam- pleted. 7:08 p.m.: Threats/harassment, Sturbridge. OUI Drugs, negligent oper- LOGS age, Teddy G’s Pub & Grille - Main St. Publick House Historic Inn, Main St. ation of motor vehicle, possess Class A. General clear. General clear. Drug, marked lanes violation. Editor’s Note: The information con- 8:38 p.m.: Threats/Harassment, Dec. 9 Dec. 9 tained in these police logs was obtained Economy Lodge - Main St. Report com- 11:39 a.m.: Accident, property damage, Damien Whitaker Hammond, 25, through either press releases or other pub- pleted. Main and Hinman St’s. Report complet- 150 Brookside Ave., W. Warwick, RI. lic documents kept by the police depart- Dec. 6 ed. Operating motor vehicle with suspended ment, and is considered to be the account 2:30 a.m.: Threats/Harassment, 9:35 p.m.: Injury to Property, Fiske Hill license, receive stolen motor vehicle. of police. All subjects are considered inno- Economy Lodge, Main St. General clear. Rd. General clear. Donald E. Greenwood, Jr. 47, 101 Cove cent until proven guilty in a court of law. 12:57 p.m.: Accident, injury, Dec. 10 St. East Brookfield. Discharge near If a case is dismissed in court or the party Cumberland Farms. Report completed. 8:07 a.m.: Accident, property damage, highway firearms, disorderly conduct, is found to be innocent, Stonebridge Press, Dec. 7 Leadmine Rd. Report completed. disturbing the peace, hunt from vehicle/ with proper documentation, will update 7:32 a.m.: Accident, hit and run, boat, leave firearm in vehicle. the log at the request of the arrested party. Simpson St. Report Completed. Robert P. Lacroix, Jr. 63, 178 W Main STURBRIDGE ARRESTS STURBRIDGE POLICE 6:58 p.m.: Fraud/Forgery, Willow Ave. St. East Brookfield. Hunt from vehicle/ General clear. boat, discharge near highway firearm, DEPARTMENT Dec. 4 7:31 p.m.: Accident, property dam- Jessica Alicea, 33, 41 Negus St. possession of a firearm/ammunition Dec. 3 age, By Walking Trails – Leadmine Rd. Webster. OUI drugs, OUI child endanger- without out Fid/Permit, leave firearm 8:47 a.m.: Road Hazard, Brookfield Rd. General clear. ment, (14 year old or younger in vehicle), in vehicle, disturbing the peace, disor- General clear. 9:18 p.m.: Noise complaint, Heritage negligent operation of motor vehicle, derly conduct. Bittersweet Country Crafts 4 Dresser Hill Rd.,Charlton, MA • 508.248.3747

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“The Angel Tree program drives Photo courtesy Ross B. Anderson itself each year. We have a life- Harrington Hospital staff gave gifts to 286 children this holiday season President and CEO Ed Moore and Human Resources Vice President style of giving,” said Harrington through their Angel Tree program. Christopher Canniff with a large pile of wrapped clothing items for children Hospital Director of Environmental in need. Services Ross B. Anderson.

community and those in need. tered for the Angel Tree pro- mounds and mounds of gifts tude, happiness and relief on For many organizations, the gram. She said she was over- piled around her office. “This people’s faces when they get focus is on toys. With “such an whelmed with the response year, as you can see from my the winter coats and gifts for emphasis on toys,” Anderson Catholic Charities received office, the spirit has inspired their children. They tell us ANGEL TREE said that clothing can some- from Harrington Hospital. many, many people to give gen- ‘thank you’ but the thank yous continued from page 1 times be forgotten. “I am just so appreciative erously.” need to be extended to the com- round. We are always looking “Needy children need more to Russ,” she said. “These Parents came to pick up their munity at large. Without com- for ways to give back to our than just toys,” he explained. families are dealing with ill- children’s’ gifts on Friday, Dec. munity support, nothing we do patients and community.” “They need the basics, like ness, loss of employment … 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12. would occur. Not a lot of people During the holiday season clothes, and it’s nice to be able And to see their faces and the “Great things are happening realize that.” there are many organizations, to do that for them.” way their stress is relieved … in our neighborhood. Great businesses and groups that try Caseworker Clara Delage They’re so thankful to have a things can happen when neigh- Olivia Richman can be to find ways to give back to the sat with the families this year happy, joyous Christmas.” bors care about their neigh- reached at 508-909-4132 or by and assisted Area Administrator for bors,” said Genest. “I feel grate- e-mail at olivia@stonebridge- them with Catholic Charities, Lisa Genest, ful and I think everybody that press.com. completing said they are the “conduits” for works here feels privileged and applications “Harrington Hospital’s good humbled to be the people that to be regis- will.” She said this from behind actually get to see the grati- TANTASQUA REGIONAL JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Dec. 21: Chicken fajita with EDUCATION salsa, rice and beans, Mexicali corn, assorted chilled fruit, mink. Do you trust these faces? Tuesday, Dec. 22: BBQ chicken with corn- NOTEBOOK bread, whipped potatoes, peas and carrots, holiday treat, milk. JOSHUA HYDE LIBRARY: UPCOMING Wednesday, Dec. 23: Chef’s choice, EVENTS healthy sides, baker’s choice. Thursday, Dec. 24: No School Today Friday, Dec. 25: Holiday – No School • Monday, Dec. 21: Roundest Rock Contest. Today. Bring the roundest rock you can find to the library between Dec. 21 and Jan. 4, 2016. Open to children ages 2-12. No museum/gift shop TRI-VALLEY, INC. rocks permitted. Please respect the property Our readers trust our paper like you trust Monday, Dec. 21: Hot dog, baked beans, from which you remove your rock. Prizes for these faces. Tired of worrying if it works? Runs? coleslaw, fresh fruit. a variety of categories will be awarded. If you will lose your money? Is the ad fake or real? Tuesday, Dec. 22: Baked ham/maple • Monday, Dec. 28: Coloring Craze! Stop glaze, sour cream and chive potatoes, tur- in for an afternoon of leisurely coloring. Go back to what is tried and true. nip and carrots, red velvet cupcakes. Diet: Children of all ages welcome. Free. 1:30-4:30 Newspaper Classifieds. Chocolate mousse. p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23: Chicken Cacciatore, • Tuesday, December 29: Family Movie penne pasta, Italian blend vegetables, Night will feature the new hit “Inside Out.” strawberry cup, Dies: Strawberries. Free and open to the public. Snacks provid- To place your Classified Ad Call: Thursday, Dec. 24: Beef stew, biscuit, ed by the Friends of JHL. Please register in Lisa Girard (508) 764-4325 ext. 164 corn niblets, mandarin oranges. advance. 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day – No The Joshua Hyde Library is located at 306 $50 4 week ad. All papers. Articles for Sale Meals Served. Main St., Sturbridge. $140 4 week Ad. All 11 papers, Help Wanted, Services, and Rentals

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Try sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sau- Thirty-two feet of rolling video games your hand at designing your own cre- sage, scrambled eggs, toast, and more. is coming to the Joshua Hyde Library! ation. Make a bracelet, necklace, ear- Friday, Dec. 18 We ask for a donation of $9 for adults On Tuesday, Dec. 29, the Ultimate rings, etc. All beads and tools provided. and $7 for senior citizens. Mobile Gaming Truck will be on site The class is $5 plus cost of materials of BRIMFIELD from 2-4 p.m., for children ages 8 to your choosing. Earrings can be made of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church pres- 16 years of age. Many popular games as little as $1 and a bracelet or necklace The Brimfield Senior Center is offer- ents “Star Trip: Our Faith Awakens including Mario Kart, Super Smash for under $20 depending on which beads ing a free pet clinic for residents of Christmas Program.” Dec. 20, 4 p.m. Bros. and Minecraft will be among the you choose. Please call to reserve your Brimfield, Wales & Holland sponsored Free! Please join us for worship, music options available to gamers. There is space as seating is limited for this class. by Second Chance Animal Shelter with and skits in the church followed by the choice of playing between 2-3 p.m. or The Senior Center is located in the 1st a grant from the Banfield Charitable refreshments and pictures with the 3-4 p.m. Actual playing time will depend Congregational Church, 20 Main St., Trust. This program offers at no cost cast. 446 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 508- upon number of registered partici- Brimfield, 413-245-7253. the following: Veterinary exam; rabies 765-9559; www.holytrinitysouthbridge. pants. Registration is required by vis- & distemper vaccines (if needed); flea org. iting the library or calling 508-347-2512. treatment (if requested); heartworm/ This truckload of fun is sponsored by ONGOING lyme/anaplasmosis/ehrlichia test the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library. (dogs); fiv/leukemina test (cats); nail Monday, Dec. 21 CHARLTON trim if needed; toy for participants. Please bring any vaccine history with STURBRIDGE Thursday, Dec. 31 Grief Support Group at Overlook you. Information on low cost spay/neu- Hospice — Have you recently experi- ter will be available as well. The clinic American Legion Auxiliary Post 109 BRIMFIELD enced the loss of a parent, child, sibling, will run from 9 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 18. Fiskdale monthly meeting will be held friend or spouse? We are here to help. The Senior Center is located in the 1st Monday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Legion. The Brimfield Senior Center is cel- Join a safe, supportive and caring group Congregational Church, 20 Main St., We will be visiting members who are ebrating the New Year with a Noon to share your stories and support others Brimfield. Please call 245-7253 to regis- shut-ins. Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31, from 10:30 who are learning to live again after the ter. a.m. to 1 p.m. A time to say goodbye to death of a loved one. Drop-in group for 2015 and kick in 2016 in style. adults meets on the second and fourth SOUTHBRIDGE The Center will magically transform Wednesday of every month, 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 into a nightclub atmosphere complete Contact Susan Fuller at 508-434-2200. The Tri-Community YMCA will pres- with the warm, beautiful vocals of ent free weekly session on Everyday SOUTHBRIDGE Tammy Casavant. So dress for a night SOUTHBRIDGE Fitness at the Southbridge Community on the town, relax with your favorite Center, 153 Chestnut Street in Charlton Street School Winter ‘mocktail’, feast on a wide variety of lus- Saint Paul II Parish’s Flea Market, Southbridge, for senior citizens ages Concert — Presented by the students cious hors d’eurves all while you listen at 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, is open 65 and over. The topic for Friday, Dec. of Charlton Street School, Wednesday, to your favorite standards and ballads. each Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 18 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. will Dec. 23, at 1 p.m. in the gym. Parents, At Noon the “Ball” will come down as and each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 be on Everyday Flexibility/Stretching: family and friends of Charlton Street we gather for a rousing “Auld Lang p.m. Items for sale include household, Loosen joint muscles for better freedom School are all invited to join in the fes- Syne” and toast in the New “Noon” linens and furniture. We also have a of movement. A complimentary lunch tivities. No students will be dismissed Year. holiday room. Donations are appreci- will be provided after each session and until the end of the entire performance Bring your ‘Thinking Cap’ for the ated. All proceeds go to the support of free transportation is available through (approximately 2 p.m.). Parents must 2015 trivia games. Prizes awarded! The the church. sign their children out from their home- 18th Annual Festival of (Giving) Trees Winners Scouts honor Beu with Festival of (Giving) Trees submission A Christmas Remembered: Kellie Garden Love : Mike Durocher Southbridge Spirit: Jon Lapriore Trombley Golden Friends: Lisa Tomas Star of Wonder: Bill Fowler A Fun Sized Christmas: Ella Favreau Happily Ever After: Brian Ellis Stick to Finding a Cure: Kalie & Kole A Grandmother’s Love: Mark Home for the Holidays: Jamie Tarbell Savage Zarazinski Home is Where the Heart Is: Ellen Superior Cake: Paul Ferguson A Memere’s Love: James Bibeau Calwell The Best is Yet to Come: Keith Howe A Ray of Sunshine: Kelly Langevin Hope Sweet Hope: Brittany Christol Jr. A Scout Honored: Jodi Casselman I Love a Parade: Dawn Toon The Children’s Tree: Jessica Thomas Aislen Visits Oz: April Nale In Kim’s Memory: Carrie Hizyc The Flowers of Friendship: Wanda All Dressed Up: Bev Spreeman Sorenson Figueroa Amcomm Wireless: Kaylee Fife Independence Day in December: The Four Brightest Stars: Harrison Angels Among US: Hailey Demers Sandy Michalak Wilson Angels Tree: Jayla Fowler Irish You a Merry Christmas: Thom The Joys of Cats and Dogs: Wayne Believin in Steven: Jamie Moore LeBrun Bolivar Blossoms of the Past: Maria Falcon It’s A Wonderful Life: Erin Lemovitz The Stockings Were Hung by The Burgess Tree: Doug Mrotek Jolly McGlisten: Linda Ashe Chimney with Care: Colleen Casey Camping Christmas: Andrea Clark Jungle Tree: Jill Barnes Tis the Season for Snow Babies: Elyse Candy Sweet Ginger Spice Christmas: Kid Power: Alicia D’Amour Gallo Linda D’Elia Let Freedom Ring: Rhonda Przystas Tis the Season to be Reading: Brenda Chocolate Covered Cherry Christmas: Lets have a Musical Christmas: Lacaire Luke Choquette Donna Flannery To Be A Kid Again: Shannon Curboy Christmas at the Beach: Andrea Mardi Gras in December: Karen Toyland: Jacqueline Egan Carlson Laliberte Twas the Night Before Christmas: Christmas in Nature: Adele Reilly Merry Christmas to All: Lisa Girard Mike Repucci Christmas is for the Birds: Lisa Merry Grinchmas: Mary Curboy Under the Sea: Chris Lamoureux Lamica Minion Christmas: Amy Howard Vacation: Elinor Ives Christmas Memories: Kim Coleman Nostalgic Wonderland: Katie Vintage Christmas: Ginny Charette Colorful Chritsmas: Tim Santelli Lemansky Warm Sweet Memories: Danette “Cure”-ig for Cancer: Marie Konicki Oh Baby: Erica Tetreault Lamothe Deanna’s Celestial Tree: Jason Red&White&Hyde Tools Are Just When You Wish Upon A Star: Mulhern Right: Carol Curtin Katherine Vehniak Disney: Sue Wood Relay for Life: Beth Howe White Christmas: Rebecca Jalbert “Duck” the Halls: Thomas Neill Santas Workshop: Autumn Cass White Winter Wonderland: Jennifer Evviva Rita: Nancy Giroux Sensational Science: Stephanie Sheehan Feliz Navidad 2015: Carmen Torres LeBlanc Wishing for a Cure: Jeannette Veinot For The Birds: Linda Kent Snow Better Cure: Dan Hibbard Woodlands in the Winter: Jess Hast For The Love of Dogs: Christopher Snowflakes from Heaven: Indira Yes Dear: Marilyn Dalimonte Courtesy photos Creamer McGlone For the Pets: Tom Coleman Sock Out Cancer: Andres Ortiz Harrington Hospital Mantel: Sue SOUTHBRIDGE — Scouting has Frosty’s Christmas: Ann Campbell Southbridge Fire : Zac Dighton Valentine a lifelong impact on its participants. Lottery Ticket Basket: Karen Bennett More importantly, Scouts have a lifelong impact on each other. A SPECIAL RAFFLES great example of this could be seen last week at the Southbridge Action Fire Engine Ride-On Toy: Festival of (Giving) Trees in a Michelle Skowron tree entitled “A Scout Honored,” American Girl Doll with outfit and in honor of Scoutmaster George Craft Set: Caylie Bell H. Beu, who passed away on April Evergreen Swag: Brenda Lacaire 9, 2009. George spent 20-plus years Frozen Fun Basket: Mallory Seamon volunteering in Scouting, many of WE’VE GOT THE RESOURCES Gift Card Tree: Judi Hubacz those as a Scoutmaster of Troop Handmade Lap Quilt: Ann Galonek 161 in Sturbridge. Over the years, Kindle Fire HDX with 1-Year Amazon he received many awards including Member: Tom Hijeck The Silver Beaver Award, which TO GET THE WORD OUT! Nightmare Before Christmas Clock: is given to adult volunteer leaders Chris Holmes of exceptional character who have North Pole Express Train w/Toys R The Southbridge News, Sturbridge Villager made an impact on the lives of youth Us Gift Card: Kate Latar through service within a council. As and Charlton Villager are YOUR hometown Olive Wood Nativity Set: Elaine papers and reach more households by mail in an “award” of their own, the Beu DiMetri family created this tree for the fes-

Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton than any other (508) 764-4325/Visit Us At: www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com serVing oUr reAders since 1923 Thursday, december 3, 2015 Newsstand: 50 cents This week’s Patriots Super Bowl Interception Win QuoTe How to “We must remember that any oppression, any injustice, any tival. Sturbridge Troop 161 assisted hatred, is a wedge save a life designed to attack our civilization.” arrington visits - Franklin D. H sMHs community newspaper! Roosevelt for CPr worksHoP Photo: Marie Konicki BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER INSIDE SOUTHBRIDGE — The statistics are overwhelm- AlmAnAc ��2 ing — 83 percent of cardi- Police logs��5 ac arrests don’t happen with the decorations for the tree as Nick Ethier photos at hospitals. There is a obituAries ��13 Brendan Casaletta of Southbridge scores on a 5-yard sweep to the right. slim 3 percent survival rate for the individuals oPinion �� 10 having a cardiac arrest cAlendAr �� 12 outside of the hospital. Why? People around sPorts ��b section Southbridge rolls to them don’t know what If you want your message to go even further, an ad with to do or are too afraid Santa with LED Candy Cane: Jarred ediTor’s to try. Statistics from office hours the American Heart Thanksgiving win Association go on to say Olivia Richman photos MondAYs 12-5 that low-income individ- Harrington Hospital’s Training WednesdAYs 1-5 uals are 50 percent less Center Coordinator Jon a way to honor their Scout family Casaletta’s tHree sCores likely than the average Gorman visited Southbridge FridAYs 1-5 person to receive CPR Middle/High School on HelP Pioneers get from a bystander. Low- Monday, Nov. 23 to discuss income individuals have proper CPR techniques to all LOCAL grade levels. by indians the lowest chances of surviving cardiac arrest. made possible from a BY NICK ETHIER with a winning record Southbridge Middle/ SPORTS STAFF WRITER grant Green applied for of 6-5, while the youth- High School’s wellness through the American Thompson us can also reach Spencer, Leicester, the Brookfields, SOUTHBRIDGE — ful Indians dropped to teacher Andrea Green Heart Association. During an up-and-down 2-9. is hoping to change that SMHS was one of 250 season, the Southbridge Southbridge senior statistic. schools in the country High varsity football Brendan Casaletta (3 On Monday, Nov. to receive $2,000 towards team finished on the up receptions, 52 yards, 2 23, Green invited Jon the program. as they performed well touchdowns; 4 carries, Gorman, Harrington Fairly new to SMHS, member. One of the troop’s leaders, House of Destiny both offensively and 23 yards, 1 touchdown) Hospital’s Training Green came from Church hosts defensively to defeat was named the Captain Center coordinator — Hopkinton High School, Bartlett High during Vincent F. Sabatinelli along with other staff an affluent community Thanksgiving their 96th Thanksgiving Most Valuable Player members — to host a where full CPR certifica- meal Day Classic, 40-7, played and sophomore Hayden seminar and workshop tion was taught at a ninth Nov. 26 at Harry J. Blackmore won the on CPR for all grade lev- grade level. The success Page A4 McMahon Field. Harry J. McMahon Joshua Rivera of Southbridge els. The Pioneers finished looks up to grab a two-point The program was Please Read WIN, page B3 Please Read CPR, page A16 Snowman with Lights Crackerbarrel Auburn, Webster, Oxford, North Oxford, Dudley, Douglas, LEARNING conversion reception. John Ebersold, became and Eagle The season YMCA breaks ground on of giving renovation project towards the project, festival of (giving) as of press time pri- Gift Card: Maddie Proulx vate donors, individu- Northbridge, and Uxbridge, PLUS seven towns in Northeast ‘Fill the Tent’ trees is tHis weekend als and businesses, as well as grants, covered campaign benefits $1.9 million. The more BY OLIVIA RICHMAN show and a party. food pantry NEWS STAFF WRITER money the YMCA can All of the money raise the smaller the Scout under George many years Page 9 SOUTHBRIDGE — raised from the Festival mortgage will be. Eighty-five beautifully of (Giving) Trees is The $2.5 million will SPORTS decorated Christmas split evenly between be going towards reno- trees will be on dis- three agencies — vations of the existing play in the LaSalle Massachusetts Breast facility, including an Reception Center from Cancer Coalition, additional classroom Thursday, Dec. 3 to Silent Spring Institute to service 19 addition- Sunday, Dec. 6. Best and the Cancer Center al children, bringing Star Wars Basket: Charlene Szwarc of all, the Christmas at Harrington Hospital. the total to 57 children. trees are part of the Last year the event There will also be a Connecticut! 18th Annual Festival of raised $13,000 for each Photos courtesy YMCA community room and (Giving) Trees, which agency — not bad for Donors, officials and staff members gathered at the old commercial kitchen means that people have an event that started off Child Development Center on Marcy Street for a ground- that other organiza- Exciting find: a chance to win one of giving only $3,000 to two breaking ceremony on Monday, Nov. 16. tions in the area can ago. He credits his 50 plus years of the trees and all of the agencies its first year. use for meetings or championship decorations, prizes and The Massachusetts BY OLIVIA RICHMAN staff members gath- NEWS STAFF WRITER training spaces. trophy returns gifts that come with it. Breast Cancer Coalition ered at the old Child “The Child to Southbridge The Christmas trees is a group of scientists SOUTHBRIDGE — Development Center Development Center are part of the Festival of that research elements Construction of the Tri- on Marcy Street for a is important for the after 87 years (Giving) Trees four-day that may cause cancer Community YMCA’s groundbreaking cere- community because Page B1 event, which has events in the body, including $2.5 million Child mony to kick off con- it supports early edu- for all ages, including common household Development Center struction and recognize cation for kids in our Thomas Kinkade “The Night Before a chorus presentation products like cosmet- renovation project the donors who helped town and provides a opinion and other entertainers ics, baby products begins early December. make it happen. safe place for parents to and performances, a and cleaning supplies. On Monday, Nov. 16, While donations are get YoUr In addition to advertising in the Southbridge News, silent auction, a lunch Silent Spring Institute officials, donors and still being accepted Please Read YMCA, page A16 for seniors, a talent Point Across Please Read TREES, page A16 page a10 service to George and sees it as a

police logs page a5 Hayloft to host first-ever Senior Fun Day

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN on Podunk Road on stranger to respecting “Senior Fun Day is ever the heck they want NEWS STAFF WRITER Saturday, Dec. 19 from her elders. In fact, she a fun day to laugh, to to do.” Christmas” Talking House: Frank Reil STURBRIDGE — If 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The has developed a love for move, to chat, to eat... While Arroyo has you’re over 55 and like event aims to entertain seniors over the years You can come and go as done little gatherings line dancing, bingo, seniors of all ages and from her constant work you please. It’s a place for seniors in the area Sturbridge Villager and Charlton Villager if you would food and friends, Senior interests, while mak- with Golden Agers. where we go once a throughout the years, Fun Day is for you. The ing older residents feel Arroyo stated that she month and gather with she wants Senior Fun way to ‘pay it forward.’ This is how inaugural Senior Fun appreciated. does everything in her friends,” said Arroyo. Day to be bigger and 6 5652510441 1 Day is coming to the The event’s organiz- 96-year-old mother’s “It’s all about them. I Hayloft Steppers Barn er, Forty Arroyo, is no name. want them to do what- Please Read HAYLOFT, page A16 like to advertise in the Spencer New Leader, Webster SENIOR RAFFLES Scouting can affect and inspire its Times, Blackstone Valley Tribune, Putnam Villager, Thompson members. This is how a Scout’s leg- Villager, Woodstock Villager, and Killingly Villager, con- Santa Basket: Christine Szczygiel acy lives on. For more information tact your hometown sales representative, Lisa Girard, at Snowman Basket: Gloria Curboy on The Boy Scouts of America, go to 508-909-4064 or email [email protected], and see how far your business can fly! Puzzle Basket: Linda Daskowski www.scouting.org. Christmas Basket: Marie Peck All of our papers and advertisements are online at Muffin Basket: Dot Ross www.508LOCAL.com with 25,000+ unique visitors each week! Lamplight Basket: Meg Fox Friday, December 18, 2015 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 15 OBITUARIES Roland W. Tremblay Sr., 90 Donald R. Mahan Sr., 82

STURBRIDGE/ moving to Webster CHARLTON — for Boy Scout Troop WEBSTER — Roland nine years ago. Donald R. Mahan, 165 in Charlton. W. Tremblay Sr., 90, He was a U.S. Army Sr., 82, of Ramshorn Mr. Mahan was died Saturday, Dec. veteran of World War Road, died peacefully a parishioner of St. 5, at Webster Manor II. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Joseph’s Church in Nursing Home in Mr. Tremblay owned the Overlook Masonic Charlton, where he Webster. and operated Roland’s Health Center in was a Eucharistic He was predeceased Auto in Sturbridge Charlton, with his minister, CCD teach- by his wife of 60 years, for 10 years, retiring family by his side. er, worked with mar- Theresa R. (Morin) over 25 years ago. He is survived by riage preparation and Tremblay. Previously, he owned Roland’s Gulf his wife of 59 years, Jean M. (Hopkins) belonged to Marriage Encounter. He He is survived by four children, Jean in Sturbridge for 25 years. He was a Mahan of Charlton; four children, was a member of the Order of Secular Lubelzcyk and her husband Charles former member of St. Anne Church Michael L. Mahan and his wife Teresa Franciscans and participated in The of Gilbertville, Diane Lamontagne and in Sturbridge. He loved playing the of Charlton, Donald R. Mahan Jr. and Cursillo Movement. her husband Paul of Sturbridge, Shirley accordion and the piano, and enjoyed his wife Ellen of Charlton, Sandra Mr. Mahan enjoyed his home-away- Hobbs and her husband William of his retirement in Florida. He will be J. Mahan of Charlton, and Karen M. from-home in Biddeford, Maine, for Athol, and Roland W. Tremblay Jr. and remembered as a hard-working man Hernandez of Southbridge; two sis- many years. He was an avid sports fan his wife Lisa of Southbridge; 11 grand- who enjoyed spending time with his ters, Gladys Longwell of Worcester of all the New England teams, espe- children, many great grandchildren, wife. and Betty McOwen of Riverview, Fla.; cially the Patriots and the Red Sox. He nephews and nieces. A private service will be held at the seven grandchildren, Brianna, Donald loved fishing, camping, hunting, canoe- He was predeceased by a brother, Massachusetts National Cemetery in III, Keenan, Ryan, Emily, Eliza, and ing, biking, hiking, and cross-country Armand Tremblay who died in 2015; Bourne. There are no calling hours. Jesse; one great grandson, Timothy; skiing He will be remembered as some- and a granddaughter, Pamela (Mailhot) In lieu of flowers, memorial con- and many loving nephews and nieces. one who could fix anything and enjoyed Brown who died in 2014. tributions may be made to Veteran’s He was predeceased by three broth- working on cars. His smile was infec- He was born in Sturbridge, son of the Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA ers, Richard, Harold, and George tious and it showed through his eyes to late Wilfred and D. Louise (Perkins) 01605. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Mahan; and a sister, Dorothy Grace. all who knew him. He had the greatest Tremblay, and lived in Sturbridge for Oxford is directing the arrangements. He was born in Worcester, son of love for his family, faith, community, most of his life. Many of his retirement Visit paradisfuneralhome.com. the late Lloyd and Bessie (Stockwell) country, and ice cream. years were spent in Sebring, Fla., before Mahan, and lived in Worcester before Calling hours were Thursday, Dec. moving to Charlton in 1960. He grad- 10, at St. Joseph Church, 10 H. Putnam uated from Commerce High School in Rd. Ext., Charlton. A funeral Mass Leona E. Cournoyer, 91 1950, and was a U.S. Army veteran of was held on Thursday at St. Joseph the Korean War. Church immediately following the call- WARE — Leona E. (Ford) Cournoyer, Donald Ford. Mr. Mahan worked for Wyman- ing hours. Burial will be private at a 91, of Shoreline Drive, passed away Leona was born on July 8, 1924 in Gordon Corporation in Worcester and later date at Northside Cemetery in Wednesday, Dec. 9, at home after an Southbridge, the daughter of the late Millbury for 38 years, retiring in 1991. Charlton. illness. Wilbert and Rose (Girard) Ford and she He was a volunteer firefighter on the In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- She is survived by her daughter Linda lived in the area most of her life. Charlton Fire Department and was butions may be made to St. Joseph Bertrand and her husband Robert of Leona retired from American Optical one of the founders of the Charlton Church, P.O. Box 338, Charlton City, Ware and Irene Bouchard and her hus- in 1975 where she was an inspector Ambulance Service. He was a charter MA 01508. band Michael of Port Orange, Florida; of optics. Following retirement, she member and past Deputy Grand Knight Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in six sisters: Ida Czyewski of Southbridge, worked at Ames and JC Penney. Leona of the Knights of Columbus Council Oxford is directing the arrangements. Dorothy Theodoss of Southbridge, Rita enjoyed playing Bingo, crossword puz- 11379 in Charlton. He was Scoutmaster Visit paradisfuneralhome.com. Renaud of Charlton, Lorraine Pellitier zles, card games, crafts and trips to of Florida, Shirley Simpson of Ingleside, Foxwoods. She was a member of Notre Michigan and Doris Valencourt Dame Church in Southbridge. of Florida; a brother: Roger Ford of In lieu of flowers, please send dona- Connor Michael Tibbetts, infant Southbridge. Leona was predeceased tions in Leona’s name to Overlook by her husband, Leopole Cournoyer Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Road, SOUTHBRIDGE brother R.J. Along with his mater- in 1956; 4 sisters: Mildred Stanhope, Charlton, MA 01507. — Connor Michael nal grandparents David and Laurie Thelma Lameroux, Ruth Farraher, and Services will be private. Tibbetts, 2 months, Hannah of Fairmont, W.Va., his mater- Beatrice Budrow; and three brothers: A memorial guestbook is available at residing at Willow nal grandfather Sardie B. Welch of Albert “Bill” Ford, Russell Ford and www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. Lane, passed away Dallas, Georgia, hispaternal grandpar- unexpectedly on ents: Peter and Josephine (Sweeney) Friday, Nov. 27, in Tibbetts of Hyannis. He also has two Harrington Memorial surviving great grandmothers, Billie Angela DePasquale, 96 Hospital. Ellen Audia and Beverly Ann Welch MANDURIA, Italy — Angela (Lenti) of Lighthouse Pt., Fla. She also leaves Connor was born both of Fairmont, W.Va. DePasquale passed away in Manduria, five grandchildren and one great-grand on Sept. 26 in Worcester. He was the Connor’s precious, sweet smile, happy Italy, on Dec. 6, at the age of 96. child along with many nieces and neph- beloved son of Richard and Krista demeanor and unconditional love will She was the daughter of Andrea Lenti ews. She was the sister of Frank Lenti, (Welch) Tibbetts. be desperately missed by his family. and Elvira (Locki) Lenti who lived in Rafaella Maggi, Ines Mastropietro, and In addition to his parents, Connor A memorial guestbook is available at Southbridge for some years before her Remo Lenti who all predeceased her. sorrowfully leaves behind his big sis- www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. birth in Italy shortly after that time. Lina lived a long and healthy life until ters: Ashlynne and Ava and his big She leaves her son, Tommaso a few years ago. She was a wonder- DePasquale and his wife, Laura, and ful mother, sister, aunt, and nonna. her daughter, Anna Rita (DePasquale) She was instrumental in assisting her Martella and her husband, Ernesto. She son in his successful development of also leaves a brother, Umberto Lenti Minermix Corporation of Italy, and she Send all obituary notices to the and his wife, Helen of Southbridge, Ma, served as its CEO for many years. She her sister, Ada (Lenti) Manna and her will be missed by all who knew and Sturbridge Villager, PO Box 90, husband Francesco of Avetrana, Italy, loved her. and her sister-in-law, Adeline Lenti, Rest in Peace, Lina. Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail NEWS BRIEF to [email protected]. Venture multi-sensory room dedicated to Rick Hoyt STURBRIDGE — Venture Community Services held a ribbon cutting and ded- Christmas in Heaven ication of their new multi-sensory environment on Friday, Dec. 4. The space was constructed with Memorials funds from a donation made by the Hoyt Foundation, founded by the famed In the December 24th issue, father-son running team of Dick and Rick Hoyt. Located in their Sturbridge we invite you to place a memorial for your Day Habilitation program, this new treatment option was named and dedi- loved ones not with us this Christmas in the cated in honor of Rick Hoyt. Sensory environments are a vital tool Southbridge News, Sturbridge Villager, in supporting children and adults on & Charlton Villager for just $10. the autism spectrum and with other disabilities who typically do not per- Size is 2.4” X 2” and all will run on the ceive their surroundings in the same way that most of us do. Venture uses Obituary Page that week. sensory rooms to give a person control Courtesy photos of sensory experience in a way that is Rick and Dick Hoyt posing in front of the not possible in public places. sensory room named after Rick. Sample Ad: “The sensory room is a great addi- Ad Shown Actual size of 2.4”x2” tion to our program,” said Kevin Hughes, vice president of Day Services at Venture. “This room will allow the people we support to experience their JOHN environment in a way that is safe and meaningful to each person that uses it. SMITH We are appreciative the generosity of the Hoyt Foundation that has made this 1/1/23-6/20/99 possible.” The Hoyt Foundation, founded by father-and-son team Dick and Rich Hoyt Missing you this Christmas in 1989, helps build the individual char- Sturbridge Town Administrator Leon Season and Always. acter, self-confidence and self-esteem Gaumond; State Rep. Todd Smola; Kevin Love, Jane, John Jr. of America’s disabled young people Hughes, VP of Day Services at Venture; Dick Kathy & Mark through inclusion in all facets of daily Hoyt; Rick Hoyt; and Kristin Dryjowicz, pro- life, including in family and communi- gram director at Venture. ty activities especially sports, at home, The deadline to place the memorials is in schools and in the workplace. Dick into one of the largest human service and Rick have run more than 1,000 providers in Massachusetts, and with Wednesday, December 16 at 12 noon. road races together all across the world, almost 700 employees, one of the larg- including 30 Boston Marathons, inspir- est employers in the Sturbridge area. Please email to Lisa at [email protected], ing countless people to achieve what Venture encourages independence or mail or drop off to they previously believed was impossi- through a continuum of support which ble. includes community residential ser- Venture Community Services is com- vices, day programs supported employ- Lisa Girard mitted to providing compassionate, per- ment transportation adult foster care son-centered services that assist indi- and shared living. 25 Elm Street, PO Box 90, viduals and families in reaching their goals. What began as an organization Southbridge, MA 01550. with two small group homes has grown 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, December 18, 2015 SPORTS Tantasqua girls’ basketball tops Bartlett in season opener

quarter, junior captain Sophia Kontoes scored the first basket for the Indians, swishing a 3-pointer. But junior Lily Lucas, senior Gabby Roberts and junior Joanie Howland each posted layups before the end of the first frame to increase Tantasqua’s lead to 15-3. The Warriors continued to press from the start in the second quarter, earning five more steals. However, Bartlett entered the court in the second firing on all cylinders. First, sophomore Kyara Binienda made a huge block. On the turnover, senior captain Caroline James swished another 3-pointer for the Indians. Next, they forced a shot clock violation as junior Madison Podedworny scored a fast break layup to get within nine Lily Lucas of Tantasqua reaches out her left arm to maintain control of points of Tantasqua at 17-8. the ball. But after calling a timeout, the Warriors remained organized, looking for the mis- mates on the fast break. They tallest team, so the faster we match or open forward down went on a 10-0 run and scored can move that ball around the Photos courtesy Lisa Kontoes low to score a layup. With 5:06 the last six baskets to end the zone, the better off we’re going Tantasqua’s Emma Boland dribbles around Bartlett’s Caroline James. left in the half, Tantasqua went third quarter to surge ahead, to be. We will take one day at on a 16-point run with Adams 50-12. a time and improve every day. scoring three of the last six Bartlett then outscored the Being a new coach here, it’s baskets, making the score 33-8. Warriors in the fourth quarter just getting them to trust the BY GREG BARLOW run a lot this season, crash the SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The Warriors played selfless by two points. Junior Isabelle system and trust one another.” boards, and get it up the court.” and patient, finding the open Lathrop hit two con- WEBSTER — Senior Liz Bartlett looked to pass the player with the best shooting secutive 3-pointers Adams led the Tantasqua ball around the outside of the opportunity. At the end of the to start off the fourth. SPORTS BRIEF Regional girls’ varsity basket- arc to shoot the 3-pointer, as first half, they had seven differ- Sophomore Megan ball team with a game-high they had three separate players ent scorers. Marrier and James 12 points and 5 steals as the who netted at least one trey, “We’re a running team from each scored a basket to Warriors defeated Bartlett amounting to 50 percent of both ends of the court, so we give the Indians a 10-4 Fun Fall 2 Fitness: Youth High, 60-24, on Thursday, Dec. their points scored. have to be in great shape,” said run with 5:25 left on the 10, in the season opener for “We have good shooters,” Tantasqua head coach Tom clock. Sports at Tri-Community both teams. said Bartlett first-year head Goyette. “Sometimes you never The time dwin- Tantasqua ran the floor on coach Julie Silva. “If they catch know how that first game is dled down, though, as YMCA offense, earning quick fast the ball squared up, they have going to go, and we have kind Tantasqua scored three break points, with all but one the green light. We just have to of a complex system here with unanswered baskets in SOUTHBRIDGE — The Tri- of their baskets being a two- get them in good position. I’m a lot of new players. It’s coming the final minute with Community YMCA is offering a point field goal or free throw. never going to tell them not to together, and tonight, that was the score 60-24 at the variety of youth sports for both Much of the Warriors’ success take a wide open shot.” reflected.” end of the game. boys and girls of all ages this fall. was reflected in fitness as they Starting off in the first quar- Starting off in the third quar- Lathrop led Bartlett Choose from the following below: pressed the Indians on defense ter, Tantasqua was quick to ter, Bartlett began to pull the in scoring with 6 points. Gymnastics: Tuesdays, through up until the third quarter, forc- take it to the rim, earning a 9-0 trigger, taking their chanc- “I think part of it Dec. 22 at the YMCA’s Gymnasium ing 15 total turnovers from lead, scoring four unanswered es with more shots. Still, the is nerves for the first from 4-5 p.m. Ages 5 years and steals throughout the entirety baskets and a free throw. They majority of attempts were from game, as we have some up. Start with the basics such as of the game. refused to look back from there. behind the 3-point line. younger girls,” said balance, coordination, tumbling, “We have really been work- Bartlett, meanwhile, strug- Tantasqua was quick on Silva. “It goes back to stretching and safety — and finish ing on our conditioning, and gled to break the press, as the transitions on the rebounds, confidence. Getting with full routines. a lot of us have been playing Warriors played intense man- working the ball down the them to trust them- Rock Climbing: Tuesdays from together for a while, so we to-man defense, forcing eight court for easy layups. Adams selves and realize that 7–9 p.m. and Fridays from 6:30–8: know how to mesh together,” turnovers from steals and two demonstrated strong vision, they’re good shooters p.m. Come try our 20-foot indoor said Adams. “We are an ath- shot clock violations. often connecting with team- will come. We’re not the rock wall with five different climbs letic team, so we’re trying to With 2:53 to go in the opening from beginner to advance. There is a Summit Challenge — climb a vertical mile up the wall and earn an awesome reward! Private and High-flying Bartlett boys’ basketball trips up group lessons with an experienced instructor also offered. Dance: NEW to the YMCA! Musical Theater Dance: Fridays Tantasqua, 80-62 from 4–5 p.m. for ages 7-9 and BY NICK ETHIER ing and he got on fire. He’s the best Saturdays from 1–2 p.m. for ages SPORTS STAFF WRITER point guard in our league, no questions 10-13. Working with proper tech- nique, stretching, strengthening STURBRIDGE — The “get it and go” asked. We just didn’t have an answer and building confidence, while method that the Bartlett High boys’ for him tonight.” exploring different musicals and varsity basketball team has employed When Grzembski wasn’t scoring, he what it takes to portray characters for some time now was on full display was dishing the ball to open players as through movement. in their season opener at Tantasqua Tantasqua’s defense zeroed in on him. Beginner Hip Hop: Saturdays Regional on Dec. 11, as the Indians With two minutes to play until half- from 2–3 p.m. for ages 10-13. An turned an 18-18 stalemate after a quar- time, Grzembski made a sweet bounce introduction to the different styles ter of play into a high-scoring 80-62 pass inside to the 6-foot-4 Davern, who of hip hop, this high energy class victory. finished a traditional three-point play will embrace all the sass it takes to Leading the charge for Bartlett was to put Bartlett up by 20, 44-24. command an audience Anthony Grzembski (25 points, includ- The Warriors showed a bit of life at Ballet/Modern Combination ing five 3-pointers) and Tyler Davern the halftime buzzer, as Nick Pechie (15 Class: Fridays from 5-6 p.m. for (23 points, 12 rebounds). points) drilled a 30-plus footer for 3, but ages 7-9. Learn the basic ballet and “We have a veteran team coming it only cut into the deficit at 46-29. modern techniques through center back with a lot of experience. We have The majority of the third quarter was floor work and across the floor high hopes for the season and we’re for- played at a snail’s pace compared to the through improvisation. tunate to have a quality point guard like speed of the first two, but it suited the For more information and to Grzembski,” said Indians head coach Indians well as they nursed their dou- register, please call (508) 765-5466 Tony Paranto. “The one-two of Davern ble-digit lead. Then, as the frame wound or visit tricommunityYMCA.org. and Grzembski is tough to stop.” down, Bartlett’s Eric Sgariglia and Financial Assistance is available. Grzembski’s best work came in the Cody Adams found the 3-point stroke to Nick Ethier photos first half. He kept Bartlett in the game extend the lead to 58-40. The Indians led, Tantasqua’s Nick Pechie makes a spin move in the first quarter when the Warriors’ 62-43, heading into the final frame. around Anthony Grzembski as Grzembski JJ Howland scored 10 points and pulled Davern added a pair of inside hoops as Tantasqua swim results Dec. 11 reaches in for the steal. down 5 rebounds. But Grzembski the recipient of passes from Grzembski Tantasqua 106, Nashoba 51 notched 9 points of his own, and the in the fourth quarter, as Bartlett took — The Warriors boys’ swim team teams were tied at 18-18 after the first the 18-point victory, 80-62, on the open- handled the Chieftains in their sea- eight-minute stan- ing night for both sides. son opener. The medley relay team za. “When you have those two scoring of Tommy Brady, Kaspar Mazieka, Then, in the in the 20’s it’s going to complement Alex Watson and Bryce Iller placed Now Run Your second quarter, our team very well. We’re going to first, while Watson won the 200 Grzembski drained count on those guys to score, as well as IM and 500 free, Iller won the 50 four 3-pointers — Sgariglia,” Paranto said, as Sgariglia free and 100 back, and Brady won he already had scored 13 points, including a trio of Yard Sale AD ONLY $2 the 100 fly and 100 breast. Jory knocked one down treys. Whitledge also won his race (100 in the first — as For Tantasqua, Howland finished free), as did the 200 free relay of Bartlett took the with 14 points and 7 boards after the Brady, Brent Gould, Jimmy Reyes lead for good. 10-point, 5-rebound first frame. and Mazieka. The 400 free relay “He definite- “We totally got away from what we team of Chris Sutter, Reyes, Iller ly has the green wanted to do, we didn’t get the ball to and Watson also won to cap the light,” Paranto [Howland] nearly enough,” O’Neil said, night. said of Grzembski. which he attributed to a combination Nashoba 107, Tantasqua 42 — “When he’s feeling of first-game nerves and playing from The girls’ swim team lost to the it…he did a good behind. Chieftains, but Sarah Laflamme job of making the “I thought he had his legs under was a double winner (50 free, 100 shot.” him in the first half,” Paranto said back), while Ellie Dupre won the Tom O’Neil, of Howland’s strong start and slower Call Lisa at: (508) 764-4325 x164 500 free. head coach of the finish, adding that he may have been Dec. 12 Email: [email protected] Warriors, had high playing with what he deemed ‘football Warriors fall short — In a praise for the play legs’. “He’s only going to get better as co-ed meet, the Warriors dropped of Grzembski. the season goes along.” a decision to Northbridge and “He’s their best For Tantasqua, Adam Phillips (10 Must Include: Tyngsborough in a double dual. player, hands points), Griffin Grooks (8) and Evan Alex Watson won both the 200 free down,” he said. “If Couture (8) rounded out the top scor- Address, Date, & Time Limit 30 words and 100 free, while Bryce Iller got a you don’t respect ers, and O’Neil was impressed with first in the 100 breast. * This price does not apply to Businesses his jump shot he Couture, a sophomore, coming off the will keep shoot- bench. Friday, December 18, 2015 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 17 Reality Fair gives Bay Path students lesson in budgeting, finances

Assistant Vocational Director Jeremy Guay offered assistance to stu- Superintendent John Lafleche was one of the credit counselors at the dents participating at the Reality Fair Reality Fair.

across the board,” said Spear. “We’re FAIR giving them real job skills, but they continued from page 1 need life skills too. It helps get them on a monthly basis. more prepared for real life.” “A lot of the students didn’t even Assistant Vocational Director Jeremy know about health insurance,” said Guay said the Reality Fair was a huge Marketing Instructor Kelsey Spear. Bay Path LPN students Ashley Stevens and success. He said he could tell from the Susan Haddad sold health insurance to the “They weren’t familiar with the terms.” way the students interacted with vol- participants. Many students were not aware Added Southbridge Credit Union unteers that ran the tables and amongst that they needed health insurance since most High School Training Supervisor themselves that they were taking the were under their parents’ accounts. Jessica Joseph: “Some students didn’t fair very seriously. even know they had to get car insur- After the Reality Fair, the juniors and ance. They don’t know the behind the seniors were asked to submit reviews scenes, what their parents have done.” about the fair and their experience. Joseph was there to discuss savings Guay had some of the reviews in front packages and bank accounts to the par- of him, just handed from an instructor ticipants. She also explained loans and that moment. He briefly looked through encouraged the students to save money. them. Still, she had to keep the Reality Fair “These are not handpicked, I’m just realistic. quickly browsing,” he explained. “This She continued: “In real life, sales peo- student said, ‘We should do useful ple can be pushy. We tried to persuade events like this more often.’ They loved them with entertainment. We were it. One student here said the fair ‘was a pushy, asking them if they wanted to good wakeup call. It should be worked adopt a dog or a cat. With some students into school curriculums more often.’” only making $916 a month, they just Bay Path is planning to have a Reality didn’t have the money for it.” Fair annually. Both Joseph and Spear were sur- Michael Giroux from the Southbridge Credit prised with the students’ prioritizing. Olivia Richman can be reached at 508- Union discussed finances with students. Spear said that the Reality Fair really 909-4132 or by e-mail at olivia@stone- opened the students’ eyes and taught bridgepress.com. Dean of Students Dan McGowan took a turn them to plan for the unexpected. running the Wheel Of Life. “All kids need more financial literacy Is real estate a good investment? New Vision Church hopes Real estate is like property, the sta- any other investment tistics tell it all. for Christmas party success and there are times realtor’s According to the you can pay too much report Federal Reserve of one in some way. That’s on our list of based on buying at the Survey, which PARTY things to do in the future.” continued from page 1 peak of a market, but they conduct One way they plan to give back is at most of the time it is JAMES every 3 years, they get. We have no idea. I wish we the Christmas party, not only by provid- still a good investment. from 2010-2013 could do more. We want it to be a ing toys to the attending children, but BLACK by providing families with a fun time. If you purchase rental the average net family thing. We have friendly church “We’re going to make it fun,” said property there are three worth of a home- volunteers. We welcome people in like they’re family. You don’t know what Gallagher. “They won’t even want to ways that you can make owner is $194,500 vs. leave. We’re looking to have a good money with that purchase. $5,400 for a renter. kids are going through or if families have money for Christmas. They can time. I just love kids. I can’t wait for 1) The value of you asset can If you have decided you want to them to come through the door. We increase but it could obviously purchase rental property, I would at least have a few hours of fun at the Christmas party.” want them to feel part of everything and decrease but over almost any 10-year suggest hiring a professional real Giving back to the community is a loved.” period since the market values has estate agent who has extensive expe- very big part of New Vision Church A big part of the church is New been tracked, there was an increase rience in investment properties to and has been their goal since open- Vision’s children’s ministry. Gallagher in value. help you analyze and purchase prop- ing the church four years ago. Yvette hopes the Christmas party will spread 2) You receive monthly income erties to fit your short and long terms and Wayne used to be homeless drug awareness of the children’s ministry from the rent you receive from the goals. In addition, It will be bene- addicts and want to give other people and get more people involved. tenants. If you purchased the prop- ficial to join one of the local land- hope through prayer and love. While walk-ins are welcome, erty right you should be getting cash lord associations so you can network Gallagher admitted that she’d never Gallagher urges interested families to flow every month. Do not buy an with other landlords to learn from heard of Southbridge, having been from register for the Christmas party online investment that has negative cash seasoned landlords how to handle Boston. But she has greatly enjoyed her so she can have an idea of how many flow. challenges that come from owning time in Southbridge, getting to know toys are needed. Visit newvisionchurch- ma.com/event if interested. New Vision 3) Every month when you pay your investment property. the community and meeting organizations in town. Church is located at 364 Main St., across mortgage some of that money will go from the new Cumberland Farms. towards the principal if you obtained James Black is a licensed realtor “It’s been a process to meet all of a loan for the property. This will for A&M Real Estate Consultants at the new organizations,” she said, “but we want to partner with organizations Olivia Richman can be reached at 508- become a forced savings plan for Keller Williams Realty. He may be 909-4132 or by e-mail at olivia@stone- you. Even if this is for your prima- reached at (508) 365-3532 or by e-mail that help the needy. We may not have a Food Share, but we want to be a part bridgepress.com. ry residence and not an investment at [email protected]. Food pantry honored at regional meeting

“Today we honor a very special group because they aren’t receiving pre- — the volunteers of the St. John Paul II packed bags of food with items that they Food Pantry in Southbridge for their can’t eat or don’t need.” commitment to being present with “While the pantry has a profound their neighbors in their time of need impact and provides remarkable ser- and by addressing those needs through vice, they also have a bolder vision of food and friendship,” said McMurray. a day when their community doesn’t McMurray said there are many rea- need a food pantry…when everybody sons why the food pantry is so effective. has enough and no one is in need,” she “First and foremost are the dedicated said. volunteers — more than 70 — who work Food pantry founder Father Peter with clients, transport food and help Joyce said it was an “honor for our with a variety of tasks that make the local effort and our many volunteers to pantry run smoothly,” she said. “When receive this recognition.” you meet a volunteer from the pantry, The food pantry, located on the lower their passion comes through as does level of St. John Paul II Ministry Center, their belief that none of their neighbors serves between 350 and 400 families, Courtesy photo should go hungry.” or more than 1,000 individuals, each Some of the 70 volunteers at the St. John Paul II Food Pantry. McMurray said the pantry also excels month. at garnering support from the broad- Last year, the pantry distributed more SOUTHBRIDGE — The St. John Paul The St. John Paul II Food Pantry was er community of businesses, churches, than 140,000 pounds of food provided by II Food Pantry and Southbridge Savings recipient of the George L. McCarthy civic and social organizations, schools the Worcester County Food Bank. The Bank were each honored recently at the Memorial Award, in honor of a former and supermarkets. pantry also handed out about 50,000 33rd Annual Meeting of the Worcester late WCFB board member who served McMurray said the pantry “client pounds from other sources, including County Food Bank. the Food Bank as a board member for choice” model helps maintain the dig- food drives and donations. The awards were given by Jean many years. nity of the people they serve. Joyce said food pantry volunteers McMurray, food bank executive direc- Southbridge Savings was given one She said the pantry is able to “serve “work seemingly tirelessly to move tor, at a program held at the Hogan of four “Financial Donors” award for more people with less food wasted 4,000 to 6,000 pounds of food a week.” Campus Center at Holy Cross College. their generosity to area agencies. Business, Community, Restaurant & Activity GUIDE Southbridge, Charlton, Sturbridge, Fiskdale, Brimfield, Holland & Wales Reach 12,238 Homes 1/4 page, 1/2 page, Full Page and Cover Ads still available! 2016 This Resource Guide will come out in May 2016 and will showcase everything one needs to know about our towns! Ad Deadline: ~ Call Lisa 508.909-4064 or email [email protected] 18 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, December 18, 2015 AUTOMOTIVE

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SOLD NEW PRICE ON DEPOSIT SOLD ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE COMPOUND! 2 Checkerberry Isl! Private 2.09 Acre Waterfront Peninsula Estate! Park Like Grounds! WEBSTER LAKE - 71 Birch Island! WEBSTER – 30 Whitcomb St! Ideally WEBSTER – 15 Eddy St! Renovated 5 Rm WEBSTER – 161 High Street! 2 Family! CHARLTON – 44 Cranberry Meadow 2,800’ 8 Rm Colonial Main House w/Lake Views from Most Windows! SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Area w/Tile Flr! Lake 7 Rm Colonial w/Lake Views from Every Rm! Located 2 Family! 4/7 Rooms! 2/3 Cape! NEW Oak Cabinet Kit, Center Isl, New 6/6 Rooms! 3/3 Bedrooms! 1.5/1 Baths! Rd! 7 Room Ranch! Granite Kitchen w/SS Facing 38’ Din/Liv Rm w/Frplc, Recessed Lighting & Slider to Wrap Around Deck! French Dr Fam Rm Surrounded by Water! Hrdwds in Din/Liv & Master Bdrm! 3 Bdrms! Bedrooms! 1/2 Bathrooms! First Appliances & Tile Flr! Liv Rm Open To Din Updated! Applianced Kit! Hardwoods! Appliances! 4 Bedrooms! 3 Baths! Finished Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Walkout Lower Level Rm w/Laminate Flr! 2 Bdrms w/WW Carpets! 3 Bdrms! 21’ Master w/Cathedral Ceiling, Slider to Private Deck w/Lake Views, Master Bath! 2nd Bath w/Dble Vanity Sinks, Floor with Updated Kitchen! Huge Updated! Gas Heat! Gas Hot Water! Circuit Walk-out Lower Level! Buderus Furnace! 3.5 Baths! Skywalk Attached 750’ 4 Rm Guest/In-Law Apartment w/Granite Kit, SS Applianced, Open Din & Liv Rm w/Slider Fam Rm! 239’ Waterfront! New Metal Roof! Apartment 2 Consists of the Second & 2 Full Renovated Baths! New Electrical, 2 Car Garage! 1.3 Acres! Listed by Another, 2 Car Attached Garage & 3 Car Detached Breakers! Recent Roof! Vinyl Siding! to Lake View Deck, Bdrm, Nice Bathrm! Detached 3 Rm Yr Rd Guest Cottage or Rental Unit w/Kit, Frplcd Liv Rm, Bdrm & Third Floors! Porches! Shed! Off Windows & Drs! Freshly Painted Rms! 3 “SOLD” by Century21 Lake Realty! w/2nd Flr! Needs to be Seen to Appreciate Season Porch! NEW Gas/Hot Water Furnace! Replacement Windows! Convenient! Bathroom! Enclosed 3 Season Pavilion Great for Entertaining! Tree Lined Private Drive! Rolling Lawn! Decks! Patios! Ideal Street Parking! Detached Garage! $225,000.00 Everything it Could Be! $674,900.00 Garage! $169,900.00 Dock Setup! Boat Ramp! For the Discerning Buyer! $1,495,000.00 $139,900.00 $149,900.00

NEWER PRICE SOLD WEBSTER LAKE – 21 Wakefield Ave! MILLBURY – 13 Bayberry La! CHARLTON - Glen Echo Lake! 211 Sunset Dr! Western Expo - Beautiful Sunsets! 4492’ 14 Rm, Custom Colonial w/Farmers Porch! WEBSTER LAKE – 812 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – 703 Beacon WEBSTER LAKE – 98 Union In a Cove Protected! Idle Out to the RAMSHORN POND! 100’ Shoreline! 200’ Waterfront w/Manicured Grounds! 4 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! 3 Fireplaces! C/Air, C/Vac, C/Stereo, Security! Hrdwds! Open Flr Plan! Lake WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! Park! 5 Rms - 1,280’ Townhouse! Point Rd! Year Round Waterfront Lake - South Pond Lake Access! 11 East Expo – Super Sunrises! 10+ Rm Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/14’ Ceilings, Sliders to Lake Facing Deck! Din Rm w/Crown Moldings, Chair Rail & Waterford Chandelier! Cherry Lake Facing! Recently Applianced Sandy Beach! Lakeside Pool! Lake Rm Colonial! 5 Bdrms & 2.5 Baths! 4,200’ Contemp Colonial! Most Rms Lake 7 Room Cape! 3 Bedrooms! 1.5 Baths! Cabinet Kit w/Quartz Counters, Center Isl w/Decor Appliances & Walk-in Pantry! 2 Master Bdrms - Lake Facing 1st Flr w/11’ Ceilings, Galley Kit! Frplcd Liv Rm w/48” Smart Views! Just Painted! Brand New Applianced! Flexible Flr Plan! Facing! Incredible Granite Kit! Wrap Fireplace Living Room w/Hardwoods! Frplc & Bath w/Dble Sinks, Shower, Whirlpool & Walk-in Closets! Lake Facing Sunrm w/French Door, Sliders, & 14’ Ceilings! Office, TV! Master Bath w/New Skylight! 2.5 Flooring! Move Right In! Frplced Liv Master Suite w/Bath, Dressing Rm & Around Deck! 3 Bdrms, 2 Lake Facing w/ Tile Baths w/Recent Vanities! 2013 A/C Listed by Another, “SOLD” by 1/2 Bath, Laundry Rm! 2nd Flr w/2nd Master Suite w/Full Bath w/Dble Sinks! 2 Bdrms Share Another Bath! Lower Level w/Frplc Fam Rm! SS Appliances! 2 Bdrms! Master Office Area! Buderus LP Gas Heat! Full Baths! 2nd Granite Applianced Kit, 3 Rm, Wet Bar, Billiard Parlor, Workout Rm & 6 Seat Theatre Rm w/60” TV w/Surround Sound! Full Bath! Walkout to Lake, Patio & Private & Heat! Garage! Great Lakeside Pool! Century21 Lake Realty! Bath! 2.5 Tile Baths! C/Air! Garage! $349,900.00 Full + 2 Half Baths! 3Z A/C! Buderus Gas Yard! 4Z Baisi Furnace! 2 Car Garage! Extra Lot! Glen Echo Awaits! $899,900.00 Sandy Beach! $249,900.00 $209,900.00 Heat! Garage! $699,900.00 $460,000.00 SOLD SOLD

ON DEPOSIT SOLD NEW LISTING NEW LISTING WEBSTER LAKE – 33 Hall Rd! WEBSTER LAKE – 17 Mark Ave! South Pond - “710’ Waterfront .69 Acre WEBSTER LAKE – 96 Lakeside Ave! SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY! Ideal Peninsula”! Lake Views in All Directions! Sunrise to Sunset! Beautiful 12 WEBSTER LAKE – South Pond! 173’ Waterfront – 20,286’ Lot! Panoramic Water Views! WEBSTER LAKE – 33 Colonial Road! South Pond Waterfront – Lake Access! 2,917’ 8 Rm Contemp Ranch w/“Salt” Water In-Grnd Pool! Open Flr Plan w/9.6 Ceilings! South Pond – Western Expo – Beautiful South Pond - South West Expo - Beautiful 2nd Home or Use Yr Rd! Expansive Rm 3,292’ Ranch! Breezeway to 3 Car Garage! Grand 2 Story Entry! Cherry Sunsets - Full Day Sun - Level Lot - 100’ Protected Cove! 2,100+’ 6 Rm Colonial! Granite Kit w/SS Appliances, Dble Ovens, Center Isl! Din Rm w/Dble & Triple Palladium Sunsets! 50’ Waterfront! Ideal Second Built “2002”! 9’ Ceilings! Applianced Water Views! Lake Facing Great Rm w/ & Granite Kit w/Isl! Frplc Din Rm w/Cathedrals, Skylights & Hrdwds! Liv Rm Windows! French Drs to the Super Sun Rm! Liv Rm w/Corner Frplc & Slider to Lake Facing Home! Year Round! 6 Room Cape! Cabinet Waterfront - Privacy Fenced! 6 Rm, 2+ Bdrm w/Hrdwds! Lake Facing Master w/Bath! Fam Rm, Game/Pool Rm w/Bar & Ranch! 10x20’ Master! Applianced Granite Kit! Lake Facing Din Rm w/Hrdwds! 22’ Stone Frplc! Granite Counters! 3 Huge Deck Overlooking Pool! Comfortable Den! Lake Facing Master, Master Bath w/Dble Sinks, Kit w/Dining Area! Lake Facing Living Rm Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! 20’ Master w/Bath! 3 Bdrms - 13X23 Lake Facing Master! 1.5 Exercise Rm! Summer Kit! 3 Baths Total! C/Air! Buderus! Irrigation! Trex Corner Tub & Shower! 2 Additional Bdrms w/Full Tile Bath! Laundry Rm & 1/2 Bath off Kit! & Master Bedroom! 2/3 Bedrooms! 2 Kit! Open Flr Plan! Gleaming Hrdwds! Frplcd! Mitsubishi Wall AC! Walk-out Lower Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! Expandable Walk-out Deck, Farmers Porch! Beautiful Grounds! $1,299,900.00 Walk-out Lower Level! Buderas Oil! 2 Car Attached & Car/Boat Garage Under! Boat Ramp! Baths! Full Walk-out Basement! Oil Heat! Tile Baths! 9,583’ Lot across the Street Level Fam Rm! $424,900.00 Lower Level! A/C! $399,900.00 $994,900.00 $349,900.00 w/Garage & Parking! $342,600.00

hope2own.com Featured of the Week THOMPSON - 105 LAMBERT RD FIRST TIME OFFERED! CUSTOM THOMPSON - 839 THOMPSON RD CAPE on 3 ACRES! Superb Quality 508.943.4333 Construction, 2,389 SF Plus 500 SF+ Finished Walkout LL w/In-law Sharon Pelletier - Broker Potential, 9 Spacious Rms, 3 Full Licensed in MA, CT & RI Baths, Exceptional Open Concept ON DEPOSIT Kitchen/Formal Dining Rm offers an abundance of Cherry Cabinets, Grand Entry Foyer w/Cathedral Ceilings, Young, Huge 60 X 40 Ranch! Outstanding Quality! Cathedral Ceiling in Hardwood & Ceramic Tile Floors, Master BR has Separate Entrance Living Room, Kitchen, and Dining areas! 10 Skylights! 3 Bedrooms! 2-1/2 to Elegant Upstairs Bathroom w/Whirlpool Tub & Separate Shower, Baths! Propane Fireplace! Lower Level Finished with Bath, and Bedroom 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 with walk out sliding window! 2 Acres! Approximately 395 Feet of road 2 Car Att’d Garage + 3rd Garage Under! Private, Tranquil Setting Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! frontage $333,500. $339,900 June Cazeault * Liz Knutelski * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matt Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * Mark Barrett

WEBSTER - 10 DIDONATO AVE WEBSTER - 11 HICKORY LANE WOODSTOCK - 380 BUNGAY HILL RD GROSVENORDLE -35 TUFT HILL RD LAND! WEBSTER/DUDLEY BUILDABLE LOTS Webster - Lot 119B Thompson Rd Town Water & Sewer $38,500. Webster - Lot 119A Thompson Rd Town Water & Sewer $38,500. Webster - 114 Lake St. Multi-Family Zoned, 12,000 +/- Sq Ft Lot. Town Water & Sewer, and City Gas! $59,900. Nice Corner Lot Cape! 2 Bedrooms, Living Room Welcome “Home for the Holidays” Extremely well cared for Dutch Gam- Welcome to this wonderfully maintained, freshly painted 3 bedroom brel!! 8 Rooms, $ Bdrms, 2 Baths! Beautiful Custom Kitchen designed by “Brunar- Sorry SOLD! 35 Tuft Hill Rd. Love- Webster- 122 Gore Rd. Lot Approx. 1-1.2 +/- Acres. Town Water 3 Season Porch, Potential 2nd floor living with hans” of Woodstock! Propane Cooktop & Double Wall Ovens! Inground Pool! “Spa raised Ranch nestled on a tree studded level lot in a great location of Like” Bath on First Floor! Partially Finished Walkout Basement has primarily been ly Large Hip Roof Ranch! 2 bedroom, & Sewer. Level Lot. Business Zoned $110,000. finished stairway! Forced Hot Air by Gas! Garage! town! Bright, spacoius living area with cathedral eiling and pellet stove used for Fun and Entertainment! Currently has a Pool Table and a Small Stage for Newer Roof! Recently Painted! Nice Landscaped Lot! making ti tso warm and inviting! Fully applianed kitchen! Basemetn has “Aspiring” Musicians! On almost 3 Acres of Tree Lined Borders and Mature Land- Very Private! 1+ acre! One car garage. Dudley - Lot# 149 Southbridge Road - 4.5 +/- acres. 150 ft +/- of scape! 3 Stall Garage!.Additional Space available in the 12x16 Shed! This Property Rd. Frontage,610 ft +/- River Frontage $85,000. Needs Interior Paint. $122,550. separate zones, overside family room with a half bath! $194,900 has Something for the Whole Family! $354,900. $130,000.

DUDLEY - 62 FAIRVIEW AVE. DUDLEY - 29 PINE STREET WEBSTER - 108 THOMPSON ROAD OXFORD - 7 DOLGE QUADDICK LAKE - 3 HIAWATHA DR

REDUCED BY $10,000 REDUCED BY $8,000 New Listing! Rocky Hill Estates!! Tons Of Living Space With Need an Office or Business in your Home? Approved Zoning ! Cus- Upgrades Throughout!! This Large Colonial Has Custom tom Split! Not a Drive By - Large Addition off Back 14x20 Deck! PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP ~ Open Floor Plan are Enhanced by the “Real” Granite Countertops, Center Island ,Open Dining Area And Garage Located in Rear. Beautiful Hardwood Floors in Living Room & Hardwood Floors & Crown Molding! Main Living Area! Situated on 475’ of Quaddick Lake waterfront property! Wonderful 2 Breakfast Bar! Huge Cathedral Family Room! Gas Fireplace.! Mirrored Hallway! 15 x 20 Addition off Kitchen can be used as Dining 3+ acres Commercially Zoned! 340 feet Street 1.2 Acres of Private, Flat Lawn! Finished LL is Great added Space bedrooms - 2 bath Contemporary home! Sun drenched Hardwood Floors Throughout! 4 Bedrooms. 2.5 Baths In Area or Entertainment Room ~ Cathedral Ceiling! Marble Kitchen frontage on Thompson Rd., 450 feet on Tower St., 339 for Extended Family! Roomy Bedroom/office Area ~ Kitchenette ~ rooms! Loft area! Central air! finished walkout lower Main Part Of House!! Big Extras Is The Basement That Is Counters & Island ! Totally Finished Lower Level - Living Area com- feet on Paper Rd - Summit St. Included is a 2 family, Full Bath & Separate Laundry Room! Location, Location, Location ~ level! Large deck with hot tub! Landscaped yard with Completely Finished With Kitchen / Dining /Living Area, Plus plete with Kitchen, Full Bath, Living Room w/Fireplace, Bedroom & Fieldstone constructed 2 car garage. B-4 Zoned. Minutes to “Nature” at Buffumville lake Only Minutes to Route 395! spectacular views! Great for entertaining! 2 sheds for 2 More Rooms And Bath!! $379,900 Separate Side $270,000. New Price $599,000 NOW $257,000. Lake toys. Aluminum dock included! $450,000. WEBSTER LAKE - 12 INDIAN POINT WEBSTER LAKE - 11 BATES POINT RD WEBSTER LAKE - 32 JACKSON RD WEBSTER LAKE - WELLS ISLAND WEBSTER LAKE ~ 29 SOUTH POINT RD

SOLD ON DEPOSIT Young Custom Built Waterfront Home! Super Killdeer Island ON BATES POINT! Elegant Webster Lake Waterfront Home offers all the amen- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY UNIQUE 3.32 ities of a fine home Plus Direct Webster Lake Access! Located in a sheltered cove Location on Private Dead End Middle Pond Peninsula! Expan- ACRE land on WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Town Map# OWN YOUR OWN ISLAND! Absolutely charming, large 5 bedroom, which provides boat access to full open water! Inground pool, a fully fenced 40-D-14-0 showing Total Acreage of 11.28. Located at the Southern most end SOLD extraordinary Cape! Very tastefully decorated giving that warm feeling of sive Waterviews! Western Exposure! Friendly Shoreline, Level lakeside yard. Fine features include: crown moldings, 9’ ceilings, beautiful of Webster Lake’s South Pond. Extreme Privacy with Direct Lake Access along memorable summers on the lake! Formal dining room, fire-placed living Lot! Waterfront Front & Back! Fireplaced Living Dining Room! cherry kitchen w/ceramic tile floors, granite countertops, S/S appliances, center a Delightful Level Peninsula that juts out into Webster Lake. Simple yet very NEW LISTING: Unique Webster Lake Waterfront Home! Panoramic views room, huge open pavilion extended onto the water with a large screen TV island, Slider to large lake facing deck! Formal dining , formal living rooms w/ Charming Year-round Ranch has a Full Finished Lower Level & walkout access Gourmet Kitchen, oversize island/Breakfast Bar! 2nd bdrm with of both Middle and South Ponds! 188+/- of waterfrontage! 15594 +/- sq ft Lot! mounted in the gable end for entertaining during Patriot football games. Private Covered Balcony! 3rd bdrm sleeps 8 comfortably! 2-1/2 gleaming hardwood floors! Plus private 2nd floor 20x26 family room! Spacious to a screened-in patio, plus a detached garage & shed. ENJOY the PARK LIKE Includes furniture, hot tub, pontoon boat, & jet ski. Just bring your bathing master bedroom, whirlpool tub w/waterfall faucet & separate marble show- GROUNDS! Plenty of land & nice location to build a Dream Home or possibly 3 Bedroom! 2 Baths! Lake facing Fireplaced formal Living Room! Lower Level suit and make lasting memories! $459,900 Baths! 2 Car Garage! Irrigation System $659,900. er! Propane gas heat & central air!! NEW PRICE $509,000. more! Developing possibilities? Call for details. NEW PRICE $369,000. Summer Kitchen and Fireplace! Garage! $464,900 4 • The Villager • Friday, December 18, 2015

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 100115RogersBlackstone DUDLEY GOT A HOUSE MORTGAGEE’S SALE 1 Raymond Ave S 12-2 $279,900 Joanne Szymczack /Remax Advantage1 OF REAL ESTATE 508-943-7669 FOR SALE? AT PUBLIC AUCTION This is the place to sell it! Your ad will be mailed to Tuesday, December 22, 2015 50,000+ households throughout Southern 12:00 PM-SOUTHBRIDGE Worcester County. 32 Edwards Street 2 fam, 2,292 sf liv area, 0.16 ac lot, 10 rm, 5 bdrm, 2 bth, Worcester (Worc): Bk 37632, Pg 47 TERMS: $5,000 cash or certified check at the time and place of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) FOR days at the law offices of Korde & Associates, P.C. SALE 321 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824, Attorney for the Mortgagee. Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. To have your open house listed in this directory To advertise on our real estate BAY STATE AUCTION CO, INC. section, please call your local NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 sales representative please contact Sandy at 508-909-4110 at 1-800-367-9898 www.baystateauction.com MAAU#: 2624, 2959, 3039, 2573, 2828, 1428, 2526, 2484 A Place To Call Home…

Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Robin Broker- Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Giguere Owner Hilli Doros REDUCED “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 508-765-9155 THOMPSON -This Cape Cod style home has more than KILLINGLY- This like new Colonial style home sits on KILLINGLY-Tastefully renovated 1940’s style cape FAX: 508-765-2698 meets the offer. A 1 owner home with a newer roof, you will a 1.88 AC lot of grass. Being built just in 2007 and well home; open kitchen/dining/great room area with cus- Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek be pleasantly surprised walking in to find the great vaulted maintained, this home has a lot to offer. There are 3 tom brickwork and beams; hardwood floors throughout; Rivera ceiling living room. Home features 3 bedrooms 2 full baths & bedrooms on the second floor and 3 full bathrooms in French doors & built-in bookcase; updated kitchen & Now offering rental services looking to sell. call us! a bonus-a finished room above the 2 car attached garage has the home including a master suite with walk-in closet. bath; walk-up 2nd floor is unfinished but has huge poten- Southbridge:One of a Kind Custom Southbridge: BARGAIN Built Home located in Country Club endless purposes. Home has access/boat launch to Quad- The two car garage leads into a mudroom w/built-ins and tial for additional living area; 1200 sq ft. outbuilding most HUNTERS! Well setting with 3.81 acres of privacy! maintained 2 family with dick Lake for full recreational purposes-boating, swimming the basement has a walk-out for storage or for finishing recently used as a hair salon with 4 treatment rooms, Entertaining at it’s best! 11 rooms 5-3-1 unit and a 4-2-1 & fishing. Priced at just$229,900 extra living space. Asking just $257,000 5 sinks & handicapped accessible. Priced at $179,900 4 bedrooms & 3 ½ baths. The 4th bedroom is a great au-pair or guest unit. Side by side. Fenced suite with own private bath. Front to yard. Separate utilities! back livingroom with FP. 1st floor den with French doors to great Off street parking. Live on outside living room! Bright updated kitchen w/breakfast nook. Extra one side and use other rental unit to pay for mortgage! special master bedroom w/private FP & bath. LL finished w/wet bar Desirable location! Owner looking for offers! $119,900. & FP. 2 car attached garage. $385,000. Southbridge: FIVE Southbridge: LOCATION! year young 3 BR ranch LOCATION! Spacious with finished basement custom home with 9 rooms 4 with custom bar and bedrooms 2 baths! Beautiful family room. 1 car garage, updated kitchen with maple POMFRET-This almost 1,200 sq. ft. Ranch needs some KILLINGLY-This Antique Cape Cod style home has just THOMPSON-Here is your opportunity to bring this 1 acre of land. private cul cabinets, stove, refrigerator & dishwasher! Big Livingroom! TLC but had good bones and sits on a great 1.3+ acre received a facelift and is ready for new owners. This 1400+ Thompson Hill Antique Colonial back to the grandeur de sac in Dennison Area. Commuters- 5 min to major Finished lower level with familyroom & gas fireplace. Walk out secluded lot. The 4 bedroom 1 bath Ranch needs some sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1 half that it once had. Once featured in Yankee Magazine, to patio. Level yard-plenty of room to play! $234,800. updates to the cosmetics and some finishing touches but bathroom-both of which have just been remodeled. The re- this home needs a complete overhaul. Sitting on just roads $209,900 has a great potential for a yard & property. Having been modeled kitchen has new appliances, there’s a large living over an acre, this 1500 sq ft. home is ready for your Southbridge: Sturbridge: Spectacular renovated previously in 2002, the home needs mostly cos- room, formal dining room, and a large 2 car garage for cars, renovation. Priced at $50,000 metics. Will most likely require a small renovation loan but Commercial Building Post & Beam Waterfront toys, or the hobbyist. Asking just $174,900. SOLD! might qualify for all financing.$109,900 with remodeled first Home on Big Alum Lake! floor with tenant. Two 9 rooms 3 bedrooms additional floors to finish 3 ½ baths! 325’ of water P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT for additional income. Roof, basement, central air and frontage w/ dock & beach. Views of Lake from almost every Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 heat, bath and kitchen done in last 10 years. 1847 sq room!… It is the most expensive house to sell in currently rented. $99,900 Sturbridge in 2015 Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net MORTGAGE RATES ARE DOWN!! GREAT TIME TO BUY!!

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and Terrence Feen of Uxbridge, and Unattended space heater Stanley and Louise (deceased) Finn of named cause of Holland fire Northampton. Karla Rivera, of Southbridge, wel- HOLLAND — State Fire Marshal comed Laylani Ivette Belfort on Nov. Stephen D. Coan and Holland Fire Chief 16, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Proud Paul H. Foster said the Tuesday, Dec. 8 grandparent are Monica Gines, Elvia fire at 128 Old County Road in Holland Lopez, Rafael Rosario, and Jose. A. was caused by an unattended space heat- Belfort. er. The space heater had been left running Victor and Ifeyinwa Umewkunne, of while no one was home and ignited near- Sturbridge, welcomed Chimaobi Jeffrey by clothing. There were no injuries. Umeakunne on Nov. 20, weighing 7 State Fire Marshal Coan said, pounds, 6 ounces. Proud grandparents “Heating caused nearly 10,000 fires in are Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Umeakunne Massachusetts over the last five years. and Mr. and Mrs. Emmanual Eqeife. Heating is the second leading cause of Courtesy photo home fires in the state, which is why Aime Lepage and Derek Sexton, of we have launched the Keep Warm, Keep Dudley, welcomed June Carter Sexton Some of the 70 volunteers at the St. John Paul II Food Pantry. Safe public awareness campaign.” on Nov. 22, weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Chief Foster said, “Remember to keep warm and keep safe this winter. Space Food pantry honored at regional meeting heaters should never be left running Shepherd Hill Regional High unattended or when people are asleep SOUTHBRIDGE — The St. John Paul II Food Pantry and Southbridge and need to be three feet from anything Savings Bank were each honored recently at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the that can catch fire.” School Worcester County Food Bank. For more information on winter heat- The awards were given by Jean McMurray, food bank executive director, at ing and space heater safety go to: www. First Quarter Honor Roll a program held at the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross College. mass.gov/keepwarmkeepsafe. GRADE 9 The St. John Paul II Food Pantry was recipient of the George L. McCarthy The fire was jointly investigated by First Honors: Natalie Baclawski, Karl Memorial Award, in honor of a former late WCFB board member who served members of the Holland Fire Department Benkert, David Bilis, Emily Briggs, the Food Bank as a board member for many years. and State Police fire investigators Caitlin Burke, Keegan Casey, John Southbridge Savings was given one of four “Financial Donors” award for assigned to the Office of the State Fire Coakley, Vanessa Corriveau, Declan their generosity to area agencies. Marshal. Cronin, Cameron Cushing, Danielle “Today we honor a very special group — the volunteers of the St. John Paul One hundred and twenty five (125) DaSilva, Shaelyn Donovan, Grace Gavin, II Food Pantry in Southbridge for their commitment to being present with space heater fires were reported to the Madison Gendreau, Ariel Goharzadeh, their neighbors in their time of need and by addressing those needs through Office of the State Fire Marshal between Nikolas Goulas,Aquinnah Hill, Kaleigh food and friendship,” said McMurray. 2005 and 2014. Coan said, “While these Hill, Sydney Hobson, Alexander McMurray said there are many reasons why the food pantry is so effective. fires are not frequent, they are deadly. Jankowski, Jordan Keovongmanysar, “First and foremost are the dedicated volunteers — more than 70 — who One in every 16 space heater fires causes Eric Lehmann, Payton Lewandowski, work with clients, transport food and help with a variety of tasks that make the a fatality.” These fires caused 23 civilian Grace Marderosian, Ericka Mardirosian, pantry run smoothly,” she said. “When you meet a volunteer from the pantry, injuries, 27 fire service injuries, and an Shelby Mardirosian, Jacob Marrier, their passion comes through as does their belief that none of their neighbors estimated dollar loss of $7 million. The Hannah Marshall, John McCabe, Jonah should go hungry.” average dollar loss for a space heater fire Messier, Drew Montigny, Christopher McMurray said the pantry also excels at garnering support from the broader is $55,982. Twenty-five percent of these Montville, Casey Mullaly, Claire Myers, community of businesses, churches, civic and social organizations, schools fires were caused when combustible Megan Nguyen, Alexandria O’Brien, and supermarkets. materials such as bedding, magazines, Camryn Ozolins, Deep Patel, Om Patel, McMurray said the pantry “client choice” model helps maintain the dignity newspapers, clothing or furniture were Eric Prussman, Wilson Reich, Kaylyn of the people they serve. too close to the heater, and another 3 Reilly, Tyler Rice, Sean Schmith, Carly She said the pantry is able to “serve more people with less food wasted percent were caused when rugs, carpets Snyder, Jackson Squitier, Justyn because they aren’t receiving pre-packed bags of food with items that they can’t or mats were under or too close to the Sudyka, Rachel Sullivan,Jacob Wheeler, eat or don’t need.” heater. Emma Whitehead, Kathryn Winans, “While the pantry has a profound impact and provides remarkable service, Gina Yu they also have a bolder vision of a day when their community doesn’t need a Second Honors: Danee Arsenault, food pantry…when everybody has enough and no one is in need,” she said. Harrington Memorial Isabella Beaulieu, Bailey Bowes, Devlen Food pantry founder Father Peter Joyce said it was an “honor for our local Brote, Nathan Carty, Julia Chapdelaine, effort and our many volunteers to receive this recognition.” Hospital Gianna Cravedi, Natalie Diaz, Sean The food pantry, located on the lower level of St. John Paul II Ministry Donovan, Jillian Duhamel, Cayley Fagan, Center, serves between 350 and 400 families, or more than 1,000 individuals, Birth Announcements Cody Germain, Nicholas Goharzadeh, each month. Veronica Helock, Ray Hensel, Sydney Last year, the pantry distributed more than 140,000 pounds of food provided Joshua and Melissa Carello, of Hill, Zachary Hill, Haylie Ingels, Ashlyn by the Worcester County Food Bank. The pantry also handed out about 50,000 Southbridge, welcomed Harley Grace- Kelly, Alexandra Kiely, Arton Krasniqi, pounds from other sources, including food drives and donations. Lynn Carello on Oct. 19, weighing 7 Paige Leite, Derek Lemberger, Alissa Joyce said food pantry volunteers “work seemingly tirelessly to move 4,000 pounds, 7 ounces. Proud grandparents Lomax, Grace MacGrath, Allison to 6,000 pounds of food a week.” are Carrie-Jean Fowler, Debra Ann Marrier, Orpheus Meletis, Kiara Millett, Thiel. Proud big brother Joshua Carello, Monika Mosio, Danilo Nunes, Kathryn Grammatikakis, Amber Grybowski, Lomax, Cameron MacLean, Cassidy Jr. Oakes, Hunter Parent, Parth Patel, Maya Leah Hibbert, Sarah Horgan, Kennan Maggs, Garrett Mandeville, Margaret Pullin, Gabrielle Remy, Renee Richard, Horner, Taylor Hubert, Jillian Johnson, Marcinkowski, Rebecca Martinez Christina and Chris Beesley, of Zachary Roland, Sarah Roseen, Nicholas Joshua Johnson, Shelby Jyringi, Angela Merino, Erin Murdock, Jericson O’Neil, Brimfield, welcomed Hunter Joseph Ruo, Paige Samia, Shane Smith, Molly Kaperonis, Daniel Kelley, Jack Krukonis, Sara Painchaud, Nicholas Perez, Nathan Beesley on Oct. 23, weighing 6 pounds, 3 Springer, Alicja Stachowicz, Dennis Breanna LaHair, Alyssa LaPan, Hannah Pruitt, Victoria Puczydlowski, Molly ounces. Proud grandparents are Brigitte Stelmach, Alexa Trahan, Alyssa Lawson, Jacob Leo, Daniel Mancini, Quinn, Sarah Redmond, Paige Richard, and Herbert Cassell, and Carol and Trueman, Olivia Wilson Hannah Marrier, Shannon Mattson, Bailey Ross, Harrison Rotondo, Haleigh Michael Beesley. Proud maternal aunt Recognition: Jessica Baillargeon, Olivia McAleer, Hailey Mendez, Travis Ruda, Skyler Sanborn, Rachel Seremet, and unlce are Nicole and Christopher Annmarie Berthiaume, Dale Blake, Moroney, Alexander Mulcare, Joseph Ryan Sheehan, Marissa Simpson, Ryan Cassell. Proud paternal aunt and uncle Cameron Carpenter, Avery Ceccarelli, Oriente, Kyle Pastore, Kalia Pfeiffer, Stoddard, Colin Stoddard, Marissa are Jessica Radzik and Thomas Beesley. Julia Cierpich, Megan Clemence, Thomas Stephen Porth, Karysta Richard, Casey Stuart, Molly Sullivan, Melesia Swanston Constantino, Erica Cordeiro, Samantha Robson, Toni Rubin, Chloe Ryder, Alonzo, Samantha Sweeny, Gillian Matthew and Tracey Bosquet, of Denault, Lauren Downs, William Reagan Sanborn, Jenna Savoie, Abigail Szabo, Devon Teague, Keara Vangel, Southbridge, welcomed Weston Matthew Dunion, Gwen Earnest, Amani Eljadidi, Snopkowski, Meghan St. Pierre, Jacob Conrad Waack, Taylor Whittredge, Cole Bousquet on Nov. 2, weighing 7 pounds, Katrina Gagner, Hannah Garabedian, Szeredy, Kristin Tagg, Meghan Thomas, Wilk, Jacob Zablocki 10 ounces. Proud grandparents are Renee Harvey, Troy Hogan, Kayleigh Emily Thompson, Autumn Vezina, GRADE 12 Nancy and Jack Bousquet, Marlene and Irish, Rebekah James, Abigail Karalus, Lindsay Vo, Matthew Waterhouse, First Honors: Olivia Atchue, Rachel Joe Cole, and Cliff Houle. Proud auntie Julie Kye, James Lafleche, Morgan Jonathan Wenzel, Anthony West, Bianculli, Samantha Bodo, Sarah Nikki, Uncle John, Aunt Brandy, Uncle LeDuc, Sophie Maker, Chase Marengo, Zachary White, Joseph Wojnar, Chloe Boisvere, Marisa Caramiello, Justin Sully, Uncle Shawn, and cousins Aubrey, Benjamin Martin Jaffe, Bradley Mayotte, Zastrow Carbonneau, Wyatt Caswell, Haley Harper, and Alina. Erin McKeon, Maxwell Megas, Monica GRADE 11 Chupka, Brittany Como, Rebecca Michelle Mwendia, Daria Panayiotou, First Honors: Zachary Abate, Davison, Isabella dos Santos, Briana Christopher Santana and Anayad Shiv Patel, Abigail Peterson, Pandorah Amanda Babbitt, Christina Berthiaume, Ellis, Tia Erlich, Logan Filo Loos, Otero-Lopez, of Southbridge, welcomed Peterson, Joshua Pospesel Wills, Alexis Alexandra Bombard, David Burgos, Zachary Fournier, Catherine French, Christopher Santana-Otero on Nov. 2, Radziewicz, Kassidy Robertson, Mina Hayley Carpenter, Vincent Cartagirone, Michael Gauvin, Nathan Healy, Julianne weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Proud Roufail, Carlos Santiago, Lily Seremet, Sally Cederberg, Kaylee Clark, Emily Holby, Noah Jones, Chase Jordan, Alena grandparents are Deseada Roman and Mackenzie Shaw, Dominique Shultz, Cofsky, Anthony Corridori, Katherine Kimble, Jarrod Kingsley, Olivia Kiritsis, Daniel Santana, Victor Otero-Santos, Keyla Torres, Drew Vangel, Helen Deyette, Rafaella dos Santos, Christopher Brooke Kresco, Edward Lawrence, and Milagros Otero-Lopez. Proud aunts Vincent, Elizabeth Walker, Annabell Ethier, Emily Faulkner, Julia Fitzpatrick, Alexandria Macaruso, Chelsea Main, Yvette, Alicia, Deliela, Destiny, Angie Whitley Brianna Garcia, Michelle Gaudet, Jessica Alexy Maldonado, Hannah Mason, Moira “ingles”, Deborah, Rebecca, Nohemi. GRADE 10 Gelineau, Shane Gunagan, Isabella McDonough, Sean McKeon, Nicholas Proud uncles Daniel “Santana,” Joshua First Honors: Zachary Blauvelt, Johnson, Samantha Kaliszewski, Jillian Ostrowski, Devin Pietz, Meghan Pratt, Ramirez, Victor, Christian “Otero”. Sydney Campbell, Bellalorraine Carey Leite, Lindsey Ljungberg, Stephanie Kyle Quadarella, Michael Rapoza, John Hicks, Tyler Cierpich, John Davison, Lohnes, Noah Luke, John Mancini, David Raucci, Victoria Rulnick, Emily Robert and Angela Servant, of Ware, Kylie Deem, Hailey Delphia, Eric Brynne Mandeville, Joshua Martin Rusack, Elizabeth Saravara, Taylor welcomed Chloe Cecelia-Rayne Servant Dileone, Thomas Dziechciarz, Isabel Jaffe, Jonathan Martin, Joe Minton, Smith, Emily Sprague, Abigail Stone, on Nov. 6, weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Ferreira, Marissa Fontaine, Emily Kyle Mulcahy, Stephen Myers, Rebecca Michelle Tracey, Hannah Vangel, Proud grandparents are Cheryl Vaugh, French, Morgan Gallegan, Meghan Nguyen, Emily Novak, Chastity Olszta, Michaela White, Maxwell Winalski Marc Servant, Lori Eirard, and Paul Gates, Jacob Greenough, Luke Keller, Dev Patel, Mackensie Plante, Virginia Second Honors: Scott Ambrosia, Fortini. Proud sister is Amara Barbara- Jan Kopas III, Gabrielle Lawrence, Tyler Richert, Alexis Sarpong, Matthew Spahl, Benjamin Augustine, Ninamarie Blaise Joan Servant. Lizotte, Erin Masciangioli, Andrew Jacob Squitier, Daniel Stevens, Jordyn Ayala, Benjamin Boudreau, Jakub McCoy, Rachel McCoy, Nicholas Megas, Van Minos, Ethan Weiland, Katherine Bzura, Chelsea Campbell, Samantha Isabel and Torres Esponisa, of Rebecca Moore, Abagayle Morin, Nicole Weinberg Curtis, Gabriella D’Annunzio, Isabella Southbridge, welcomed Elias Leonel Morrison, Jennifer Morrissey, Eryk Second Honors: Katherine Caban, D’Annunzio, Toni Demers, Elizabeth Esponisa on Nov. 8, weighing 8 pounds, 9 Pecyna, Isabella Pellegrine, Billie Porter, Grace Champagne, Zachary Cournoyer, Dextraze, Kathryn Doyle, Delaney ounces. Proud grandparents are Gladys Bailey Savage, Sophia Sciarappa, Julia Zachary Davey, Hailey Demers, Kyra Ducey, Richard Duhamel, Veronica Lopez and Sonia Espino. Proud big broth- Scioletti, Rithika Senthilkumar, Emily Foss, Oktawia Gielarowiec, Michael Dumas, Hannah Ellsworth, Ariana er is Gabriel Espinosa. Snay, Eric Sutherland, Jared Tetreau, Gilligan, Megan Greenough, Andrew Faubert, Patrick Foley, Molly Hennessey, Sarah Tonkin, Hadley Zibel, Hannah Haggerty, Anthony Hakala, Vaughn Jasmine Inim, Haley Jarosz, Benjamin Jason and Kirsten Fournier, of Zieminski Hammond, Juliet Helock, Elizabeth Kane, Ryan L’Ecuyer, Weronika Fiskdale, welcomed Savannah Amanda Second Honors: Amogh Basil, Sarah Heywood, Eric Himebaugh, Jack Lojewska, Donald Mahan, Kimberly Fournier on Nov. 9, weighing 7 pounds, 6 Bellantoni, Aiden Bishop, Allison Bolton, Howard, Michaela James, Brittany Mazejka, Jasmine McFarlin, Richard ounces. Proud grandparents are Rinaldo Brittny Bond, Rebecca Borgeson, Emily Jette, Sara Kolinski, Selena L’Italien, McKeen, Amelia McKenzie, Chelsea Bernardone and Carol Corriveau, Bubon, Emily Butkus, Leila Card, Jesse Alec Lindstrom, Emily Lundstrom, Meciak, Samantha Morse, Alex Myers, Heather and Steve Quinn, Thomas and Caswell, Kaylee Ceppetelli, Kasey Clark, Joshua Lussier, Richard March, Morgan Mikayla Parks, Parth Patel, Colin Plante, Christine Fournier. Anthony D’Elia, Jack Erlich, Gabrielle O’Malley, Maxwell Ober, Grace Scanlon, Athena Prussman, Jessica Regan, James Proud uncles Jeffrey Fournier, Zachary Figueroa, Adam Hall, Megan Hueras, Bailey Springer, Elizabeth Trudel, Paul Robertson, Heidi Rousseau, Rachael Pollack, Tazio Bernardone, Nathan Bethany Irish, Francesca Johnson, Veronis, Jennifer Wade, Jacob Wagner, Schulman, Aviya Singer, Caitlyn Starr, Lamoureux, and Joshua Lamoureux. Jillian Laabs, Christopher LaFortune, Daniel Weinhardt, Alexandra Wheeler, Austin Testa, Kyle Watkins, Mikaela Kathleen Landry, Hunter Lavigne, Tyler Abigail White, Marc Widing, Tessa Wise, White, Eliza Wolkowicz, Katie Zanauskas Alicia Teague and Matthew Quigley, of Lavigne, Brielle Lemieux, Samantha Josephine Zielinski Recognition: Kate Bellantoni, Steven Southbridge, welcomed Owen Matthew Leveille, Victoria Lindberg, Jillian Luke, Recognition: Morgan Amour, Bohaboy, Marie Bonin, Jack Bugan, Luis Quigley on Nov. 11, weighing 7 pounds, 15 Matthew Mackay, Scott McKinstry, Benjamin Ayres, Elyse Baillargeon, Camacho, Ashley Cavic, Kyle Champoux, ounces. Proud grandparents are Dr. Paul Matthew Mulcahy, Seamus O’Brien, Montana Barker, Lauren Beckman, Joseph Clay, Victoria Coleman, Devin and Dawn Quigley, James A. Teague, Tristan Pietz, Karina Provost, Jessika Matteo Belsito, Colin Bent, Brian Crandall, Sylwia Czyz, Madison Fagan, and Terry Viana. Proud Aunt Meagan Rachholz, Jordan Robinson, Nicholas Burns, Harry Card, Julia Carrier, Gabrielle Gagner, Evan Gamache, Marc and Uncle Michael Quigley. Saravara, Morgan Silk, Julia Terlizzi, Jack Cederberg, Kylie Chupka, Jessica Jansson, Sara Jedrzynski, Christopher Sean Tully, Paige Vaillancourt, Abigail DaSilveira, Melanie DeGrace, Jose’ Diaz, Krajcik, Samuel Kusek, Amanda Lane, Emily Lussier and Jonathan Jianaces, VanDeMark, Theodora Veronis Danielle Donnelly, Conor Durward, Jihan Nicole Look, Julie March, Jose Martinez, of Wales, welcomed Eli James Lakavich Recognition: Makayla Applin, Eljadidi, Bryan Faubert, Lilia Fitton, Sean McDonough, Brianna McKinstry, on Nov. 12, weighing 10 pounds, 15 ounc- Dominic Battista, Kyle Belmonte, Zachary Forrester, Megan Gatsogiannis, Conner Meece, Dominick Mogstad, es. Proud grandparents Stacy Lussier, Nicholas Berthiaume, Camden Boggio, Joshua Gelb, Nathan Gomez, Soley Ryan O’Bara, Lauren Oppewall, Pedro Mark Poirer, Yvonne Jianaces, and Lillian Boisseau Tryba, Caitlin Butz, Graham Clinton, Alexandra Greenberg, Prieto, Jayme Pruitt, Ashley Salgado, James Jianaces. John Calcagni, Cameron Contois, Gabriella Grondalski, Brittney Harvard, Ryan Silk, Lucas Spahl, Joshua Testa, Cameron Cox, Casey Croteau, Nicholas Allyson Heintz, Jack Hetherman, Michael Tremblay, Julia Trudeau, Brian and Autumn Finn, of D’Arcangelo, Benjamin Dacey Render, Charles Hill, Zachary Iverson, Charles Olivia Tsoumakas, Julia Ucher, Marko Southbridge, welcomed Addy Grace Katelyn DiTullio, Ryan Duhamel, Aeryn Keller, Destiny Kimbar, Jarrod Kleya, Vesovski, Alexis Walker, Gavin Walker, Finn on Nov. 14 weighing 5 pounds, 15 Fahl, Ryan Fenton, Diana Giorgio, George Katarina Kye, Brianna LaBarge, Emerson Wildes ounces. 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Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Compote , Blueberry Farro Salad, Berry Baked Apples

(NAPS) 1 tsp. Kosher salt the pork lengthwise. Slit each 1 Tbsp. maple syrup With a paring knife or apple Good news for people con- ½ tsp. black pepper side again so you are open- ¼ tsp. salt corer, remove cores from templating all the comfort food Salad: ing the tenderloins like a book. ¼ tsp. pepper the apples with a knife, peel the holidays tend to bring: 4 cups watercress, stemmed Season the pork with oregano, ½ cup dried blueberries the top half of the apples. In Delicious meals don’t have to 2 cups frisée, torn mustard, salt and pepper. Stuff ½ cup toasted shelled a small bowl, toss dried fruit be unhealthy. Something as 1 cup Fuji apple, julienned each pork tenderloin gently pistachios, chopped and cinnamon. Set aside. In simple as adding blueberries Salt and freshly ground black with about 1 cup of the stuffing 1 apple, cored, diced four microwavable bowls to your menu can mean a little pepper, to taste and tie like you would a roast. ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (each large enough to hold burst of flavor that’s mouth- Apple Cider Vinaigrette: Season again and set aside in 2 Tbsp. snipped chives one apple) or a glass pie plate watering and will keep you ½ cup extra virgin olive oil the refrigerator to marinate or square baking pan large on track for a nutritious New ¼ cup apple cider vinegar for 2 hours. To cook the pork: In a medium-size skillet enough to hold 4 apples, place Year. 3 Tbsp. apple cider Heat a large sauté pan over over medium-high heat, toast 2 tablespoons blueberries and To help, actress, author 1 Tbsp. shallot, minced medium-high heat and add 2 freekeh 2 to 3 minutes, stirring 2 tablespoons apple juice. Place and fitness advocate Alison Salt and freshly ground black tablespoons of olive oil. Sear until fragrant. Add broth and prepared apples on top of blue- Sweeney shares her favorite pepper, to taste pork on all sides to create nice bring to a boil; reduce heat to berries and evenly divide dried healthy takes on classic hol- color. Remove from pan with low, cover and let simmer 20 fruit mixture into the cav- iday recipes for salad, pork tongs and place on a rack on to 25 minutes or until all liq- ities and around the apples. tenderloin and berry baked BALSAMIC GLAZE: a sheet pan. Bake at 400° F for uid has been absorbed. Remove Loosely cover each apple with apples: FOR GARNISH 10 minutes, or until the inter- from heat; let stand 10 minutes. plastic wrap or waxed paper. In the meantime, in a small Microwave until apples are PORK TENDERLOIN WITH nal temperature reaches 160° F. Remove from the oven and let bowl, combine oil, vinegar, tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. BLUEBERRY COMPOTE To make the stuffing: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. rest in a warm area for at least 8 maple syrup, salt and pepper; Allow to cool. Cover and refrig- serves 8 Add the shallots, onions, cel- minutes before slicing. For the set aside. Transfer freekeh to a erate, if desired. Serve warm ery, garlic, bay leaf and thyme, salad: While the pork is cook- large bowl. Add dried blueber- or cold for breakfast, snack or Stuffing: and cook until soft over medi- ing, combine the ingredients ries, pistachios, apple, parsley dessert 3 Tbsp. olive oil um-low heat, about 15 minutes; for the apple cider vinaigrette. and chives. Pour vinaigrette 3 Tbsp. shallots, minced you want a deep carameliza- Toss the salad ingredients and over the mixture, stirring until Eating more blueberries is 1 cup onions, brunoise tion of the vegetables. Add the dress with vinaigrette. Slice combined. a little change that can lead to pork and serve slices next to a big rewards. With 80 calories ½ cup celery, small dice white wine, turning up the heat BERRY BAKED APPLES 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced to medium, and cook until the small salad. Garnish with bal- per cup, virtually no fat and 1 bay leaf pan is near dry and the wine samic glaze. serves 4 low sodium, blueberries offer 1 tsp. thyme leaves has almost completely cooked many nutritional benefits. Versatile blueberries taste ½ cup white wine off. Remove from heat and pour BLUEBERRY FARRO 4 baking apples, such as 1 cup wild rice, cooked great in both sweet treats and into a large bowl containing the SALAD Rome Beauty, Fuji or Northern 1 cup dried blueberries cooked wild rice, dried blue- Spy savory entrées and can be a ½ cup Granny Smith apples, berries, grated Granny Smith serves 4 ½ cup dried blueberries great ingredient when you’re grated apple, and minced tarragon. ½ tsp. ground cinnamon entertaining and sharing with 1 Tbsp. tarragon, minced Stir well. Chill and reserve. 1 cup freekeh ½ cup frozen or fresh family and friends. Pork Ingredients: To stuff the pork tenderloin: 2 cups chicken broth blueberries Learn More 2 ea. pork tenderloin Clean off any silver skin from 4 Tbsp. olive oil ½ cup apple juice For more blueberry recipes 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano the pork tenderloins and slit 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar and nutritional info, visit www. 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard littlebluedynamos.com. The Change Of Season Gets A Whole Lot Sweeter With Ambrosia™ Apples

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(NAPS) mend a balanced diet high in fish, chicken and vegetables. When the party’s at your There can be some red meat place, you want to put out a but it should be grilled to medi- spread that both tastes good um—not well-done—consisten- and is good for your guests. cy and certainly not fried or Experts can offer a few tips on overcooked. Lean meat such how to make a meal that is both as a filet mignon may be better delicious and healthful. than a fatty T-bone steak.” Consider this: The National 3. Go wild for fish. When Cancer Institute estimates that serving fish, your best bets are at least 35 percent of all can- wild salmon, sardines, mussels, cers have a nutritional connec- rainbow trout and Atlantic tion. It could be obesity, insulin mackerel. A great choice for an resistance, sex hormone chang- entrée can be poached salmon es or impaired blood glucose served with steamed broccoli levels, depending on the type and mashed cauliflower. This and location of the cancer. meal is high in omega-3 fatty So when planning a menu acids and fiber but low in calo- for your next family dinner, ries and carbohydrates. major occasion or get-together 4. Cooking caution. The with friends, you want to offer National Institute of Cancer a healthy meal. Consider both warns that when meat, fish and the different dishes and how poultry are cooked using high they’re prepared. temperatures—such as in pan- Doctor’s Advice frying or grilling directly over Here are four tips from Dr. a high flame—chemicals that Julianne Dunne, gynecologist are potential carcinogens can and obesity medicine specialist form. Safer methods of prepa- at Westmed Medical Group: ration include steaming, bak- 1. Side with the good ing at or below 350° F, boiling guys: When it comes to side or poaching. If you’re going to dishes and appetizers, stick to You can give your guests delicious meals designed with good health in mind. use the grill, turn the meat fre- fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds and quently and avoid any burnt, healthy fats and oils. Instead blackened or charred portions. of potato chips, pita chips and peas are high in protein) and cancer. It may be best to choose low-sodium options. Learn More corn chips, offer a crudité salsa (full of vegetables). Also, grass-fed or pasture-raised Explains Dr. Jonathan You can find more good advice selection of celery and carrot offer a selection of nuts. meat that is free of antibiotics Finegold, Gastroenterology, at www.westmedgroup.com. sticks, cucumber slices and 2. Meat the latest standards. and hormones. Look for the Westmed Medical Group: “It’s Dr. Julianne Dunne zucchini spears. Use these in A recent report from the World term “certified organic” on well established that a diet Dr. Jonathan Finegold healthy dips, such as guaca- Health Organization said the label to avoid pesticides, high in red meat, especially mole (avocados are a source of eating processed meats may fertilizers and GMOs. Choose processed meats, is a risk fac- healthy fats), hummus (chick- increase the risk of colorectal unprocessed, nitrate-free and tor for colon cancer. I recom- The Perfect Small-Plate Party

Argentina and Sauvignon Blanc from 2 cups diced red onion New Zealand. 4 cups seeded, diced plum tomatoes Heated Nuts and Olives ¼ cup red wine vinegar Choose two pretty bowls out of the 1 cup halved Lindsay® Ripe Pitted cupboard and fill one with nuts that Olives have been heated in a dry pan and the 2 cups diced Lindsay® Red Roasted other with heated olives fancied up with Peppers or Lindsay® Sweet Cherry some herbs. Peppers or Lindsay® Sliced Sweet A Variety of Cheeses Banana Peppers Be adventurous and select a cow’s 1 cup chopped fresh basil milk cheese, a goat’s milk cheese and a 1 (16-oz.) tube prepared polenta, sheep’s milk cheese. Arrange them on a cut into 16 slices board and serve with crackers or sliced baguette. Cooking Directions: Crunchy Crudité • Heat oven to 475° F. For a little crunch and something • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in heavy healthy, too, some cucumber spears, saucepan. Add red onion and cook over radishes, and carrot and celery sticks medium-high heat for 3 minutes. will do the trick. Serve them with a • Add tomatoes and vinegar. Reduce store-bought hummus or green goddess heat; sauté 5 minutes. dressing. • Add olives, peppers and basil; sauté Savory and Sweet 5 minutes. Who doesn’t like a little savory and • Season to taste with salt and pepper sweet? Try wrapping prosciutto around if desired. Keep warm. melon, figs or dates stuffed with blue • Meanwhile, brush remaining 1 cheese. tablespoon oil over both sides of polen- More and more people are big on having small-plate parties. For the pièce de résistance, you can ta rounds. Place on a large baking sheet make this: coated with cooking spray. • Bake until golden brown, about 6 or (NAPS) ing easy-to-prepare foods paired with a BAKED POLENTA WITH RIPE 7 minutes per side. variety of wines. OLIVE PEPERONATA • Arrange polenta slices on plates and Small plates are an ideal way to enter- Worldly Wines Prep Time: 15 minutes portion olive mixture on top. tain friends—especially on a Friday Experiment and have fun tasting Cook Time: 25 minutes night after a long week. The perfect wines from different wine-growing Serve and enjoy! For more tasty reci- menu does not need to be complicated; regions. Try Tempranillo from Spain, Ingredients You Need: pes, please visit www.ilovelindsay.com. in fact, make it super simple by serv- Pinot Grigio from Italy, Malbec from 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Give Guests What They Need—And Want

BY KATIE FERRARO, MPH, RD, CDE Salt and White Chocolate & (NAPS) Peppermint, all made with simple ingredients you can feel The most wonderful time of good about. the year can also be the most Biena Chickpea Snacks: stressful, as it means enter- For those who crave a crunch taining a multitude of friends, but are allergic to nuts, pro- family and colleagues. Back in tein-packed roasted chick- the day, all hosts had to worry peas can be the answer. The about was who sat next to Cinnamon Crunch flavor can whom at the table. Now, you really help put people in a hol- also have to be extra careful iday mood. about what’s ON the table. Grainful: Serve a smart- With food allergies and intol- er side dish with these pro- erances on the rise, it’s import- tein-packed, heart-healthy ant to keep the pantry stocked steel cut oat-based side dish- with staples that can please es. Flavors include Tomato any palate, taste or dietary Risotto, Cheesy Oats, restriction. Here are some of Jambalaya and Madras Curry. my go-to delights: Way Better Snacks: I love Among Friends: For guests that these delicious sprouted looking for a homemade chips are also gluten-free. The treat without the hassle, the eight varieties include Sweet gluten-free brownie, cookie, Chili, ‘Sweeet’ Potato and limit- pancake and cake mixes are ed edition Oh My Sweet Punkin packed with whole grains and Cranberry. All are 100 percent great flavor. whole grain and made with Angie’s Boomchickapop: premium, non-GMO sprouted Snacks and appetizers can ingredients such as flax, chia pack a better-for-you punch and quinoa. and still have a holiday feel. This gluten-free popcorn comes • Ms. Ferraro is a registered in special Holidrizzle flavors dietitian and nutrition consul- Your holiday table can have something for just about everyone. such as Dark Chocolatier Sea tant. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 4 • The Express • Friday, December 18, 2015

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