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NHS TOPS MILLBURY, 24-7, FOR NINTH TITLE BY GREG SEBASTIAO defeating Millbury, 24-7, in the Central ior running back Brandon Richard, SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Mass. Division 2A Super Bowl at who ran for 188 yards and a touchdown, FITCHBURG — The Rams are cham- Fitchburg State University. will have to continue to wait to get a pions… again. It was the Rams’ ninth victory in 14 ring for the first time since 2003. On Saturday, Dec. 4, the Northbridge Bowl appearances and its first win in Northbridge quarterback Tom football team avenged last year’s defeat the big game since 2007 when they Murphy led the way by throwing for 200 to David Prouty in the Super Bowl by defeated Wahconah, 17-15. Millbury, despite the success of sen- Turn To SUPERBOWL page A11 Douglas students honored for math, science endeavors

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER DOUGLAS — The Douglas School Committee was recently treated to a special presentation about some of the outstanding achievements of local students. Douglas Intermediate/Elementary School Principal Beverly Bachelder intro- duced the first group of students — seventh- and eighth-graders who recently attended the STEM Kids conference at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Grafton. STEM subjects — science, technol- ogy, engineering and math — have quickly become the cornerstones of modern education. “As technology becomes an inte- gral part of today’s workplace, sci- ence, engineering, technology and Courtesy photo math skills are no longer just good Christopher Tanguay photo Douglas students compete at the Lego robotics event at Valley Tech earlier this year. Turn To STUDENT page A13 A replica of the original cupola is elevated by crane and secured to the roof of the Whitin Mill to protect the historic Holbrook bell. Shooting suspect returns to court Whitin bell returned BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY spokesman for Worcester County Lewis was transported from the TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER District Attorney Joseph Early Jr., East Street residence he shared with BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY between Whitins and Meadow TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER NORTHBRIDGE — A local man said following the hearing, his grandmother to UMass Memorial ponds, the chimes of the bronze charged with the accidental shooting Clark has been in custody at the Medical Center, Worcester campus, NORTHBRIDGE — For more bell on Paul Whitin’s Douglas Road death of his younger brother will Worcester County Jail and House of by Northbridge Fire Department than 100 years, through the height textile mill were a part of daily life. remain in custody until a status Correction in West Boylston since he personnel, where he was pronounced of the Industrial Revolution, life Now, after having been in the review hearing next month. was arraigned Wednesday, Oct. 20 on dead shortly after 8:30 p.m. revolved around two institutions possession of Old Sturbridge A pretrial hearing for Mark Clark, a charge of manslaughter. According to a narrative by State more so than any others — church Village for the last three decades, 24, was held Tuesday, Nov. 30 in The charge stems from an incident Trooper David Cravedi included and vocation. the circa-1833 George Holbrook bell Uxbridge District Court. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, during which among court documents, police were Family clocks and personal rou- has been returned to the restored “His trial has been continued to Clark accidentally shot his maternal summoned to the East Street home at tines were often dictated by the Whitin Mill to reclaim its place as a Jan. 4, and he’s still being held with- half-brother, 20-year-old Michael tones of bells atop each. out bail,” Timothy Connolly, Lewis. Turn To SUSPECT page A8 For families in the neighborhood Turn To BELL page A8

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INSIDE @ . 2 • Friday, December 10, 2010 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE CMDART receives trio of grants TRIBUNE ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK

“It did everything for the REGION — The Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response Team, Inc. community. With the excep- (CMDART) recently received a $500 commu- nity grant from Walmart of Northbridge, a tion of church bells, this was $162 grant from the Animal Welfare Fund and probably the most important a $2,000 grant from the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). bell in Whitinsville.” The Walmart and Animal Welfare grants will help increase the number of trained ani- — Alternatives’ Tom Saupe, on the return mal disaster responders in the Blackstone of the circa-1833 George Holbrook bell to Valley. The ASPCA grant will purchase some the Whitin Mill. basic Large Animal Emergency Rescue Equipment. CMDART, Inc. is an independent, charita- OPEN TO CLOSE ble, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, pro- Northbridge Town Manager viding information, training, support, sup- (508) 234-2095 plies and personnel to help plan, prepare and Northbridge Town Clerk respond to aid animals affected by man-made (508) 234-2001 or natural disasters. CMDART provided emer- Northbridge Middle School, Pleasant gency services for pet owners and their ani- Street, Whitinsville (508) 234-8718 mals during hurricanes, the ice storm of 2008, Northbridge Elementary School,87 in cases of hoarding and puppy mill incidents, Linwood Ave., Whitinsville (508) 234- as well as aiding the American Red Cross of 5264 Central Mass. with local fire incidents. Northbridge High School, Linwood “People think of large disasters like Avenue, Whitinsville (508) 234-6221 Hurricane Katrina when they think of disas- Balmer School, Crescent Street, ters and don’t realize we have a number of Whitinsville (508) 234-8161 incidents in Central Mass,” said JoAnn Grammar & Primary Schools, Cross Griffin, president and team director for Street, Whitinsville (508) 234-6346 CMDART. “Fires, floods, hazardous waste Special Education Department.87 incidents, snow storms and economic change Linwood Ave. Whitinsville (508) 234-8701 can all affect large numbers of pet owners. Douglas Town Manager During the ice storm, elderly had to be evacu- (508) 476-4000, ext. 101 ated from their apartments and homes and Douglas Town Clerk were refusing because they didn’t want to (508) 476-4000 leave their pets behind. This creates a public Douglas Elementary School, Gleason safety, public health risk. “ Court, Douglas (508) 476-2154 CMDART works in cooperation with local Douglas Intermediate School,21 emergency management, local animal control Davis St., Douglas (508) 476-3332 officers and public health departments and Early Childhood Center, 29 Depot St., aids municipalities that seek to comply with Douglas (508) 476-4034 the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Special Education Department,29 Standards Act. This law, established in Depot St., Douglas (508) 476-4035 October 2006, requires local and state emer- Uxbridge Town Manager gency preparedness authorities to include (508) 278-8600 household pets and service animals in their Uxbridge Town Clerk evacuation plans. Animals affected by disas- (508) 278-3156 ters can include small and large animals such Uxbridge High School, 62 Capron St., as pets, livestock and exotics. Uxbridge (508) 278-8633 “There have been a number of horses that Courtesy photo Taft Elementary School, 16 Granite have gone down this year,” said Griffin. “We St., Uxbridge (508) 278-8643 CMDART volunteers practice animal rescue maneuvers at Ironshoe Farm last summer. might have been able to help local emergency Whitin Intermediate School, 120 responders if we had this large animal emer- Granite St., Uxbridge (508) 278-8640 gency equipment. Perhaps it would have CMDART depends solely upon grants and CMDART is taking registration for resi- Special Education (508) 278-8654 saved a few of these beautiful creatures. This private contributions to fulfill its mission. dents who might be interested in becoming a Veterans Agent (Northbridge, Douglas, ASPCA grant is merely a start for the equip- For more information about CMDART or to volunteer animal disaster responder. Contact Uxbridge and Sutton) ment we need to help and support local emer- make a contribution of any size, contact [email protected] to inquire about Ken Trajanowski (508) 234-9808 gency responders, but it’s a start and we are www.cmdart.org or call (508) 476-3677. upcoming training programs. grateful for it.” FRONT PAGE QUOTE WSL Children’s Programs Thomas Fuller 50 percent chance • Dec. 11: Appletree Arts Music and Movement program, 10:30 a.m. Please stop by or call the library at (508) 234-2151, ext. 4 to register. of White Christmas • Dec. 18: Deb Hudgin’s Holiday Music and Movement Celebration for Children, 11 a.m. Please stop by or call the library at BY HEATHER BUCHMAN (508) 234-2151, ext. 4 to register. ACCUWEATHER MET • Dec. 28: Art with Erin Lewis, 1-2 p.m. for ages 7 and up. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please stop by or call For millions of people hoping for a the library at (508) 234-2151, ext. 4 to register. white Christmas this year, AccuWeather.com Chief Long Range Forecaster Joe Bastardi has good news, especially for residents of the • LIGHTS • 1000’S ORNAMENTS • East. Bastardi says that more than 50 per- Greater cent of the country may be covered VISIT OUR CHRISTMAS BEAR SHOP Write with an inch or more of snow on ALL ITEMS 33% OFF Worcester Monthly Christmas Day, which is quite a feat considering the average coverage is 50% OFF ALL ARTIFICIAL WREATHS & GARLANDS Coin Show Us! usually between 25 and 35 percent. • Looking at the current snow cover Custom Made Bows • Live Trees • BEARS CHRISTMAS ANGELS Sun., Dec. 12th, 2010 across the U.S., it is evident that we Trim a Tree Items have a long way to go in order to get 9:30AM - 3:30PM more than half of the country Auburn Elks Lodge whitened by Christmas. 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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER NORTHBRIDGE — Alternatives was recently named CCURACY Innovator of the Year by the AACCURACY Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers. The award was given for WWAATCHTCH Alternatives’ continued efforts The Blackstone Valley Tribune is com- toward the conversion of the mitted to accuracy in all its news reports. Whitin Mill’s former spinning ring shop into a community-based Although numerous safeguards are in hub of cultural activity. place to ensure accurate reporting, mis- Alternatives acquired the his- takes can occur. Confirmed fact errors toric property in 1978 and has will be corrected at the top right hand since been working to bring corner of page A3 in a timely manner. employment and housing oppor- If you find a mistake, call tunities to people with develop- (508) 234-2107 during normal business mental and psychiatric disabili- hours. During non-business hours, leave a ties. message in the editor’s voice mailbox. According to Alternatives’ Executive Director Dennis Rice, The editor will return your phone call. who accepted the award on behalf of the organization, said the first inception of Alternatives worked, but did not fulfill the role people Scout troop pajama drive hoped it could. REGION — Cub Scout Pack 108 of the Saint Originally, Rice said Brigid Church has affiliated itself with a won- Alternatives was a sheltered derful project that will help bring new pajamas workshop, in which people with to the less fortunate this holiday season. disabilities could do piecework for Christopher Tanguay photo The Scouts of Pack 108 have joined forces pay. with The Pajama Lady in her quest for collect- “The majority of people that we ing new pajamas to distribute to various Alternatives’ Executive Director Dennis Rice and Director of Administration and Finance Philip Ingersoll-Mahoney display organizations in the area that cater to the served were coming out of institu- the Massachusetts Council of Human Service needs of the less fortunate members of our tions,” Rice said, though the Providers’ Innovation of the Year Award and the accompanying caricature portrait of Rice outside Whitin Mill. community.Over the past 13 years, The Pajama vision was for the organization Lady has collected and distributed thousands itself to become an institution in of pairs of new pajamas to men, women, and the community. able to offer more opportunities to ity. Lead certification. children living in shelters. For many, this is “Over 10 years ago, we closed the people it served. Right now Alternatives is inves- “We are just about to be certi- their first new pair of pajamas. Pack 108 hopes the sheltered workshop,” he said. “People now come to us with job tigating the feasibility of artist fied — after a multiyear process — to make this a record year for collections! With that, the new incarnation opportunities,” he said. “We’ve lofts to accompany the already as gold,” he said. Those of you who would like to make a dona- of Alternatives began, with become more a part of the fabric popular studios at the mill com- Although very proud to have tion of money to our project can make a dona- of the community.” plex. In addition to having the received the award for Innovator tion at various businesses in Millbury, or send career centers popping up in a check made out to Pack 108 (memo: Pajama Taking off on an old adage, Rice original Holbrook bell restored at of the Year for their efforts at the neighboring towns, assisting peo- Project), c/o Saint Brigid, attention Cub Scout ple with more gainful employ- said, “A strong community cares the Whitin Mill, the organization Whitin Mill, Rice said every day is Pack 108/ Sharon Whalen, 59 Main St., ment and becoming more visible about all of its members,” adding, is on its way to becoming 95 per- still a learning experience and Millbury, MA 01527. members of their respective com- “and a strong community also cent self sustained through photo- that Alternatives will continue to People in the Webster area can drop dona- munities. cares about people with disabili- voltaic and hydroelectric energy make strides in and for the com- tions off at Jeanne's Hair Loft, 244 Main St. in Community gardens, art gal- ties.” conduction. munity. Webster, as well as Sunnyside Farms in leries and musical performances “It’s all about reciprocity,” Rice Director of Administration and “It’s still an experiment,” Rice Webster. Donations can also be made at the Charlton became commonplace around the said of the relationship between Finance Philip Ingersoll- said. “But we very much see it as an organization like Alternatives Mahoney, who assisted with working.” Center Cafe, 109 Masonic Road, Charlton. Alternatives locales, integrating Donations will be gratefully accepted up and the community. obtaining grant funds from the the neighborhoods at large with until Dec. 15. what is often regarded as a shel- In attempting to live up to that Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Tribune staff writer The community is asked to open their hearts tered or peripheral population of responsibility, Alternatives has Council and the Massachusetts Christopher Tanguay may be again this holiday season as the scouts of Pack people. since taken a leadership role in Historical Commission, said all of reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- 108 help the Pajama Lady in this community As the programs gained popu- the arts, historic preservation and the facility’s green initiatives will mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- service project. Giving back to the community larity, Rice said Alternatives was energy efficiency and sustainabil- be reflected in their impending press.com. is what Scouting, and the holidays, is all about. Valley Tech offered assistance for Green Repair

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY cials are optimistic about the vocational said three to five times that amount applied. approach to reducing energy use, dependency TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER school’s opportunity. In order to better poise the school during on foreign oil and most importantly, generat- UPTON — Blackstone Valley Regional Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, superintendent- the application and review process, ing cost savings for their respective districts,” Vocational Technical High School is among a director of Valley Tech, said the school sub- Fitzpatrick said Valley Tech has already set Moore said. “I can think of few better loca- handful of Bay State schools invited by the mitted an application to MSBA in September aside $600,000 of savings to use as either tions to showcase green technology than in Massachusetts School Building Authority to in pursuit of any kind of funding that would matching funds with MSBA, or as a starting our schools, and these districts have chosen to participate in the Green Repair Program. allow work to be done at the school without point for repairs if MSBA ends up not pledg- lead by example.” The Green Repair Program is a $300 million requesting money from the 13 member towns. ing any funds. partial-reimbursement initiative aimed at “When we saw this, we thought it would be “In order to increase the likelihood that Tribune staff writer Christopher Tanguay helping otherwise sound schools complete a great opportunity to compete for these we’d be successful in accessing these funds, may be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at needed repairs with environmentally friendly funds,” Fitzpatrick said, explaining the need our School Committee has earmarked the dis- [email protected]. materials and methods. Reimbursement for for a new roof on part of the building. trict’s contribution for the roof repair from each of the selected projects will be between “Two-thirds of our building is 45 years old, excess and deficiency savings,” Fitzpatrick 20 percent and 80 percent of the total cost. and the older roof is in need of repair, as one said. “We’re trying to avoid debt and we can Invitation to submit a proposal under this par- would expect as we get closer to 50 years.” certainly justify the repair of the old roof, but ticular program, however, does not yet guar- Infrared heat analysis has been used on the it’s a tough time to be asking for money.” antee reimbursement. building, Fitzpatrick said, to monitor energy Currently, Fitzpatrick said the school is Along with Valley Tech, Bellingham loss through the outdated roof. That monitor- waiting for further instructions from MSBA. Memorial Middle School and Miscoe Hill ing, the superintendent said, has even been “Whatever they need from us, they’ll School of the Mendon-Upton District have used as an educational component in some receive it,” he said. also been invited by MSBA to partake in the Valley Tech classes. Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, was proud program. Fitzpatrick said recent communications three schools in his district were selected by While there is still a thorough vetting with the MSBA have shown Valley Tech to be the state to submit proposals. process before receiving any pledge of reim- in the running for state reimbursement “I applaud the leadership of each of these bursement from the state agency, local offi- among a pool of 98 applications, though he districts, for being forward thinking in their

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FRANK G. ANDY CHILINSKI LEVIN PRESIDENT & EDITOR All over but PUBLISHER

EDITORIAL the shouting

t was humorist/columnist/cowboy/ Giving film star Will Rogers who noted — some 80 or more years ago — that we IAmericans have “the best Congress money can buy.” We can only imagine what he might have to say about Back our latest batch of “law- makers.” Not that they aren’t enter- f Black Friday represents the most taining in their own way. In crass aspect of the holiday season, fact, the news from Congress is typically filled with a couple of initiatives in our drama, discontent, angst and Iregion are indicative of a much anguish, consternation and more spiritual element. contention, petty bickering In Whitinsville, the return of the famed and badmouthing. At times Holbrook bell to its perch atop the Whitin they seem like the most dys- AS YOU functional family in Mill demonstrates a great commitment to America — as dependent as a community’s history by human services LIKE IT they are on one another for agency Alternatives. Moreover, the bell — LETTERS TO THE EDITOR their very existence, and as crafted in 1833, by an apprentice of Paul unconcerned as they tend to MARK ASHTON appear toward the needs and Revere — represents a simpler and in wants of most of the rest of some ways more noble time in our us — those whom they nominally (but very nation’s history. Whitinsville brightened rarely) represent. The bell, which was returned to the his- I bring this up because recently — last week, To the Editor: Now they put all the lights on just one tree I believe — Congress showed us what they’re toric mill during a ceremony last week, The Christmas tree on the Town Common and this tree looks very nice. So, “thank truly made of. They got together, set aside their was an integral part of daily life for resi- in Whitinsville looks just beautiful. you” to the men who did a fine job! petty bickerings, and got behind a cause so dents of Whitinsville in the 19th century. A few years ago I wrote a letter to the editor important that partisan politics momentarily Its tones signaled the start of the workday, saying how badly our Town Common looked PHYLLIS KUIK disappeared from the scene. Yes, in this when it was time to break, and when it because of the decorations. NORTHBRIDGE instance, when they were truly needed, when real push came to real shove, members of was time to return home to family. Congress, individually and collectively, made “With the exception of church bells, this the most important decision of their lives, was probably the most important bell in their times, their careers: they “did something” Whitinsville,” said Alternatives’ Tom about the horror, the injustice, the cruelty of The humorous side of WikiLeaks too loud TV commercials. Saupe. Specifically,they were addressing that broad- Back then, the Whitins were the equiva- casting phenomenon whereby you’re watching lent of today’s billionaires. Yet unlike hen news of the The upshot is that a TV show, trying to figure out what the mortal- recent WikiLeaks WikiLeaks is an international ly wounded witness just whispered into the ear today, when we hear too much about cor- KRISTAL porate greed, they gave back to the com- hit Slovenia, group trying to provide trans- of McGarrett or Dan-O, when the screen newspapers parency in government by momentarily fades to black and a “commercial munity they essentially created. W KLEAR seemed to focus on one thing: publishing what would other- message” appears. Suddenly your ears are Alternatives, in a much different way, a comment made by comic wise be secret information. assaulted by a spoken or musical message has done the same. Jon Stewart, on “The Daily KRIS I’m not sure that U.S. or twice as loud as the show you were watching. It’s as if someone’s trying to wake you up, or Over in Oxford, at the Clara Barton Show.” REARDON international media followed The New York Times report- up too much with the situa- get your attention, or make sure that you’re Elementary School, a community service hearing what they’re paying a few hundred program in place since the beginning of ed that diplomatic cables that tion in Slovenia and the were released, which, in addi- WikiLeaks after the initial thousand dollars for you to see and hear. It’s as the year is demonstrating to students tion other things, revealed details about the announcements, as other WikiLeaks — and if they’re shouting at you like some carnival barker or tail coated top-hatted circus master. there how giving is more important than State Department’s classified communication the concept of WikiLeaks — took center It’s as if they’re saying, “Pay attention! If you receiving. Prior to Thanksgiving, Barton with other countries regarding the closing of stage. remember anything at all about this evening’s youngsters collected more than 500 Guantanamo Bay. The Associated Press reported early on that programming, make it THIS MESSAGE!” pounds of food supplies for the Oxford “Slovenia is told that if it wants to get a Slovenia’s prime minister, Borut Pahor, and Yes, we’ve all been annoyed by such heavy- Ecumenical Council’s Food Shelf, helping meeting with President Obama, it needs to the U.S. ambassador are both “denying a handed ploys for our attention. We’ve all said, take a prisoner,” the Times reported early last WikiLeaks cable suggesting [Pahor] sought a that organization serve more than 300 “Hey, who turned up the volume? What’s going week. meeting with President Barack Obama in on? I don’t WANT to buy a new car from the local families that rely on its help each After explaining the Slovenia situation, return for accepting a Guantanamo inmate.” company that Congress just ‘saved’ with a year. Since returning from Thanksgiving Stewart deadpanned: “Sounds a little desper- Instead, the conversation is painted out to gazillion dollars of my tax monies — especially break, the students have been collecting ate.” be more complex, with Pahor bringing up the since that’s the same company that laid me off toys for needy families in the area. With the inflection in his voice — the drawn idea, but not committing to it, while U.S. and now makes vehicles in Tijuana and out vowels of “sounds,” along with his signa- cables are said to indicate that even if According to Principal Stephen Baroni, Taiwan. I don’t even want to hear what you ture smirk, it’s no wonder that the next day, Slovenia took a prisoner, there may be no way have to say.SHUT UP!” teaching the students to give back to their when I was searching for articles in Slovenian to guarantee a meeting with Obama. Well, we soon won’t have to put up with such town now will help them understand how to read and comment on for my language What also made the news in Slovenia — annoying shouting anymore. Congress has to be part of a greater community in years class, I found stories about the WikiLeaks — which I read in the English-language Slovenia summoned its collective courage to put com- to come. It’s an important lesson, especial- alongside photos of Stewart. Times — was the fact that Slovenia has mercial messengers in their place. I’m not quite sure of the details — it’s all just too exciting to ly during such difficult times for far too The headline? agreed to take a Guantanamo inmate after all, Roughly translated, in the newspaper for nothing in return. realize this bane of our very existence has been many people. Zurnal, it was: “America Laughs at Slovenia.” “Slovenia is ready to accept ‘not more than tackled, tossed for a loss, and sent packing — A small country by any standards, Slovenia one’ detainee from Guantanamo because it is but Congress enacted something or other is again — after the 2010 World Cup games — a friend of the U.S. and welcomes the decision recently to make sure that the decibels allowed getting worldwide attention in connection of U.S. President Barack Obama to close the for a commercial message are more in keeping LETTERS with the U.S. camp,” the Slovenia Times reported. with what is allowed for any TV programming But is all attention good attention? Who knows if, without the publication of preceding it. I know it doesn’t bother ME at all that what Extra! Extra! And while transparent government and the WikiLeaks, if the communication Read All About It! they’re doing somewhat flies in the face of con- holding institutions accountable for their between Slovenia and the U.S. would have stitutionally guaranteed rights of “free We think you’re actions is a good thing, are all leaks good resolved itself in such a neat and seemingly important speech,” but, hey,they’re right — that little nui- leaks? quick way. sance clause in the U.S. Constitution ought enough to tell all I have to admit that I wasn’t quite sure what To borrow a catch phrase from Jon Stewart: NOT to apply to TV speech that’s “paid for” our readers to a WikiLeak actually was before I looked into It sounds a little desperate. (and thereby, of course, not “free”). turn to the it more closely. Sure, I knew that a WikiLeak Sitting with a Slovenian in a tea shop last Nor can I think of anything else that Opinion pages signaled the release of some kind of classified week, all we could both do was shake our Congresspersons could be addressing that’s of and read your information, but I was unaware that: heads, a wordless way of trying to make sense similar import or immediacy.I mean, some day Letters to the a) A WikiLeak has nothing to do with the out of the local impact of the whole it would be nice if they could consider things Editor. online encyclopedia, Wikipedia. WikiLeaks situation. like national security, budget deficits, rampant But first, you b) It is technically not a wiki, as a wiki is unemployment, international trade deficits, defined as a website which can be edited by Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, is in health care, taxes, wars, etc. — and how to deal have to write us! the public, such as the well-known Wikipedia. Ljubljana, Slovenia on a Fulbright grant for with all these things with the smallest amount Mail your let- While WikiLeaks started as a wiki, it now the 2010-11 school year. You can reach her at of government intervention possible — but we ters to the more closely resembles a regular publication [email protected]. Her views are ought not to expect miracles of mere human Blackstone Valley without such a capacity for public editing. her own and do not reflect those of the U.S. beings, which several, if not most, Tribune, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, c) After talking to someone who at one point Department of State or the Fulbright Congresspersons are. MA 01550. had worked in an embassy, most diplomatic Program. In fact, I might suggest that Congress now Or e-mail your letters to the editor cables are boring, which is probably why only take some time off — leave things well enough at [email protected]. not all of the cables were printed by the New alone for a while. 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Just remember to label it as a Sound Off. Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for Stonebridge Press publications. BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, December 10, 2010 • 5 OPINION Why they call it ‘Taxachusetts’ ecently my wife and I did not make much sense. tion that came to stay at the hotel you would known today as liberals — who at one point in spent a night in a First was the occupancy tax. be expected to pay this tax. But I was there, as history decided that the most efficient way to Boston hotel that CONTRA As far as I can tell, “occupan- no part of any convention; unless of course, a maintain a stable society was to endow its gov- Rboasted of rather cy” is defined as the act of couple watching TV while feasting over a cou- ernment with the power to coerce its more lavish accommodations; we MUNDUM being in a certain space. My ple of vanilla frosted cupcakes from Mike’s affluent citizens to funnel some of their sur- even got our own matching wife and I were occupying one Bakery can be called a “convention.” plus capital into the pockets of the poor folk bathrobes. room in the hotel. I would Perhaps “convention” in this particular barely subsisting in a state of abject poverty. Admittedly, the guest servic- MIGUEL think that such a fee would be sense stood as a derivative of the word “con- In the arcane conclaves of the liberal psyche, es, in general, were more than GUANIPA included in what is aptly called venience,” meaning that it was highly conven- the system still works as it was intended from satisfactory.My only complaint the “room charge.” But appar- ient for the hotel’s concierge to charge an the beginning and is not in need of repair, as is that the lady at the cafeteria ently the hotel staff thought extra fee for his troubles. Either way,I did not others have the audacity to suggest. sold me two “grande” coffees. I differently. understand why I also had to pay this tax. But the truth is that today,in America, taxes surmised upon inspecting the cup size that This occupancy tax was an altogether sepa- And finally, there was the hotel inclusive no longer represent the collectively shared the term stood for the equivalent of a medium rate charge. My guess is that once you wander charge; the only charge that was duly altruistic impetus that once encouraged the sized drink. The problem was that she only anywhere near yet undefined parameters of explained at the bottom of the bill. wealthy to help assuage the needs of the less filled the cups halfway.So, in essence, I bought that space, you a liable to pay for “occupying” As per their own description, the hotel fortunate. It more resembles a kind of legally two small coffees, but paid the price of two it. It is sort of like charging lower mammals inclusive charge is a charge that is “distrib- sanctioned criminal enterprise, which con- medium coffees. Never mind that the proper for marking their territory. Hence, the occu- uted among all of the hotel employees,” which sists mainly of arbitrarily conjured usury translation of “grande” is “big.” Somehow, a pancy charge. is a group that “extends beyond the wait staff, that is regularly foisted upon the often-unsus- good third of this fiendish secretion upon Then there was the local tax. I am not mak- service employees, and bartenders.” In other pecting (and not so wealthy) citizens. This is which I depend daily to get my blood pumping ing any of this up by the way. words, this is not a tip. At least not as defined complete and utter madness. was lost in the translation. The local tax was the same amount as the by the Massachusetts service charge and tip In Massachusetts in particular, it feels these In retrospect, this relatively minor, but no occupancy tax, but no less mystifying. statue. days that if you simply sneeze you will get less shady,transaction should have alerted me I think by “local tax” they meant that there I did not go to the hotel’s bar, or its fine taxed. I suppose it is the price you pay for liv- to the other hidden pecuniary charges that I is a charge for staying in that particular vicin- restaurant; neither did I ask the hotel staff for ing in a state that gets about two months of would incur unawares before vacating the ity. It is not the hotel accountant’s fault that any extra towels, or consult any of them as to decent weather all year. premises. this magnificent facility was built on an area the location of the ice machine. So my suspi- But what I had not anticipated was that tax- Allow me to explain. where imposing a tax on those with the status cion is that the guy who handed me the key to ation with so little representation would My hotel bill was as reasonable as one could of visitor has long been an established tradi- the room is the only one entitled to pocket this become such a fine-tuned art, that someone expect, given the location, and the various tion. Hence, due to that serendipitous whim of fee. I also have a feeling that whoever wrote would devise the most imaginative and cre- amenities one enjoys from any fine institution fate, over which no mere mortal bearing a gold the above mentioned statute must be getting ative ways to fleece a guy who simply wanted in the hospitality and leisure industry.So I did inscribed lapel nametag was willing to take some kind of cut from this tax, but that is nei- to celebrate his wedding anniversary. not have a problem agreeing to pay the room responsibility, I had to pay a local tax. ther here nor there. charges. The third tax that was appended to my bill All this owes its genesis, as you may have Miguel Guanipa, of Whitinsville, is a But upon reexamining the exquisitely sten- was the convention tax. already guessed, to the noble efforts of some Stonebridge Press columnist. ciled receipt, I spied several other charges that I suppose that if you were part of a conven- well-meaning, self-styled philanthropists — Favorite Tips Deck the Halls on a Budget

ow that Make it Fake: What ping. Caution: Use extreme caution and you’ll be treated to violet flames. For green Thanksgiving is over, TAKE would a Christmas village care while microwaving and check encased flames, dip the pinecones in borax (found holiday decorating display be without the dra- ball periodically while heating. in the laundry aisle). Baking soda will Ncan begin in earnest! THE matic effect of snow? Hint: Old, scratched holiday balls can be reward you with bright yellowish orange But if you think decking the HINT Instead of buying bags of recycled. Simply soak with soap and water flames, and Epsom salts will result in halls means digging deep into craft snow, save some money (add a little bleach if necessary) until white flames. your pockets, think again. KAREN by recycling and make your metallic paint comes off. For more economical and natural look- Through the years this col- TRAINOR own! Simply run Styrofoam *** ing pinecones without the wax properties, umn has shared many eco- packing chunks or Baskets filled high with fragrant simply marinate the fire flashers. Dissolve nomical ways to add a holiday Styrofoam peanuts through pinecones have long been a hearthside eight ounces of one activator (salt, borax, touch to your surroundings your food processor or favorite, especially at holiday time. The etc) in a half gallon of water. Soak during the yuletide season. With budgets blender to form fluffy snow. following pinecone projects take this con- pinecones for about six hours. Dry them in still tight, this year is an ideal time to Tip: To make clean up easier and deter a cept a step further. a warm, dry place for a few days. For gift review (and hopefully adopt) some of these static mess, wipe the blade of your proces- Spice Scented Pinecones: A bowl of giving, fill up a cellophane bag, add a bow, quick and easy holiday ideas. Read on as sor with a dryer sheet before and after pro- these spicy cones are not only decorative, and attach a tag with the color codes. this week's column spotlights some festive cessing. they act as an aromatic air freshener! Pinecone Pointer: To prompt tight favorites! *** Tossed in the fireplace, they fill the air pinecones to open fully, heat them in a 220- Pop Secret: Clear glass ball ornaments with a welcoming spicy scent. degree oven on a foil lined cookie sheet. Faux Frost: Jack Frost not cooperating are a traditional classic. While the translu- Dip pinecones in white glue, and then Caution: Make and use fire starters and this year? No worries. You can whip up cent balls are usually filled with decorative roll in a mixture of ground cinnamon and flamers with care and at your own risk. Do some faux frost that will create a crystal ribbons and greenery, this idea adds a fun cloves. For some holiday sparkle, add glit- not mix activators. ice painting on even the most insulated twist. Sort of like the “ship in the bottle” ter to the spice mix. *** windows! Here’s how: curiosity, these ornaments are sure to PS: Bags of these pinecones make great Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip Mix together three to four tablespoons amaze! gifts; upscale stores sell them for up to $25 that has worked for you? Do you have a Epsom salts with a can of beer. The mix- To Do: Carefully remove metal cap and per two-dozen count bag! question regarding household or garden ture will foam up and dissolve some of the place from 12-24 kernels of microwave pop- Flaming Fire Starters: Pinecones not matters? If so, why not share them with salt crystals. Let it sit for about a half hour, corn inside (use fat free variety, or wipe off only add a great seasonal scent to a cozy readers? Send questions and/or hints to: then dab the mixture onto clear windows. oils). Place ornament in a closed paper bag fireplace, they can also add some delightful Take the Hint! c/o the Southbridge Evening Better yet, use a small paintbrush to apply (in case of breakage) and microwave from color with the addition of a few pantry News, P.O. Box 90 Southbridge, MA 01550. “frost” on edges of windows. When the one to two minutes or until popping stalls. ingredients. Here’s how to make your holi- Or e-mail [email protected]. Hints are mixture dries, it crystallizes. (Note: This Glass ornament will be hot! Carefully day hearthside flames fabulous: Dip entered into a drawing for dinner for two at solution can be washed off with soap and remove, allow to cool and recap. If desired pinecones in wax (recycle candle stubs) the historic Publick House Inn. water.) add some embellishments such as glitter, and roll in table salt for bright yellow *** tiny cranberries, ribbon bits, etc. after pop- flames; If you use a no-salt substitute, ‘Flying Eagles’

n my last coin column, I said alloys to the mint to consider for that Wharton and Snowden were The reverse was from mint we’d begin to cover U.S. small TREASURES coinage to replace the large copper boyhood friends and neighbors. So engraver James B. Longacre’s cents in this week’s col- cents. All three while Snowden wreath design of 1854. You’ll hear Iumn…and we will. But before IN YOUR included nickel. was extolling about both engravers in later we go there, let me answer a ques- Now, nickel the virtues of columns, but it is generally accept- OME tion from a reader. She asked: H was the most including ed that both men were superior “Why was the value of the coin on difficult metal nickel in our designers and die makers. the reverse shown as “1/200”? PAUL of this group coins, Gobrecht went on to design the Good question. JOSEPH to work with Wharton was long-running series of Seated Remember that early in our coun- since it was schmoozing Liberty coins, and Longacre try’s history, we were mostly an very hard and with his designed both sides of the Indian agrarian (farming) culture, with coinage with nick- friends in Head (1859-1909) cents. The 1856 the notable exception of the coastal half-cent and large cent were mint- el tended to cause A Flying Eagle cent Congress to gain design became known as the ports, where whaling, fishing, and ed up until 1857, when the cost to coin dies to break support. When Flying Eagle cent, and, while it import/export merchants were buy the planchets from England prematurely. Interestingly, support was in place, Snowden only lasted three years (1856-1858), predominant. Farmers were sel- and produce the coins exceeded the European mints had been experi- gave the directive that the new, it was well received by the general dom formally educated and many face value of the coins. As early as menting with putting nickel in small cents would be composed of population, thus marking the end could not read. That’s why the 1853, it cost the mint $1.06 to make their coins. And they found it to be 88 percent copper and 12 percent of the large cent era. value of the half-cents was stated 100 large cents. People also did not a real challenge. In fact, our word nickel. Wharton, in anticipation of on the reverse in both words and appreciate carrying these large, “nickel” comes from the German Congress’ support for the new com- Contact us! Paul, Grey Ghost numbers. The denomination “half- heavy coins. word “kupfernickel,” which means position, purchased as many nickel Auctions & Appraisals, (508) 943- cent” was for those who could read, In 1837 Lewis Feuchtwanger, a New “the devil’s copper.” mines in Canada to add to his U.S. 6570, [email protected]; and the fraction “1/200” (one two- York dentist, began experimenting Also at this time, Joseph Wharton mines. www.greyghostcorp.com, or Wayne, hundredth of a dollar) was for with alloys to use in his work. He held a monopoly on nickel mines Production of patterns (trial Central Mass. Auctions, (508) 612- those who couldn’t. Farmers developed his own alloy of copper, within the U.S. and, as it turns out, pieces) began and in 1856 the first 6111, understood numbers. A cent was nickel, tin, zinc, and antimony and he was very well connected politi- small cent was produced (see pic- [email protected]. one-hundredth of a dollar, so that called it Argentian, which meant cally and with the mint leadership. ture). The obverse design was Both authors conduct certified fraction was shown as “1/100.” “German Silver.” In 1853, chemist The mint director was James Ross Christian Gobrecht’s interpreta- appraisals, auctions, estate sales, Now, on to small cents. Both the James Booth suggested three new (J.R.) Snowden. It just so happened tion of an eagle flying to the left. and cleanouts

“Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” TheHeartOf Massachusetts.com 6 • Friday, December 10, 2010 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Lynsey Smith and Melinda Wilkins

eatured performers at the tions welcome). The Booklover’s Gourmet is Booklovers’ Gourmet in Webster this located at 55 East Main Street in Webster, Friday, don’t miss the rootsy and Mass. Call (508) 949-6232 for more informa- Fmystical acoustic sounds of Lynsey tion. On the web: Smith and Melinda Wilkins. Lynsey was the www.myspace.com/lynsey923 and little girl on the school bus staring out the www.bookloversgourmet.com window and singing to the shadows and to the trees as they passed by. FRIDAY, DEC. 10 Music and sound became a heart-centering *Rigagoo, 9 p.m., Lake Lashaway Inn, 308 outlet for her, at times playing the marimba, East Main Street, East the skin of the drums, or Brookfield. guitar strings and her GETTING *Songs for Ceilidh, 9 p.m., voice. A lot of the songs Fiddler’s Green, Worcester,. that Lynsey writes are IN *Heart’s Cry, 7 p.m., The about the personal process, Mill Church Cafe, 45 River and evolution of her self...a TUNE St., Millbury. tune for the moon...a *Radio Ranch, 8 p.m to 12 prayer for home. She and MARK a.m., Wales Irish Pub, Wales. Melinda met recently this RENBURKE *Rob Adams, 7:30 p.m., The year and found a true Ugly Duckling, Sturbridge. sweetness in the sharing of *Dick Chase, 4 to 8 p.m., their own music, and the Oliver Wight Tavern, Old inspiration to share with others, the quiet Sturbridge Village. place within that turns to Song. Many of *Fuel of War – CD Release Party with Melinda Wilkins’s songs reflect her relation- Scarecrow Hill, 18 Wheels of Justice & The ship to the natural and mystical world, such Sedatives, 7 p.m., Mill Street Brews, as the pull of the tides and the moon, the sea- Southbridge. All Ages- 21+ $8 – Under 21 $10 sons and seasons of the spirit, the movement *Jazz Cafe Night w/Joe DiVeglia, Stan of water and how it resonates with our Birdwell & friends, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Oxford whole being, looking within to really feel and Community Center, Oxford, Mass., $4/chil- Lynsey Smith experience that space of boundlessness. Her dren under 12 free. influences span from Grateful Dead to *Lynsey Smith and Melinda Wilkins, 6- 8 *Lisa Martin / Bill Carleton / Terry TUESDAY, DEC. 14 Radiohead, Doc Watson to Jolie Holland, p.m., Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Kitchen / Marjorie Thompson, 8 p.m., The Gillian Welch, anything “Old Timey,” Gypsy Street, Webster. Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Music, Kirtan, Blues, the list goes on. *Brendan Hogan, 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria Pomfret, Conn., $5 Greendale’s Pub, Worcester. Whether her own or covers, it’s the songs of Station Cafe, Putnam, CT *Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 p.m., other times and places, of ramblin’, songs of *THE BLACK & WHITE BAND, 9 p.m. to 1 SATURDAY, DEC. 11 Point Breeze, Webster. evolution, shedding of the skin, and being a.m., J.D. Coopers, 146 Park Road, Putnam, *The Blueberry Island Band, 8 p.m., alive that moves Melinda into melody. Their Conn. show runs from 6 to 8 p.m., and is free (dona- Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15 *Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville’s Pub, 40 Chestnut Street, Spencer. *Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., *Brett & Lisa of “She’s Busy”, 8:30 p.m., The Lashaway Inn, 308 E Main Street, East Chuck’s Steakhouse, Auburn. Brookfield. *Gypsy Cowboys, 2- 6 p.m., Hyland *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Orchard, Sturbridge. Beatnik’s, Worcester. *Rob Adams, 7:30 p.m., The Ugly Duckling, THURSDAY, DEC. 16 Sturbridge. *Bill McCarthy, 8 p.m., The Whistle Stop, *Bad Tickers, 8 pm, Statz Sports Bar & Oxford. Grill, North Bookfield. *The World’s Smallest Quartet, 9 p.m. to 1 *S-Kalators Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., a.m., J.D. Coopers, 146 Park Road, Putnam, Gilrein’s, Worcester,. Conn. *Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, *Maria Sangiolo / Jim Henry, 8 p.m., The Junior’s Pizza, Worcester. Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, *Jared Adams, 8 to 10 p.m., 420 Main, Pomfret, Conn., $15 Sturbridge, Mass. *Joe Macey, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle, *Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Route 395 Exit 94, Dayville, Conn. Webster. *Open Mic with ROAD, 8 p.m., The Village SUNDAY, DEC. 12 Lounge, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. *Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 *Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music p.m., Chooch’s, North Brookfield. Lady, Central Village, Conn. *Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- Glocester, R.I. tured, know of someone else who is, or simply want to let us know about an upcoming gig, MONDAY, DEC. 13 email me at the address below. Events must be within 10 miles of the readership area and *Boys of the Town: Benefit for the East submitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of each Brookfield Public Library, 5 to 7 p.m., week to be printed the following week’s papers. Publick House, Sturbridge. Melinda Wilkins Keep the music live and not so quiet! E-mail Mark: [email protected]

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HONORS Franchesca Azize, Annemarie Haas, Kelly Heney Northbridge Bathabile Khumalo, Sam Malone, Peter Grade 5 Grade 4 Menchin, Daniel Stolte Colin Hourihan, Ryan Hourihan, Grace • Kasey Weihn, 21, of 93 Plummer Park, Kyle Henschel, Ethan Hickey, Alexandra Grade 7 Rett. Whitinsville, was arrested at 7:41 a.m. on Dec. Jones, Alexa Kearnan, Nothando Khumalo, Haley Ante, Brittney Boudreau, Emily Grade 6 2 and charged with larceny over $250/ Weihn Kyrstan Lamphere, Eric Markey, David Braney, Travis Butler, Kerya Moriarty. Faith Adam, Molly Cloutier, Lauren Markey, is suspected of the theft of a television. Wickstrom, Michael Wickstrom. Grade 8 Hannah Wickstrom, Samuel Wickstrom. Grade 5 Marissa Riley Grade 7 • Jose Alvarado, 36, of 52 Overlook St., Rachel Adam, Elizabeth Bernard, Maria Helen Wickstrom Whitinsville, was arrested at 6 a.m. on Nov.29 Buono, Francesca DeLuca, Connor Johnson, HIGH HONORS Grade 8 and charged with operating a motor vehicle Katherine Jordan, Amanda Maccaline, Hailey Kasper, Kayla Lyons, Katherine with a suspended license and speeding. Stella Noecker, James Richardson, Arianna Grade 4 Wickstrom Officer Richard Gorman was conducting Roland, Robert Wickstrom. Erik Backman, Liam Colligan, Quinn radar on Linwood Avenue in the area of Pine Grade 6 Colligan, Christian Verla, Gabrielle Wood, Grove Cemetery when he observed an Acura Integra operating at a high rate of speed. Radar confirmed the vehicle was traveling 53 miles per hour in a 30-miles-per-hour zone. A motor vehicle stop revealed that Alvarado’s license had been suspended. He was placed under arrest and transported to Uxbridge District Court for arraignment.

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NORTHBRIDGE — Annaliese Vander Baan, of Uxbridge, a senior at Whitinsville Christian High School, has been named one of 20 finalists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. Each fall, the foundation recognizes the nation’s most esteemed high school senior men and women for excellence in academics, athletics, and community/school leadership. State finalists are narrowed to two winners from each state, then to one male and one female winner from each of six regions. Those 12 national finalists will be honored at the Heisman Award Banquet on Dec. 10 in New York City. A four-year varsity track and cross country runner holding numerous course records in the district, Vander Baan was named Dual Valley Conference Runner of the Year three years straight. She recently won the girls’ Division II District cross country champi- ‘ENERGY EXPLORERS’ onship and subsequently placed 12th in the State meet in Gardner. Annaliese serves as a DOUGLAS — The fourth-grade at Douglas Intermediate School were some of the teacher aide and on the New Student first to participate in National Grid’s interactive classroom program, “Energy Orientation team. A member of the National Explorers.” The students in Mrs. Chauvin’s class focused on electrical safety, energy Honor Society, she was nominated last spring efficiency and alternative energy sources. At the end of the presentation, each of the for the school’s prestigious Thelma DeYoung students was presented with a certificate of achievement for having completed the pro- Memorial Award for Excellence. gram. Annaliese is the daughter of Chris and Laurie Vander Baan of Uxbridge. Annaliese Vander Baan OBITUARIES

Edwin J. Skerry, 89; World War II veteran James A. Cullen Jr., 77; U.S. Air Force veteran UXBRIDGE — Edwin J. Skerry, 89, of High In addition to his wife Jeannette of 62 was son of J. Albert Street, died Tuesday Nov. 9, in Milford years, he leaves three sons, Richard E. Skerry, and Mildred V. (Riley) Regional Medical Center, Milford. Robert L. Skerry and Brian J. and his wife NORTHBRIDGE — James A. Cullen Jr., 77, Cullen and lived there He was the husband of Jeannette R. Marcia Skerry, all of Uxbridge; two grand- of 2 Chestnut St., formerly of Linwood most of his life. (Goyette) Skerry. daughters, Katherine Skerry and Caroline Avenue, died Nov. 26 at Lydia Taft House, Mr. Cullen was a A resident of Uxbridge for most of his life, Skerry, both of Uxbridge; nieces and after an illness. licensed practical Mr. Skerry was a superintendent at Malina nephews. He was predeceased by two broth- He leaves his wife of 55 years, Sonia M. nurse at the Norfolk Inc. in Providence, R.I., where he worked for ers, Francis Skerry and Leonard Skerry. (Sughrue) Cullen; five children, Jay A. Prison for 28 years. 20 years. Prior to that, he worked 10 years at Funeral services, with full military honors, Cullen, of Whitinsville, Deborah A. and her Previously he worked Bernat Yarns and was part of the relocation were held Nov. 13, from Buma Funeral Home, husband Thomas H. Legassey, Kathleen in the mental health team when the company arrived in Uxbridge. Uxbridge, followed by a Mass of the “Kitty” and her husband John Doherty, and unit at St. Vincent He had also worked 20 years at Uxbridge Resurrection in St. Mary’s Church, Uxbridge. Mark A. “Mickey” Cullen and his wife Hospital. He was a Worsted. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tammy,all of Douglas, and Shawn M. Cullen, graduate of Northbridge High School, class He was born May 28, 1921, in Uxbridge, son Uxbridge. of Northbridge; six grandchildren, of 1952, and Westborough State Hospital of the late Timothy and Catherine (Duggan) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may Christopher Johnson, Jason Johnson, School of Nursing. He also attended Skerry,and was a graduate of Uxbridge High be made to St. Mary’s Church, Renovation Shawna Cullen, Alex Cullen, Zachary Cullen Quinsigamond Community College for crim- School in 1940. Fund, 71 Mendon St., Uxbridge, MA 01569. and Benjamin Cullen; two great-grandchil- inology. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Mr. Skerry was a veteran of World War II, dren, Hailie Cullen and Andrew Johnson; a Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. brother, Thomas J. and his wife Miriam wars. He enjoyed crafts and attending craft He loved his family dearly and was a life- Cullen, of Uxbridge; a sister, Margaret K. shows. A longtime member of St. Patrick’s long member of St. Mary’s Church. He was a “Peg” and her husband John Igo, of Cornwall Church, he served on its bereavement min- member of the Uxbridge VFW, an avid on Hudson, N.Y.; daughter-in-law Karen istry. bowler, and loved all sports. The family wish- Cullen, of South Carolina; many nephews His memorial funeral Mass was held Dec. 1 es to thank the staff at the Milford Regional and nieces. in St. Patrick’s Church. Burial was in St. Medical Center for their compassionate care. Born in Whitinsville on Aug. 22, 1933, he Patrick’s Cemetery. William R. Bisbee, 71; U.S. Navy veteran Judith A. Haringa, 58; leaves family in Valley UXBRIDGE — Judith A. Haringa, 58, of the metering services department for anoth- UXBRIDGE — William R. Bisbee, 71, always worked hard, Henry Street, died Nov.30 in Milford Regional er 10 years. She also tended bar at the Gray beloved husband of Nena A. (Donatelli) put his family first, Medical Center, Milford. Barn in Whitinsville for 12 years. Bisbee for 52 years, passed away Dec. 3, with and was thankful for She was born Sept. 9, 1952 in Uxbridge, on She leaves three sons, Michael Paul his family by his side. everything he had. His Rawson Road on River Bend Farm, daughter D’Alfonso, Thomas R. D’Alfonso, and In addition to his wife, Bill leaves behind warm smiles, loving of the late Roger and Alma (McCray) Matthew D. D’Alfonso, all of Uxbridge; a sis- two sons, William A. and his wife Diane hugs and beautiful Haringa. She was a graduate of Whitinsville ter, Linda Style and her husband Paul, of Bisbee, of Herndon, Va., and Bruce R. and his blue eyes will never be Christian School, Northbridge High School Nanuet, N.Y.; a brother, Howard Haringa and wife Susan Bisbee, of Blackstone, two daugh- forgotten. In his free and had attended the Salter Secretarial his wife Charlene, of Douglas; several nieces ters, Ann M. Bisbee, of Las Vegas, Nev., and time, Bill truly enjoyed School in Worcester. and nephews; her longtime friend Allan N. Lisa J. and her husband James Moorey, of mornings or after- While attending the Salter School, she Lightbown, of Whitinsville. Whitinsville; a brother, Raymond Bisbee, of noons spent on the golf worked part-time for Sears, Roebuck and Co. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. Whitinsville; nine grandchildren; several course. He loved the in the Auburn Mall. After graduation she 4, in the Buma Funeral Home, Whitinsville. nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by ocean and the days sailing on Narragansett took a fulltime position at Sears in Auburn Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery, a sister, Margaret Bisbee. Bay. Some of his greatest pleasures came for 10 years. She later worked at the GE Whitinsville. Bill was born Oct. 26, 1939, in Linwood, a from Sundays spent with his family enjoying Stimpson Co. in Shrewsbury as an account- In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may son of the late William H. and Malvina one of Nena’s delicious meals, watching a ant. She had owned and operated the former be made to Dana Farber Oncology Center at (Dumas) Bisbee. He was a graduate of good game on television and playing with his Haringa Cleaning Business for many years, Milford Regional Medical Center, c/o Uxbridge High School, class of 1957, earned grandchildren. along with Haringa Catering Service. In Development Office, 14 Prospect St., Milford, his associate’s degree from Worcester Junior Funeral services, with full military honors, 1989, she joined Massachusetts Electric Co., MA 01757. College and served in the U.S. Navy. A resi- were held Dec. 7 from the Buma Funeral working as a meter reader for 10 years and dent of Uxbridge since 2007, he previously Home, Uxbridge, followed by a Mass of the later assumed responsibility as supervisor of lived in Whitinsville for 27 years and Florida Resurrection in St. Patrick’s Church, for five years Whitinsville. He was employed as a drafting supervisor A private burial was to be held at a later for Morgan Construction Co. in Worcester date in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Roger J. Lachance, 75; Korean War veteran for 22 years and finished his career at the In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may NORTHBRIDGE — Roger J. Lachance, 75, ing in the Medical Riley Stoker Corp. in Worcester before retir- be made to Beaumont Rehabilitation & of Douglas Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Corps. He enjoyed ing in 2001. Skilled Nursing Center, c/o Alzheimer’s Unit St. Vincent Hospital, after an illness. working around his He was a 30-year member of St. Patrick’s Activities Fund, 85 Beaumont Drive, He leaves his wife of 48 years, Pauline D. home, watching sports Church in Whitinsville. Northbridge, MA 01534 or the Alzheimer’s (Beaudoin) Lachance; his brother Raymond and bowling. He was a Bill’s greatest happiness in life came from Association Mass Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Lachance, of North Smithfield, R.I.; several member of St. spending time with his family,who loved him Watertown, MA 02472. nephews and nieces. Patrick’s Church. dearly. He was a wonderful, gentle man who Born in Woonsocket, R.I. on June 17, 1935, His funeral was held he was son of the late Ferdina L. and Marie R. Dec. 3 in St. Patrick’s (Rondeau) Lachance and lived in Church. Burial fol- Whitinsville since 1962. lowed in St. Patrick’s Mr. Lachance worked as a traffic manager Cemetery. Kyle J. McDonald, 39; leaves loving family for the G.E. Telechron Co. in Ashland 26 Flowers accepted or donations may be UXBRIDGE — Kyle J. McDonald, 39, of ago. Mr. McDonald was a graduate of years. He also worked for Coz Chemical Co. in made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Carrington Lane, died Sunday, Nov. 28, in Haddam-Killingworth High School in Northbridge several years. Previously he Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Higganum, Conn., class of 1990. He attended worked at the former Whitin Machine Works. Worcester. Northeastern University and was a member He was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, serv- He was the husband of Rebecca K. of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity of (Howard) Reissfelder-McDonald. Boston. Mr. McDonald was employed as a comput- Mr. and Mrs. McDonald observed their Josephine M. Rogers, 80; leaves family in Valley er engineer for Egenera Inc. in Marlboro for fourth wedding anniversary in April 2010 and the past three years. He had previously been Kyle was devoted to his family. NORTHBRIDGE — Josephine M. (Grassi) (Tocci) Grassi, and lived there most of her life employed at Big Band Networks Inc. of In addition to his wife and parents, he Rogers, 80, died Monday, Nov. 29, in Saint before moving to Whitinsville several years Westborough, Sun Micro Systems of leaves two sons, Joshua J. Reissfelder and Camillus Health Center, following an illness. ago. She attended Milford schools. Burlington and the Northeastern University Reilly J. McDonald; two daughters, Julia R. She leaves a son, John J. Rogers, Jr., of A graveside funeral service was held Dec. 2, School of Electrical Engineering in Boston. Reissfelder and Avery E. McDonald, all of Fitzwilliam, N.H.; two daughters, Linda in Vernon Grove Cemetery, Milford. Mr. McDonald was born Dec. 14, 1970, in Uxbridge; a sister, Bridget L. McDonald, of Rehbein, of Uxbridge, and Susan Harrigan, Memorial donations may be made to the Milford, Conn., son of James R. McDonald of Belmont; many aunts, uncles and cousins. of Whitinsville; three sisters, Concetta Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Killingworth, Conn., and Leslie C. (Campbell) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Pettinari and Amalia Acquafresca, of Development & the Jimmy Fund,10 and her husband Donald Holland, of Essex, to the McDonald-Reissfelder Children’s Milford, and Nella DiCamillo, of Franklin; Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA Conn. Kyle had been a resident of Boston and Education Fund, c/o Milford National Bank, her former husband, John J. Rogers, Sr.; nine 02445. Lowell before moving to Uxbridge three years 14 Hastings St., Mendon, MA 01756. grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. A daughter, Laurie Candlario, of Milford, died in 2009. Mrs. Rogers was born, July 5, 1930, in 70th In your ersary Milford, a daughter of Dominic and Asunta Anniv time of E-mail obituaries for the Blackstone Valley Grants need we care MONUMENTAL WORKS Tribune to: [email protected] Monuments • Markers • Cemetery Lettering • Cleaning 401 Douglas St. (Rt. 16), Uxbridge • 278-3621 8 • Friday, December 10, 2010 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Clark remains in Holbrook bell returned to its home

With offices and artist studios tion documents show the senior BELL where spinning machines once Holbrook as the crafter of the continued from page A1 custody on charge turned, Alternatives sought to recov- Whitinsville bell. er some of the artifacts of the build- Before being returned to the mill, pillar of the community. ing’s manufacturing days, including the bell was sent to Ohio for refur- “It did everything for the commu- the bell, which had been donated to bishment and tuning. nity,” Tom Saupe, director of com- Old Sturbridge Village by the facili- A rededication, tentatively sched- of manslaughter munity outreach for Alternatives, ty’s previous owner, Bud Brown. uled for Sunday, Dec. 12, will feature owners of the Whitin Mill, said of “When [OSV] saw the wonderful Whitin scion Priscilla Mason as a the bell when it was reintroduced to by the National Rifle Association restorations that we’re doing here, special guest to give it a first ring. SUSPECT the roof of the 1826 building by crane they were gracious enough to say, After the bell was secured back in in 2009, using statistics from the on Friday,Dec. 3. “With the exception continued from page A1 National Safety Council and the ‘OK, it belongs at the Paul Whitin place atop the mill last Friday, it was of church bells, this was probably Mill,’” said Alternatives Executive covered with a cupola crafted by National Center for Health the most important bell in approximately 5:45 p.m. that Statistics, accidental deaths Director Dennis Rice the day of the Peter Schotanus of Schotanus evening by a 911 call placed by Whitinsville.” bell’s reinstallation. Design Center and Construction, involving firearms are at an all- Saupe said the Holbrook bell the grandmother. time low, accounting for only .5 Rice said bringing the bell back to complete with the building’s original Upon entry, police found Lewis would sound to mark the beginning the mill helps Alternatives fulfill its weathervane. percent of accidental deaths of the workday, lunchtime, and the in the basement with a single nationally. commitment to being a leader in his- With the bell back at its intended gunshot wound to the head. end of the workday. toric preservation in the Blackstone post, and new cupola to protect it According to the Bureau of Following a rededication later this According to Cravedi’s state- Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Valley. being fastened into place, Rice said ment, Clark told Northbridge month, the historic bell will once The bell was originally cast in 1833 he was proud to see the crown placed Explosives, in 2007 — the most again ring in the mornings and after- Police Sgt. Shawn Heney: “We recent statistics available — by George Holbrook, an apprentice of back on top of the restored mill. were fooling around with the noons. famed Patriot and bell maker Paul “I just think it belongs there,” Rice there were 613 fatal accidents Alternatives Unlimited Inc., an gun, it went off. I shot him in the involving guns in the Untied Revere. At the time the bell was said. “Just look at that.” forehead.” organization offering residential and made, primary operations of the States. When broken down by age occupational opportunities to indi- Clark and Lewis had allegedly group, the most accidents, 155, shop had been taken over by Tribune staff writer Christopher been playing with an illegally viduals with developmental and psy- Holbrook’s son, George Handle Tanguay may be reached at (508) 909- occurred among people ages 15- chiatric disabilities, acquired the obtained .9mm handgun when it 24. The second highest age group Holbrook, as is indicated on the 4132, or by e-mail at ctanguay@stone- fired, striking Lewis. Paul Whitin Mill in the 1970s and inscription wreathing the top of the bridgepress.com. was the immediate continuation began full scale renovations that, for According to court documents, of the last, with people from 25-34 bell, “GEORGE H. HOLBROOK, Clark and Lewis purchased the the most part, were completed four MASS 1833,” although authentica- involved in 94 fatal accidents. years ago. gun for $250 from an unidentified In that same year, there were individual in Worcester earlier nearly 16,000 emergency room this summer. The gun had been visits due to nonfatal firearm stored in Lewis’ basement bed- accidents, resulting in slightly room ever since. more than 5,000 hospitalizations Neither man had a firearms prior to recovery. permit. In 2006, Clark was arrested for Tribune staff writer illegal possession of a firearm. Christopher Tanguay may be “Among his offences in the past reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e- was an arrest for gun posses- mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- sion,” Connolly said after the press.com. arraignment in October. According to a study published

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NORTHBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER • Money management and budgeting guid- $5 per year or $12 for three years. Contact Rita at (508) 278-2824 for more infor- ance mation about this card group. Senior Center Hours • All life and health and disability insurance Transportation & Nutrition Policies The Northbridge Senior Center will be open matters A reservation must be made 24 hours in Join Elderly Connection Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to • All available social service needs based pro- advance for rides on the van. A reservation The Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc., 4 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more grams must be made 48 hours in advance for lunch invites you to become a member of its fund- information, call (508) 234-2002. Medical expense hardship assistance because the nutrition site is only open raising group. The Uxbridge Elderly • All services limited to SHINE counselor to Monday through Thursday. Connection, Inc., is a non-profit, organiza- Programs be referred as appropriate tion that serves as the Friends group to the Following are the current leagues: Billiards • All veteran entitlement and need based Friends of Northbridge Elders Uxbridge Senior Center. Membership in this on Wednesday at 9 a.m.; cribbage on assistance programs The Friends Group has announced that the organization is open to everyone interested Thursday at 1 p.m.; Wii Bowling began dur- 2009 F.I.N.E. dues are payable at your conven- in supporting the Uxbridge Senior Center. ing the summer on Friday morning at 9:30 Christmas Sing-along ience, either yearly, $5, or three years, $12. We invite family members, caregivers, busi- a.m. Activities that are ongoing are Bingo on There will be a Christmas Sing–along at You may call or stop by the center to inquire ness people, young adults and all interested Monday afternoon at 1 p.m.; Scrabble on 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15. This pro- whether your dues are up to date. individuals to join The Elderly Connection, Tuesday at 1 p.m.; French class Tuesday at 1 gram will certainly put us in the holiday Inc. Membership is $2 per year and will help p.m.; genealogy, Wednesday, 1 p.m. Aqua spirit. Come and join others for this enter- Volunteer Drivers support the Uxbridge Senior Center. If you Aerobics held at the Whitinsville taining morning. The Tri-Valley nutrition site is in need of are interested in becoming a member please Community Center Monday from 1-2 p.m. volunteer drivers to deliver meals to local call us at (508) 287-8622. Substitute players are sometimes needed for New Program homebound elders Monday through Cribbage, call Jim Carse at (508) 234-5279. The NAC Food Pantry located at 20 Highland Thursday. Any day that you have available Grocery Shopping St., Whitinsville, will have a Senior Day on would be greatly appreciated average time The Senior Center travels to Hannaford’s Holiday Closing the third Wednesday of the month from 10 would involve approximately 2 1/2 hours. every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. The Senior Center and Tri- Valley nutrition a.m. to noon. This program is available to Call the center for more information. Contact (508) 278-8622 to make a van reserva- site will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23 and Northbridge residents 60 or over. Referral tion. Friday, Dec. 24 for the Christmas holiday, needed. Contact Gail Anderson for more Computer Workshop Thursday, Dec. 30 and Friday, Dec. 31 in information at (508) 234-2002. The Senior Center has begun a computer Book Group observance of the New Year holiday. workshop on Monday afternoons from 1:30 to The Page Turners book discussion group Diabetes Prevention 3 p.m. Workshops will include setting up a with Jane Ask the Nurse The Worcester Area Volunteers RSVP will be database for addresses and mailing labels; Granatino, library director, will be held from The Northbridge Senior Center’s nurse will offering a series of workshops on photo printing, editing and organizing; 1-2 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. be available to take vital signs from 11 a.m. to Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in November at the using Microsoft Word, Excel, or Access. If you love to talk about books, good and bad, 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Come in and talk Northbridge Senior Center. Each one-hour please join us! Call (508) 278-8622 to register. to Pat about any concerns you may have con- workshop focuses on a different aspect of Sports cerning your medications. diabetes management, and includes local Do you like to bowl, play golf, tennis, base- Hearing Screening medical professionals to answer your ques- ball or other sports? You can do all of this Do you often ask people to repeat them- Birthday Celebration tions. You must pre-register to ensure ade- right here at the Senior Center via our new selves? Do people say your TV is too loud? The monthly dinner for anyone celebrating a quate materials and handouts. Contact Gail Wii system. If you enjoy any of these activi- Call the Senior Center at (508) 278-8622 to birthday in December will be held on Anderson for more information. ties call for more information. We will soon schedule a free hearing screening. Tuesday, Dec. 21. Dinner is served at 11:45 be offering a “Demonstration Day ”on all a.m. Come and bring a guest; reservations 120 Club these programs. Presently we are bowling on Pitch Mondays must be in no later than Dec.18. The Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc. has Fridays at 10 a.m. Other activities including A Pitch party will be held Mondays at 6:30 begun the annual 120 Club. This series of 20 the Wii exercise program are being sched- p.m. There is a $2 donation. Intro to Internet weeks will conclude in December. There is a uled. Plan to come and try these sports Hear is a free opportunity to discover amaz- drawing once a week ($20). The final draw- games, see how realistic they can be, and Senior Club ing resources at your fingertips using the ing, consist of $400, $300, $200 and four $25 have fun with others. The Senior Club meets at the Uxbridge Internet and e-mail. No experience neces- winners. This fundraiser held twice a year Senior Center on the second and fourth sary. Individualized and self paced, a peer helps to defray the cost for instructors for UXBRIDGE SENIOR CENTER Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m. coach will guide you through the tutorial various classes, activities, through the Marsha Petrillo, director — (508) 278-8622 Bingo games each meeting. We are looking “Generations on line.” Try it once and you’ll Senior Center. Tickets are available for pur- for new members and enrollment in this be amazed at what you can do in just one ses- Beverly Clark, nutrition site manager — chase in the office. Call for more informa- (508) 278-7609 group is open year round. sion even if you have never used a computer tion. before. Call now to schedule your individual Mary Rice, outreach coordinator — (508) 278- DOUGLAS SENIOR CENTER 8638 session: Catholic Charities, 9 Spring St, Volunteer Medical Drivers Whitinsville, (508) 234-3800. Alyssa Graveson, director, (508) 476-2283 Volunteer drivers are needed to take local Help Wanted seniors to out of town medical appoint- Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver The Douglas Senior Center is located in the Save the Date ments. Reimbursement is available for The Northbridge Senior Center’s day trip Meals on Wheels in Uxbridge, Mendon and basement of the post office at 331 Main St. mileage. Call the center for more informa- Blackstone. Call Bev at (508) 278-7609. The Senior Center is open Monday through will take place on Saturday, Jan. 22. The day tion. will include a buffet luncheon at a nearby Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Computer Classes restaurant, prior to attending the matinee Financial Counseling performance of “Mamma Mia.” Call the cen- Instructors from Nipmuc Regional High Holiday Concert Financial Counseling is available by School will teach all aspects of computers The Douglas High School Chorus will per- ter for more information or to make a reser- appointment only on the fourth Thursday of vation for an enjoyable day. from 3-4 p.m. on Fridays. form its annual holiday concert at 9:30 a.m., the month at 1:30 p.m. Call the center to Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Senior Center. Come schedule an appointment. Life Planning Service Yoga Classes join in celebrating the season. The Northbridge Senior Center now has a The Senior Center is pleased to announce SHINE free gentle yoga classes for seniors and their Preventing Falls financial counselor available free of charge The SHINE counselor will be available for on a wide range of Life Planning matters: family members with certified instructor The VNA Care Network will present a pro- appointments from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Marilyn Jones. Classes will run through gram about how to prevent falling, 11:30 • All Medicare A, B, and C and Mass Health Thursdays. Call for an appointment. related advice and guidance June. For more information, call Marilyn at a.m., Monday, Dec. 20. Learn how to avoid (508) 207-8276 or Marsha at (508) 278-8622. risk factors and ask questions after. • Social Security including, retirement, dis- F.I.N.E. Membership ability and SSI claims for benefits The Friends of Northbridge Elders, Inc. Cards Holiday Sing-along • Credit and debt counseling matters membership dues for 2010 can be paid either • Advice on long-term care services and Come join us for an afternoon of card play- Celebrate the season and get ready to lift by stopping in at the Senior Center or by ing every Tuesday at the Senior Center. your voice, 9 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22. alternatives mailing a check made out to F.I.N.E. Dues are 10 • Friday, December 10, 2010 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE SPORTS Rams reach second straight Super Bowl

WORCESTER — The Northbridge Stadium on Nov. 30. The Rams lost to David Prouty in a football team, seeded third in the The Rams will battle for the Super Division 2 Super Bowl last season and Central Mass. Division 2 playoffs, will Bowl crown against No. 5 Millbury, hope to reclaim a title and bring it make another trip to the Super Bowl which defeated No. 4 Leicester on the back to Whitinsville. after defeating No. 6 Grafton, 20-7, in a same day, 21-15. first round playoff game at Northbridge defeated the Woolies Commerce Bank Field at Foley way back in Week 1, 32-21.

Shawn Kelley photos Left, Northbridge quarterback Tom Murphy drops back to pass. Above, The Northbridge defensive line, left, peers in before Grafton snapped the ball. Below left, The Grafton offense works out of the double wing formation. Below right, A Northbridge defender begins to tackle a Grafton player, who couldn’t quite grab the ball.

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“If it’s important to you, it’s important to us!” BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, December 10, 2010 • 11 SPORTS Rams take down Woolies to win ninth Super Bowl SUPERBOWL continued from page A1 yards and a touchdown after com- pleting 15 of 24 passing attempts, while senior running back Colby Brochu had a great all-around game defensively and chipped in with 74 yards on the ground for two scores. “We had a bitter taste in our mouth from losing last year and with all the newspapers saying that we just weren’t going to win it was even more motivation for us,” said Murphy on the Super Bowl victory. “We knew we were going to beat them. We had already played them in the beginning of the year and we knew we had improved just as much as they had. We knew we could do it and we just put it together at the end.” Though Millbury had hoped for a different end result on a trip back to the Super Bowl, first-year coach Ryan Matson knows he couldn’t have asked for anything more out of his 8- 5 Woolies this season. “Oh no, absolutely not, my kids did a great job and I’m so proud of Northbridge receiver Corey Pryor gets his Nick Ethier photos them,” he said. “When they were feet in the end zone as he catches a third The Northbridge defensive line, right, looks to intrude into Millbury’s backfield. down 24-7 they were still fighting to quarter touchdown pass. come out with a win and that’s what and-7 fade pass to Pryor (4 catches, 58 we’ve done all year. We’ve been Having Richard shaken up seemed yards) for a Northbridge touchdown. resilient and fought back at the Ryan kicked the extra point and the worst of times.” to fizzle out the charging Woolies and led to another red zone turnover. Rams went up 17-7. Millbury came out strong, kicking “We felt comfortable,” said off the first quarter of Super Bowl Senior Sean Kinahan intercepted senior quarterback Kyle Fennelly’s Murphy of the pass to Pryor on action by scoring a touchdown on a fourth down. “We were driving down 3-yard plunge from Richard. The pass intended for junior Bobby Boire in the end zone at the 4:05 mark. the field and it was like fourth-and-7 extra point was tacked on by jack-of- and coach just said ‘throw the ball up all-trades senior Andrew Ekstrom, The Rams took over from the 20 and got things under way with two to Corey’ and I just trusted him. He and the 13-play, seven minute drive was hurt, but I knew that if I put it in had the Woolies thinking about a consecutive passes to Brochu for 5 yards and Pryor for 30. After two the right spot he would catch it and it ring early. just worked out.” But Northbridge (11-2) had other incomplete passes from Murphy, he took the team on his shoulders and After a Ryan kickoff went out of plans in mind. bounds, the Woolies started charg- After receiving the ball with just ran it himself twice consecutively for gains of 21 and 11 yards. The ing again. This time Millbury’s drive over three minutes to play in the took up the remaining clock in the first, Murphy led the Rams on a Rams attempted to keep pushing for- ward into the end zone, but the third quarter and continued early seven-play drive of their own, result- into the fourth before a Richard run ing in a Brochu 1-yard score. The Woolies’ defense came up big, stop- ping Murphy from rolling out twice on fourth-and-6 came up about a touchdown was set up thanks to big yard short. The Woolies turned the catches by the receiving core of thanks to senior lineman Dave McAtee. Northbridge took the clock ball back over to the Rams with 9:17 Corey Pryor, Harrison Murphy and remaining, and Northbridge capital- Brochu out of the backfield. all the way down before Ryan booted a 31-yard field goal for the 10-7 lead at ized to seal the Super Bowl win. Versatile sophomore Jake Ryan The Rams milked the clock from added the extra-point and the score halftime. Northbridge co-captains Tom Murphy (10), Greg O’Donnell (44), and Matt Rice take Millbury could have been up 21-7 that point on, running the ball with the Super Bowl winning trophy back to their teammates. was locked at 7-7 with under a Brochu, Ryan, co-captain Greg minute to play in the quarter. early and would have been sitting in good position had they not turned O’Donnell, and relying on a big catch the game here,” said LaChapelle other team does. How he attacks that The Woolies got the ball back and from senior Evan Mackintosh to handed it off to arguably the best the ball over on back-to-back posses- about calling for the fake punt. was very important to us.” sions in the red zone, and keep the chains moving. The Rams Though the Woolies made quick Despite the loss, it was impressive rusher in the league. Richard pum- completed a big first down on fourth- meled through the Northbridge Northbridge Coach Ken LaChapelle work of getting back into Rams ter- how the Woolies battled throughout knows it. and-1 thanks to Murphy, who went ritory, they were forced to pass and the season to get to the playoffs, defense for 60 yards before coughing around the guard and dove forward the ball up on the next play on the “They’re key because we weren’t were unable to mount a comeback. including defeating Leicester in a stopping them and that’s the bottom for the yardage at midfield, allowing “We had a team where we weren’t Central Mass. playoff matchup. Rams’ 6-yard line. Sophomore defen- the clock to continue to run. But the sive back Matt Phelan recovered the line,” he said of Millbury turning sure where we were going to go and “We knew what we had as a group the ball over. “Turnovers are big, Woolies’ defense continued to fight, what was going to happen, but every- and we were confident in what we fumble and allowed the Rams to shift stopping the Rams again and forcing the momentum. But Northbridge and what coach will tell you they’re one seemed to respond,” said could do as a team,” said Matson. not–on either side of the ball.” another fourth down decision. LaChapelle. “I thought Murphy had “We knew that we’d eventually be couldn’t capitalize and they ended Northbridge broke the huddle in a up having Ryan punt the ball back to The Rams got the ball at their 30- an outstanding year for us; he was able to bring it if we played Millbury yard line to start the half and in a punt formation and faked the kick, the trigger to this and he led us. We Woolie football.” Millbury early in the second quarter. delivering a direct snap to Brochu, The Woolies continued their offen- very un-Rams-like fashion they divided the ball up, everyone did The Woolies certainly brought all scored by taking nearly six and a who broke loose for a 42-yard touch- their part and the line did theirs. that they had to Elliot Field this past sive dominance on the ground by let- down. The fake punt sealed the drive ting Richard and senior co-captain half minutes off the clock on a 13- Defensively, even though we weren’t Saturday, but LaChapelle’s Rams play drive. The drive, which was and the win for the Rams. dominating, Coach Gauthier did came out on top, proving that they Todd Deschenes run behind a strong “We haven’t used it much, but it’s Millbury line. Richard was shaken made possible by Murphy hooking such a great job preparing our kids were the better team and claiming up on a pair of 13-yard passes to part of our repertoire and at that each week, especially preparing for their ninth Super Bowl title since up during the drive on an 8-yard run point we agreed as coaches to win and had to come out of the game. brother Harrison, ended on a fourth- each game in terms of what the 1974.

Northbridge quarterback Tom Murphy directs signals at the line. Northbridge quarterback Tom Murphy (10) looks for running room against the Millbury defense.

The Northbridge football team celebrates its 24-7 Division 2A Super Bowl victory over Millbury. The Northbridge football team joins up and celebrates. 12 • Friday, December 10, 2010 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE SPORTS Woolies, Wolverines entertain in Division 2 playoff football game

Leicester’s Christian Rodrick makes his way through a Millbury player. Shawn Kelley photos A disappointed Leicester football team lines up at the end of the game after dropping a heartbreaker to Millbury, 21-15.

BY NICK ETHIER play from scrimmage for a 58-yard touch- SPORTS STAFF WRITER down. AUBURN — Everyone knew that the But Leicester responded immediately with Leicester and Millbury football teams were a TD on its first possession. The Wolverines going to rely on their star running backs to methodically marched 75 yards down the make a statement in the Division 2 playoff field in eight plays, as Choruzek rushed the game held Nov. 30 at Auburn High. Trevor ball four times for 22 yards. But it was the Choruzek of the Wolverines and Brandon run by Tim O’Leary that sparked the offense, Richard of the Woolies certainly came up big as the trick play gained 31 yards. for their respective teams, but the game was Quarterback Christian Rodrick then going to come down to whichever team could punched it in on a keeper from 1-yard out, find a spark elsewhere. and it was a 6-6 game with 4:30 left in the first It ended up being the combination of quarter. Millbury quarterback Kyle Fennelly and Millbury then went three-and-out, and the wide receiver Andrew Ekstrom, who hooked Wolverines looked ready to score as they up for an 8-yard touchdown toss with 1:24 to brought the ball down to the 8, but the drive play – and then again on the ensuing two- was stalled. point conversion – as the Woolies won a wild Leicester attempted a fake field goal 21-15 decision. attempt where Mike Ferraro shoveled a pass Millbury (8-4) will advance to play to Mykeem Minton, but it didn’t generate Northridge in the Division 2A Super Bowl, enough yards for a first down or touchdown. while Leicester saw its season end at 9-3. The Woolies then grabbed the lead on its “It was a heck of a game,” Millbury coach next possession with 4:10 showing until half- Ryan Matson said. “Leicester’s a great foot- time when fullback Todd Deschenes (9 car- ball team. The emotion right now is so high, ries, 67 yards) – a nice complement to the kids played unbelievable.” Richard – carried the ball four straight “I’m very disappointed for our kids,” times, the last being a 23-yard TD scamper Leicester coach Tim Griffiths said. “Our last down the left sideline. two games have been uncharacteristic for Ekstrom booted the kick through the us.” uprights, and it was a 13-6 game at halftime. The Wolverines were 9-1 before losing to Back-to-back interceptions began second David Prouty on Thanksgiving Day, 32-14, half action, as Rodrick was picked off by and then to the Woolies in the playoffs. Ekstrom and Fennelly threw an INT to Meanwhile Millbury has won two straight Minton, and then Leicester went back to the Leicester’s Tyler Goodney runs into a sea of Millbury defenders. since losing to Leicester on Nov. 12, 26-20. ground for its score. “We knew what we didn’t do well and what The Wolverines ran 10 plays on its next we needed to do well to pus us in position to drive, and only two were through the air. Tyler Goodney was able to boot a 22-yard thing more,” Matson said of Richard’s big win the game,” Matson said after facing the Ferraro caught both balls, but Choruzek had field goal, though, and Leicester had taken a carry. Wolverines twice in 19 days. “We were confi- a 13-yard carry and Rodrick (6 carries, 19 15-13 lead with 5:43 to play. Three plays later Fennelly (4-7, 44 yards) dent going in.” yards) scored his second touchdown of the “I had all the faith in our offense,” Matson threw a fade pass to Ekstrom (3 catches, 36 Richard paced the Woolies with 152 rush- game when he sneaked in from 2 yards out. said of the resiliency of being down late in yards), who made a leaping catch over ing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, Leicester elected to go for the two-point the game. “I was confident.” Leicester defender Tim O’Leary. while the workhorse Choruzek ran the ball conversion and the lead, but Choruzed was Millbury had a first-and-10 at its own 36 The two connected over O’Leary again for 27 times for 105 yards. stopped short at the half-yard line. with 5:39 to play,and the Woolies converted a the two-point conversion, and it was 21-15. Richard gave Millbury an early lead when Millbury led 13-12, but the Woolies had to big third-and-7 for 17 yards when Fennelly After completing one first down, Rodrick he broke free on a sweep right on the fourth punt on its next possession, which gave the completed a pass to Ekstrom. (7-19, 91 yards) tossed four straight incom- Wolverines good field Then, on another third-and-7, Fennelly plete passes to seal the game for the Woolies. position. completed another pass to Deschenes, this “Would haves, could haves, should haves, I Facing third-and-goal one good for 8 yards. wish I had a couple of calls back,” Griffiths at Millbury’s 4, Rodrick Richard then dashed to the left for 19 said. “It was there to take in the fourth quar- attempted a pass in the yards, breaking a tackle in the process, to ter, that’s all you can ask for.” end zone to Ryan bring a first-and-10 at Leicester’s 12 with 3:00 Millbury looks to seek revenge against O’Neill, which went just to play. Northbridge in the Super Bowl, as the high. “That was heart and you can’t ask for any- Woolies lost to the Rams 32-21 in Week 1.

Millbury’s Andrew Ekstrom howls from the end zone after scoring a touch- Leicester’s Scott Bruce goes for the ball, as does Millbury’s Jay Emmott (2). A Millbury receiver attempts to make a catch in the down late in the game for the Woolies. end zone as Leicester’s Tim O’Leary tries to defend. BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, December 10, 2010 • 13 School Committee honors outstanding students

Students at the LEGO robotics competition plan strategy. Courtesy photos The Medicine Machine and the Smarticle Particles.

The next group of students rec- ined the three different types of another group to standout stu- Wednesday’s meeting, a committee STUDENT ognized for their accomplishments leukemia, with some firsthand dents. member updated the superintend- continued from page A1 were two teams — the Medicine knowledge from one of their team- Twelve Douglas students were ent on a recently formed running Machine and the Smarticle mates. named winners of the Barnes & club at the intermediate/ elemen- skills to have. They are increasing- Particles — that competed in the “Along with programming our Noble sponsored “My Favorite tary school, which has received ly important to a 21st century edu- LEGO robotics competition at robot, we also had to work together Educator” essay contest. some guidance from students who cation,” Bachelder said. “Training Valley Tech last month. to complete a research project on a Diane Abramson, community have participated on the Douglas students for success in the STEM Each team competed against topic related to the theme of ‘Body relations manager for Barnes & cross country team. disciplines also is necessary if the more than 50 others in a variety of Forward,’” explained Smarticle Noble said: “It makes my job “It’s nice to see the intermediate U.S. is to remain competitive.” medical-themed events, during Particle member Izzy Mazzarella. worthwhile when I can go out in students come into their own and Teachers Rachel Usher and Kelly which robots built and pro- “We chose to do ‘A Closer Look at the community and see firsthand represent the district,” Lane said. Graveson brought students to the grammed by the students had to Cancer.’ I had the opportunity to the impact educators have.” “We are growing a nice crop of conference in October, where kids accomplish specific tasks such as share my experience at Boston Superintendent Nancy Lane, leaders.” got the chance to sit in on a variety simulated bone repair and medi- Children’s Hospital and help my after hearing of the accomplish- of workshops learning about cine distribution. team.” ments of the students, said: “You Tribune staff writer Christopher everything from animal pathology Each team incorporated a After certificates of achievement are the leaders of your grades. I’m Tanguay may be reached at (508) and the electrophysics of music to research element into their LEGO were handed out to members of looking at some kids that are going 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctan- forensic science and robotic engi- project as well. both LEGO teams and the STEM to go a long way.” [email protected]. neering. The Smarticle Particles exam- students, Bachelder introduced Before the conclusion of last Write Write Us! Us!

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turkey meal is $8 for members, $15 non-mem- munities. Mendon, Blackstone, Millville, Sutton, SATURDAY bers. House band Rachel & Western Partners Volunteers receive training, supervision and Grafton or Millbury. Applicants must also will perform. Deadline to purchase tickets is support. Call Don Eckerson, volunteer coordi- meet financial qualifications. There is no DEC. 11 Dec. 13. Call (207) 277-3277. nator, at 888-663-3688, ext. 5632 or application deadline, but once funding is [email protected]. depleted, the project may end. NORTHBRIDGE — Santa, Mrs. Claus, and DOUGLAS — Scarlet Fade Christmas For more information about VNA Care Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency elves will be leaving the Northbridge Concert, 10:30 a.m., First Congregational Network & Hospice, visit www.vnacarenet- providing in-home and community based Fire Department headquarters, 193 Main Church, Douglas. work.org or call 800-728-1862. services in 25 towns in south central St., aboard the ladder truck and Engine 3 at 10 Massachusetts. a.m. The first stop will be Walmart plaza, 100 DOUGLAS — Transfer station permits for For information about services call Tri- Valley Parkway, at 10:05 and continuing UPCOMING/ONGOING the period of Sept. 1 to March 1, 2011 are now Valley’s free Help-Line at 1-800-286-6640 or go through the neighborhoods of Whitinsville available at the Douglas Board of Health the Website at www.trivalleyinc.org. and Northbridge until 2 to 2:30 p.m. Cookies NORTHBRIDGE — Saint Peter’s Parish, 39 office. Permit cost is $110 and $55 for anyone will be gratefully accepted for all the elves at Church Ave., Rockdale, will host a LifeTeen 65 years of age or older. Permits can be REGION — For veterans struggling financial- NFD. The parade route and times are posted Mass at 5 p.m. on Sundays. This Mass is obtained Monday through Thursday from 8:30 ly due to a job loss or decreased income, the at the fire headquarters. geared to teens, but everyone is invited and a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) encouraged to join us! LifeNight will follow in Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6 offers an assortment of programs that can NORTHBRIDGE — The Village Bell Ringers the parish center for our high school teens. If p.m. Residents can also purchase their per- relieve the costs of healthcare or provide care will present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at you have any questions feel free to call the mits through the mail by providing a check at no cost. the Village Congregational Church, office at (508) 234-6355 or e-mail made payable to “The Town of Douglas,” Veterans whose previous income was ruled Whitinsville. The Village Choir, Children’s [email protected]. name and street address, license plate num- too high for VA healthcare may be able to Choir, a Brass Ensemble, and local talents • EDGE nights continue at Saint Peter’s ber of the vehicle to be used and a stamped enter the VA system based upon a hardship if Jamie Guyette and Russ Pimentel will be join- Parish for middle school youth grades 6-8, 6:30 self addressed envelope. Permits will be sold their current year’s income is projected to fall ing the handbell choir. You are asked to bring to 8 p.m. in the parish center. Feel free to at the transfer station only on the following below federal income thresholds due to a job a canned good, and a free will offering will be bring a friend. dates: Saturday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. loss, separation from service or some other taken, portions of which will be given to the 25. No one will be allowed use of the transfer financial setback. Northbridge Food Pantry. UXBRIDGE — Uxbridge Grange is collect- station after Sept. 30 without a valid permit Veterans determined eligible due to hardship ing diapers and wipes for the Department of on their vehicle. can avoid co-pays applied to higher-income SUNDAY Children and Families. All sizes are needed, veterans. Qualifying veterans may be eligible newborn to size 6. The police department, NORTHBRIDGE — All women are invited to for enrollment and receive health care at no DEC. 12 fire department, and VFW are assisting us join Coffee Break, an informal communi- cost. with this drive. Diapers and wipes can be ty Bible study, on Tuesday mornings from Also eligible for no-cost VA care are most vet- UXBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley brought to the VFW from 9-11 a.m. on 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the Pleasant Street Christian erans who recently returned from a combat Community Chorus will perform its annual Saturday,Dec. 11. All donations will be great- Reformed Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville. zone. They are entitled to five years of free VA winter concert at 3 p.m. at Faith Fellowship ly appreciated and cheerfully accepted. Participants do not have to know anything care. The five-year “clock” begins with their Church, 639 Douglas St. This year’s concert, about the Bible to come. The Coffee Break discharge from the military, not their depar- “Reflections of the Season,” is filled with UXBRIDGE — NBC’s popular primetime pro- program presents an opportunity for friend- ture from the combat zone. songs celebrating the winter, the snow and gram “Who Do You Think You Are?” and the ship and fellowship. Each VA medical center across the country the holidays. There will be a short intermis- continuing advertising by the show’s sponsor, All women from the community are welcome. has an enrollment coordinator available to sion with complimentary refreshments for all Ancestry.com, have awakened in many people Programs and childcare are provided for pre- provide veterans information about these and a raffle with donations from several local an interest in genealogy and family histo- school children. For more information, call programs. businesses and artisans. General admission ry. The new interest in genealogy and family (508) 234-4902 or visit www.pscrc.org. Veterans may also contact VA’s Health is $5. The BVCC is starting a new tradition history sparked by the program is prompting Benefits Service Center at 1-877-222 VETS this year and is asking concert attendees to many people in the towns of the Blackstone NORTHBRIDGE — The Whitinsville Social (8387) or visit the VA health eligibility participate in a food drive for local food Valley to go through their shoe boxes of fami- Library is pleased to have received a $900 Website at www.va.gov/healtheligibility. pantries. In the giving spirit of the season, it ly papers and old photo albums in search of grant from the Massachusetts Department of will be collecting non-perishable food items at their own roots. Assistance is freely available Early Education and Care, through the local HOPEDALE — A new Alzheimer’s the door, to be distributed to food pantries at workshops held every other Saturday from office of Beginning Bridges of Northbridge Caregiver’s Support Group meets from 9:30 throughout the Blackstone Valley. 10 a.m. to noon at the Uxbridge Free Public and Uxbridge. to 10:30 a.m. on the second Thursday of each Participation is voluntary. Please give if you Library, led by Mike Potaski. The grant will provide books and CDs for month at Sacred Heart Church on Hopedale can! These workshops provide knowledge adults who are participating in English as Street. For more information, call Cecelia resources and guidance to assist participants a second language (ESL) and English Boatman at (508) 473-9600. MONDAY in acquiring the knowledge and skills to con- Language Learners (ELL). Other adults duct their own research. Individuals and fam- who are participating know English, but are NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley DEC. 13 ilies are the product of a myriad of social, studying to improve their writing and read- Free Medical Program, dedicated to the economic, and political factors that influence ing skills. memory of Dr. Robert Bajema, is held from 6- NORTHBRIDGE — The GFWC Whitinsville the decisions of previous generations. The ESL and ELL program offers one-on-one 8 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at Women’s Club will hold a Christmas musi- Participants in the workshops will seek to tutoring on a weekly basis at no charge. In Northbridge High School, 427 Linwood Ave. cal at 7 p.m. at Village Congregational answer the “Who, What, When, and Where” addition, a conversation class is held weekly This is a project of the Northbridge Church, Church Street, Whitinsville. Barbara questions that will illuminate their family on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Association of Churches. Paquette, organist and pianist from United stories. For more information or to sign up, The grant will allow the library to support lit- This program is for the uninsured. No Presbyterian Church, will perform. call the library at (508) 278-8624 or just drop in! eracy and to provide resources for those wish- appointments needed. Whether you are a novice or more experi- ing to learn English, or improve their English General comprehensive services and refer- NORTHBRIDGE — Flu shots will be available enced researcher, newcomers are always wel- skills. New students are welcome. For infor- rals include general physicals, pap smears, at the Blackstone Valley Free Medical Clinic come. mation, call the library at (508) 234-2151, ext. 4. mammograms, lab testing resource, acute ill- for those who are uninsured. There is no ness care, counseling, medications, specialist charge. The flu vaccine will be available from UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Free Public REGION — The Adult Children of referral, chronic illness care. Also, referral 6 to 8 p.m. at Northbridge High School, 427 Library has begun winter hours: Mondays, Alcoholics 12-step support group meets from for financial aid and prayer support from 12 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. In addition, a 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at the Hopedale churches is available. counselor from UMass Memorial Hospital Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursdays, Unitarian Church, 65 Hopedale St. For more will be present to assist those needing health 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., information, call Rose at (508) 234-9004. REGION — Co-Dependents Anonymous is a insurance. closed Fridays and Sundays. 12-Step Fellowship of men and women whose REGION — Funding continues to be available common purpose is recovery from codepen- SUNDAY REGION — VNA Care Network & Hospice, a through the UniBank Pharmacy dence and the development and maintenance DEC. 19 nonprofit home health care, hospice and well- Assistance Project. This project is designed of healthy relationships. The group meets at ness agency, needs volunteers to provide to offset prescription drug costs for eligible 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Trinity Lutheran practical and emotional support to terminally UXBRIDGE — New England Country individuals aged 60 and over living in one of Church, Lancaster Street, Worcester. For ill patients and their families in Douglas, Music Club will hold its Christmas party, the 11 Blackstone Valley towns of Douglas, more information, call Rose at (508) 234-9004. 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Brian Bliss Conner Polymeros David Rea Victoria Lind Richard Carter Holly Lachapelle Alexander Bloem Tognazzi GRADE 6 Quincy Quinama Geoffrey Reichert Samantha Lord Michae l Casey Sarah Arnold Natalie Lyons Paige Bober Jake Reding Nolan Reilly Devin MacDonald Abigail Crothers Phillip Maher Morgan Boisvert Andrew Athanas Victoria Afonso Jake Robertson Julia Russell Melissa Manning Russell Delaney Nathan Auger Thomas Bancroft Patrick McGowan Juliette Briggs Nathan Satkauskas Russell Schott Courtney Manyak Michael Demeritt Nicholas McKenna Zenaida Bufford Hailey Baldwin Trisha Baniqued Remy Schofer Sean Slavin Matthew Marchant Jade Doan Ashley Banas Jiacomo Beckman Kristina Morrison Brent Burgess Jacob Schofield Tyler Spencer Nathan Martel Patrick Ducey Sean O’Bannon Anthony Campanelli Nathaniel Meaghan Bernard Katherine Sobkowiak Rachel Spratt Samantha Mathon Matthew Dupuis Beauchaine Cali Bloem Zachary Papazian Lexi Ciliberto Celine Souvanna St. Francis Kyle Kayla McManus Joseph Fitman Nancy Sengtong James Ciras Jack Bradley Ryan Brochu David Stearns Nicholas Susienka Bryan Medina Madeline Forget James Briand Chloe Burchard Rachel Sullivan Robert Clark Brandon Susienka Mackenzie Tougas Hailey Minichiello Rachel Fremeau Matthew Wittenberg Sarah Cleary Marissa Burt Ryan Byrne James Viana Haley Trombino Jessica Montesdeoca Brianna Gallagher Jessica Caggiula Joseph Canoy Iman Zarrinkoub Hunter Clements Michael Wells Chad Vaudreuil Anthony Murphy Nicholas Guerin Brenna Cofske Courtney Carey Lilly Coco GRADE 8 Raelyn Wytenus Alaila Velez Zachary Novick Savannah Haverty Maria Cray Alina Daraphet Kyle Conlin Sophia Zechello Emilee Zuidema Shayleigh O’Donnell Robert Healy Megan Conroy Cameron Dolson Liliana Dowd Dillon Arnold Sean O’Toole Victoria Hicks Daniel Finnigan Sarah Ducharme Maximilian Bloem James Crandall GRADE 6 GRADE 7 Heath Ostoin Kathryn Hughes Lindsey Dainys Trevor Gallagher Meghan Ferraro Meagan Brouwer Rachel Arnold Morgan Abrain Jacob Padula Kristen Iadarola Sadie Gareau Tabitha Fields Jessica Carneiro Elizabeth Dalfonso Logan Philbrick Jordan Johnson Mallory Daoust Tyler Bajema Samantha Aicardi Brianna Gauthier Madeline Green Salita Daraphet Olivia Bell William Athanas Christian Polymeros Amal Khan Trevor Gosselin Katherine Guerin Melanie Dudka Crystal Davis Kayleigh Poudrier Hannah Lachapelle Destiny Decato Jacob Bliss Daniel Banas Caroline Harland Jacob Hazerjian Jessica Ekberg Meghan Bolotin Brad Barron Catarina Protano Megan LaChapelle Timothy Haverty Hannah Keith Samantha Fields Yana Deeley Colleen Reilly Katherine Maguire Isabella Dion Mariah Boobar Jaden Bauman Corey Hazzard Jocelyn Kenyon Eric Hanna Christopher Brouwer Matthew Bedigian Kayla Richard Reagan Mahoney Reece Hendriks Abigai lLabrie Michael Kane Meghan Dowd Cameron Richards Claudia Marzec Amber Dumas Jennifer Cacciola Travis Bernard Helen Hogan Isabella Lane Jake Matte Nicole Cella Jill Beschi Casey Roche Melissa Mello Emily Iacovelli Marc LeBlanc Lauren McGowan Peter Dupuis Danielle Rocheleau Hannah Mignault Devon Foster Belinda Cortes Elijah Boudreau Madison Ireland Alexis Leclaire Cassandra McKeon Ashley Curboy Hannah Brown Koby Schofer Dylan Murray Gibran Kafal John Marzec Elizabeth Samuel Gallagher Nicole Shearer Kori Murray Megan Gentile Hannah Cusson Jacob Carlson Maeghan Kelly Mary McLaughlin McLaughlin Anthony Demeritt Nicole Carroll Angela Sinatra Jeremiah Norcross Alexandra Lindgren Zachary Merian Olivia Monterotti Madison Giacobbi Katelyn Skillings Noah Ratcliffe Casey Gosselin Fox Dolber Meighan Casey Brandon Lira Jake Murray Jessica Morrison Kenneth Donahue Kiana Castro Celia Slater Noah Redden Alyssa Mahoney Kayla Murray Jacob O’Donnell Daniel Grant Kyle Smith Lilly Reding Taylor Gregory Preston Fitzgerald Tiffany Couture Mackenzie Mahoney Henrietta Murtagh Randi Ouillette Alfred Gagner Alex Dahl St. Francis Brian Daniel Reynolds Jocelyn Marchant Pavan Narahari Ryan Parslow Zachary Griggs Lia Stanley Bradly Rockwell Anna Guanipa Hailey Goldstein Jordan Daoust Cora McComiskey Abigail Nigro Samantha Randall Christopher Gonynor Creighton Dorfman John Stone Lindsay Ryan Emma McKeown Connor Nowlan Jay Reiss Natalie Haas Samantha Tackett- Abigail Sansoucy Jake Habbel Ryan Graveson Naom iDupras Ciara Naughton Katherine Puda Sarah Underwood Jason Hardina Marc Flores Marvill Joyce-Ann Sarafian Shane O’Bannon Caitlin Ramsey Gwendolynne Lillian Handlin Matthew Thompson Talia Shepard Tyler Haroutunian Mckena Hendriks Madison Francis Stephen Oncay Melanie Rivera Weissinger Sean Hogan Jonathan Fraser Shelbe Turpin St. Martin Danielle Maya Ostoin Nicole Sanderson Derek Wielsma Mina Helinski Zachary Vallee Stephanie Stearns Matthew Henry John Hughes Matthew Ganley Hailey Ouillette Gienda Sengdara Livinia Williams Nicholas Joyce Bryanna Geddis Robert West Kevin Sullivan Thomas Palsha Ashley Senosk Alexis Zona James Hicks Benjamin Wolf Natalie Susienka Erik Houle Julia Kelley Natalie Greenan Elijah Perron EmilyShorey Nathan Lamberson Kailey Hamelin Jake Wood Ashley Swett Elloian Picard Marissa Zanella Vanessa Karagosian Seth Yedinak Alicia Thomas Taylor Keene Logan Lamborn Joseph Hanson Katherine Pingeton Jake MacNeil Jacob Harris Julia Zechello Ashley Tivnan Margaret Reiter GRADE 7 Hamza Khan Nicolas Tricomi Jaylin LaChapelle Michelle Manuel Jayson Hart GRADE 8 Jared Richardson Nicole Ballard Erik Mockus Michael Hartwick Veronica Valk Jaclyn Schnurpfeil John Lacombe Logan Vierck Tyler Brodeur BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, December 10, 2010 • 15 CONGREGATIONS NORTHBRIDGE Church of the Nazarene Fairlawn Christian Reformed Church 130 Douglas St., (508) 278-2315 305 Goldthwaite Road; (508) 234-2838; pastor’s Senior Pastor: study, (508) 234-8030 Rev. Robert Howard Pastor: Rev. Raymond Coffey Executive Minister: Rev. John Westcott Morning Worship: 10:15 a.m. (nursery provided) Youth Pastor: Joshua Howard Church School: K through adult 9:00 am (nurs- Children’s Pastor: Noelle Herrmann ery provided) Services: Sunday, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Northbridge Center Congregational Faith Fellowship, Uxbridge Foursquare Church Church Hill Street, (508) 234-3302 or (508) 234-6013 639 Douglas St.; (508) 278-0300 Pastor: Rev. William Hamilton Pastor: Rev. Gil Parmley Services: Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Pleasant Street Christian Reformed First Evangelical Congregational Church Church Court Street (mailing address: P.O. Box 152); 25 Cross St., (508) 234-5268 (508) 278-3071 or (508) 278-6388 Interim Senior Pastor: Stanley Vander Klay Services: Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Associate Pastor of Youth: Rev. William Hodgeman North Uxbridge Baptist Church Services: Sunday 10:00 am. Senior Pastor: Pastor Jamie Walton Sunday School, 9:00 am. 5 East Hartford Ave.; (508) 278-5505 For complete information on all ministries, Service hours : 9:30 Sunday School for all ages; visit www.pscrc.org . 10:30 Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm Evening Service For other ministries and more informa- Rockdale Congregational Church tion, visit www.NorthUxbridge Baptist.com Fowler Road and Ash Street, (508) 234-8484 Email: [email protected] or pastorjamie@ Pastor: Rev. William Hamilton charterinternet.com Service: Sunday, 10:45 a.m. St. Mary’s Church St. Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic 77 Mendon St.; (508) 278-2226; CCD, Church of Whitinsville (508) 278-3777 315 Church St., (508) 234-3677, Pastor: Rev. Steven M. LaBaire e-mail: [email protected] Senior Priest: John Kelley Pastor: Rev. Aram Stepanian Faith Formation Director: Annette Gion Services: Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Bible study Deacon: Paul Brown classes, Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Director of Music: Daniel Zabinski St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30, 9, 11 a.m. 1 Cross St.; (508) 234-5656 or (508) 234-3232; religious education, (508) 234-3511 The Church of the End Times Pastor: Rev. Michael Broderick 19 Industrial Drive Weekend Schedule: Pastor: David Stanley Masses: Sat: 4:30 PM Services: Wednesday PM 5:00; Saturday PM 7:00 Sun: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Phone: 1-877-24PRAY Weekday Masses: DOUGLAS Mon., Tues. & Wed. at 8:30 AM East Douglas United Methodist Church 333 Main St. (mailing address: P.O. 822, East Unitarian Congregation of Mendon and Uxbridge St. Peter’s Parish Douglas 01516) Telephone: (508) 476-2049 27 North Main St., Uxbridge 39 Church Ave.; (508) 234-2156; CCD, Pastor: Rev. Robin McGrath 13 Maple St., Mendon (508) 234-6355 Services: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Mailing Address: Pastor: Rev. James Carmody Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. P.O. Box 392,Mendon, MA 01756 Masses: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.; Saturday Telephone: (508) 278-5234; liturgy, 4:30 p.m.; First Congregational Church church office, (508) 473-8681 Sunday, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Common Street, (508) 476-0022 Pastor: Rev. Ed Young Pastor: Rev. Ralph Clarke Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. in Mendon until further Trinity Episcopal Church Services: Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. notice. 33 Linwood Ave., (508) 234-5303 Middle School and High School classes meet at 9:15 AM Services: Sunday, 7:45 and 9:15 a.m.; Sunday school, on Sunday. 10:45 a.m. St. Denis Church Blackstone Valley United Methodist Church 23 Manchaug Road, (508) 476-2002 61 Linwood Ave., (508) 234-2275 Pastor: Rev. William N. Cormier Want to Advertise in Pastor: Rev. Michele Ewers Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday, 7, 8:30 and 10:15 Services: Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. The Blackstone Valley Tribune? a.m. Second Congregational Church United Presbyterian Church at Whitinsville Main Street; (508) 476-7030; (508) 476-7221 Pastor: Rev. Bill Broderick Call Lisa Lemoine Pastor. Rev. Rick Underwood for information! 51 Cottage St.; (508) 234-8220 Services: Sundays in July and August, 9:30 a.m., Sunday School for all ages: 9:15 AM and adult Bible study, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday in (508) 909-4063 Worship Service: 10:30 AM September through June, service at Nursery Provided 10:30 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Village Congregational Church/ UXBRIDGE United Church of Christ 5 Church St., (508) 234-7901 Church of the Good Shepherd Pastor: Rev. Robert Sherwood 121 Linwood St., 508-234-7726 [email protected] Services: Sunday worship and Pastor: Rev. Lawrence J. Esposito Sunday school, 9:30 am. Masses: Sat, 4 p.m.; Sun, 8 and 10 a.m.; Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur 8:45 a.m.

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BY GUS STEEVES Registrars of Voters erroneously Alicea and Durant.” STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER determined that a spoiled ballot After simply saying “It’s always SOUTHBRIDGE — Last month’s which was protested by Alicea not been about making sure every vote recount saga were set to take a new be counted in the recount,” the counts,” Alicea referred more turn next Wednesday, Dec. 8, as a incumbent’s complaint states, detailed queries to his attorney, Suffolk Superior Court judge hosts adding, “… [O]ne person who was William McDermott of Boston. the first hearing of incumbent registered to vote and should have McDermott said he has “a policy not Democrat Geraldo Alicea’s lawsuit been on the voting list on Election to comment on ongoing cases.” over two alleged Election Day Day and was wrongfully denied the He did note he hopes to be able to issues. opportunity to cast a ballot by the conclude the process before the new Formally, he’s suing the duly appointed election worker at Legislative session begins Jan. 5, Southbridge Board of Registrars the precinct.” but would not speculate on how like- and the Secretary of State, not his After requesting a “de novo” hear- ly that is. opponent, Republican Peter Durant. ing and decision “as reasonably as Durant, however, said he doubted The recounts of the week of Nov. 16 possible,” Alicea’s complaint states, that would happen, leaving the 6th resulted in a Durant victory by just “[I]n the event the election is District’s representation in limbo. one vote, after Election Day tallies deemed to be in doubt or ends in a “I think it’s their option to decide tie vote, the Plaintiff seeks an Order whether or not they’ll swear me in,” showed him having a four-vote mar- Geraldo Alicea Peter Durant gin. that this election be run again in the Durant said. “The Speaker of an “In the Town of Southbridge, the Six Worcester District between overwhelmingly Democratic House “I’m the winner, so I don’t think large crack in it, but there were no isn’t likely to seat a Republican in a anything else has to go on,” he ballot-count issues therein. race that’s contested by just one added with a laugh. Southbridge Registrar James vote.” Officially, the recounts deter- Dyer said he and fellow board mem- The Republican, a Spencer select- mined Durant received 6,587 votes bers Jennifer Vizard and John man, said he felt the voter-denial and Alicea, got 6,586, with 357 blanks Sypek had not received copies of the allegation “seems a little strange to and 3 votes cast for other people. The court filing or notice of being defen- me,” but noted he did not know “the only town that had any change in dants, but did know that Town Clerk circumstances surrounding it.” He the tally between Nov. 2 and its Madaline Daoust was subpoenaed. said he does know the name and recount date was Southbridge, a The Registrars met briefly last week address of the voter, but declined to town overwhelmingly won by and unanimously voted to have reveal them, and they are not stated Alicea. Recounters found the most Assistant Town Clerk Julie Pena go in Alicea’s complaint. problematic issues with Precinct 5, to the hearing in Daoust’s place, Durant is technically not a party which had a missing ballot box seal, since Daoust will be out of the coun- to the case, but is mentioned as “an an extra ballot not counted on Nov. try that week, he said. interested party” and plans to par- 2, and a statistically-unlikely string Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- ticipate therefore as “an interven- of about 15 consecutive blanks for 909-4135 or by e-mail at er,” Durant said. this race. Precinct 1’s box also had a [email protected].

Shotgun and archery season a bit crazy

ow that the shotgun deer areas. I have observed an increase in season in Massachusetts anglers fishing on the Blackstone is about to end, the black- THE GREAT River and the Mumford River over the powder sportsmen are past few years. These waters are N OUTDOORS eager to get out into the field and highly toxic and fish from these areas hopefully harvest venison before should NOT be eaten. the season ends on Dec 31. RALPH • Ice fishing tilts or tip-ups are a The shotgun and archery deer sea- great way to fish for many species of son this year was a bit crazy com- TRUE freshwater fish but do require a lot of pared to past seasons, according to patience most of the time. Live bait many sportsmen, although the group few sizes that allow for a large hole or such as shiners or dace are most often hunters who did plenty of driving small hole to be cut. The 10-inch is used as bait but worms, salmon eggs, fared well. A few nice 10-point bucks the most favored. Jig fishing is this and grubs are often used for trout and were taken in the first week of the writer’s passion and has provided me salmon. Worms do not last long in the shotgun season locally. Deer did not with some great days of successful cold water and need to be changed move much because of the high acorn fishing catching yellow perch, bass, every 30 minutes or so. These baits crop that provided an abundance of pickerel, etc.! Numerous holes need are most often fished near or at the food and the weather was not to be cut in the ice in hopes of locating bottom. Pike fishing, although rare extremely cold, allowing the deer to a school of yellow perch. When they in the Blackstone Valley waters these bed down a lot during the day. That are located, action can become fast days, other than Webster Lake, has should all change during the upcom- and furious until the school of fish anglers heading for the western part ing black-powder season. A few inch- moves. Normally they only move a of Massachusetts or fishing in neigh- es of snow should make for a big har- few feet so that a new hole needs to be boring states. The state Fisheries & vest of deer, as the deer herd is still cut and the perch are relocated. Wildlife Division no longer has an high and the somewhat lower harvest During a feeding blitz of perch, 20 or active pike-stocking program, which during the shotgun and archery sea- 30 fish can be caught in a single hole is essential to ensure a good popula- son left many deer to be harvested. and it is not uncommon to hook into tion of fish in any one body of water. • Do not forget to pick up your 2011 a large bass or pickerel, which can Transmission of fish disease from sporting license at your local licens- add to the excitement. other states has put a halt to stocking ing agency. The waterfowl stamp is When jigging, use a Swedish pimple pike into our waters, although I have also available and will be needed to lure with a single hook baited with a heard that a stocking program could hunt waterfowl on Jan 1. grub or worm until you catch the first start again if other sources are found. • Ice fishing could get under way perch. Carefully remove a perch eye • This writer was informed of the any day now on many small ponds, with your thumb, being careful not to theft of the plaque at Lacky Pond’s but extreme caution needs to be the break the eye. Affix the fresh perch boat ramp, which was installed at a rule. If you are a seasoned ice fishing eye onto the hook and jig the lure a ceremony after the completion of the enthusiast, you should have no prob- foot or two from the bottom. Action dam. I am surprised it lasted as long lem determining what safe ice is and should be quick but if nothing takes as it did. With gravestones being van- to follow your common sense when the lure move into a freshly cut hole dalized regularly, nothing seems to be venturing onto the ice. On first ice and try again. Yellow perch are a sacred in today’s world. constant monitoring of ice thickness great eating fish during the winter • Next column we will discuss a few with a chisel is essential. No need to months if they are caught from clean great ways to prepare your venison carry a power auger on first ice. water, preferably a reservoir. Many for the table of your winter days in Also there are many great hand ice ponds are polluted throughout the the field. augers on the market that do a great Blackstone Valley and fish from these job of cutting holes. The razor sharp waters should not be eaten. Catch and Take a Kid Fishing and Keep them auger is one of them and comes in a release should be practiced in these Rods Bending! ECTION HOLIDAY B S SEASON FRIDAY, DEC. 10, 2010 Refreshers Calendar—B3 Real Estate — B6 Business Directory—B8 Legal Notices — B9 page B2 Imperial Cars—B10 FREE Holiday Slate with Any Purchase of $299 or more

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(NAPS) TEQUILA CAZADORES® granate juice butter to pan and toss to melt When the party is at your HIGHLAND HOLLY 1⁄2 part fresh lime juice and coat pecans. Sprinkle Dessert Party With A Splash of grenadine with salt. Mash together chili, place, festive dips and drinks 1 1/2 parts Tequila can add to the fun and help white onion, salt and 2 table- CAZADORES® Reposado® Shake ingredients with ice spoons cilantro in a molcajete, make your home a hit for the 2 parts blueberry-pome- Peppermint Twist holidays. and pour into a rocks glass. or mince and mash with a Garnish with blueberries. large knife on a cutting board to obtain a paste. Cut avocado (NAPS) completely. Line them with GUACAMOLE WITH flesh in shells in a crosshatch An easy way to entertain plastic wrap or parchment. APPLES AND TEQUILA pattern without going during the holidays is to Carefully spread the ice CAZADORES® through skin; scoop out with a have a dessert party. It’s cream in the pan using the entire container. Freeze for Tequila-Infused Apples: spoon and stir into chili, great for the host because cilantro mixture, mashing the time needed to make one hour or until very 1 large, crisp, sweet apple, firm. Remove from freezer peeled, coredand diced (1⁄3 avocado slightly. and serve dessert and bev- Other ways to wow your erages is much less than and spread the frosting inch) over the ice cream and put 1 Tbsp. Tequila holiday party guests can when a whole meal is include: planned. And guests the trimmed cake over the CAZADORES® Blanco frosting. Cover tightly and 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice • Intriguing invitations: almost always have time to Stick a sprig of holly or a swiz- make one last stop for freeze overnight. To serve, let frozen cake sit at room Toasted Pecans: zle stick in the invitation something sweet, no mat- envelope. ter what else is happening temperature for about 5 1⁄4 cup pecan halves, sliced minutes. Unwrap and crosswise or coarsely chopped • Delightful Decorations: on a particular evening. Spray-paint inexpensive trays Here are a few hints to invert cake onto serving 1 tsp. butter dish. Remove plastic wrap 1⁄8 tsp. fine salt and candleholders in silver, make your dessert party a gold or cranberry. Tie red rib- little sweeter: or parchment from the ice Guacamole: bons around chair legs and • Think red, white and 1 serrano chili, stem dis- chandeliers. String Christmas pink instead of the usual carded and coarsely chopped lights around the buffet table red and green when com- 1 1⁄2 Tbsp. chopped white and set out large glass bowls ing up with decorations onion filled with holiday ornaments. and recipes to serve family 1⁄2 tsp. fine salt Tie tinsel around rolled nap- and friends. Tuck candy 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro kins. Hang mistletoe over the canes of various sizes in 2 Mexican Hass avocados, doorway. centerpieces and vases for halved and pitted • Fascinating favors: an unexpected bit of fun. 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, for Provide party favors to • Save time and trouble garnish departing guests. Perhaps a for yourself by preparing candy cane or cookies, a sprig the desserts ahead of time. Ice cream lollipops can please Toss apples with Tequila of holly and a small novelty in That way,you too can enjoy guests of any age. CAZADORES® Blanco and a festive bag. the party and spend time lime juice and let stand 30 with your guests. LEARN MORE • Serve the perfect holi- minutes to 1 hour. Spread cream. Sprinkle crumbled You can find more recipes day pair—frosty pepper- pecans in a baking pan and pieces of peppermint can- online at mint just tastes like the This year, the spirits of the season can help add some extra spark, as bake at 350° F until golden and dies over top of cake. Serve well as good cheer, to the party. fragrant, 7 to 8 minutes. Add www.cazadores.com/#/101. holidays and creamy chocolate is always popu- slices with whipped cream lar. Combining the two can and garnish with candy be even more delightful canes, if desired. when you put out a pair of PEPPERMINT ICE Holiday Season Refreshers decadent desserts such as CREAM LOLLIPOPS these made with Dreyer’s or Edy’s Slow Churned (NAPS) 1 container Dreyer’s The spritzer is an easy,economical and and Honey Peppermint Light Ice /Edy’s Slow Churned You can add a special touch to the hol- versatile holiday drink that is made with 1.5 oz. ginger ale Cream. With half the fat Peppermint Light Ice idays this year by serving an affordable AriZona Beverage’s Green Tea with Frozen Festive Berries (such as cran- and one-third fewer calo- Cream sparkling beverage that your guests can Ginseng and Honey to give it a special berries, grapes, blueberries, raspber- ries than regular ice Lollipop sticks enjoy all season long with the AriZona twist. Each 20-ounce bottle contains five ries) cream, no one has to leave 4 oz bittersweet choco- Sparkling Green Tea and Berry Spritzer. individual servings of the recipe, mak- feeling like a bowl full of late or chocolate chips ing it more cost-effective. Prepare berries; if purchasing fresh jelly. 4 oz white chocolate or For a lower calorie, sugar-free version, fruit, be sure to thoroughly wash fruit white chocolate chips Diet Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey before freezing. 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By making some simple recipe substitutions—such as Peppermint Light Ice process to melt the white replacing butter with Smart Balance buttery spreads—you Cream chocolate and 1 tablespoon can cut the fat without sacrificing taste. These Mini Phyllo of shortening in the Appetizer Bites are easier to make than they look—and health- Peppermint candies or microwave until smooth. ier too. candy canes Place different sprinkles in separate small bowls. Dip MINI PHYLLO CUPS Make two 9-inch cakes each lollipop halfway into according to the package the chocolate and dip into 2 tablespoons Smart Balance Buttery Spread Original directions; cool completely. sprinkles. Immediately put 6 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed Remove from pan and cut back into freezer to set. the rounded top off one of Repeat with remaining ice Preheat oven to 350?F. Place Smart Balance Buttery Spread the cakes to make one even cream. Freeze completely in a small microwave-safe bowl and cook on high setting 20 layer. Wrap and freeze the before serving. seconds or until just melted. Work with one sheet at a time; second cake for later use. For more holiday ice keep the remaining sheets wrapped in plastic or on a damp Soften ice cream at room cream dessert ideas and paper towel. Lightly brush one side of the phyllo with the but- temperature for 5–10 min- recipes, visit www.ice- tery spread. Place another phyllo sheet on top of the brushed utes. Wash pans and dry cream.com. sheet. Repeat until there are four sheets total. Cut into three- Mini Phyllo Appetizer Bites are elegant yet simple to make for any hol- inch squares. Place squares in mini-muffin pan, pressing phyl- iday party. lo edges slightly to fit the pan. Bake five minutes or until gold- en. Remove from tin and cool completely. Repeat with remain- ing phyllo squares. Heat one tablespoon of the Smart Balance Buttery Spread in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic five BRUSCHETTA BITES FILLING minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Stir in artichokes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in “Every Town 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups) Smart Balance Sour Cream, Smart Balance Milk and cayenne 1/4 cup chopped, fresh basil pepper. Cook three minutes or until heated thoroughly. 1–2 cloves garlic, pressed Remove from heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt buttery spread. Serve warm or at room temperature. Deserves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon Smart Balance Cooking Oil Each filling recipe makes approx. 1? cups to fill 24 phyllo 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar cups total. a Good Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl. Let mixture stand Tip: Make filling up to three days in advance and refrigerate at room temperature for 30–60 minutes to allow flavors to in airtight container. Add to phyllo cups just before serving. blend. When ready to serve, drain well. 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Participation is voluntary. parish center for our high school teens. tion or to sign up, call the library at NORTHBRIDGE — Santa, Mrs. Claus, Please give if you can! If you have any questions feel free to (508) 278-8624 or just drop in! Whether and elves will be leaving the call the office at (508) 234-6355 or e-mail you are a novice or more experienced Northbridge Fire Department head- MONDAY [email protected]. researcher, newcomers are always wel- quarters, 193 Main St., aboard the lad- DEC. 13 • EDGE nights continue at Saint come. der truck and Engine 3 at 10 a.m. The Peter’s Parish for middle school youth first stop will be Walmart plaza, 100 NORTHBRIDGE — The GFWC grades 6-8, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the parish UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Free Valley Parkway,at 10:05 and continuing Whitinsville Women’s Club will hold a center. Feel free to bring a friend. Public Library has begun winter through the neighborhoods of Christmas musical at 7 p.m. at Village hours: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Whitinsville and Northbridge until 2 to Congregational Church, Church Street, UXBRIDGE — Uxbridge Grange is Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Cookies will be gratefully Whitinsville. Barbara Paquette, organ- collecting diapers and wipes for the Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., accepted for all the elves at NFD. The ist and pianist from United Department of Children and Families. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays, parade route and times are posted at Presbyterian Church, will perform. All sizes are needed, newborn to size 6. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Fridays and the fire headquarters. The police department, fire depart- Sundays. NORTHBRIDGE — Flu shots will be ment, and VFW are assisting us with NORTHBRIDGE — The Village Bell available at the Blackstone Valley Free this drive. Diapers and wipes can be REGION — VNA Care Network & Ringers will present a Christmas con- Medical Clinic for those who are unin- brought to the VFW from 9-11 a.m. on Hospice, a nonprofit home health care, cert at 7 p.m. at the Village sured. There is no charge. The flu vac- Saturday,Dec. 11. All donations will be hospice and wellness agency, needs Congregational Church, Whitinsville. cine will be available from 6 to 8 p.m. at greatly appreciated and cheerfully volunteers to provide practical and The Village Choir, Children’s Choir, a Northbridge High School, 427 Linwood accepted. emotional support to terminally ill Brass Ensemble, and local talents Ave., Whitinsville. In addition, a coun- patients and their families in Douglas, Jamie Guyette and Russ Pimentel will selor from UMass Memorial Hospital UXBRIDGE — NBC’s popular prime- Northbridge, Uxbridge and surround- be joining the handbell choir. You are will be present to assist those needing time program “Who Do You Think You ing communities. asked to bring a canned good, and a free health insurance. Are?” and the continuing advertising Volunteers receive training, supervi- will offering will be taken, portions of by the show’s sponsor, Ancestry.com, sion and support. Call Don Eckerson, which will be given to the Northbridge SUNDAY have awakened in many people an volunteer coordinator, at 888-663-3688, Food Pantry. interest in genealogy and family his- ext. 5632 or deckerson@vnacarenet- DEC. 19 tory. The new interest in genealogy work.org. SUNDAY and family history sparked by the pro- For more information about VNA Care UXBRIDGE — New England Country gram is prompting many people in the Network & Hospice, visit DEC. 12 Music Club will hold its Christmas towns of the Blackstone Valley to go www.vnacarenetwork.org or call 800- party, noon, VFW Post 1385, Route 16. through their shoe boxes of family 728-1862. UXBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley A full- course turkey meal is $8 for papers and old photo albums in search Community Chorus will perform its members, $15 non-members. House of their own roots. Assistance is freely DOUGLAS — Transfer station per- annual winter concert at 3 p.m. at Faith band Rachel & Western Partners will available at workshops held every other mits for the period of Sept. 1 to March Fellowship Church, 639 Douglas St. perform. Deadline to purchase tickets Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the 1, 2011 are now available at the Douglas This year’s concert, “Reflections of the is Dec. 13. Call (207) 277-3277. Season,” is filled with songs celebrat- Uxbridge Free Public Library, led by Board of Health office. Permit cost is Mike Potaski. $110 and $55 for anyone 65 years of age ing the winter, the snow and the holi- DOUGLAS — Scarlet Fade Christmas These workshops provide knowledge or older. Permits can be obtained days. There will be a short intermis- Concert, 10:30 a.m., First resources and guidance to assist partic- Monday through Thursday from 8:30 sion with complimentary refreshments Congregational Church, Douglas. for all and a raffle with donations from ipants in acquiring the knowledge and a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and several local businesses and artisans. skills to conduct their own research. Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 General admission is $5. The BVCC is UPCOMING/ONGOING Individuals and families are the prod- p.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can also pur- starting a new tradition this year and is uct of a myriad of social, economic, chase their permits through the mail asking concert attendees to participate NORTHBRIDGE — Saint Peter’s and political factors that influence the by providing a check made payable to in a food drive for local food pantries. 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(NAPS) BACARDI® PARTY PUNCH The punch bowl is coming into its own nowadays. From chic soirees to casual gather- 1 750-mL bottle Bacardi® Gold Rum ings, the latest take on the holiday fixture is 1L cranberry juice increasingly popular. 2L ginger ale, chilled For the host it’s a great idea, because you 8 oz. orange juice just mix up a batch and let guests serve them- 1 oz. lime juice selves. That means you can mingle more. You 1 1/2 oz. lemon juice don’t have to spend the whole night standing Extra citrus fruit for garnish behind the bar. Ice For the guests, it’s a delicious and refresh- In large container, combine rum and fruit ing drink that can be as exotic as any holiday juices. Chill. Just before serving, pour into cocktail and lets them socialize more with large punch bowl. Add ice and gently stir in their hosts. chilled ginger ale. Garnish by floating orange, Here’s a trio of contemporary punch recipes lemon and lime slices on top. Makes 16 cups. that you may care to serve at your next get- together: BACARDI® COQUITO BACARDI® JINGLE JUICE 1⁄2 bottle Bacardi® Superior Rum (750 mL) 1 can of evaporated milk 1 750-mL bottle Bacardi® Superior Rum 1 can of condensed milk 1/2 750-mL bottle Bacardi® Gold Rum 2 cans of coconut crème 3/4 gallon cranberry juice 2 tsp. of cinnamon 1/4 gallon orange juice 3 tsp. of coconut flakes (optional) 2 tablespoons of grenadine Add BACARDI® Superior Rum, evaporated Combine ingredients in a large punch bowl milk, condensed milk and then coconut and serve in glasses filled with ice. Garnish crème. Stir with a spoon or blender (optional). with maraschino cherries. Serves 25. Garnish with cinnamon and coconut flakes. For additional rum recipes, go to www.bacar- di.com.

Punch Makes A Comeback: A bowl of punch means many things to different people nowadays, but ulti- mately it says “party” to an increasing number of hosts and guests. Holiday Parties That “Pop” (NAPS) instructions. Serve with One key to making a hol- prepared dips. iday menu manageable is to tweak some classic HONEY MUSTARD DIP favorites to make them new and unique. Take, for example, 1/2 cup honey seafood; it can make any 1/4 cup mustard of seasonal get-together seem choice more special. It’s easy to 2 tablespoons steak sauce keep on hand for an Stir ingredients together impressive appetizer or Seafood and assorted dips can be hard to in a small bowl. Refrigerate buffet. Start with a reliable beat on any holiday buffet. until ready to serve. brand, such as SeaPak Shrimp Company, to feel sure about quality and flavor. Then, simply arrange a platter full SPICY LEMON PEPPER of butterfly shrimp, popcorn fish, tempura DIPPING SAUCE shrimp and crab cakes. Serve the seafood on top of a bed of lettuce for color and with 1/4 cup mayonnaise wedges of lemon for additional flavor. 1/4 cup sour cream This year, add a twist to the seafood spread 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional) For a taste of tradition, serve or give an elegant Christmas Pudding during the holidays. It could make your by serving a variety of dipping sauces for 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning get-togethers more fun than the Fezziwig’s ball. guests to “customize” their party plate. Spicy 1 teaspoon lemon juice Lemon Pepper Dip or Chipotle Sauce should please the adults in the crowd. The youngsters Stir ingredients together in a small bowl. at the party will likely love dunking popcorn Refrigerate until ready to serve. An Economical Yet Tasteful fish in Honey Mustard Dip. CHIPOTLE DIPPING SAUCE POPCORN FISH DIPPERS

Prep Time: 5 minutes 1/2 cup mayonnaise Cook Time: 15 minutes 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finally Way To Make The Most Makes: 25 appetizer servings diced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 (22-oz) package SeaPak® Popcorn Fish, frozen Stir ingredients together in a small bowl. Honey mustard dip Refrigerate until ready to serve. Of The Holidays Spicy lemon pepper dip Chipotle sauce For more seasonal seafood recipes, visit (NAPS) the Christmas pudding that can make a great www.SeaPak.com or find SeaPak on The state of the economy doesn’t have to addition to a neighborhood cookie exchange, a Cook Popcorn Fish according to package Facebook. leave you feeling like Ebenezer Scrooge this visit with family or as dessert for your own holiday season. Instead, you can celebrate holiday dinner. OLIDAY NTERTAINING with the warm and delicious tradition of giv- H E : ing gifts of great food to friends, family and CHRISTMAS PUDDING guests. For example, consider a Christmas pudding Mrs. Cratchet would have been proud to serve. 21⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Tips To Help You Throw It’s been not only a highlight of holiday meals 1 teaspoon Clabber Girl Baking Powder for centuries, but it can also be very economi- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda cal. The pudding is generally prepared using 1⁄4 teaspoon salt A Successful Holiday Party breadcrumbs, raisins and other fruits and 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon spices available around the house. 1⁄4 teaspoon cloves (NAPS) and more time Given the investment many holiday bakers 1 cup milk savoring good food make in ingredients, such as nuts and dried 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg ’Tis the season for food, friends and good company. fruits, it’s usually wise to invest in fresh ingre- 1 1⁄2 cups raisins • Spread the dients to help your holiday treats turn out as 1⁄2 cup currants and family! Entertaining dur- Holiday Cheer: intended. 1⁄3 cup chopped citron Don’t stress over April Osburn, Culinary Classroom 1 cup packed brown sugar ing the holidays can be hectic, but losing a family heir- Manager for Clabber Girl, stresses that using 3⁄4 cup margarine, softened loom. Pick up a outdated or near-date ingredients in your 2 eggs with a little bit of planning, it’s possi- pack of stylish, recipe can dramatically affect the finished Mix and sift dry ingredients. Add fruits and plastic platters and product. “The holiday season is a time when stir until they are well coated. In a separate ble to throw a fes- tive, fun party with- serving bowls so you are baking to impress, and time, as well as bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until you can send left- money, is at a premium. The last thing you fluffy.Beat in eggs and add flour/fruit mixture out the worry. Here are some tips to overs home with want to do is let an expired ingredient cause alternately with milk. Mix well. Turn into your guests without your recipe to fail. Using old baking powder greased 11⁄2 quart mold. Cover and steam 2 help you host a styl- ish celebration that having to worry can make your baked item flop. Not only is the hours. (To steam, set mold on a rack in large Using disposables without sacrificing style. Plastic party about them return- rise of the product affected, but using old kettle/saucepan. Keep boiling water to half will impress your ware designed to look like real china and silverware is a guests: ing your dish. ingredients can compromise taste and the the depth of the mold, adding water during stylish, upscale alternative to paper. Set your holiday integrity of your baked goods.” steaming process when necessary.) • Trim the Table: Make your table with style It’s important to be sure all your ingredients Makes 8 servings. using Mozaïk® are fresh, especially baking soda, baking pow- holiday table shine • Dazzle with Party Ware by der, cornstarch, flour and spices. Replace any using everyday items. Place Disposables: Hosting a party Sabert. Available in both that are a year old or more. If in doubt, start LEARN MORE multicolored ornaments in a with a large guest list but Classic and Contemporary anew and date each item to be sure you’ll large clear vase to create a You can find more recipes and food ideas at don’t have enough place set- styles, Mozaïk products know each time you bake. sparkling centerpiece or www.clabbergirl.com. tings? Look for disposable include round and rectangu- This holiday season, impress everyone with dress up a credenza using nat- ural elements like pinecones place settings that look like lar plates, silver-look cutlery or evergreen branches. the real thing and are a fash- serving items and mini appe- • Mix and Mingle: Serve ionable, affordable alterna- tizer ware, creating a sophis- appetizers in small, stylish tive to paper plates and fine ticated impression at every serving cups that make it china. occasion. The collection looks easy to enjoy some snacks • Carefree Cleanup: Enjoy like real permanent ware, but while mingling. Put out mini your party stress-free! Using can actually be washed and forks as well so that there is disposable party ware gives reused or simply disposed. no worry about messy finger you the option to toss the To learn more, you can visit foods. mess so you can spend less www.mozaikbysabert.com. time huddled over the sink BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, December 10, 2010 • 5 CALENDAR school children. For more their English skills. New stu- a hardship if their current This program is for the unin- continued from page A1 information, call (508) 234-4902 dents are welcome. For infor- year’s income is projected to sured. No appointments need- or visit www.pscrc.org. mation, call the library at (508) fall below federal income ed. “The Town of Douglas,” name 234-2151, ext. 4. thresholds due to a job loss, sep- General comprehensive servic- and street address, license plate NORTHBRIDGE — The aration from service or some es and referrals include general number of the vehicle to be Whitinsville Social Library is REGION — The Adult other financial setback. physicals, pap smears, mammo- used and a stamped self pleased to have received a $900 Children of Alcoholics 12- Veterans determined eligible grams, lab testing resource, addressed envelope. Permits grant from the Massachusetts step support group meets from due to hardship can avoid co- acute illness care, counseling, will be sold at the transfer sta- Department of Early Education 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays at the pays applied to higher-income medications, specialist referral, tion only on the following dates: and Care, through the local Hopedale Unitarian Church, 65 veterans. Qualifying veterans chronic illness care. Also, refer- Saturday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, office of Beginning Bridges of Hopedale St. For more informa- may be eligible for enrollment ral for financial aid and prayer Sept. 25. No one will be allowed Northbridge and Uxbridge. tion, call Rose at (508) 234-9004. and receive health care at no support from 12 churches is use of the transfer station after The grant will provide books cost. available. Sept. 30 without a valid permit and CDs for adults who are REGION — Funding continues Also eligible for no-cost VA care on their vehicle. participating in English as a to be available through the are most veterans who recently REGION — Co-Dependents second language (ESL) and UniBank Pharmacy returned from a combat zone. Anonymous is a 12-Step NORTHBRIDGE — All women English Language Learners Assistance Project. This proj- They are entitled to five years Fellowship of men and women are invited to join Coffee (ELL). Other adults who are ect is designed to offset pre- of free VA care. The five-year whose common purpose is Break, an informal commu- participating know English, scription drug costs for eligible “clock” begins with their dis- recovery from codependence nity Bible study, on Tuesday but are studying to improve individuals aged 60 and over charge from the military, not and the development and main- mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m., their writing and reading living in one of the 11 their departure from the com- tenance of healthy relation- at the Pleasant Street Christian skills. Blackstone Valley towns of bat zone. ships. The group meets at 7:30 Reformed Church, 25 Cross St., The ESL and ELL program Douglas, Uxbridge, Each VA medical center across p.m. on Wednesdays at Trinity Whitinsville. Participants do offers one-on-one tutoring on a Northbridge, Upton, Hopedale, the country has an enrollment Lutheran Church, Lancaster not have to know anything weekly basis at no charge. In Mendon, Blackstone, Millville, coordinator available to pro- Street, Worcester. For more about the Bible to come. The addition, a conversation class is Sutton, Grafton or Millbury. vide veterans information information, call Rose at (508) Coffee Break program presents held weekly on Mondays at 6:30 Applicants must also meet about these programs. 234-9004. an opportunity for friendship p.m. at the library. financial qualifications. There Veterans may also contact VA’s and fellowship. The grant will allow the library is no application deadline, but Health Benefits Service Center REGION — The Salvation All women from the community to support literacy and to pro- once funding is depleted, the at 1-877-222 VETS (8387) or visit Army is here to help serve are welcome. Programs and vide resources for those wish- project may end. the VA health eligibility emergency needs in the childcare are provided for pre- ing to learn English, or improve Tri-Valley,Inc. is a private, non- Website at Blackstone Valley. Services profit agency providing in- www.va.gov/healtheligibility. include assistance with food, home and community based clothing, utility payments and services in 25 towns in south HOPEDALE — A new heating needs. To find out how PrimePrime RibRib DinnerDinner central Massachusetts. Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s we can help with your emer- For information about services Support Group meets from gency needs, contact Deb at JoinJoin UsUs FridayFriday NightsNights call Tri-Valley’s free Help-Line 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on the second Salvation Army services at 4:00PM-8:00PM4:00PM-8:00PM at 1-800-286-6640 or go the Thursday of each month at (508) 342-7122. Leave your name * Reservations Required Website at Sacred Heart Church on and telephone number and www.trivalleyinc.org. Hopedale Street. For more your call will be returned. information, call Cecelia Soup from the Hearth All for REGION — For veterans strug- Boatman at (508) 473-9600. NORTHBRIDGE — Volunteers $ gling financially due to a job are needed to help adult Queen-cut Prime Rib 19.95 loss or decreased income, the NORTHBRIDGE — The learners improve their Department of Veterans Blackstone Valley Free English as part of the ESL and Roasted Potatoes & Vegetable Live Affairs (VA) offers an assort- Medical Program, dedicated ELL programs at the ment of programs that can to the memory of Dr. Robert Whitinsville Social Library. If Homemade Dessert Music! relieve the costs of healthcare Bajema, is held from 6-8 p.m. on you are interested in becoming or provide care at no cost. the second Monday of the a one-on-one tutor, please call Veterans whose previous month at Northbridge High the library at (508) 234-2151, ext. income was ruled too high for School, 427 Linwood Ave. This 4. VA healthcare may be able to is a project of the Northbridge enter the VA system based upon Association of Churches.

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ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT DUDLEY WEBSTER – 81 Killdeer Island Rd! WEBSTER – 2 Elaine St! Quiet WEBSTER – 49 Sunny Ave! 7 Rm DUDLEY – DUDLEY – 16 Knollwood Rd! “Like WEBSTER – 11 Brian Ave! Immaculate WEBSTER – 57 Upper Gore Rd! Post – 57A Mason Road! “2009” 12 Eagle Drive! 8 Webster Lake Access! 7Rm Ranch! 3 Neighborhood Setting! 6 Rm Split! Colonial! Desirable Neighborhood! Rm Tri-Level! Center Isl Granite New” 5 Rm Ranch! Neighborhood of 6+Rm Split! Updated! Appl Kit! 3 Season & Beam, Stone & Stucco! 10 Rms - 7 Rm Raised Ranch! Better than New! Open Floor Plan! Cathedrals! Bdrms! Remod Appl Kit! Central Air! Open Floor Plan! Spacious Liv Rm Fenced Yard! Eat-In Kit w/Center Kitchen! Open Floor Plan! Frplcd Fine Homes! Applianced! Oak Cabinets! Porch! Frplc Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds! 2,890'! 1790 Antique Colonial! 5.84 Acres! Distant Views of Webster Lake! 3/4 Bdrms! Newly Finished Lower Hrdwd Floors! 33’ Finished Fam Rm w/Cathedral Ceilings! Kitchen w/CTile! Isl! Spacious Liv Rm! Formal Din Liv Rm! Family Rm w/Brick Den w/Skylight! Liv Rm w/Picture New Bath! Fam Rm w/Frplc! New Siding & Frplcd Din Rm! Frplcd 2nd Flr Great Level w/Family Rm & Second Full w/Wood Stove! Impeccable Landscaping! 3 Bedrooms! Huge Bath! Dining Area Rm! 3 Large Bdrms! Master w/Walk- Hearth! 3 / 4 Bdrms! Master Window! 2 Bdrms! Separate Laundry Rm Windows! 2 Car Garage! 2007 Furnace! Rm! Will Need New Well/Septic! Bath! 15x30 Above Ground Pool! 16x32 In Ground Pool! 2 Car Garage! w/Slider to Private Deck! New Roof! in Closet! LL Fam Rm! 6 Panel Drs! Bath! 2.5 Baths! 21x21Game Rm! on Main Level! 2 Z Heat! Farmers Porch! $219,900.00 $239,900.00 $238,900.00 $229,900.00 $249,900.00 And More! Potential Master Piece! 1.12 Acres! Shed! Garage! $219,900.00 Walk to Lake! In-Ground Pool! $209,900.00 C/Air! Deck! Garage! $234,900.00

OPENOPEN HOUSEHOUSE DUDLEY – 28 Healy Rd! Nichols WEBSTER – OPEN HOUSE DUDLEY – 220 West Main St! WEBSTER – 4 Hall Road! SUN 12/12 • 12-2PM DUDLEY – 5 Luther Lane! 8 Rm WEBSTER – 11 Everett Ave! 7 Rm WEBSTER – 28 Skyview Lane! Wed & Sun 12:00-2:00! College Near! 7 Rm Country Cape! 4.1 Quality 6 Rm BRICK Ranch! Business Updated 6 Rm Split Entry! Kitchen DUDLEY – 2 Fairview Ave! 58’ Colonial! Many Updates! Stainless Updated Bungalow! Open Liv Rm & Din 6 Rm Raised Ranch! Quick Highway New England Commons! Adult 55+ Acres! Marble Counters, Jen-Air Gas Zoned! Eat-in Kit w/SS Appliances! w/Dining Area! Comfortable Liv Rm! Updated 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Appliances! Granite Counters! Din Rm Rm! 3 Bdrms! 1st Flr Bdrm, 2 Large 2nd Access! Dead End Street! Living Room Range! Frplcd Fam Rm! French Doors Community! Applianced! Solid Counters! Granite Kit! 15X19’ Liv Rm! 4 First Flr w/Hrdwds! 15X25' Liv Rm w/New Flr Bdrms! Huge Bathroom w/Laundry! and 3 Bedrooms w/Hardwood Floors! Hardwoods! 2 Bdrms! 2 Baths/Master! Full Oversized Liv Rm w/Frplcd! Hrdwd 3 Bdrms! Master w/half Bath! 2.5 to Deck w/Panoramic Vistas! Pegged Baths! Lower Level Family Room! Bdrms! Gleaming Hrdwds! Fully Carpet! 1.5 Baths! 12X26' Master! 3 3 Season Front Porch! Recent Windows Lower Level Family Rm - Possible 4th Hrdwd Flrs! 3 Bdrms! Frplcd Master, Basements! Garage! C/Air! Security! Flrs! 3 Bdrms w/Hrdwds, Fam Rm! Finished Lower Level! 2 Baths, Bdrms! Finished Lower Level! Master Bath! 3 Baths! Garages! Irrigation! Community Center! Walking Trails! Newer Windows & Furnace! 2 Car Garage! Private Yard! & Roof! Siding in 05! Furnace & Hot Bedroom! Newer Windows! $224,900.00 Whirlpool! New Windows! Half Acre! 24/26X50'Garage w/25x25 Loft! C/Air! $164,900.00 $179,900.00 $334,900.00 Low Fees! Easy Access! $214,900.00 $189,900.00 $224,990.00 C/Vac! $254,900.00 Water 07! Garage!

NEWNEW LISTINGLISTING OXFORD – 10 Lambert Circle! WEBSTER – 8 Elaine St! 6 Rm Ranch! WEBSTER – 493/495 School Street! THOMPSON – SCHOOLHOUSE THOMPSON - SCHOOLHOUSE THOMPSON – 225 Wagher Road! 6 WEBSTER – 127 Douglas Rd! 7+ Rm WEBSTER – 30 Nancy Dr! 7 Rm Completely Updated 8 Rm Colonial! Fireplaced Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms w/Hardwood Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 1.5/1.5 POND! 6 Rm Waterfront Cape! POND! Western Exp! Beautiful Rm Split! 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! Open Flr Split! 1.31 Acre! 2 Car Under, 2 Car Gambrel! Nice Home on Dead End! Baths! Applianced! Great Investment Western Exp! Fantastic Sunsets! Sunsets! 100' Waterfront! 10+ Rms w/4 Detached w/Loft! Frplcd Liv Rm Super Island Kitchen! Fireplaced Floors! Kitchen w/ Wall Oven! Screened Opportunity! 493 Remodeled from Studs, Plan! Applianced! Recently Finished Eat-in Kit! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwd! Family Rm! Gleaming Hardwoods! 3/4 Rear Porch! Expandable Lower Level!! Applianced! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms Decks! Open Flr Plan! Liv Rm w/Frplc! Lower Level Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove! w/Skylights! Kit w/Breakfast Bar! Full 1st Fl Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Huge Liv Custom Kit, Walk-in Closets! Laundries! 3 Bdrms! Master w/Waterfront Deck & Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Garage w/Electric Opener! Corner Lot! Sep Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent w/Hrdwds! 1st Flr Laundry/Office! Storage Rm/Workshop! Garage Bath w/Jacuzzi Tub & Shower! 3 Bdrms! Rm! 3 Bdrms w/ Hrdwds! 1.5 Baths! Windows! Garages! Sep Basements! Recent Bath, Furnace, Roof, Electrical Bath! 3.5 Baths! Finished Lower Level! Lower Level Fam Rm or Master Suite Garage! Cul-de-Sac! .93 Acres! Great Commuting Location! In Time for Summer! w/Opener! Private Backyard w/Trex Attached Garage! 2001 2Z Oil Heat! $167,900.00 New Electric! New Siding! & Insulated Doors! 2 Tier Deck! w/Walk-in Closet & Half Bath! $269,900.00 $199,900.00 $269,900.00 $389,900.00 Deck! 1.39 Acres! $194,900.00 $249,900.00 Private Back Yard! $254,900.00

ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE UXBRIDGE - 16 Fair St! Updated 7 SUTTON Center! Rare Opport! WEBSTER – 13 Dresser St! 5 Rm Cape! WEBSTER LAKE! Middle WEBSTER LAKE - STRIP WEBSTER LAKE – 36 Laurelwood! SUTTON - DUDLEY ISLAND! "LAKE SINGLETARY" – 109 W. Main St! Stately Brick Rm Colonial! 4 Bdrms! 1.5 Baths! Kit Historic Colonial! 7 Acres! Great for New Kitchen w/S/S Appliances! Marble Pond/Western Expo = Spectacular Your Own Island Paradise! Middle Pond/Reid Smith Cove! Western 400'+ of Prime Lake Frontage! 1.69 Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! Single Fam w/Center Isl! Hrdwds Throughout! Small Farm! Present 2 Fam or Counters! Full Bath w/Double Vanity! Liv Sunsets & Views! 80' Waterfront! "Wawela You’ll Never Want to Leave! 8 Rms! Exp – Beautiful Sunsets! 90’ Acres Surrounded by Waterfront w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Family! Business Rm w/New Carpets! 2 Bdrms! Master Park"! Ideal 2nd Home or Yr Round Living! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! Sep Guest Partially Finished Lower Level! Freshly Returned to 1 Fam! Updated! Estates! 2 Separate Houses Proposed Zoned! Live & Work From Here! Park Like w/Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight & Walk-in Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral! Applianced! Cottage! Gazebo! Boat House! Waterfront! Fantastic 3/4 Acre Lot! 8 Painted Ext! Farmers Porch & Deck! Spacious Rms! High Ceilings! Great Grounds! 6/7 Rms! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Newer Roof! 2 Car Gar! Barn for for Home Office! Possible Add Closet! Office or Den w/Hardwoods! Din Rm or Office! 2 Bdrms - Lake Facing “Mainland” Lot for Parking w/Garage! Rm Colonial! Frplcd Liv Rm! 3/4 Bdrms! 2 Lot Division! Build 2 New Homes on 2 Full Baths! 3 Car Garage! Mahogany Separate Parcels or Build Your Rms! 3 Baths! New Furnace! Check It Out! Storage/Workshop! House Lot! Great Highway Access! New 1/2 Bath w/C-Tile! Master! 3 Season Porch! Gas Heat! CAir! 3 Fully Equipped! Pontoon Boat! $299,900.00 $239,900.00 $459,000.00 $179,900.00 Car Garage! Deck! Docks! $379,900.00 $599,900.00 Decks! $639,900.00 Private Estate! $625,000.00

SOLDSOLD NEWNEW PRICEPRICE NEWNEW PRICEPRICE ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT WEBSTER LAKE! 53 Bates Point! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – South Pond! 92 WEBSTER LAKE! Reid Smith Cove! WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – North Pond – 69 Birch WEBSTER LAKE - 63 Bates 228 Killdeer - Snug Harbor Eastern Exp = Spectacular Sunrises! 9 Rm w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Lakeside Ave! Southwestern Exposure! Middle Pond! East Exp - Fantastic Villas! 3,300'! Luxurious Waterfront Isl Rd! Panoramic Views! 61’ Waterfront! Point Rd! 90' Waterfront! 1/2 Acre! Island Rd! Sandy Shores! Level – Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Sunsets! Huge Lake Views! Complete Contemp! 3 Levels w/Panoramic Lake Updated 5 Rm Ranch! Open Floor Plan! Kit, Walk-Out! 7 Rm Contemporary! 2 Story Sunrises! Panoramic Views! 220’ Living! 7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! 4.5 Baths! 3 Views! Granite, Marble & Hrdwds! Main House plus 2 Separate Rental Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never 2005 Remodel Inside & Out! Waterfront! Wooded, Rustic & Private! Frplcs! Gourmet Kit! S/S Appliances! Din & Liv Rms All w/Great Lake Views! Units! Beautiful Grounds! Sandy Frplcd Liv Rm! Lake Facing Master want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Open Floor Plan! Cathedrals! Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms - Lake Facing Master! Beamed Cathedral Ceilings! Lake Facing w/Bath! 3 Bdrms! 3 Tile Baths! C/Air! Ideal 5 Rm Summer Cottage! Stone Master Suite w/Private Balcony! Great Media Rm! Detached 3 Car w/2nd Flr Beach! Eastern Exp = Beautiful 2 Car Garage! Professionally Fireplace! 2 Bedrooms! Applianced! Master Bdrm w/Sliders to Deck! 2 Bdrms Garage! New Roof & Other Fireplaced Great Rm! 2/3Bdrms! Rm w/ Cathedrals, Frplc, Hot Tub & Expansion Potential! 220' Deep Lot! Total! Garage! Swim & Ski from Your Dock! Sunrises! Great Opportunity! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Central Air! Garage! Renovations! $539,900.00 And Much More! $774,900.00 $449,900.00 2 Baths! $474,900.00 Steam Shower! $499,900.00 Permanent Dock! $469,900.00 $399,900.00 $564,900.00

SOLDSOLD ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD SOLDSOLD WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Bates Grove! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ Killdeer Isl - 86 Bates Point - South Pond! – 220 Killdeer Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – South Pond Yr Rd! Applianced! Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = North Pond! NW Exp = Grand Road! Views across Middle Pond! 25 Bates Grove Rd! 88’ Waterfront! Island, 75’ Sandy Beach! Fantastic Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Furnished! Dock! 19’ Pontoon Boat w/50 Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Sunsets! 80’ Waterfront! 8 Rm Cape! Breathtaking Sunsets! 7 Rm Ranch! 20,712’ Lot! 2 Complete Living Lakefront Home! Cherry Kitchen! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake HP! 6 Rms! Screened Porch! Fam Rm Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr Ideal 2nd Home/Summer Res or Yr Multi-functional 13x21 Brady Sun Room! Levels - 2 Kitchens! Cathedrals Lake Facing Din & Liv Rms! 5 Bdrms - Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Round! Frplcd Liv Rm! 4 Bdrms! 1.5 w/Skylights! Fireplace! 3 2 on 1st Flr - 3 Lake Facing! Master Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master w/Cath Ceiling! 1st Fl Master w/Hrdwds! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 Applianced! 3/4 Bdrms! Master w/Lake Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level 3 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 14,190’ Lot! Sandy Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water Baths! Enclosed Porch w/Super Water Views! Fully Finished Walk-out Lower Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Panoramic Bath! 3 Full Baths! 11X46 w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! Views! Walk-out Lower Level Lake Views! 2 Car Garage! Office/Workshop/Utility! Garages! AC! Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Beach! Freshly Paint Ext! Recent Roof! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! Level! 2.5 Baths! Garage! Decks! Prime $599,900.00 Gardens! Security! And More! $374,900.00 $499,900.00 w/Summer Kit! Recent Windows & 50’ Waterfront! $499,900.00 Pro Landscaped! Level Lot! Trex $1,250,000.00 $649,900.00 Siding! $439,000.00 Deck! Dock! $799,900.00

454 Main Street Sturbridge (508) 347-6556 Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer John Sherman Joan Mellen John Roderick Roger Mundell Susan Tittle Carol Holstrom Ann Marie Damian www.sturbridgerealestate.com Sturbridge-Single wide mobile home in over 55 park. Great location, backyard with stonewall. Good condition, new carpet thru-out, appli- ances, storage shed. $49,900 plus co-op share of $25,000. OPEN HOUSE- Brookfield Dec 12th • 12-3 5 Salmon Brook Rd. Contemporary ranch on quiet cul de sac. Lr, Dr, Kitchen with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Vaulted ceiling in master and bath young and clean! From the south take rt 148 north to Long Hill road then Salmon rd on left. From north tak Long Hill rd off rt 9. Acclaim 567 Southbridge Street, Auburn, Massachusetts 01501 (508) 832-6888 Ext. 222 • Fax: (508) 832-9054 WEBSTER: Two sin- gle family homes on NEW LISTING one lot. Sold as is con- dition and cash sale only! Located across from McDonald’s on E. Caroline Main Street. Needs attention but worth the Bianchi effort. Call for details! $95,000. OXFORD: New construction! Contemporary ranch, 5 rms, 3 bdrms, 2 full baths (including master bath), 2 car garage attached on flat wooded lot. Features: tray ceiling in master bdrm, cathedral ceilings in kitchen & living rm/fplc. Great location to all major highways. $249,900. Visit my web site: www.carolinebianchi.com

To advertise in our Real Estate Section, please call your local sales representative. 1-800-367-9898 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Friday, December 10, 2010 • 7 GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE? Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Broker- Broker Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Owner Hilli Doros Rivera 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 This is the Now offering rental services HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES www.aucoinryanrealty.com Charlton: Inexpensive Home in Southbridge: Private Estate in Exclusive Sturbridge: Move right in! 7 room move in condition. 6 rooms 3 Neighborhood bordering Cohasse Country 4 bedroom 2 bath CAPE! Fully bedrooms 2.69 acres of land! Club! 8 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 baths. appliance kitchen. Refinished shiny place to sell it! Wonderful addition of 1st floor family- hardwood floors! Lots & Lots of First floor familyroom w/pellet room with fireplace. First floor master bed- closet space. Flat level yard sur- stove! Eat in kitchen w/corian room. First floor office or den. Great home rounded by stone walls with a Your ad will be mailed counters. Updated furnace & beautiful view! Fireplace in livin- to entertain for the holidays! 2 car garage. groom, open to dining room roof. Level yard w/playground. Private 1 acre.Quick occupancy! Not a w/sliders to deck. Garage. Little to 50,000+ $189,900. foreclosure or short sale. $259,900. traveled street. $225,000. Southbridge: INEXPENSIVE COM- Southbridge: Extra Special Home! Southbridge: WATERFRONT on FOR MERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE! Spacious Colonial with 7 rooms 3 bed- Morse Pond! 4 acres accompanies households Over 5700 sq ft. Has office space, rooms 1 1/2 baths. Front to back fam- this exceptional custom built SALE ilyroom. Newer sun room w/tile floor- Colonial! Beautiful waterviews from retail space, warehouse with loading ing w/sliders to maintenance free familyroom, kitchen, dining room, throughout door. Building has HUGE visability composite decking surrounded by master bedroom & in-law! 10 being right on Rt 169! Front door outstanding beautiful gardens. rooms 4 bedrooms 3 baths! Master parking. Owner willing to talk! Fireplace. Formal diningroom. suite has 2 walk in closets, bath Southern Worcester $199,900. Stop renting, build wealth Updated kitchen w/breakfast nook. w/spa tube & gigantic home office! with owning your own place. $219,900. Must see! $308,000. County. To advertise on our real estate section, A Place To Call Home… please call your local sales representative at 1-800-367-9898 EW LISTING EDUCED N NEW LISTING R To advertise in our Real PLAINFIELD COMMERCIAL This bank owned com- mercial building is set up for a turn-key Pizza Restuarant. THOMPSON-Don't miss out on this economical Ranch REDUCED -Thompson -IT'S YOUR MOVE and we have Estate Section, please call Property sits on a busy street with off-street parking, style home located in a highly desired Thompson location. just the home, a 3 BR, 2 bath Cape with large family booths for sit down meals, and a great working kitchen. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, wood floors room with fireplace, a dining room that could be a 4th Property recently had extensive renovations. Full bas- throughout, an eat-in kitchen, full basement with a 1-car BR ,slider leading to large deck and .46 aces. 1 car your local sales ment for storgage/deliveries. Offered for just $154,900. NOW $163,500 $200,000. Call today for your personal showing. garage, and over an acre of land. Priced at just garage. representative. 1-800-367-9898 REDUCED REDUCED

Jo-Ann Szymczak Connie Nedoroscik THOMPSON WORCESTER, MA WOODSTOCK-Grow your Own vegetables,children – If you love to paint, this 2BR Thompson - Don't miss your opportunity to live in 508-943-7669 • 508-949-3205 Ranch will definitely excite you. The basics are all here – this charming Cape style home featuring a updated eating- Laurie Sullivan or both here: This impeccably kept 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath space applianced kitchen, a formal dining room, a fireplaced JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com almost 1600 sq. ft of living area, hardwood floors, custom living room, 2 generous bedrooms on the first floor and 2 bed- 508-525-6211 Cape is sitting pretty on 2 acres in Woodstock,The built kitchen cabinets, walk-out basement, 1 car garage AND rooms on the second floor w/built-in bookcases. In addition, WOODSTOCK - $229,900 THOMPSON - $299,900 DUDLEY - WATERFRONT rooms are large and bright,there's even a playroom on over 2 acres of land! It’s stuck in the ‘60’s but has incredi- the first floor has narrow board hardwood oak floors in great Rent- $12000 or Buy $224,900 shape, a full basement with concrete floor and a work area, and the lower level.This is your chance to live life the way it ble potential for someone who has the vision to see it. It updated furnace and windows. An oversized .40 acre lot com- PEN HOUSE 8 Sanborn St O OPEN HOUSE was intended to be lived for an affordable. $249,900 can be yours for just $145,000 plete the package. Priced at just $194,900. SUN. 1:30-3 SUN. 11-1 Available Now! P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT DUDLEY - 2 BR CONDO Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 5.23 acres • 75 Brockway Rd Offers! • 433 E. Thompson Rd $79,900 • 22’ Family Rm • 2 Baths • 2500 sq ft • HW Floors End unit • 3-4 BR • Kitchen / DR • Maple Cabinets • 4 BR Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net • Granite Countertops • 2.5 BA Applianced

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Loranger to contained in a certain mortgage given by persons entitled to the benefit of the Condominium Trust and any rules and regula- Citizens Mortgage Corporation, dated August Christopher Brown and Mary J. Brown to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. tions promulgated pursuant to said Trust. 27, 2003 and recorded with the Worcester Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Wells Fargo Bank, NA as successor by merg- For Grantor’s title see deed dated July 20, County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds Inc, as Nominee for HSBC Mortgage er to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. claim- 2006 and recorded with the Worcester at Book 31435, Page 110 dated 12/1/2006 Corporation (USA), dated December 19, 2005 ing to be the holder of a Mortgage covering Registry of Deeds in Book 36901, Page 196. recorded on 4/2/2007 in the Worcester County and recorded with the Worcester County real property in Whitinsville (Northbridge) For Title see deed Book 40085, Page 275. (Worcester) Registry of Deeds recorded at (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book numbered 345 Goldthwaite Road given by The description of the property that Book 40920, Page 38 of which the Mortgage 38086, Page 157 of which mortgage HSBC Elizabeth C. Mombourquette to Wells Fargo appears in the mortgage to be foreclosed shall the undersigned is the present holder by Mortgage Corporation (USA) is the present Home Mortgage, Inc., dated September 17, control in the event of a typographical error in assignment for breach of the conditions of holder, by assignment, for breach of the con- 2003, and recorded with the Worcester this publication. said Mortgage and for the purpose of fore- ditions of said mortgage and for the purpose County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds For Mortgagors’ title see deed dated closing same will be sold at Public Auction at of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public at Book 31717, Page 120 has filed with said 11/19/2007, and recorded in Book 42100 at 01:00 PM on December 30, 2010 at 7 Sandra Auction at 1:00 PM on December 17, 2010, on court a complaint for authority to foreclose Page 366 with the Worcester County Circle, Douglas, MA, all and singular the the mortgaged premises located at 59 said mortgage in the manner following: by (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds. premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: Southwest Main, Douglas, MA, all and singu- entry and possession and exercise of power of Said Unit will be conveyed together with The land and buildings situated in the Town of lar the premises described in said mortgage, sale. an undivided percentage interest in the Douglas, County of Worcester, TO WIT: A certain parcel of land, including the If you are entitled to the benefits of the Common Elements of said Condominium Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being Lot buildings thereon, situated in Douglas, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amended appurtenant to said Unit and together with all 10 as shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Plan Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the and you object to such foreclosure you or your rights, easements, covenants and agree- of Tucker Landing in Douglas, Mass", dated Northerly side of Southwest Main Street, and attorney should file a written appearance and ments as contained and referred to in the June 15, 1989, recorded with the Worcester being shown as Lot 14 on plan entitled "Plan answer in said court at Boston on or before Declaration of Condominium, as amended. District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 696, of Land in Douglas, Mass., Property of Paul G. Jan 17, 2011 or you may be forever barred TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be Plan 1, being more particularly bounded and & Catherine A. Hetu, Scale: 1"= 100', Date : from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encum- described as follows: BEGINNING at a point May 9,1975, Guerriere and Halnon Inc., under said act. brances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal on the southwesterly line of the cul-de-sac- at Engineering and Land Surveying, 1031 Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief liens and assessments, if any, which take the terminus of the subdivision roadway, Providence Road, Whitinsville, Mass," said Justice of said Court on Dec 01, 2010. precedence over the said mortgage above Sandra Circle, being the southerly corner of plan to be filed with the Worcester District Attest: described. the lot herein described; THENCE N. 68¡ 15' Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 412, Plan 67, DEBORAH J. PATTERSON FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of 13" W., 358.92 feet by Lot 9 as shown on said and being more particularly bounded and RECORDER the purchase price must be paid in cash, cer- plan to a point; THENCE S. 00¡ 45' 58" E., described as follows: NORTHERLY by land 201003-1545-YEL tified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s 690.00 feet by the land now or formerly of now or formerly of Charles L. Jr. & Virginia H. December 10, 2010 check at the time and place of the sale by the Skyway Realty Trust, Nancy G. Kibbe, to a Church and a portion of other land of these purchaser. The balance of the purchase price point; THENCE S. 71¡ 20' 09" E., 65.25 feet by Grantors, 3SS.81 feet, as shown on said plan; NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank land designated on said plan as "Owner EASTERLY by other land of these Grantors, REAL ESTATE treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) Unknown" to a point; THENCE S. 20¡ 04' 40" being shown as Lot 15,357.51 feet, as shown Premises: 14 Oak Street, Unit 14, days after the date of sale. E., 624.34 feet by Lot 11 as shown on said on said plan; SOUTHERLY by said Southwest 13-14 Oak Street Condominium, Other terms to be announced at the sale. plan to a point; THENCE S. 89¡ 54' 58" W., Main Street, 446.28 feet, as shown on said Northbridge, Massachusetts BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC 200.00 feet by said Lot 11 to a point; THENCE plan; WESTERLY by said Church land, being By virtue and in execution of the Power of 160 Farmington Avenue S. 12¡ 51' 48" W., 178.01 feet by said Lot 11 to shown as Lot 13B, 371.37 feet, as shown on Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Farmington, CT 06032 a point on the easterly line of the cul-de-sac at said plan; Said premises containing 3.39 Eric Ruscitti aka Eric P. Ruscitti and Jennifer Attorney for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, the terminus of Sandra Circle; THENCE Acres, more or iess, as shown on said plan. Ruscitti to Mortgage Electronic Registration Inc. Northwesterly and southwesterly by a curve to Being a portion of the premises conveyed to Systems, Inc. as nominee for GreenPoint Present Holder of the Mortgage the left, the radius of whose arc is 30.00 feet, us by Deed of Roland H. Carlson, dated Mortgage Funding, Inc. and now held by (860) 677-2868 a distance of 196.60 feet by the cul-de-sac at September 21,1974 and recorded with said Federal National Mortgage Association, said November 26, 2010 the terminus of Sandra Circle to the point of Deeds in Book 5606, Page 50. Subject to mortgage dated 10/31/2006, and recorded in December 3, 2010 beginning. Containing 170,751.54 square feet highway locations in Boston and Hartford the Worcester County (Worcester District) December 10, 2010 of land, more or less, according to said plan. Turnpike if the same affects the locus. For Registry of Deeds, in Book 40085 at Page The premises are to be sold subject to and mortgagor's title see deed recorded with the 282, for breach of the conditions in said mort- NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, Worcester County (Southern District) gage and for the purpose of foreclosing the REAL ESTATE building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax Registry of Deeds in Book 36395, Page 1. same, will be sold at Public Auction on By virtue and in execution of the Power of titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- These premises will be sold and conveyed December 17, 2010 at 1:00 pm Local Time Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- subject to and with the benefit of all rights, upon the premises directly in front of the build- Shane P.O'Connell and Michelle L. O'Connell session. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE rights of way, restrictions, easements, right of ing containing said unit, all and singular the to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ways, covenants, liens or claims in the nature premises described in said mortgage, to wit: Inc., dated March 29, 2006 and recorded with ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or of liens, improvements, public assessments, Unit No. 14 in the condominium known as the Worcester County (Worcester District) bank treasurer’s check will be required to be any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, 13-14 Oak Street Condominium which condo- Registry of Deeds at Book 38656, Page 66, of delivered at or before the time the bid is water and sewer liens and any other municipal minium was created by Master Deed dated which mortgage U.S. Bank National offered. The successful bidder will be required assessments or liens or existing encum- April 24, 2006 and recorded in the Association, as Trustee is the present holder, to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement brances of record which are in force and are Worcester Registry of Deeds on April 24, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage immediately after the close of the bidding. The applicable, having priority over said mortgage, 2006 in Book 38823 at Page 82, in accor- and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same balance of the purchase price shall be paid whether or not reference to such restrictions, dance with and subject to the provisions of will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the easements, improvements, liens or encum- Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A January 5, 2011, on the mortgaged premises form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s brances is made in the deed. TERMS OF as amended. located at 43 King Street, Uxbridge, Worcester check or other check satisfactory to SALE: A deposit of TEN THOUSAND DOL- The Subject Unit is hereby subject to: County, Massachusetts, all and singular the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee LARS ($10,000.00) by certified or bank check 1. Easements in favor of the adjoining unit and premises described in said mortgage, reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject will be required to be paid by the purchaser at in favor of the common areas and facilities for TO WIT: any and all bids, to continue the sale and to the time and place of sale. The balance is to the continuance of all encroachments of the A certain parcel of land, situated in Uxbridge, amend the terms of the sale by written or oral be paid by certified or bank check at ABLITT | adjoining unit or common areas and facilities Worcester County, Massachusetts, and being announcement made before or during the SCOFIELD, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, on the Subject Unit existing as a result of con- shown as Lot# 7, on a plan entitled, ''Plan of foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any Massachusetts 01801, other terms and condi- struction of the Building or that may come into Land in Uxbridge, Mass., prepared for Fred reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be tions will be provided at the place of sale. The existence hereafter as a result of: Hutnak Development Corp., Inc.'', Scale entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. description of the premises contained in said (1) settling of the Building; or 1''=60', dated October 29, 1996, drawn by The purchaser shall have no further recourse mortgage shall control in the event of an error (2) condemnation or eminent domain pro- Andrews Survey and Engineering,'' and against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the in this publication. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, ceedings; or recorded with the Worcester County District Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE SALE. Present (3) alteration or repair of the common areas Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 724, Plan 7, to premises contained in said mortgage shall holder of said mortgage, HSBC Mortgage and facilities or any part thereof done pursuant which reference may be had for a more par- control in the event of an error in this publica- Corporation (USA) By its Attorneys, ABLITT | to the provisions of the Master Deed as the ticular description. tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. SCOFIELD, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, same may be from time to time amended, or Lot 7 containing 2.01 acres of land, more or Other terms if any, to be announced at the Massachusetts 01801 Telephone: 781-246- the provisions of the Declaration of Trust of the less, according to said Plan. sale. Astoria Federal Savings and Loan 8995 Fax: 781-246-8994 13-14 Oak Street Condominium Trust as the For title see deed from Phoenix Builders, LLC, Association Present Holder of said Mortgage, 11/26/2010 12/3/2010 12/10/2010 same may be from time to time amended; or dated December 14, 2004 and recorded with By Its Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC P.O. Box 38.0188 (4) repair or restoration of the Building or any said Deeds in Book 35353, Page 356. 962169 Boston, MA 02196 Phone: (617) 502- November 26, 2010 unit therein after damage by fire or other casu- For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- 4100 December 3, 2010 alty; ed with Worcester County (Worcester District) December 3, 2010 December 10, 2010 2. An easement in favor of the Owners of other Registry of Deeds in Book 38656, Page 64. December 10, 2010 units to use all pipes, wires, flues, ducts, con- These premises will be sold and con- December 17, 2010 Commonwealth of Massachusetts duits, plumbing lines and other portions of the veyed subject to and with the benefit of all The Trial Court common areas and facilities located in the rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, THE COMMONWEALTH OF Probate and Family Court Subject unit and serving the other units; covenants, liens or claims in the nature of MASSACHUSETTS Worcester Division 3. The provisions of the Master Deed and liens, improvements, public assessments, any LAND COURT Docket No. WO10P3629EA Master Plans of the Condominium recorded and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT In the Estate of: John B Longton simultaneously with and as part of the Master and sewer liens and any other municipal (SEAL) Case No. 427411 Late of: Whitinsville, MA 01588 Deed, and the provisions of the Declaration of assessments or liens or existing encum- To: Date of Death: 09/26/2010 Trust of the 13-14 Oak Street Condominium brances of record which are in force and are Susan F. Laczka a/k/a Susan Borghi NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Trust, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations applicable, having priority over said mortgage, and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the PROBATE OF WILL thereto (which Declaration of Trust of the 13- whether or not reference to such restrictions, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. To all persons interested in the above cap- 14 Oak Street Condominium Trust, Bylaws, easements, improvements, liens or encum- OneWest Bank, F.S.B. claiming to be the hold- tioned estate, a petition has been presented and Rules and Regulations, dated April 24, brances is made in the deed. er of a Mortgage covering real property in requesting that a document purporting to be 2006, are recorded in the Worcester Registry TERMS OF SALE: Douglas, numbered 75 Depot Street given by the last will of said decedent be proved and of Deeds, in Book 38823, at Page 100), as the A deposit of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Susan F. Laczka and Alfred Borghi to allowed, and that Linda C Ballou of Douglas, same may be amended from time to time by Dollars by certified or bank check will be Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, MA be appointed executor/trix, named in the instruments recorded with said Deeds, which required to be paid by the purchaser at the Inc., dated December 8, 2006, and recorded will to serve Without Surety. provisions, together with any amendments time and place of sale. The balance is to be with the Worcester County (Worcester District) IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, thereto, shall run with the land and shall bind paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Registry of Deeds at Book 40506, Page 123 YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A any person having at any time interest or Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, and now held by the plaintiff by assignment WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT estate in the Subject Unit, including his or her Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box has filed with said court a complaint for AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN family, tenants, servants, visitors and occu- 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts authority to foreclose said mortgage in the O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON pants, as though such provisions were recited 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the manner following: by entry and possession 12/28/2010. and stipulated at length herein; date of sale. Deed will be provided to pur- and exercise of power of sale. In addition, you must file a written affidavit 4. Easements, rights, obligations, provisions, chaser for recording upon receipt in full of the If you are entitled to the benefits of the of objections to the petition, stating specific agreements, restrictions, building line limita- purchase price. The description of the prem- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amended facts and grounds upon which the objection is tions, zoning regulations, public utility and ises contained in said mortgage shall control and you object to such foreclosure you or your based, within thirty (30) days after the return telephone easements, easements in favor of in the event of an error in this publication. attorney should file a written appearance and day (or such other time as the court, on motion the Declarant of the Master Deed, and all Other terms, if any, to be announced at answer in said court at Boston on or before with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in other matters set forth or referred to in the the sale. JANUARY 03, 2011 or you may be forever accordance with Probate Rule 16. Master Deed; and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS barred from claiming that such foreclosure is WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First 5. The provisions of Massachusetts General TRUSTEE invalid under said act. Justice of this Court. Laws, Chapter 183A (“Condominiums”). Present holder of said mortgage Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Date: November 30, 2010 The Subject Unit shall not be used or main- Justice of said Court on NOVEMBER 18, Stephen G. Abraham tained in a manner inconsistent with the provi- By its Attorneys, 2010 Register of Probate sions of the Master Deed, or of this Unit Deed, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Attest: December 10, 2010 or the 13-14 Oak Street Condominium Trust 150 California Street DEBORAH J. PATTERSON and the Bylaws and rules and regulations Newton, MA 02458 RECORDER THE COMMONWEALTH OF thereto, as the same may from time to time be (617) 558-0500 200905-0715-GRY MASSACHUSETTS amended. 200706-1271 - YEL December 10, 2010 LAND COURT Said Unit is conveyed with an undivided 50% December 10, 2010 DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT interest in the common areas and facilities of December 17, 2010 (SEAL) Case No. 427211 the condominium as set forth in the Master December 24, 2010 To: Deed as amended. Anne Marie Cogavin, Individually, as Executrix The unit and the proportionate interests in the of the Estate of Elizabeth C. 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Call (508)461-9097 $12 2 Grayish Asking $500 Antique Crawford w/Double Lamps Bigger Carry-On Boat 34 Hardcover Books 508-248-9248 AC & DC WELDER New $1200 With Wheels Bucket Seats $100 For All 180-140 Parlor Stove 508-764-8330 $18 21 Foot Cabin Boat Fit In 1999 Plymouth Minivan Decorative Drapery Rod 454 350HP $250.00 Square Model, Aluminum Toolbox Excellent Condition 12’x20’ Marine Engine Dated 1919. (6) HEPA Filters Conair Foot Massage $70 Each $20 Electric Wood Splitter When Refurbished, $20 For Pickup Truck Or Both For $100 Complete & Running. 1/3HP, 120V Fiberglass Cap New Echo Gas 17’ Trimmer Includes Alternator, Power 6-ton Mod Sells For $3800 2x4 Area Output 508-410-6017 508-885-3136 $300.00 Asking $1400 For Truck 860-888-5207 Chainsaw & Accessories Steering Pump, Raw Water Floor Or Wall-Mount $800 Pump, Etc. (Un-Refurbished) Great For Woodworking Antique Victorian Cultivator $3500 Irish Parlor Heater Area. With Motor 508-867-6837 14”, Wood, Air Tight, 508-873-7348 8pc. Black Marble Call 508-259-8805 Blue Met. 508-476-7250 Cost New $1000 Band Saw Sell For $125 Each OBO Fireplace 2 Pianos 4-Cylinder $300.00 On Stand Both In Excellent Condition Engine Antique Dresser Antique Singer Call 5pm-8:30pm Mantle Surround Price Includes Tuning & Bird’s-Eye Maple. Good Condition NEW Lawnmower Used. For A Small Fork Call Joe at Sewing 508-867-6546 Move To 1st Floor Location Beautiful, In Great 1-508-278-3211 Best Offer For Both Fishing Rods In Worcester County. Truck. Propane. Condition. Machine With Reels Please Call $400 $275 Leave Message 413-245-9985 $50 860-923-2987 508-278-2684 508-885-3705 508-885-2170 508-461-9097

Treat yourself to a new set of wheels this year! MID STATE AUTO GROUP • AUBURN, MA $0 DOWN* / PAYMENTS $79 / MONTH* AND UP SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 FORD EDGE AWD AWD, V8, AUTO, AC, LEATHER, CD, FULL POWER, NAVIGATION, MOON ROOF, AUTO, AWD, AC, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, NAVIGATION, 21 INCH WHEELS, BOSE, CHROME WHEELS, AWD, MAROON, SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION, MINT LOW-LOW MILES MINT CONDITION * $59,999* $28,900 $19,999*

2005 NISSAN SENTRA 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT 4X4 2006 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AWD 7 PASSENGER, LEATHER, SUNROOF, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, AUTO, AC, SPOILER, CD, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, MINT COND ALLOYS, MINT CONDITION $8,999* $18,999* $15,999* 2008 MAZDA CX7 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA S 25K, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, ALLOYS, LIKE NEW WOLFSBURG EDITION ALLOYS, 5 SPD, AC, CD, PW, PL, CC, REAR SPOILER, MINT BLACK 0N BLACK, SPOILER, ALLOYS, LEATHER $18,999* * $14,900* $11,999 2007 HONDA ACCORD LX 2008 MERCURY MARINER PREMIER 2005 INFINITI G35X AWD 36K, AUTO, PW, PL, ALLOYS V6, AWD, FULLY LOADED GREY, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, HEATED SEATS $12,900* * $17,999* $17,900 2003 GMC 2500 EXC CAB 4X4 SLT 2008 NISSAN MAXIMA SE 2007 HONDA CIVIC LX AUTO, AC, PLOW FRAME, LEATHER INT, PW, PL, CC, CD AUTO, AC, SUNROOF, SPOILER, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, MINT AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD $14,999* $19,999 $13,999* 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 TRO 4X4 2007 GMC ACADIA AWD, ALLOYS, ROOF RACK, REAR SEATING AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, BEDLINER, PW, PL, CC, CD, 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X4 * AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS, MINT CAPTAINS CHAIRS, RARE FIND $23,900 * CONDITION $23,999 2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 * $18,999 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT AWD, AUTO, AC, ALLOYS, PW, PL, CC, CD, EXCELLENT COND. * 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT 7 PASSENGER, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, $18,999 ALLOYS, SUPER CLEAN AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, CHROME WHEELS * 2008 MAZDA CX9 * $14,999 $16,900 2TO AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS, 7 PASSENGER * CHOOSE! 2007 INFINITI G35 $22,900 1 LEFT !! 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE AWD AWD, MINT COND,PW, PL, FULLY LOADED BLACK, AUTO, AC, PW, PL, CC, CD, ALLOYS, * 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS $24,995 ONLY AUTO, AC, PW, PL,CC, CD, EXCELLENT CONDITION EXCELLENT SMALL UTILITY 1 LEFT! * * ONLY $12,999 $18,999 1 LEFT! SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL 2006 FORD F350 2009 FORD F250 CREW CAB 4X4 SUPER CAB, SUPER DUTY SUPER DUTY POWER STROKE DIESEL, 2006 BMW X3 AWD DIESEL, 4X4 MONSTER MUDDERS , ONLY 9K, AUTO, AC, BLACK, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, RUNNING BOARDS, TOW PKG., AUTO, AC, XLT, 4X4, PW, PL, CC, ALLOYS, SUNROOF, ALLOYS, PW, PL, MINT WORKTRUCK, OFF-ROAD PKG. BEDLINER, BLACK, SILVER TRIM CC, CD, FULLY LOADED * $34,999* $34,999 $24,999*

* All prices reflect $3500 cash down or trade, tax, title, doc fee extra

810 Washington Street (Route 20) Auburn, MA 01501 FULLY FUNCTIONING 508.832.8886 • www.midstateautogroup.com SERVICE DEPARTMENT HOURS: MON-THURS 9-7 • FRI 9-6 • SAT 9-6 • SUN 11-4 2 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ December 08, 2010

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Antiques Brand New Juki Coleman Electric Custom-Made Hot Tub Landscape MOTORS ELECTRONICS Moving! Must Sell! Excellent Condition Commercial Generator Wrought Iron (Sturbridge, MA) Equipment 1/2HP 230/460V Antique Stepback Kitchen Sewing Machine 5000W, 10HP Pot Rack Beautiful 2006 Saratoga Spa. Trailer 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Cabinet. Lots Of Storage $425 SAMSUNG LN52A850 Hardly Used. Empire Model. $45 OBO Walking Foot, Table, Motor, 18 Inch Diameter. Seats 6-7. $995 OBO With Work Surface. All Accessories. Stihl Chainsaw $90 LCD 1080p HDTV 5HP, 230/460V 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H Stereo w/Tower Speakers. Aluminum Folding 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Beautiful Machine. MS290, 20” 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin Prewired For Easy Setup. $625 Wrought Iron 120Hz RSS Staging/Scaffolding $125 OBO Paid $1600 X-Chain. Single-Panel New $12k Antique French Provincial Will Sell For $1000 OBO $325 $3099 Asking $5000 2 Sections w/Platforms, 5HP, 230/460V China Cabinet Only Used Once Fireplace Screen $1799 On Wheels, w/Steps 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Craftsman Air 31” x 39” For More Information Glass Doors, Underneath 508-341-6941 508-234-6022 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H $125 OBO Storage. Compressor $70 SONY VCR/VHS $895 OBO 1/2HP 208/230/460V 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H Brunarhans 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. SLV-780HF Call 5pm-8:30pm $425 12-Gun Hutch-Style $150 Andirons HP ScanJet 3300C Large Overhead Door-Opener $25 $199 Flat Scanner 508-867-6546 $120 OBO 508-765-6067 Gun Cabinet Reddy Air Heater $99 $30 Offers Welcome $500 4 Motor Speed Controls Kerosene, 65k BTU 508-347-9016 Mitsubishi 1080 Series Hitachi J100, 400/460V $40 SONY DSC-H1 Large Colonial Dry Bar Dale Ernhardt Sr. Digital Camera 48” Big Screen TV Bedroom Chest Best Offer We Will With 2 Stools Traveling Sprinkler $299 Model WS-48311 Call 5pm-8:30pm $20 Letter Coat $500 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Beat Any All Oak $179 Drawers. Mahogany. 508-867-6546 $500 Spray Doc New, With 2 Cars In Case Oak Entertainment Center Competitor’s $150 Paid $500 Scuba Gear 3 Gallon SONY FX330 63.5”Wx52.5”H x 19”D Will Sell For $300 Mountain Bike Price! $10 508-434-0315 Video Camcorder w/Glass Door, Cabinet. 508-347-7520 Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, $75 Timberline GT On Quality Regulator With Octopus, Etc. 586-419-1040 Desk $299 Rock Shox, Clipped Pedals FRIGIDAIRE Home $300 $149 508-612-1364 (But Have Regular). Great Appliances $70 LARGE FRANKLIN 860-779-6171 Coleman Hunting Camo Condition, Very Little Use. We Are Authorized And Solid Wood, Glass BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 STOVE $300 Factory-Trained Bunk Bed Powermate & Wood Top 42” x 76”, SOUND SYSTEM Clothes & Reconditioned, new paint, Call Chris TO SERVICE WHAT 5000W Generator Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers $2999 gaskets and fire brick. 508-798-3560 For Sale 508-987-9211 $1499 Equipment Will help load. WE SELL 110V/220V, 20A. Mostly New, Some Used. Can Separate To Make Well Maintained. $250.00 MOVING SALE Sales With Service Twins Diamond Ring Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Call Lou at 508-341-6941 With Over 10HP Briggs & Stratton Call Mr. Desai Insulated Suit, Jackets, Everything Must Go Poplar Wood. Sliding Gents 14K Yellow & White 732-309-9366 (Cell) 45 YEARS OF Engine. Recent New Gold. Center Diamond Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. Antique Bureau, Drawers For Storage Magneto. Unique Floor Clock, “APPLIANCE EXPERTISE” Underneath. 90/100 Surrounded By Archery, Shotgun, Runs Well. Used For 6 03/100 Diamonds. Black Powder Roll-Top Desk, BEST PRICES $400 Power Outages. ESTEY REED ORGAN Large Oak & Tools & More! Call 508-278-5611 All Fine Brilliance 1 manual, 16 draw knobs, Call For Prices $450 FIRM 26 Year Old Appraisal Was 508-949-1320 Location: Large Selection 508-320-0133 knee expression levers, 61- Glass Hutch & Cameras $5560 note manual, sweet sound. Lighted Interior, Storage 203 Center Depot Road Fast Delivery Colonial Wood Will Sell For Same Now! Bellows disconnected during Invacare Pronto Underneath, Silverware Charlton, MA Several 35MM Cameras 774-232-0407 Open 9am-4pm Also, Check Out Our recent move, prior was M51 Power Drawer Cannons & Pentex. Hutch and Base playing fine. Case, $600 Every Day “Package Pricing” Honey Pine finish. Dining Room Indoor/Outdoor Also: great condition. Oak Twin Bed SHOP OUR THREE 8MM Movie Cameras Asking $350 Table $950.00. Power NASCAR Tripods 508-885-4680 With Storage Underneath FLOORS! Antique Czech Solid Wood, 8 Chairs, Wheelchair $100 Die-Cast Models Lots Of Extras! 2 Leafs. They’re Back! Renaud’s TV, Appliance Crystal Set Sure Step Technology $300 For The Lot $750 OBO That Automatically Primitive $5 And Up! & Furniture Valued at over $1800. Fairly New Pottery Hutch 168 Mechanic Street Call After 4pm Hand cut, very ornate. Air Compressor & Tools Adjust To Keep All Six BRAND NEW Southbridge, MA 01550 508-987-5515 Appraised. $300 OBO Couch & Chair Wheels On The Ground Black SHIPMENT! 508-764-6864 Will sell for $900 In Good Condition At All Times. High-Back $100 $150 Van Seat, Deep Blue Carpet/Tile Call (508)943-6367 508-885-0159 All Very Good Condition Saddles Tools 774-289-3563 Pearl Base. The 508-735-9703 $100 Each ARCTICWEAR Commercial Doors Cadillac Of Power Snowmobile Thinsulate Floor Roller(75lbs) Soild Wood Interior Farmer’s Hutch Wheelchairs. Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. Laminate Kit Central Air (1) 78”x18” $200 MSRP $3500 Lexmark Printer Blessings Farm Women’s Medium. Small Wetsaw Conditioning Unit $15 Call 508-943-3711 Selling For $2000 $50 OBO 50 H Foote Road “Like New” After 6pm FIRM Call Charlton Undercut Saw Cools 10,000 Sq.Ft. (1) 78”x30” 508-248-1411 $175 OBO $500 Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad 508-410-1784 508-892-1679 Small Electric Welder Webster, MA BOSSCAT Helmet Wood Core 32” x81” With Fish Tanks NordicTrac Call For Prices (4)Antique Leather 65” x 17” Glass Panel 75 Gallon With Fog-Reducing 3-Way Chairs Living Room Set $50 Vapor Control System. 508-579-4392 $30 Complete Setups, Including $25 Each Wood Cabinet Stands, Jukebox Very Good Condition. 4-Foot Steel Shelves Unisex Small. Windows Beige Microfiber Couch. Very Heavy Duty $150 OBO Cedar Rocker Canister Filters For Salt Or For Sale In Excellent Condition. (2)Antique Pub Tables (4) Double-Pane Sunroom Fresh Water, Heaters, Large Side Chair, $50 With Cast Iron Bases 1951 Rowe AMI Matching Ottoman. 508-783-3825 Asking $80 Tinted, 47” x 31” Pumps, Lights & Extras. 413-245-7388 Call 508-756-2607 $25 Each $500 FIRM Model “D” 40 Asking $390 CASH Beautiful Antique Baby Bed 508-949-7608 Call 508-949-7040 Excellent Condition. You Pick Up! Pellet Stove Childcraft $20 Converted To Play 45’s. 508-930-2680 Hutch Double Window FOR SALE Holds 20 Records. North Brookfield Enviro EF2 Purchased At Sleigh Crib Free-Standing All Best Offer New, Vetter High Pro 4 --Window guards: $15.00 Spare Tubes & Service Brimfield Flea Market. $200 860-774-8008 Manual. Great Sound, Two Years Old, With Screens. --Reddy heater: $65.00 Used One Season. Paid $950 --Metal trunk: $50.00 Real Solid Wood. Living Room Sofa Asking $600 Antique Oak China Commercial Measures 76”Long $2000 Originally $2400 61”High --Wood trunk: $30.00 & Chair Asking $1500 Closet (1940’s) --7 pairs skiis: $35.00 774-200-0501 Oak Dining Room Set Asking $300 Equipment $650 OBO Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime 774-200-0558 Great Condition Slush Puppy Machine, --Ultra ramp: $40.00 Frame, Excellent Quality. With 6 Chairs Cradle Bed Upright Freezer (2 Door), Call 508-259-8805 --New Littlest Gund bears: Floral Pattern, Country PINE BUREAU SET Paid $2500 For Infant 2-Door Soda Cooler, 1/2 price Kawai Organ Styling. 413-245-7388 With All Instruments. Night stand with mirror Asking $500 $300 Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, Drawtite Trailer Solid Wood Coffee Good condition Donut Machine, Counters. Books, Lamp & Headphones Please Call 508-234-2631 Hitch Ford Grill Included. & End Table Asking $200 Each piece for $150.00 Drawtite Class 3/4 Trailer 508-764-6825 All Must Go ASAP! Fits 82-86 F-150 Asking $1500 Over $3500 New Cherry Hutch Coca-Cola Hitch For Sale. 2” Receiver. $800 Steals It! Beautiful Large 508-278-7522 Great Shape, Rarely Used. $20 508-347-3380 Henedon Brand Machines BEST OFFER Call 508-949-7040 From North Carolina Vintage 50’s Commercial Pine Coffee Table $2000 Brand New & Collectibles 508-868-1619 $40 Kerosene Lamp Bedroom Set Glassware, Pictures, Signs, Showcase Pictures Emailed $20 Asking $600 CD/DVD Cabinet LIVINGROOM SET $500 X-Mas Items, Sewing 6’Wx2’D, 82” High On Request Couch, Chair, and Loveseat 774-452-1668 Material, Etc., Etc. $250 (See www.drawtite.com Holds 100 Or More 1 Pair A/R $25 Mauve and Teal Blue Electric Recliner 413-245-1241 Model #75079 For Details) Bookshelf Speakers Colonial Print on Light Tan POOL TABLES $150 Call For Appointment Weekdays 4pm-8pm Electric 413-262-9990 $125 Background. 7 Foot Marble-Top End Tables Weekends Anytime Computer Desk 508-764-1439 Asking $800 8 Foot & Coffee Table Liz And Mike Corner Style Dentist’s Chair Full-Length 508-476-7096 9 Foot $150 For The Set 508-949-7277 Natural Maple Finish Full Lift & Tilt. Would Mahogany Female KITCHEN SET $900 Each 36.5”Hx54.75”Wx53”D All In Excellent Condition. Webster Make A Great Tattoo Chair. Solid oak, 5 chairs. 48” Rd, MAPLE DINING Delivery Available $175 FIRM $250 OBO Mink Fur Coat 72” with leaf. 413-245-7480 508-885-3717 Coffee Table Chair 508-987-6395 Size 16, Good Condition $300.00 ROOM SET. With Matching End Tables $1600 (Cost $1500.00) Owned by Biolet Composting Caresoft Upholstery, 860-935-0355 Prom Dress $40 Looks Like Leather. Electrical Material Call 508-234-7116 92-year-old woman. New - Size 4 Toilet 413-245-1241 $65 FIRM Industrial, Commercial, Leave clear message Six chairs, table, copper- Beautiful Paisley Multi-Print Residential Hand-Crafted lined dry sink and hutch. Great For Cabins! 508-867-9786 With White Background. $600 Coin-Operated Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Jewelry $300.00. Spaghetti Straps. Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Many Varieties Very good condiiton. Purchased From David’s Whole-House Ventilator FoosBall Table Coolant System Breakers, Meters, Kitchen Table Call 508-397-3008 $100 Rings Bridal For $200 $25 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase Punches, Pipe-Benders. w/6 Chairs, Solid Maple. Asking $100 Or Best Offer 6-Gallon Flood-Type Lucite Bracelets $150 (3) Antique Wood Windows New Recessed Troffer Earrings 508-278-6693 860-774-8008 $300 New Amana Refrigerator $75 Each $150 OBO Flourescent 3-Tube And More! Miscellaneous T-8 277V Fixtures 508-410-5783 Price Reduced! Refinished Chairs Small Shutters COINS 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Enclosed White Side-By-Side, Items Natural Or Painted Finish, $4 Each State Quarters Coolant System $56 Each Hegner 19 Inch Water/Ice In Door. Head Skis, Some Decorated. 413-245-7388 Still In Bank Rolls! $300 New Call 5pm-8:30pm Scroll Saw 70”x36”x27” Bindings & Poles Very Reasonable! Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ $150 OBO 508-867-6546 Model ARS82265B 508-764-4493 Boys Baby Clothes With Stand 21.6 Cu.Ft. Never Used! 774-232-0407 Call 5pm-8:30pm $400 FIRM $150 Twins, Or Can Be Sold Electronics Originally $1600 SERIOUS 508-867-6546 Call 508-987-5515 Like New $600 Pioneer & Technics Individually Dining Room After 4pm .50 To $1 Each Huge Speakers Stereo Components BUYERS & Furniture Couch Paid $500 Each 508-612-1364 Best Offer Graco Infant Car Seat Navy Blue Leather Hewlett Packard COLLECTORS Oak Finish, One Table With Asking $300 For Pair Ladies Fur Coats Call 508-949-7040 All Kinds Of Collectibles! & Two Separate Bases Leaf, 6 Cushioned Chairs, $1000 OBO Sony Surround-Sound DeskJet 970 CSE New & Refurbished May Be Seen Baby Seat China Hutch/Cabinet Color Printer By Appointment. $150 For All 774-230-6152 System Great Prices. Mitsubishi 65” (All Purchases At $250 With Automatic Duplicating With The Look Of New, Call 508-765-0812 Babies R Us) Computer/TV Armoire CRAFTSMAN $30 And Not The Price. Projection TV Ask For Gloria $75 Set Of 4 Speakers Call 508-943-3342 SNOW THROWER 508-764-9309 Mink, Raccoon, Fox, With Oak Entertainment Shed Door Ask For Pattie Circa-1955 Stereo $300 Shearling, Coyote, Center 5.5 horsepower. 3 years old. $700 Interior Bi-Fold Doors Console 24-inch wide scoop. Call 508-949-7040 Kimball Spinnet And More! Brand New $50 Electric start. Like new Long & Short Some Lumber FOR SALE: Piano Tomos 80 Motorcycle MORE! 14” Chrome $400.00 Solid Wood. 508-885-8940 3-Speed Auto Child’s Bedroom Loft Clothes Dryer Leave Message $15 Each w/Desk, Bookcase Call 508-764-6646 Excellent Condition, $500 Knock-Off Rims or 508-764-4071 508-248-1951 With New Radial Tires! & Bureau. Stainless Steel Sink Needs Tuning. Player Piano End Tables $50 Appraised At $2500 $125 EACH Excellent Condition (2) Glass-Top With Washer & Dryer (Set Of 4 Available) Dual Action Bike+Arm Will Sell MAKE AN OFFER! Exercise Machine $800 FIRM 150 Rolls Go With It Wrought Iron Base White, Used. 508-885-1071 508-347-3193 $850 $90 For Both $250 860-428-0656 508-892-9103 508-234-9020 860-774-1833 508-333-8090 CLIP AND MAIL Town-to-Town Write your ad here: CLASSIFIEDS OME OWN ERVICE H T S , BIG TIME RESULTS Name: VISIT US ONLINE TO PLACE YOUR AD Address: CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 Town: Zip: Phone: “Use our Bargain Box” Sell items from A to Z “Including your used automobile!” Mail to: Town-to-Town Classifieds P.O. Box 90 ★ We’ll run the ad until you’ve sold the items ★ Southbridge, MA • 01550 ( Up to a maximum of one year ) Fax: 508-764-7645 ★ Runs in all 11 papers plus our website ★ ★ Use up to 30 words ★ Questions: Call our friendly staff 1-800-536-5836 ★ ★ Only $46.00 Email: [email protected] ★ Yes, we’ll bill you! ★ *The Bargain Box rate does not apply to pets, businesses, real estate or rentals of any kind. 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205 BOATS 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 15.5 Foot OMC WANTED WANTED Shoprider Scooter Storm Door WHIRLPOOL Sunbird ATTENTION: $1000 30” x 80” GLASS-TOP 1989-90 Bowrider 70HP DESIGNER Practically New! Never Used. With All Parts. Outboard, Very Low Hours. WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANS Well Maintained. Galvanized Experienced In Design And Processes Of Paid $108 ELECTRIC RANGE Local History Buff Looking To Purchase Men’s Suit Sell For $59 $275 Custom Trailer. 3 Custom Sheet Metal And Machined Products. Covers - Convertible Top, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 Pistol Size 42 Regular, Black, New! Frigidaire Top-Mount Must be Proficient In Solidworks. Multi-tasking, $100 ALSO: Mooring Cover, Custom Refrigerator Storage Cover. War Souvenirs Flexibility, And Excellent People Skills Required. Other Items Metal Door $225 Decision Making With Minimal Supervision Dishes, Small Appliances $2500 OBO With 15 Glass Lites, 203-879-3221 TOP DOLLAR PAID And More Left Or Right Hang. Emerson Microwave Necessary. Team Approach To Problem $25 No Dealer Inquiries! Call After 4pm $40 Solving A Must. 860-935-0112 All White, Good Condition. 1960 16 Foot Additional Training Provided To Right Call Richard Call 508-801-6367 508-885-9046 Penn Yan Call Wally At Individual. Excellent Benefits/Compensation SINGER SEWING Wood-Burning 40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw 508-234-5860 To Qualified Candidate. Stove Trailer. Beautiful Classic. MACHINE Franklin Style Fireplace New Mahogany Deck, Please Send Resume To: Model 401 Slant-O-Matic Wood-Burning Seats & Transom. Insert Stove 265 FUEL/WOOD 285 PET CARE Help Wanted In cabinet with attachments $275 Only Used One Month $5000 PO Box 431 $300 Paid $1100 508-341-6941 WURLITZER PIANO& BENCH Gas Log FIREWOOD Putnam, CT 06260 $450 Never Used Asking $900 OBO Seasoned Collinswood 508-667-9916 1985 Ski Nautique Or Call 860-928-1199 Call 413-544-1168 $90 Cut, Split & Delivered K-9 Services To Schedule An Interview 508-832-6234 “2001” $200/Cord 400 Hours On Engine, Sylvania Record 100 GENERAL Newer Upholstery. WOOD LOTS WANTED Ski Boots $4000 OBO Call Paul Player 413-222-2058 508-769-2351 Girl’s Lange Exponent 4/40, Solid State, 105 BULLETIN BOARD 508-987-5349 Ben-5, Size 6 On Original Stand. 1987 31 Foot 286 LIVESTOCK 298 WANTED TO BUY Boy’s Dalbello 1960’s or 1970’s, IN REMEMBRANCE Very Retro! Julie Ann Bainton Silverton SEASONED Bagged Shavings Menace-4, Size 9 $125 OBO Convertible Asking $75 Each (Knurowski) HARDWOOD Kiln-Dried Pine WAR Victrola 1904-1906 Twin Crusaders 350’s, Paper Bags. Girl’s 36 Year Senior Secretary 270 HP. 800 Hours. 128 cu. ft. Exceptional boarding Victor Talking Machine Bay Path High School Cut, split and delivered. environment with 3.25 Cubic Feet RELICS Snowboard Boots Electrified, With Accessories. F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, $5.00 Each (No Limit) Dear Friend, Please Visit Color Garmin GPS, $200 per cord. unique daycare setting Roxy, Size 7 $200 OBO Our Guest Book And Leave A Brimfield and 15-mile radius. Asking $40 Fish-Finder, Many Pick Up In & 508-885-3124 Note To Pay Your Respects New Amenities. (Delivery charge applies Monday-Friday West Brookfield 508-885-4342 www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton if over 15 miles) daycare available Winter Storage & Launch Rock Valley Farm WAR 774-272-2085 Tan Genuine JULIE Paid Until Spring! Call Pete Nov. 26th, 1954 Excellent Condition. 508-612-7338 State of the art indoor 508-867-2508 Sheepskin Men’s training facility SOUVENIRS SLEEPER COUCH Jacket Nov. 30th, 2008 $22,000 WANTED Wide Corduroy, Light Beige Send Your Love To: 860-974-1841 281 FREE PETS Group or private day HAY Seldom Used. Size 46, Never Worn. 888-974-1977 (FAX) $150 and evening classes Quality WWII & EARLIER In Perfect Condition Or Mail To: 1988 Skeeter 16’ Horse Hay Also: Portable Olympia PO Box 979 Bass Boat & Trailer FREE Agility obedience and CA$H WAITING! Large Library Table Charlton City, MA 01508 conformation From Vermont Typewriter 65HP, Fish Finders, Cockatiel 3’x3’x8’ Helmets, Swords, Call 508-867-3332 In Case. In Good Condition God Bless Trolling Motor. New Seats, With Cage Square Bales Weigh Daggers, Bayonets, $75 Puppy Kindergarten or 508-885-3333 New Carpet, New Batteries. 2 Years Old Starting Soon 850 lbs Each. Medals, Badges, Flags, Vintage Royal Typewriter 107 MISC. FREE $1200 FREE To A Good Family Uniforms, etc. (413)335-4898 774-200-5152 Timothy, Orchard, Clover Table Model $100 Per Bale Over 30 Years Experience. Small Antique $35 OBO 1980’s 8 Foot Email For Pictures: Beginner Obedience [email protected] Starting Soon Second Cut Available Call David Cabinet 508-756-3690 Slide-In Truck 283 PETS w/Lock & Key Camper Rock Valley Farm 1-508-688-0847 $60 1996 Beginner Agility W. Brookfield I’ll Come To YOU! 3-Burner Stove, Refrigerator, Starting Soon Antique Yard The Heater, All Works. Sweetwater 20RE ADOPT A NEEDY 508-867-2508 Tractor Cultivator In Good Condition DOG OR CAT 508-987-2695 Pontoon Boat Horse Tack $100 Book Bear Well Maintained, New Top. Tested, Vetted, Fixed, New Competition And Ready For Love! Bits, Bridles, Saddles, 300 HELP WANTED 508-248-6783 Books! Books! Books! 40HP Yamaha Motor. Obedience Accessories. New, Used, Free Fishing Boat $7200 OBO Please Consider We have 100,000 lively 30 Foot 1972 Silverton Adopting From English, Western, Blankets, Snapper old books at Fiberglass. No Motor. 508-248-1592 Second Chance All Breed Gift Items, Reins. 310 GENERAL HELP Roto-Tiller THE BOOK BEAR Exterior In Very Good Animal Shelter Grooming Almost Anything WANTED Condition. 2004 Carver 360 Horse-Related IR5003, Used Twice 508-867-5525 Available Rock Valley Farm Fire Your Boss! Paid $1295 No Trailer. Sport Sedan www.secondchanceanimals.org 508-461-9097 West Brookfield Work From Home! $950 (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Need Help Fixing Your Pet? “It’s all about the 508-867-2508 Engines. 7.3KW Kohler Earn Up To $1500 P/T TracVac Call Us, We Have Low Cost dogs!” FREE Generator, 2 State Rooms, Programs! 298 WANTED TO BUY Or Up To $5000 F/T Model 385-IC/385LH Solid Wood Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Used Once. Call Terri Full Training And Support We have books for the Entertainment Center Head, Full Galley. Provided Paid $1300 scholar, collector and PRICE REDUCED 508-832-9394 $1100 Glass Front. DALMATIAN Call Fawn At general reader. 774-200-5152 $199,000 Located on Route 9 in West $179,000 or visit our website $ 774-275-3296 Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Brookfield, halfway between PUPPIES www.collinswoodk9.com Or www.fawn.vze.com & Vac Pro Amherst & Worcester. Call 774-230-8295 AKC registered. Shots. ROSS RECYCLING Models 72085, 72285, Open 7 days a week, FREE WOOD 1 male and 1 female We Pay More!! 72295 10am-6pm 2010 Skeeter $800.00 Foster Used Twice We Also Buy PALLETS ZX-180 Call 401-241-1339 J & L All Scrap Metals, Parents Wanted Paid $2772 You pick up. Monday thru Cars, Trucks $1900 BOOK COLLECTIONS, Brand New, Never Been Pet Sitting Seeking Quality Homes LIBRARIES & Friday 8am-noon. In Water! Batteries, Throughout Central MA 508-765-5763 ESTATES! Stonebridge Press Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha Powder-Puff Service Copper Wire, To Provide Foster Care 25 Optical Drive 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust Chinese Crested To Children In Need. Snowblower CALL FOR INFO. (located behind Southbridge Trolling Motor. Easy Load Professional at Home Appliances... 24/7 Support. Generous Hotel & Conference Center) Trailer, Hummingbird 323 Puppy Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Reimbursement. Yard Machine By MTD 508-867-8705 64 Tucker Hill Rd. 8HP Motor, 24” Cut, 5-Speed or call Toll Free Fish Finders. New Batteries. Male. Sweet, Loveable, Member of National $1000 Sign-On Bonus Forward w/Reverse. 877-809-2665 130 YARD SALES $22,000 OBO Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Association of Professional Putnam, CT 06260 Call For Details Electric Start. 860-428-6797 Breed. Pet Sitters For More Information Established 1996 $500 DEADLINE FOR Larson 1997 860-928-7165 Call After 6pm Trac Vac YARD SALE 401-397-6499 Certified • Bonded • Insured 508-987-8431 Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. Ski-Boat 508-347-3826 Dual 44-Gallon Containers, SUBMISSIONS 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Snowboard & 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton IS 1:30PM MONDAY Engine. With Trailer. Pure Bred Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch FOR ALL MASS. OUTE Devereux Therapeutic Boots $5000 R Foster Care Exhaust. For Massey WEEKLY PAPERS 508-476-5476 Puppies Burton, Excellent Condition - Ferguson, Will Fit Others. *Deadlines Subject To Over thirty breeds available. 508-829-6769 Used Only Twice. Men’s Size Paid $2100, Used Twice 169 Change Due To Holidays 260 COLLECTIBLES Health checked/guaranteed. 7 Boot. Includes Carrying 508-892-1412 Call For More Info. State licensed. Bag, Helmet, Goggles. www.laughlinkennel.com ANTIQUES $200 Authentic Great X-Mas Gift! Trees for Yard Sale Revolutionary Laughlin Kennel 884 Worcester St. Hampton Furniture, Depression War Historic Call 508-987-7161 Southbridge MA Bunkbed Set Sale Glass, Kitchen Utensils, Looking To Purchase Inn Sale Of Estate Items. Autographs All Wood. Very Good Evergreen Trees, Colorado Condition. Separates Into 2 Genuine Original Signature 285 PET CARE Antiques Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Saturday, December 11th Autographs Of And Collectibles Sturbridge Twin Beds. Underbed Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 9:00AM-4:00PM Storage Drawer And American Hero Icons. Same Owners Single Items Excellent Privacy 113 Clemence Hill Road George Washington $2600 Is now hiring for Mattresses Included. Border/Ornamental Tom & Camila Or Entire Estates Paid Over $1000 For Set Southbridge, MA Benjamin Franklin $2600 Apple Acres the following All 10 trees for $85. Thomas Jefferson $1200 Asking $450 Please Park On Street We Buy It All Call 508-278-5762 All Have Certificates Of Kennel New Stuff! And Also Do positions Call 413-245-4689 And Walk Up Driveway Authenticity. Evenings • Rubber-Matted Reconnective Healing On-Site Estate Sales Clear Signatures Animal Massage Front Desk 508-476-1068 Heated/Air-Conditioned And Sleeping Areas. Animal Communication Trestle-Style 200 GEN. BUSINESS Estate Auctions Attendant • Large Individual Runs, CALL MIKE ANYTIME Library Table NFL Autographed Outdoor Exercise Pens, As Always! Apply in person Antique, 72”x32”Wide 203 SNOWMOBILES Helmet Collection Country Walks Reiki/Feng Shui 508-765-9512 Hampton Inn Boards. Five Ridell Team Helmets • Large Indoor Natural Foods 328 Main Street Asking $175 1998 Yamaha Signed By MVP Icon Play Area Flower Essences Sturbridge MA 01566 Also VMax 500 Quarterbacks •Bathing Available Alpha Wave Music BUYING Antique Victor Victrola, 3400 Miles. Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Solid Oak • Monitored By ADT JUNK CAR & TRUCK 1850’s Melodeon Organ, $1400 Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Boarding BATTERIES L-Desk & Hutch And More 508-987-7686 And Peyton Manning. Open 7 Days A Week Indoor/Outdoor Runs HELP WANTED 508-248-1951 508-736-8628 All Have COA’s 8:30am-10:30am Skylights $4-$5 Each $1995 $2500 OBO 3:00pm-5:00pm CASH PAID Light, Distressed Oak Wheat, 508-476-1068 Heated/Air Conditioned Integrated Surge Supressor Troy-Bilt Arctic Cat Call (508)865-2227 Also: Power Unit, Storage Curios, Snow Blower Snowmobiles 265 FUEL/WOOD Day Care Buying Copper & Brass Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp) Basset Hounds At Market Price 10.5HP, 30” Wide. 2006 570 Panther Available! Supervised Groups Top Drawbridge Slides Dual Stage, Polar Blast, 2-Up, 579 Miles, A. Jeffers Daily/Weekly Rates FREE Scrap Removal Forward And Illuminated Electric Start, Touch & Automatic Start & Reverse Large Play Yards Desktop. Turn, 6 Forward, 2 Like New Tree Service Contact Jim Wood 68”Wx81”Dx72”H Reverse, One-Hand °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° 508-277-6728 (Includes Left-L) 1996 ZR580 Training [email protected] Operation. 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! Tree Removals One Owner/1yr Old/MINT $1000 Logging Basic - Advanced Originally $2400 508-667-9249 Take Them Both For $5900 Group Or Private CASH PAID Surrogate 508-765-1231 Land Clearing New - Open Enrollment Trumpet 508-340-5334 Firewood For Coins And Jewelry Mothers Square Foot $100 204 WATER EQUIPMENT WOOD LOTS Grooming Buying/Selling WANTED Concrete Electric/Acoustic Guitar Baths To Full Grooms Gold & Silver Needed 1994 Sea-Doo FREE ESTIMATES Going... Going... One Piece Or Collection Footing Forms Vinci Brand $100 Be part of a miracle Bombardier SP94 Call (774)239-0285 Gone to the Dogs Certifications! Lee’s Coins & Jewelry SF32 - $45 Each 508-847-6913 Training and behavior The rewards are more With Trailer PCSA Levels I & II 239 West Main Street than financial Wheelbarrow TT Custom Fit All Seasoned management in your CPR Certified East Brookfield Excellent Condition, Runs Seeking Women $20 Car Cover Great. Seat Just Recovered, Hardwood home. Reiki Master (Route 9 - Panda Low Hours On Jet Pump. Positive methods Lighterian Reiki VII Garden Plaza) 21-43 Non-Smokers (5) Steel Lally Columns For 2002 Roadster Cut, Splt & Delivered With Healthy $200 Convertible (Will Fit Has Been Winterized. Prompt Delivery used. Reconnective Healing II 508-637-1236 Other Years) Pregnancy History (8) Antique Milk Cans $1600 MC & Visa Accepted Certified Pet Dog ICNDF Certified Trainer 508-341-6355 $110 $90 Call Deb 508-965-7077 Westview Farms trainer and member Experienced, Caring Staff Excellent Condition. 111 East Hill Road Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer Original Cost $260 APDT Individualized Care $70 Monson, MA Attention To Detail Roberts Reel-To-Reel 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski 413-246-1721 Call Renelle at 413-245-7388 Apple Green & Black. For More Tape Player/Recorder Less Than 65 Hours. 508-892-1850 508-987-0077 Best Offer Central Boiler E-Classic WANTED Information Call St. Joseph’s 3-Cylinder 15003cc email: 205 Federal Hill Road 508-764-9309 Supercharged Engine. 1400/2400 [email protected] Oxford, MA Beatles Items 888-363-9457 Basilica Books 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. OUTDOOR WOOD Record Sleeves, Record reproductivepossibilities.com “Our Gift Our Legacy: Wheel Horse $7000 starwoodpetresort.com Players, Dolls, Statues, “Our First 100 Years” Includes Dock & Trailer FURNACE Mugs, Toys, Magazines, Lawn Tractor 508-347-8956 Cleaner & Greener FAN-C-PET Promo Items, Displays, Maids Wanted Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Model 257H, With 37” EPA Qualified Movie Posters, Etc. Slight Damage Mower Deck. Hydrostatic 205 BOATS 25-Year Warranty Mobile 860-779-2469 For Permanent Part-Time Transmission Not Working. Call Today Grooming Salon 286 LIVESTOCK Position At A Fast-Growing Antique Beige Kitchen Excellent 17HP Kawasaki 14’ 2003 Polar Company! Range 508-882-0178 Qualifications Are: Have Your Engine And Body. CrystalRockFarm.com Vicki Kelley By White Warner $325 OBO Kraft Bass Boat 2003 HAWK Own Vehicle, Cleaning 508-476-5007 & Trailer Professional Custom 2-Horse Experience, Personable, 508-943-4565 Gooseneck Trailer Organized, & Punctual. 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Firewood Groomer Cleaning Residential & Yard Tractor Tires Minkota trolling motor, 20 Years Exp. Dressing/sleeping area. Stereo On Wheels. Directional Tires Green $135 Excellent condition. Businesses. New batteries, “We Go Right to We Do Withhold Taxes. Credenza Cabinet 23”x8.5”x12” Excellent condition. 128 cubic feet. $12,000. With Radio $100 $5,000. Your Door” 860-634-4632 If You Would Like More Woodstock, CT Information, Please Call In Good Condition 508-248-6783 Call 508-347-3575 (774)696-7879 508-987-2419 Call 10am-7pm Tammie At 508-885-6831 508-347-3275 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ December 08, 2010

310 GENERAL HELP 454 HOME 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR WANTED 400 SERVICES IMPROVEMENT RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT North Brookfield Southbridge INSTALLERS 402 GENERAL SERVICES ARMAND A. THIBERT SOUTHBRIDGE Sturbridge Third Floor, One Bedroom 141 Elm Street Nice Two-Room WANTED & SON C&C Apartment Near Larger One Bedroom Marcy Street Remodeled! Efficiency In Country Entry Level Fireplace Painting Properties Center Of Town. Apartment Setting. Easy Commute. Installation Opportunity All Cleanouts Newly Renovated Bathroom. Freshly Painted, New Floor & Paint LOOK & COMPARE Spacious Two Bedroom. Includes Appliances & 5 Day Work Week, Year Cleanups & Off-Street Parking. Washer/Dryer Hookup, Laundry On Premises. Round, Full Benefits No Smoking, No Pets. Parking. Second Floor, Off-Street Wallpapering Southbridge/Charlton Parking, Applianced. $525/Month Package. Starting Pay Haul-Away Line $495/Month. No Pets. One Year Lease. Based On Experience. No Utilities. $525/Month Washer/Dryer Basements ALL TYPES 2 Bedroom Hookups. Yard, Quiet Credit, References & Training Available. Of Wallpapering First/Last 508-328-9093 Attics Luxury Condo. 508-579-2590 Neighborhood. Security Deposit Required. Email Inquiries To: Apartments ALSO: Appliances, Gas Fireplace Close To Everything! Please call [email protected] Home Improvements $795/Month $700/Month (508)347-7709 Garages Finish Work Northbridge Southbridge Or Come In And Fill Out Sturbridge 2 Bedroom Apartments Plus Utilities An Application At: Yards Repairs (Linwood) WOW! ALL TYPES One Bedroom Apartment Starting At $150/Week Architectural Fireplaces Rental Property Appliances & Hot Water Small 4-Room House ONE WEEK FREE RENT 4 Washington Street Estate Cleanouts FREE ESTIMATES Included $950/Month+Utilities Dudley Small Pets OK Webster Auburn, MA 01501 $675/Month 2 Bedroom First/Last/Security Wales, MA ALSO: Preferred Small Building 4-Room Apartment $165/Week Fax (508)757-0623 Demolition 413-245-7181 Southbridge Call 774-241-1688 NORTH VILLAGE Phone (508)757-0622 Quality 1, 2 & 3 First Floor Webster If You Want Bedroom Apartments! $800/Month ONE MONTH (Includes Heat/Hot Water) 2 Bedroom Apartment Southbridge To Get Rid Of It, Appliances, Off-Street $700/Month FREE RENT! MAINTENANCE We’ll Do It! DiGeronimo Parking. 3-Room Apartment Newly Renovated Painting Second Floor. N Grosvenordale, CT Townhouse-Style Two 2 Bedroom Units MECHANIC FREE Estimates! Call (508)765-0501 Bedroom Apartment. Starting At $683!! Quality, Affordability $750/Month 1 Bedroom JOB KNOWLEDGE, 774-230-8586 (Includes Heat/Hot Water) $450/Month With Extra Room For For Limited & Trust Office/Exercise. SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: All Include Time ONLY! • Skilled In Electrical, Without Compromise DOUGLAS All are newly remodeled, Granite Counters, Off-StreetParking. Off-Street Parking. Mechanical And Interior Rooms 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom NO PETS/NO SMOKING carpeted, stove & Heat And Hot Water Pneumatic Equipment, refrigerator included. No Smoking/Pets. As Low As Apartments Available 508-234-2025 $675/Month Is Included. Designing And Building Call The Prices start at $845/month. Section 8 Approved. $139 No Pets Allowed First/Last & Security ESSENTIAL DUTIES Ceilings $59 Includes heat, hot water, Oxford Center Background & Credit Check Must Income • Perform Preventative Junk Man A/C, pool, fitness center 2 Bedroom With Security Deposit & Woodwork $59 References Required Available 12/1 Qualify. Maintenance SNOWPLOWING & children’s program. Appliances. Washer/Dryer Call 774-696-0235 • Provide Breakdown Serving Central Mass. Off street parking. Hookup. Water Included. Call 774-289-1714 Section 8 Vouchers Maintenance GUTTER CLEANING James DiGeronimo Call (508)476-3777 No Pets, No Smoking. Accepted. • Maintain Repair Parts Cell 508-577-7940 Newly Renovated Southbridge Inventory Removal of Metal, Douglas $850/Month Southbridge One Bedroom Apartment. Please Call • Assist Operators With Appliances, Two Bedroom Apartment First/Last & Security 2 Bedroom Second Floor, Includes Technical Problems & 508-987-2897 Stove, Refrigerator, Hot (508)987-1595 Furniture, TV’s. 457 LAWN/GARDEN Apartment Available. Water, Off-Street Parking. • Building And Grounds Three Bedroom Apartment Stove, Refrigerator. Laundry For Details & Maintenance Construction Oxford No Pets. Materials. Off-Street Parking, Facility On-Site. Off-Street $625/Month Other Specials Fall Cleanups Washer/Dryer In Basement. For Rent Parking. Freshly Painted. Please Email Or Cellars/Attics Gutter Cleaning Available January 1st No Pets. First/Security Deposit EHO Fax Resume To: Recently Remodeled. Cleaned. Leaves Removed Heat & Hot Water Included. 4-Room Apartment, Second $525/Month & Credit Check [email protected] Floor. In Quiet Residential Call Irene 508-819-3048 Small Building Hedges 508-473-6549 First, Last and Security. Shrubbery Neighborhood Near Center. 413-781-4633 Demolition, Tires. No Pets/Smokers Available Now WEBSTER Leaves Removed. Trees Cut Dudley Call (508)864-5605 Per Diem Home Very Nice, Clean Two $800/Month + Utilities & Small Residential Liming & Fertilizing Call 508-987-5836 Southbridge Health Aides Edging & Mulching Bedroom. First Floor. Moves. Trees Cut Stove, Refrigerator, Southbridge One Bedroom Apartment. DUDLEY Sought Brush/Limbs ALSO Off-Street Parking, 4 Rooms, One Bedroom. Off-Street Parking. One & Two Bedroom Immediate opening for All Types Of Fencing Wall-To-Wall. Hardwood Floors, Refrigerator & Stove Apartments & Condos Removed Washer/Dryer Hookup. Included. Washer/Dryer Per Diem Home Health Aide Installed Close To Major Routes OXFORD Reasonable Rents. to service the needs of Furnaces Removed $700/Month Stove & Fridge. Hookups. 508-867-2564 $525/Month several elderly housing Check-our-down-to- First & Last No Pets. Property Shop facilities in Central 508-943-2670 New Plus Utilities $650/Month 508-949-1100 Massachusetts (Spencer earth prices first! Non-Smokers. Including Heat & Hot Water. vicinity) during both week Weekends also! East Brookfield Orchard Cats OK. Credit Check. References Required. days and weekend hours. 500 REAL ESTATE 1 Bedroom Apartment Leave Message Call 508-765-0885 860-749-4112 WEBSTER Shifts are either Central Mass First Floor. Gas Heat, (2) 1 Bedroom Apartments 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or and Connecticut Applianced. Laundry Hill Southbridge Southbridge Third Floor 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 501 REAL ESTATE Hookups In Basement. Three Bedroom Apartment. $550/Month Dave 1 & 2 Bedroom 48/50 Cohasse Street Primary Responsibilities: WANTED Off-Street Parking Apartments. Third Floor. & Perform daily living services 508-347-7804 $525/Month Third Floor, Small One Newly Renovated. (1) 2 Bedroom Apartment to elders. Assist elders 413-262-5082 Available Now! CALL FOR Bedroom, One Bath. No Pets. First Floor with bathing, getting 508-867-2564 MORE DETAILS $495/Month $750/Month $700/Month dressed, light housekeeping Heat Included. Plus Security Off-Street Parking, Laundry. and medication reminders. EAST Heat & Hot Water No Pets. 774-230-3079 Separate Utilities. No Pets. Included Stove & Refrigerator Non-Smokers Preferred. Requirements: Must have 433 CLEANING BROOKFIELD Included. own car to travel between Southbridge First, Last & Security. Quiet Building 24/7 On-Call 508-735-2559 Three Bedroom 508-864-6285 sites. Must be certified as Maintenance either home health aide or Ground Floor Entrance Southbridge First Floor Apartment nursing assistant. Bilingual ************** Very Handy Location Free Parking For Rent. * TLC Home * Post Office Nearby Downtown, Sunny $750/Month in Spanish would be helpful. EQUAL HOUSING Must Income Qualify Two Bedroom, Five Room WEBSTER Recently Remodeled. Salary: $12.50/hr. Cleaning • Non-Smoker SECTION 8 Apartment. Hartley Terrace OPPORTUNITY • No Pets CERTIFICATES Hardwood Floors, No Pets. Washer/Dryer This position does not Have You Heard The Hookups. Section 8 OK. 2 Bedroom receive benefits. Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” ************** WELCOME Washer/Dryer Hookups. 1 Bedroom, No Pets. No Smokers. First & Security Required. $739-$802 To Apply: We Use & Supply Organic All real estate advertising in Small Living Room Call 508-949-0630 Cleaners To Ensure Your this newspaper is subject to Call $660/Month Plus Utilities. Heat & Hot Water Please send Cover letter & Kitchen, Included. and resume to: Family’s Safety. The Federal Fair Housing Act 508-987-8121 First & Security of 1968, which makes it 1 Small Bathroom. 508-764-2790 Must Income Qualify Sheila Tylus, Gift Certificates For Private Parking. Southbridge Baby Showers, illegal to advertise any EHO Two Bedroom Apartment Section 8 Certification Program Director, preference, limitation or SOUTHBRIDGE Welcome MHPI, Inc., Anniversaries, And More! Heat & Electricity For Rent. Clean, A Perfect Gift! discrimination based on race, First Floor, 2 Bedroom Off-Street Parking. Modern Kitchens 70 Bridge Street, color, religion, sex, handicap, Included Apartment. Good Condition. Suite 201, $550 Per Month $750/Month Wall-To-Wall Carpet CALL TAMMIE TODAY familial status (number of Southbridge $675/Month 508-341-7948 Spacious Closets Newton, MA 02458 FOR A GREENER children and or pregnancy), Call For An Plus Utilities On-Site Laundry Or email: [email protected] national origin, ancestry, age, Appointment 3 Bedroom 508-287-6256 Easy Highway Access TOMORROW! marital status, or any Southbridge MHPI is whole-heartedly 9am-5pm Apartment Two Bedroom, First Floor. For More Information 508-347-3275 intention to make an such Renovated. Full Living Southbridge committed to affirmative preference, limitation or 508-867-4154 First Floor, Three Bedroom, Large Dining Room & Call 508-943-9567 action, equal opportunity, 774-230-7885 discrimination. This Room, Full Dining Off-Street Parking. Living Room With Fireplace. EHO and the diversity of its newspaper will not Room. Kitchen, Hardwood Floors, Balcony. Office/Homes Washer/Dryer Hookups. workforce. All applicants knowingly accept any HOLLAND Full Bath, Section 8 Accepted. Fully Applianced With will be considered without Spring Or Fall Cleanings advertising for real estate 2 Bedroom, First Floor, Pantry, & Storage No Pets. Washer & Dryer. Webster regard to age, race, color, Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or that is in violation of the law. Sundeck, Recently Shed. Hardwood Call 508-943-1731 Single Cat OK. Modern 4-Room Apartment. sex, or national origin. Monthly Cleanings Our readers are hereby Renovated; Includes Stove, $850/Month + Utilities Wall-To-Wall, Washer For more on MHPI, visit Floors Throughout. 508-335-0249 Flexible Hours/Days informed that all dwellings Fridge, Dishwasher, Second Floor. Southbridge & Dryer Facilities. Parking. www.mhpi.net advertising in this newspaper Rubbish and Registered/Insured/ No Pets. Non Smokers High Street No Pets. are available on and equal Snow Removal, Spencer Credit Check. Bonded Preferred.$800/month Large One Bedroom 2 Bedroom Townhouse. Shipper/Receiver opportunity basis. To Off-Street Parking. Apartment. References. First & Last. References Available complain about $650/monthly Plus Utilities. Call For Details Gas Heat & Hot Water, $650/Month Needed Quiet, Cute & Clean. Electric Appliances, discrimination call The Credit Check 508-764-4073 New Everything. Call 508-943-0474 Busy warehouse needs Department of Housing and and References. Hookups. energetic ambitious 774-200-8795 $575/Month One Year Lease. No Pets. Urban Development “HUD” 413-245-7110 Call 508-764-3743 individual for full time Affordable toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. First & Last employment. Benefits For the N.E. area, call HUD Leicester $720 per month. included. Computer and Cleaning Service ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Southbridge Security Deposit ($500) WEBSTER forklift experience a must. We Offer Quality Work At Country Setting, Newly Hospital Area Call (508)886-4312 free number for the hearing Renovated, Two Bedrooms. FREE RENT! An Affordable Price! impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Available 1/01/11 Fulfillment Private Deck, Yard. 2nd Floor, 5 Room, Spencer Prospect • Homes & Offices No Pets. Heat/Hot Water Coordinator • Carpet Cleaning 505 APARTMENTS FOR 3 Bedroom. Seperate 5 Room, Two Bedroom $800/Month Included! Entrances, Off-Street Apartment, Second Floor. Busy marketing company • Floors RENT Parking. Estates • And Much More! Spencer Affordable 1 2, and 3 New Wall-To-Wall Carpeting. seeks experienced, No Pets/Smoking Gas Heat/Hot Water. 2 Bedroom energetic, ambitious REGISTERED, Country Setting, Two Floors, Bedroom Apartments $675/Month Three Bedrooms. Gas Heat, Refrigerator & Stove Apartments. individual for full time INSURED & BONDED For Rent. First & Last, References Included. Washer/Dryer employment. Applicant must Brookside Yard, Off-Street Parking. Spacious, Fully 508-864-7490 Now Available: Give Maria A Call No Pets Hookups, be well organized, motivated 508-764-2500 Applianced. Off-Street Parking. Historical Buildings and capable of multi-tasking. Terrace $800/Month No Pets. Must Income Qualify Thorough understanding of 508-885-6300 SOUTHBRIDGE $725/Month Microsoft Office is required. Heat/Hot Water Starting at $671 Large 3-bedroom apartment. SECTION 8 508-892-3149 First/Last & Security CERTIFICATES Benefits include health, 442 LICENSED DAY Included! • Pool 1st floor, newly renovated, & 774-272-2634 dental and 401K. deleaded. Washer/dryer WELCOME CARE North Brookfield • Basketball Court Please forward cover letter FREE RENT!!! $575/Month hookups, enclosed porch. Spencer and resume to: • Playground Great neighborhood. Attractive Two Call Two Bedroom, Near Town $750/month plus utilities. Human Resources *************** Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Center & Schools. Off-Street Bedroom Apartments, (508)943-9567 Bedroom Apartments • On-Site Laundry First/last/security deposit & Appliances, Some With PO Box 980 The Commonwealth of Parking, Stove & credit checks. EHO Fiskdale, MA 01518 For Rent. Refrigerator. Use Of Washer Washer/Dryer Hookups, Massachusetts Office of INCOME LIMITS APPLY No pets. Modern & Bright, Spacious, Fully & Dryer. 508-347-7433 Child Care Services No Smoking/No Pets. Section 8 Welcome Quiet Country Setting. Winter Work requires that all ads Applianced. Webster Looking For Two Shovelers Water Included In Rent. Office Open From: Directly Off Route 9. placed in the newspaper Available Now! Third Floor, 6 Room, And One Experienced Plow Starting at $671 First/Last/References 3 Bedrooms. Newly for child care (daycare) Required Monday-Friday 508-735-4335 Driver (Must Have Clean • Pool 9:00am to 5:00pm Renovated, Washer/Dryer Driving Record.) in your home include 508-867-8791 ALSO AVAILBLE Hookup. Quiet Dead End. Must Be Professional your license number. • Basketball Court Saturday 10:am Two Bedroom House North Brookfield to 3:00pm $800/Month Plus Utility And Reliable. • Playground Visit Our Website First, Security Deposit Competitive Pay 1 Bedroom Apartments Evening www.spencercondos.com & References. ($16-$20/Hour) 448 FURNITURE • On-Site Laundry Available. Appointments Must See! Carrier Landscaping First & Second Floor Available SPENCER Call After 6pm 508-868-8212 INCOME LIMITS APPLY Pets Considered. Section 8 Welcome Centrally Located 508-949-0683 Four To Choose From 3 Bedroom. Modern, 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Have Your Office Open From: Starting At $475/Month SOUTHBRIDGE Open Kitchen-Living Area Whitinsville Monday-Friday Need First/Last Main Street w/Gas Fireplace. 1 Bedroom, Living Room Registered Nurses Furniture Call Mike $950/Month Per Diem And On-Call 9:00am to 5:00pm One Bedroom, With Fireplace. Close To 978-249-8131 (Ext. 15) Brookside Terrace Second Floor, Off-Street Needed For Charlton Area. Professionally Saturday 10:00am First/Last/Security/Ref. Shopping Area. On-Call Position: Weekend to 3:00pm 11 Village Drive Parking, Heat & Hot For Inquiries Restored North Brookfield Water Included. No Pets. RN For On-Call And Patient Southbridge,MA 01550 508-885-6005 Please Call At Reasonable Evening Appointments Available 1 Bedroom $700/Month 508-234-1510 Visits, Saturday-Sunday Heat/Hot Water Included 8am-8pm Rates Elevator Accessible, Onsite (508)764-7675 61 Coombs Street Spencer Home Care Experience First Floor, 2-3 Bedrooms. One Bedroom Whitinsville Laundromat, Trash Removal, 6-Room Townhouse. Preferred Private Parking. Call For More Details Heat Included Send Resume To: Brookside Terrace Southbridge Washer/Dryer Hookup, Stove & Refrigerator. Appliances Included. Renovated. HR Dept. 11 Village Drive Secured Building, 1 Bedroom. Modern. 36-38 Main Street & Trash Removal Overlook Visiting $600/Month $900/Month Southbridge,MA 01550 Downtown Location. Wall To Wall, Appliances Southbridge, MA First/Last & Security. Nurse Assoc., Inc. Non-Smoking. No Pets. Included, Coin-Op Laundry, $500 Security Required (508)764-7675 (860)256-7582 No Pets No Pets/Smoking PO Box 1000 $750/Month No Pets. Lease And 508-634-8584 Charlton, MA 01507 Security. Utilities Not Ready Now! For More Info 774-230-7146 Fax: 508-831-7165 Furniture Facelifting, (508)867-4277 Included. Southbridge 510 Painting, Caning, Leicester Call (508)764-2866 Email: Two Bedroom Apartment Sturbridge COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Stripping to Refinishing, 4 Room Apartment North Brookfield All Hardwood Floors. [email protected] And Repairs. EOE Includes Heat & Hot Water 28 Spring Street Southbridge Washer/Dryer Connection. 1738 House Guaranteed. $900/Month 3 Large Rooms, Third Floor. Refrigerator & Stove. Free Electric, Heat, CONTRACTOR 12 Cohasse Street Hot Water Included In Free Estimates. 3 Room Apartment $575/Month Off-Street Parking. Second Floor (Rear), One Heat & Hot Water Included Studio, One Or Or Great Pick-up & Delivery. Includes Heat & Hot Water Bedroom, 1 Bath. Quiet Two Bedroom Apartments $750/Month 27 Grove Street Building. Stove & ALSO: Sales Location 1 Bedroom Efficiency, All Appliances. FOR RENT First & Last, Security Refrigerator & Electric Luxurious $675/Month (Studio) First Floor Included. Penthouse Apartment Fenced Route 20 Building Antique Deposit $550/Month $900/month (1 BR) (50x90) And/Or Storage No Pets. No Smoking. $545/Month One Bedroom. $1000/month (2 BR) Large Yard. Gas-On-Gas Stove. 2-Person Jacuzzi Tub. Yard (8300+ Sq.Ft.) Doctor Off-Street Parking. Off-Street Parking Great Location, Excellent Near Bus Line. Off-Street Parking. First & Last Month. All Applianced. Like New. No Pets. No Pets. 508-347-1101 Visibility 508-248-9225 508-892-8386 774-230-0680 508-864-4223 508-887-1872 References & Security 508-735-2559 theantiquedr.com Required. 508-867-7404 DECEMBER 08, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 5

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1966 Mustang 2001 Buick 2004 BMW 1988 33 Foot 732 SPORTS UTILITY 715 AUTO SERVICES 715 AUTO SERVICES 700 AUTOMOTIVE Coupe Century K1200 GT Southwind (Not Fastback) Loaded, 61k Miles. 1995 GMC Absolutely Perfect! Motorhome Rust-Free! Georgia Car Very Good Condition. Jimmy S-15 Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES $4500 New Tires & Battery. 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New (Always Garaged) 6-Cylinder Automatic. Tires, New Batteries, I PAY YOU CASH Paint’s Faded. All Ready For 4-Door, 4x4. Loaded. $11,000 5th Wheel 2004 Ford Windstar 860-315-7417 Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. YOUR 289 V8 Engine. SE Van Tow Package, CD Player, Price Reduced For FOR JUNK CARS Steel Drop Center $6900 147k Miles, Dark Green, Needs Fuel Injectors Quick Sale! Tailgate Utility Trailer AWD. Good Condition. Replaced. $7500 FIRM & TRUCKS $2400 $1500 FIRM 2005 Harley Can Be Seen On Craigslist $200 That Dumps Leave A Message Call 860-923-0406 508-943-2572 Removable Sides, 508-254-3858 774-230-7158 Davidson And Farm Equipment Very Solid. 1450 Low Rider ______$550 Excellent Condition, Extras. 978-760-3453 2002 Jeep Grand 1999 Infinity $10,500 OBO 1992 Mallard Call D&M Towing & Recycling Chrysler Industrial 508-867-8374 Sprinter V8 400HP Engine Cherokee QX4 SUV 508-887-3645 Overland Edition Good Condition Inside & Park Model Rebuilt, Zero Miles. 1973 Triumph TR6 Outside. 165k Miles. TOLL-FREE 1-877-820-2TOW Sitting On Ground, Fully Loaded, Running 2005 Harley Many Updates. Nice Big Lot Red, Many New Parts - Boards, Sunroof, Towing Recent Brakes & Tires. With Gazebo & Carport. Ready To Go Interior, Top, Exhaust, Asking $6000 Davidson $2200 Package, Leather, CD, Man Made Pond & Electrical, Brake Lines, 4WD, 71k Miles. Please Call Dyna-Wide Glide Fireplace, Shed. 1980 Blazer 1964 Case With Rebuilt Fitted And More! Very Good Condition. 508-943-3812 Includes Lot At Meadowside $7100 OBO Mint Condition 2-Door, Very Rusty Body. Backhoe Loader Transmission NADA $10,925 $11,000 Of Woodstock, CT Needs Work. (Zero Miles) 508-248-1592 Asking $9,000 Too Many Extras To List Asking $25,900 With 7-Foot Fisher Plow Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, $3000 Package Deal 2002 Chevy Call Mike @ 386-624-2650 Runs Strong. Jeff 508-867-6358 (In Good Condition) Comes With Snow Bucket Transmission Only Trailblazer LS 508-248-6781 Runs And Plows. 1977 Corvette L82 Or Email Great For Landscaping $1800 Low Mileage. Original 350 4WD, Power Package, See It, Drive It, Make 87k Miles. Well Maintained. [email protected] 1996 Holiday An Offer Projects Or Snow Removal 508-461-9097 Engine With 350HP. 2003 Nissan $4000 OBO Runs Goods. Needs TLC. Altima PRICE LOWERED! Rambler 5th 508-764-6543 Located In Leicester $5000 OBO $6495 508-868-5481 5-Speed MANUAL 413-530-2331 2006 Suzuki Wheel Aluma-Lite Truck Cap 508-892-9583 Black On Black Leather. With One Living Area From Ford Ranger 774-696-7697 Every Option. 74k Miles. Boulevard Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, 1992 GMC END OF THE YEAR SPECIAL (6-Foot Bed), $8900 OBO GREY NISSAN Garden Tub, Queen Bed, Diesel Truck 2003 Rawson Portable 58 1/2 Inches Wide. 1995 Toyota Supra 508-330-1308 Great Christmas Gift! Including Some Accessories. 508-524-9328 PATHFINDER SE Less Than 2000 Miles, UPS Truck-Style, Screener Plant 30 Inches High, With Rack. Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. In Good Condition. Aluminum Grumman Body, $140 192K automatic VL800K, With Front Shield, $9000 Model 3618/SN:SN823203 Original. 60k, Side Bags, Back Seat. Shelves. Rebuilt 24 Point OV Twin Honda View At 11 Brian Ave, Black-On-Black, Leather, w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . 508-799-3953 2004 Mazda 6i Great condition inside, Like New! Transmission/Motor, Motor. Low Hours, Webster Two-Owner Car. New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 508-949-6215 Great Condition, good condition outside. $6500 Well Maintained Best Offer 4-Cylinder/2.3 Liter, Sunroof/Cooper tires/new 978-407-6046 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Asking $22,500 2003 Citation 32’ 11’ Area Behind Seats 1973 Pontiac Automatic, Sport Package battery. Runs great. 508-347-8956 Includes Rear Spoiler, Asking $3,500. 5th Wheel Excellent Condition Used Auto Parts Trans-Am Premium Wheels (Z-7 Zinik Call 774-200-7604 2007 HARLEY Mint Condition, 14,100GVWR 91 day Guarantee. Large 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Chrome Rims), Cruise, DAVIDSON Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Call 5pm-8:30pm inventory of engines, Burgundy Interior, Original, 508-867-6546 CD. 111k Miles. Soft Tail Deluxe. Awning & Screen Room. Payloader transmissions, tires & glass. Matching Numbers. 90k. $6495 OBO 740 MOTORCYCLES $14,000 OBO Excellent service. Free parts Best Offer Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Backhoe Call 508-867-3404 Many Extras. 6000 Miles REDUCED! locating service. 1985 Harley 508-265-7559 1994 Plymouth Michigan Amherst-Oakham Auto 508-344-2660 $15,000 Call (800)992-0441 or 2004 PONTIAC GTO Sportster Call 860-942-0464 Van Diesel, Runs Good Or 978-355-2389 Needs Alternator, (508)799-9969 725 AUTOMOBILES Blk/Blk, 5.7ltr, LSI V8 6-spd 1000 XLH 36’ Fourwinds Also: manual trans. 74,000 mi, New S&S Carb., Ignition Good Body & Motor. 1988 Buick KONIG 18” chrome wheels. Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Harley Davidson Travel Trailer Parts Only - No Title. Chevy Box Truck 720 CLASSICS Sharp and fast. $2000 OBO $400 UPS-Style Estate Wagon $10,900/BO Motorcycle Parts With Tipout Given $3500 508-731-5621 Living Space Of 11’x14.5’ 1983 Ford Pickup Last Of The Woodies! 774-272-1526 Ask For Stephen & Accessories 1929 Model A Needs Tender Loving Care. 508-943-5659 (John) New Refrigerator, Pet Free, Truck Let’s Talk, Make $1500 For Sale Smoke Free. Like New. An Offer! Street Rod Sleeps 7 6-Cylinder, Clean 1982 Dodge Half-Ton 1995 Honda For EVO, Twin Cam, Underneath, No Rust. Call (508)347-7300 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection 2005 CHEVY EQUINOX Sportsters. Reduced From $8500 All-wheel drive Good Mechanics. Engine. 318 Flat-Bed Goldwing $5999 $1500 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. 4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, Runs excellent and well 32k Miles, Custom Chrome Plus Shed & Deck $22,500 Needs TLC. maintained. Extra clean. Like New Condition. Women’s New 413-433-5431 978-760-3453 767 VEHICLES WANTED $1500 110k Miles. Ready To Ride! Four Toolboxes Comes with CarFax. Insulated Of Mechanic & 1994 Mustang $7000 Leather Jacket Book value: $10,000 508-943-3004 Elkhorn 1998 GMC Safari Machine-Builder Tools Convertible Asking $8,000 Police-Style, Size Large. Slide-In Camper Utility Van $2500 $1500 Call 508-243-2157 $125 11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over With Shelves $ 508-867-6706 978-760-3453 1999 Road King 508-949-1320 Black, 10k Miles, Mint Queen-Sized Bed. AWD, 4.3L Automatic, ROSS RECYCLING 2005 Toyota Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Couch/Double Bed. Power 128k Miles Camry LE Must See! Always Kept 745 RECREATIONAL Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery, $3450 We Pay More!! 1988 Cadillac Inside. 3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out 1950 Chevrolet 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, VEHICLES Windows, A/C, 774-232-0407 All Scrap Metals, Sedan Deville 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. $13,000 OBO 4-Door Sedan 508-765-5289 Interior/Exterior Shower. Cars, Trucks 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. 4-Door, Light Grey, 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, Microwave Oven, 3-Burner Absolute Mint Condition! CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Email Me At 1998 Polaris ATV Stove w/Oven. 12 Cu.Ft. Re- Batteries, New Factory-Built Motor. [email protected] Magnum 425, 4x4 2009 GMC Sierra Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Florida Car - Never Seen Automatic Steering. frigerator/Freezer. Double Copper Wire, A Winter! 76k Original Miles. Runs Beautifully. Clean, Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Stainless Steel Sink 1500 SLE Pickup Needs Interior & Minor Work Years Ago. Used Very Little Appliances... To Be Road-Worthy. A Must See! Good Condition. 1999 Suzuki Dry Weight: 2701 lbs V8, Extended Cab, $3795 OBO REDUCED! Since. Needs Battery. $5500 OBO 4WD. 10k Miles. $5900 TLS 1000 Asking $3000 64 Tucker Hill Rd. 978-760-3453 508-769-0512 $10,600 508-435-4395 Excellent Condition, Putnam, CT 06260 Leave Message V-Twin, Strong Runner. 508-885-3136 Still Smells New. 860-888-5207 1997 Ford 508-885-4580 The Hot Set-Up! Carbon $25,425 FIRM 1952 Pontiac 508-981-2636 Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Motor Home 774-230-8117 860-928-7165 Mustang $3500 1988 Winnebago Woody Very Good Condition, 860-315-7417 2003 Honda 2006 Volvo S60T Best Of Line. Tin Woody Beach Wagon, 48,000 miles TRX250 EX ATV 37.5’, Under 60k Miles. 2010 Ford VEHICLE WANTED In Need Of Complete New Battery, Brakeline and Leather Heated Seats 2002 HARLEY All New Tires, New Fridge, Restoration. Engine Turns, Gas Tank Power Everything. Runs Great! Looks Great! Very Clean. Sleeps 8, F-150 XLT Couple Of Senior Citizens Major Components In Place. Asking $4000 or BO New Tires. DAVIDSON $1600 OBO Twin Beds Rear. 13K,Auto,CC,PW,PL,AC Looking For A Donated CD,Bedliner, Vehicle For Doctor Good Interior. Solid Frame, Call 508-949-2502 Excellent Condition. 1200 Sportster 860-634-0581 Is Winterized. Straight Eight, 78k Miles. Black, Drag Bars, Forward Needs Antenna & Fix Mint Condition. Appointments, Automatic Transmission. $15,200 Controls, Excellent Condition Electric Step. Asking $23,000.00 Shopping, Etc. 1999 Toyota Ask For Dianne $3950 774-200-5015 $5000 OBO 2008 Kawasaki Must Sell! Or Best Reasonable Offer 978-760-3453 Camry Call 860-336-6622 $5500 OBO 860-923-0457 508-764-4741 KX450F Dirt Bike 224k Miles, Runs Great! 2007 Buick Call Anytime Kept Up To Date. 2002 Harley Excellent Condition, 508-579-6644 Handicap 1953 Ford Inspected. Air & Heat. Lucerne CXL Title In Hand VEHICLE WANTED Good First Car Or Spare Car Davidson Sportster $3500 Accessible Van 2-Door Sedan Presidential Edition 860-576-4925 Need Donated Vehicle REDUCED MINT Condition Low Miles - Mint Condition Wells, Maine 2004 Chevrolet Mild Custom, $11,000 $1800 OBO In Running Condition LOADED With Options Lots Of Great 2005 40’ Breckenridge Astro Van 774-922-0384 401-585-0309 Customizing Details Only 18,500 Miles 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Park Model Home Great Condition. 38k Miles, 1955 Oldsmobile Black Landau Roof $6000 OBO Enclosed Room Addition, V6 Engine, Ricon Rear 4-Door 2000 BMW 740 IL Platinum Metallic Outside Call Ron Plus Screen Room & Deck. Entry Wheelchair Lift. VEHICLE WANTED Original, $10,000 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite And Titanium Leather 508-344-1904 33’ Travel Trailer Double Loft, Sleeps 10. Deep-Tinted Glass. (Metallic Grey/Blue). Asking $17,500 Currently On-Site In Park Fully Furnished & $17,995 Older Couple On Social 105k Miles. Pampered (Retail $21,495) (Woodstock, CT) Landscaped. Security Looking For A 1975 Ford Flatbed 2003 American 508-847-3157 Donated Vehicle For Doctor’s $1600 Beautiful Car. Call 508-612-6848 Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen Meadow Ledge Resort View Pictures And More Lojack, Factory Nav, Ironhorse Porch, Oversized Corner Lot, May-October Appointments, Medical Trips Details Online At to Boston Quarterly & Other 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Many Extras. Slammer Shed. Park Features: Family $64,500 www.mobilityvansales.com $11,700 2008 Scion XD Activities, Pool, Inexpensive 508-278-6123 Errands. Pickup Black, 5-Speed Manual. S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. & Comfortable Living. (Can Also Pay Up To $200) Call 508-885-2604 Total Custom - Paint, ANY HELP WOULD BE Solid, Needs Restoration, Leave A Message 13k Miles, 1 Owner. Park Is Open April-October. Wheelchair Van $2500 Excellent Condition. Chrome, Billet. $23,500 DEEPLY APPRECIATED! Pristine Condition. 8k Miles. 760 VANS/TRUCKS Collection MUST BE SOLD! 35+ Miles Per Gallon. (Includes Lot) 1999 Ford F250 Ask For John! 2000 Volkswagen Asking $13,000 OBO 860-923-2549 Runs. $5000 OBO 978-760-3453 Asking $11,500 781-254-6556 508-434-0022 Cabrio Convertible Contact Jim At 352-314-0003 1979 Ford F-350 508-248-7791 76k, Power Package, A/C. 508-266-0829 Pickup Truck Great Condition. Or 2003 Harley 1975 Mercedes 443-206-6036 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original WANTED $5500 OBO Davidson Brimfield/ Miles. NO TITLE. 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 450SL 860-928-0794 Old Ford Convertible Super-Glide Sturbridge Floor In Bed Is Missing, Automobile/Truck Chevy Prizm Must Sell Needs Replacing. Yale Towmotor Maroon With Black Interior, 2007 Ford Fusion 100th Anniv. Edition Solid Frame, Parts With Two Tops. Wanted Blue, Always Garaged. Campground Lot! Very Good Mechanics. Forklift Looks & Runs Great. Like New! Any Year. Must Have Very Forward Controls. Was $19,000 Motors, Fenders, Doors, One Original Owner All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent Complete Or Parts Cars. Needs Nothing! $9500 OBO Low Miles. 2400 Miles. NOW $9500 $1650 $2400 $10,000 FIRM Call Bill Will Consider A Civic Asking $8750 OBO My Loss, Your Gain! 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! 508-769-0619 774-230-1582 508-764-1439 508-234-7158 508-989-8165 978-760-3453 860-774-1485 978-760-3453 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ December 08, 2010 AUTOMOTIVE Make It A Priority: CREATE A HANDS-FREE ENVIRONMENT IN YOUR VEHICLE

(NAPS) through the vehicle’s audio system. To answer Although busy schedules and the growing an incoming call, the driver simply presses a demands of everyday life are helping pave the button on the steering wheel. way to a very dangerous highway trend—tex- Additional hands-free features are taken to ting or talking on handheld cell phones while new heights with the available navigation sys- driving—you can save yourself. The fact is, in tem’s voice command/voice recognition tech- spite of growing accident statistics and a nology. Voice command enables you to place number of laws banning the use of handheld calls with your compatible Bluetooth phone devices while behind the wheel, millions of and operate climate, audio and navigation motorists still think it’s acceptable to multi- functions. For example, if you say “lower tem- task while driving. perature,” the climate control will be reduced Driving a vehicle is a complex skill that by one degree. If you say “coffeehouse,” from requires your full attention. Operating a hand- the destination menu, the navigation screen held phone, using the navigation system or will display options in your surrounding area. controlling the air or audio can be driver dis- An advanced telematics system, Safety tractions that can take your eyes off the road Connect or Lexus Enform with Safety or your hands from the steering wheel. Connect, is available on all new Lexus vehicles Statistics show that driver distractions are with a complimentary one-year trial subscrip- major contributors to automobile crashes. tion. Safety Connect helps provide peace of According to the National Highway Traffic mind and includes an Emergency Assistance Safety Administration, nearly 6,000 people Button (SOS), Automatic Collision died in 2008 in crashes that involved distracted Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance driving. Also, the National Safety Council esti- and Stolen Vehicle Location. mates that 28 percent of crashes—1.6 million For convenience, vehicles equipped with crashes per year—can be attributed to cell navigation feature Lexus Enform services, phone talking and texting while driving. Destination Assist and eDestination, plus the Fortunately,one luxury automaker offers an four Safety Connect services. By simply press- array of technologies in its vehicles to help ing the Destination Assist button on the navi- You and your passengers can stay on the highway to safety if you remember to keep your hands on the reduce driver distractions. Standard equip- gation screen, whether you’re driving or wheel and your eyes on the road. ment on Lexus vehicles includes steering parked, a live agent comes on to help locate a wheel controls for audio, Bluetooth technolo- specific address or point of interest. The agent gy and voice recognition. In addition, some wirelessly sends the location to the vehicle’s models with navigation have a thin film tran- navigation system for route guidance. sistor multi-informational or available heads- Driver distraction is a growing trend that Businesses Combat Rising up display that shows the driver turn-by-turn affects everyone. By using common sense and directions within his or her sight line. taking simple steps such as incorporating and At the push of a steering wheel button, the utilizing the hands-free devices in your vehi- Bluetooth technology allows hands-free outgo- cle, you can help reduce driver distraction and ing phone calls using voice commands to dial drive more safely by keeping your eyes on the Fuel Costs By Setting by name or number from select Bluetooth cell road and hands on the wheel. phones. A microphone built into the car lets You can find more about these features at you talk without holding your mobile phone, www.lexus.com. and the other caller’s voice is channeled Their Own Gas Prices

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If the battery is more than because engines require more cranking amps guard against rising gas prices. Until now,this costs to the consumer, helping everyone man- three years old, it should be tested to make in colder weather. The cold also reduces a bat- required expertise in futures trading and the age budgets better. sure it can survive the coldest winter months. tery’s efficiency, reducing its charge accep- ability to purchase fuel contracts in 42,000-gal- For more information, visit Test the battery: Have the battery tested tance and ability to start an engine. An engine lon increments. Now there is a way for small- www.pricelock.com before taking a long trip or after it’s been at 32 degrees Fahrenheit often demands more er businesses to get this same protection at a recharged. than 150 percent cranking power from the bat- Inspect the battery cables, posts and fasten- tery than it does at 80 degrees. At 0 degrees ers: Preparing your car for the winter doesn’t Fahrenheit, it can be 250 percent. end with the battery itself. You need to inspect For more information, visit www.interstate- your battery cables, posts and fasteners. Make batteries.com. It’s Time to Improve Our sure the cables are in good shape and are secured firmly to the battery.Corrosion keeps Nation’s Transportation Bill of Health BY PETE K. RAHN tries that make up 84 percent of the (NAPS) economy. Throughout my career, I have seen • A multimodal strategy will firsthand how our nation’s trans- play a critical role in improving our portation arteries—our highways, freight transportation networks, lower- railways, airways and waterways— ing our consumption of fuel and are suffering from years of neglect. improving our environment. And Their ability to carry the goods and while we take baby steps, our global services we depend on—our Rahn competitors are racing ahead. We lifeblood as a nation—has been invest less than 1 percent of the value obstructed. Everything from cars and coal to of our gross domestic product in infrastruc- food and furniture comes to us through these ture, compared with China’s 9 percent. critical transportation arteries. By addressing our transportation chal- The impact of these deteriorating systems lenges through workable planning, prioritiz- reaches far beyond our borders as American ing and funding solutions, we can generate businesses rely on them to ship manufac- jobs and bolster our economy as we boost our tured goods across the country for export mobility. around the world. Delays will only increase costs and deterio- But regardless of our dependence on them, ration of our infrastructure. These problems we have failed to maintain their health. need to be fixed now, starting with the old Below are just a few of the harsh realities of thinking and obsolete regulations that got us getting this system up to speed. where we are today. Now is the time to pool • $186 billion in federal spending is our experience, resources and energies to what the American Society of Civil develop a long-term, well-funded, sustainable Engineers predicts will be required annually transportation plan. to substantially improve our roads—far more Prior to serving as HNTB national trans- than the current combined federal and state portation practice leader, Rahn was execu- spending of $70.3 billion per year for high- tive director of the Missouri Department of way capital improvements. Transportation and the New Mexico • A $1.2 trillion industry is at stake, Department of Transportation. He is also a according to a recent report from the past president of the American Association of American Association of State Highway and State Highway and Transportation Officials, Transportation Officials. The problem goes an organization that represents all state beyond the delivery of goods and services, as DOTs. For more information, visit the transportation industry generates 8 per- www.hntb.com. cent of the nation’s jobs and supports indus- DECEMBER 08, 2010 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7 Aut motive

Internet Pros And Average Joes Pick Their Favorite New Cars And Trucks

BY KEITH GRIFFIN The Internet Car and Truck of the Year website, an online venue not dependent on OEM advertis- ing, has announced its Internet Pros and Average Joes vote for their favorite new cars and trucks. Domestic brands swept all four categories. I’m sharing this news with you because I was the founder of this website and jury almost two years ago. The winners were announced at the New England International Auto Show in Boston (great show – hope you were able to make it). The Internet Pros (a select team of 15 online writers from some of the leading automotive Internet sites) selected the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V as the Internet Car of the Year while the Average Joes, consisting of thousands of voters from the motoring public, selected the 2011 Ford Mustang GT. ly buy.Neither of those The big news to me was the fact cars has been sold yet, that both sides once again agreed so it made no sense to on the Internet Truck of the Year. include them. How can For 2011 it goes to the Jeep Grand the public vote if it has Cherokee. not seen or test drove a Just to refresh your memory, the car? Jeep Grand Cherokee was intro- As the founder of the duced this past summer and has jury, I don’t have a vote been “wowing” people when they for either car or truck first see it. The Grand Cherokee is of the year. If neces- really a Land Rover at half the sary, I will break a tie price. It combines luxury with in the case of the serious off-road chops. Internet Pros but in The 2011 Mustang GT is a true two years I’ve been muscle car. It has a 5.0-liter, light- able to sit back and run weight aluminum block V8 with things behind the cold-air induction that pumps out scenes without having 390 lb. ft. of torque and 412 horse- to express my opinion. power. Yet, and this amazes me, it How’s this for going is rated at 17-mpg city and 26-mpg out on a limb? I dis- highway. That’s impressive fuel agree with the car vote. economy for a powerful coupe. Of To me, the car really course, under hard acceleration needs to have a major one should not expect those kind change on either the of results. industry or the car The Cadillac CTS-V coupe is also company making it. I about great handling and impres- think the Hyundai sive power. It has 556 horsepower Sonata is the car that and 511 lb-ft of torque from a does that this year. supercharged V8. It is a car touted Unlike anything else as a BMW M-series killer – and all Hyundai has sold indications are that is not mis- recently (and that guided hype. includes the Genesis It’s a great sign for the American sedan), the Sonata has automotive industry to see three of finally driven home the its products sweep the awards this point that Hyundai is a year. Last year, the Mazda 3 man- major contender aged to earn an award from the deserving of main- Internet Pros for Internet Car of stream consideration the Year. The public picked the when it comes time to 2010 Camaro and both sides agreed buy a new car. The that the Chevrolet Equinox was Cadillac CTS-V and the for Distinguished Business and the truck of the year. Mustang GT aren’t going to have Financial Journalism in 2003 for OK, so some of you may be that kind of effect on either the his Forbes column "Backseat Auto Review scratching your heads because the industry or their respective mak- Driver." Business News Reporter Grand Cherokee and the Equinox ers. named him one of the 100 most can both be considered SUVs and By the way, I also wanted to prominent business reporters of not trucks. Well, in automotive share news of The Internet the 20th century.” parlance, trucks is shorthand for Automotive Journalist of the Year (http://bit.ly/gfxsrl) I wanted to pickups, SUVs, and crossovers. award. It was given posthumously include that for some of you who When awards like this were first to Forbes columnist Jerry Flint for may be familiar with Mr. Flint’s created, there were only cars and his long body of work in automo- work. He was the epitome of what pickups to choose from (not count- tive journalism, most recently as a an automotive journalist should ing vehicles like the El Camino – a print and online columnist for be. kind of hybrid truck). Forbes. It will be presented to his Are you also wondering why widow, automotive journalist Kate (Interested in the latest car news? vehicles like the Nissan Leaf (the McLeod, at the Dec. 9 Follow me on Twitter @aboutused- European Car of the Year) and the International Motor Press cars and read my daily contribu- Chevy Volt (winner of seemingly Association meeting in New York tions to www.TorqueNews.com to ever other vehicle award this year) City. stay up to date.) didn’t get selected? Unlike a lot of As his obituary noted, “He won other juries, we only focus on cars numerous awards for his work, and trucks that people can actual- including the Gerald Loeb Award 8 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ December 08, 2010