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Mailed to every home in East Brookfield, West Brookfield, North Brookfield, Brookfield, Leicester and Spencer Vol. 32, No.16 COMPLIMENTARY HOME DELIVERY, 75 CENTS ON NEWSSTANDS ONLINE: WWW.SPENCERNEWLEADER.COM ‘Live out of your imagination, not your history.’ Friday, April 18, 2008 School A Second Chance at victory Hopefuls leader speak on search override narrows question HREE FINALISTS T NEAR-UNIVERSAL ARE NAMED IN CONDEMNATION LEICESTER OF REQUEST BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER BY DAVID DORE NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER LEICESTER — The search for the next superintendent of the Leicester Public SPENCER — With a Proposition 2 1/2 over- Schools has been narrowed down to three ride on next month’s ballot the hot topic in candidates. town, four candidates for the Board of The three finalists, Peter Azar, James Selectmen are making sure residents know Connolly and Paul Soojian, met with the where they stand on the issue. Superintendent Search Committee for open Only one candidate who attended a session interviews at a noontime meeting on Christopher Tanguay photo Candidates’ Night Thursday, April 10 spon- Saturday, April 5. State Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) signs a poster at Second Chance Animal Shelter announcing the sored by the Spencer Taxpayers Association This was actually not the first time the can- Zootoo.com $1 million makeover contest the shelter is still in the running for during a tour Friday, April 11. — Finance Committee member Seth Fancher didates met with the committee, explained — said he would vote for the override. Scott Rieder, chairman of the Leicester “At the end of the day, I will vote for the School Committee and member of the SHELTER STILL IN RUNNING FOR MILLION-DOLLAR MAKEOVER override to save the library,” Fancher said. Superintendent Search Committee. The other three candidates — former Out of the 16 original applicants, Rieder BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY porarily house approximately 10 dogs and 12 Selectmen Jennifer Gaucher and Donald NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER said, an initial group of six was selected by cats. The facility also offers a low-cost spay Berthiaume Jr. and the Rev. Ralph DiChiara, the then-larger Search Committee — which, EAST BROOKFIELD — The Second and neutering services. pastor of Hillside Baptist Church in Spencer in addition to the members of the regular Chance Animal Shelter in East Brookfield According to shelter director Sheryl — said they would not vote for the override. School Committee, included several mem- has made it to the next round in a nation- Brackley in a previous interview, if awarded Sarah MacDougall is also running for the bers of municipal government and the com- wide competition that will net the winner a the renovation money, the dog and cat areas two available seats on the board, but did not munity at large. $1 million makeover. of the shelter would be improved, while an attend the Candidates’ Forum. Second Chance, located on Young Road, is a no-kill shelter that serves 25 local commu- Turn To LEICESTER, page 9 nities, but only has enough space to tem- Turn To SECOND CHANCE, page 14 Turn To BOS, page 9 HEEDING THE SIREN’S CALL Getting to know all about you

BES PUPILS MEET, ENTERTAIN ELDER PEN PALS BY DAVID DORE NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER SPENCER — For a few months, pupils in Ashley Barringer’s fifth-grade class at Brookfield Elementary School have been writing to residents of the Lincoln Hill Manor nursing home. Last week, those pupils finally got the chance to meet their pen pals, present them with gifts and ask questions about life when the seniors were growing up. The pupils also gave their pen pals, and other residents of Lincoln Hill Manor, the gift of song. Their visit Wednesday, April 9 ended with a few musical selections direct- David Dore photo ed by music teacher Eva Brown. From left, Lincoln Hill Manor resident Arlene Menard answers ques- tions from her pen pals, Brookfield Elementary School pupils Eric Turn To PEN PALS, page 14 Grimes, Danny Metterville and Zach Edwards. Lockdown drills deemed a success QUABOAG TESTS SAFETY PLANS AT SCHOOLS Courtesy photo BY DAVID DORE Planning for the lockdowns began several months EAST BROOKFIELD — The NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER ago and culminated Monday, April 7 at Quaboag East Brookfield Public Library WARREN — Although the three schools in the Regional Middle/High School. The dates on which the had a story hour program on Quaboag Regional School District were put in lock- lockdowns occurred at West Brookfield Elementary fire trucks Thursday, April 10. down last week, students, teacher and staff members School and Warren Community Elementary School Children aged 3-5 had a had nothing to fear. were not immediately available. chance to see East The lockdowns were actually drills to test the dis- Police officers from Warren and West Brookfield par- Brookfield’s Engine 1 and talk trict’s safety plan — drills, according to Interim ticipated in the drills at both elementary schools, to firefighter/EMT Trisha Superintendent Edward M. Malvey, that showed the Malvey said. The Quaboag Regional Middle/High School drill involved officers from both towns and a few Allen, pictured at left. schools are ready in case something serious happens. “Each of the drills went flawlessly,and all of the stu- dents and teachers really did a great job,” Malvey stat- Turn To LOCKDOWN, page 5 ed in an April 14 press release.

INSIDE THE NEW LEADER ON PAGE A3 ON PAGE A4 Calendar ...... B3 Police Logs ...... A12 Classroom Corner ...... A6 Public Meetings ...... A4 Wright’s ‘Fifty Miles Obituaries...... B2 Sports ...... A10-11 Our Towns ...... B4 Viewpoint...... A8 vanishing act from Boston’. . . 2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, April 18, 2008 Updates given on fire NEW LEADER ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK service, principal search “Don’t put the guilt trip on everybody, we’re closing the library, we’re doing this. It comes down to survival. I can barely afford DURANT: OVERRIDE AT END OF WARRANT the $3,000 a year. I know I can’t do $4,000, and I know I can’t do $5,000.” TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM LEAVING — Spencer selectmen candidate the Rev. Ralph DiChiara, on a proposed Proposition 2 1/2 override. BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL East Brookfield Regional ride was put near the end close at 8 p.m. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER School District has inter- of the May 1 Annual Town Cloutier said residents SPENCER — Selectmen viewed candidates to Meeting schedule to com- can pick up their absentee spent much of their become the new principal pel voters to stay to the end ballots at Town Hall, or THE STATS Monday night meeting at Wire Village School. of the meeting and vote on make other arrangements MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (MHI) BY AGE ($) April 14 pontificating on Hopefully, he said, the it. Many typically leave to vote for elected positions Town Householder 55-64 several subjects, or hear- interviews will be complet- after voting on the issues by calling Town Clerk Jean Auburn 58,802 ing reports from other ed this week. they are concerned about, Mulhall at (508) 885-7500, Brimfield 42,083 town officials. Since the town is not Durant noted. ext. 150. Brookfield 40,556 Spencer Fire Chief funding the Parks and Selectmen also approved In other business, Charlton 61,071 Robert Parsons reported Recreation Department a permit for the May 3 Cloutier told the public the Douglas 48,214 his force’s quarterly events with taxpayer money this Spencer-East Brookfield town had spent about Dudley 55,806 to selectmen, telling them coming fiscal year year, Little League parade. $283,756 removing snow Holland 49,063 they responded to 128 Selectman Anthony Bove Marchers will strut their and ice from Spencer’s Leicester 64,643 emergency calls during Jr. asked residents to vol- stuff down Route 9 to roads. Northbridge 56,667 that time, and seven fires. unteer their time to run Route 31. The annual In a potentially smelly Oxford 50,305 Three of the wood ladders, the department. march, league president and sticky piece of busi- Southbridge 44,297 he added, didn’t pass their In addition to Bove’s Scott Simons said, has ness, DeCoff urged resi- Spencer 51,107 inspections and were budgetary comments, been happening since 1966. dents to pick up the excre- Sturbridge 51,016 replaced. Selectmen Chairman In other voting business, ment left behind by their Uxbridge 48,333 Besides the typical fire- Vincent Cloutier said the Cloutier said the decision dogs. Wales 44,375 fighting duties, Parsons town is not recklessly in 2003 to cut the total “It is just common decen- Webster 46,094 said he has been working spending its money; it is amount of hours residents cy,” DeCoff said. with the Massachusetts just not raising enough have to vote in the Annual Cloutier also said he Emergency Management revenue. He described the Town Election from 12 to decided not to seek re-elec- UNRISE UNSET Agency to produce a new town’s spending habits as eight was beneficial tion to his post due to S /S emergency response hand- “very frugal.” because more people voted health problems he has suf- Saturday, April 19 . . . . .6:01 a.m...... 7:34 p.m. book for the town. It’s With the town in a finan- in fewer hours, than dur- fered from in January and Sunday, April 20 ...... 6:59 a.m...... 7:35 p.m. being printed now, he said. cial crisis, Selectman Peter ing the longer timespan. last month. While on a Monday, April 21 ...... 6:58 a.m...... 7:37 p.m. Selectman Joseph Durant said the proposed “It went up dramatical- business trip in California, Tuesday, April 22 ...... 6:56 a.m...... 7:38 p.m. DeCoff II said the Spencer- Proposition 2 1/2 tax over- ly,” Cloutier said on the he suffered a pulmonary Wednesday, April 23 . . .6:55 a.m...... 7:39 p.m. amount of peo- embolism. Thursday, April 24 . . . . .6:53 a.m...... 7:40 p.m. ple who voted in Stress from working for Friday, April 25 ...... 6:52 a.m...... 7:41 p.m. ´ 2003. “It’s not the town, he said, was a fac- R. DUPRÉ’S about the tor in his decision. hours.” “It certainly beats you “The heavy iron specialists” This year, vot- down,” Cloutier said. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS CASH PAID ers can begin Buyers of ferrous & non-ferrous metal* voting at noon Ryan Grannan-Doll may BROOKFIELD May 13 at be reached at (508) 909-4050, * appliances, cars, heavy iron Memorial Town or at rgrand@stonebridge- $1, Brunnell Road, Simone C. Lacaire to Lacaire Living Trust Hall. The polls press.com. (Simone C. and Ronald J. Lacaire Sr., Trustees). CONTRACTORS WELCOME $1, Quaboag Street, Unit 504, Simone C. and Ronald J. Lacaire Sr.to Lacaire Living Trust (Simone C. and Ronald J. Lacaire Sr., OPEN: Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm • Sat 8am - 1pm Trustees). 9 Brown Street, N. Brookfield, MA 01535 Roofing Sale! 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Although region and 16 years at its current location, shops. numerous safeguards are in place to ensure Wright’s Factory Outlet in the Sturbridge Peg O’Connor, owner of New England accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. Marketplace is closing. Graphics, agreed, saying that big a space Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at According to manager Joyce Parker, the would be hard to fill as a whole. One possi- the top right hand corner of page 3 in a company’s main office, until recently in bility she’d like to see would be a used book- timely manner. Warren, moved to Tennessee and much of its store. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- product comes from China. “It’s hard to find something to take these “They want to get back to their core busi- spaces because what can you do that’s not 4140 during normal business hours. During ness of marketing and wholesaling to retail- already being done by the big boxes or the non-business hours, leave a message in the ers,” Parker said recently. “They wanted to Internet?” she said. “Anything that means editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will use this store to get rid of closeouts and dis- less traffic here hurts us all.” return your phone call. continued merchandise, but now they don’t Despite that, O’Connor said the communi- do that because everything’s done offshore.” ty — both government and citizens — could Dick Gaffney, an executive in the compa- help make things easier for businesses by ny’s Nashville office, declined to comment, cleaning up the roads, creating more events CLARIFICATION saying the person who could offer a state- that attract people, promoting the hiking and ment was not immediately available. biking trails, and volunteering more in gen- Gus Steeves photo The closing hit Wright customers hard. eral. She compared Sturbridge to Shelburne EAST BROOKFIELD — A cutline “People are going to lose jobs here,” said Falls, a village in the Berkshires famous for Wright’s Factory Outlet staff members serve cus- in the April 4 Spencer New Leader Bonnie Hatlee, a teacher from Spencer who its Bridge of Flowers, noting that town is tomers earlier this month. mentioned that Louise buys school supplies there. “Wright’s is much smaller than Sturbridge but attracts Meyerdierks’ first-grade class at almost a tradition. Here in Central Mass., thousands every year because it’s “pretty.” made overseas. A random scan of items East Brookfield Elementary School people are hands-on and need an outlet like “Unique shops exist but there is a struggle available found many from China and was responsible for a concert last this; they need the variety it provides.” to stay in business,” O’Connor said. “What Taiwan, some from Europe, and some from month for senior citizens. It did not She said she heard about the closing by e- you need is the commitment from the com- America. Several rolls of Wright’s own rib- mention that, according to mail after being a customer at least eight munity to shop independent Main Street, bons were labeled with the company’s West Meyerdierks, Kristy Graves’ first- years. To her, the prices are a big attraction. then the shops will be able to stay afloat. Warren address, but did not indicate country grade class was also involved in the The same is true for Karen Schuler of New “A lot of arguments get spent on the really of origin. performance. Hampshire, who has been making clothing big picture, and that’s important, but there’s The New Leader apologizes for the for sale since age 13. She said she comes a lot of little things, too,” she added. “People Gus Steeves may be reached at (508) 909- oversight. down here two to three times a year because need to look at what they do to participate in 4135, or at gsteeves@stonebridge press.com. the material is less expensive even than Wal- local business and local organizations.” Mart. To Parker, one thing that would help the “I’m so disappointed,” she said while business picture would be legal changes that browsing through material to make tassels. encourage businesses to stay in the area, “America ought to get their act together and including reducing taxes. Today’s wages keep things in this country. Losing this is “need to be so high just to heat your home devastating to a lot of people.” and fuel your car,” that American businesses Schuler said the people who buy her cloth- can’t afford to stay afloat otherwise without ing have told her they “want something increasing prices, she noted. But the multi- made in New England.” nationals take advantage of that, reducing The departure of Wright’s will have some their overhead but not their prices. effect on other business owners in the com- “I haven’t seen the prices go down any- plex, but exactly how much is still unclear. where because things are made in China,” “Obviously, it will have an impact because Parker said. “It’s just more money for the big people come from a pretty good distance to guys.” see them, but as long as the landlord fills the As an example, Schuler pointed to some of space quickly, it shouldn’t be detrimental,” her purchases. “At Wal-Mart, this would said Whitney Valle, owner of The Stone Fish probably be $5 a yard, but here it starts at upstairs. $1.25 a yard,” with the price dropping over To Valle, the other businesses will “just the course of a year, she said. keep plugging along” because they’re “doing Ironically, most of those purchases were

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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY Great Hall, which played a huge roll NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER FRIENDS OF THE TOWN HOUSE TO SPONSOR in a young Cohan’s life more than a NORTH BROOKFIELD — The century ago. Smith went on to say Friends of the North Brookfield NORTH BROOKFIELD PRODUCTION that reopening the Town House for Town House are sponsoring a pro- the purpose of holding other simi- duction written by one of the area’s The New York presentation Seattle, Wash., after which it lar events in the Great Hall, would favorite sons. Smith referred to was the 1908 has never been professionally act as a cultural center for the town. “Fifty Miles from Boston,” com- debut of “Fifty Miles from staged. “When he was a boy, he was per- posed by George M. Cohan and Boston” in New York City. The The upcoming event, which forming on the stage,” Smith said, directed by Joseph Chenevert, will play was also performed over a marks the 100th anniversary of in reference to the stage in the be performed by the players of the number of dates in Springfield the play’s debut performance, is Great Hall, where Cohan and his Theatre Guild of North Brookfield and Worcester, with the people being held as a fund-raiser for family frequently performed dur- on May 2-3 in the North Brookfield of the Brookfield region being the Friends of the Town House. ing the summer months. Elementary School auditorium. chauffeured to Worcester by It will be put on, in part, by a “Most people don’t know that the The Cohan name has long been special trolley car to see the grant received from the North Great Hall is as important as it is,” associated with the Brookfield play. Much of Cohan’s work, in Brookfield Cultural Council Smith said, going on to explain that area, though George, probably the fact, reflected or were based on and the Massachusetts Cultural the curtain and many of the back- most famous member of the Cohan his experiences in and around Council. grounds still used in different pro- family, hugely popular vaudeville North Brookfield. Tickets for the shows are $10 ductions were donated by the entertainers around the turn of the According to a press release, each, or $8.50 for senior citizens Cohan family. 20th century, was not actually born issued by the Friends of the and children under 12, and are Last May, the Friends of the in North Brookfield. Rather, Cohan Town House, “‘The man who available at the North Town House sponsored another was born in Providence, R.I., in owned Broadway,’ George M. Brookfield town offices, the production, “George M. Cohan 1878. Cohan wrote over 31 plays, and Haston Free Public Library, the Tonight!” to an audience of more Cohan’s bond with the area grew more than 500 songs, during his North Brookfield Senior Center, than 500 people. Smith said they are over his childhood summers, spent long career. He is perhaps best from members of the Theatre hoping for an even larger crowd with his grandparents in North known for ‘Over There,’ Guild of North Brookfield or this year: “What we’re trying to do Brookfield. ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy,’ ‘Give Friends of the Town House, or is garner support for the Town “The play is something of inter- my Regards to Broadway’ and by calling (508) 331-9031. House, which includes the Great est because it takes place in North ‘Harrigan, That’s Me.” According to Smith, the pro- Hall.” Brookfield and was quite a hit “He linked Broadway to the ceeds will be used by the when it was presented in New common man,” Smith said. Friends to further research into Christopher Tanguay may be York,” said Robert Smith, chair- “Fifty Miles from Boston” the history, as well as the revi- reached at (508) 909-4144, or by e- was regularly performed talization and repair, of the man of the Friends of the Town George M. Cohan mail at ctanguay@stonebridge- House. through 1912 and as far away as Town House, particularly the press.com. School Committee trims $1,300 from FY09 budget DISTRICT TO HOLD ITS OWN SUMMER SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY enough money to cover that The main goals of the plan are to a plan to deal with each issue, fol- Brookfield Pride Day. NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER deficit.” improve critical reading and com- lowed by implementation. Some of • Lake Street School: Wednesday, SPENCER — The Spencer/East The committee later agreed to prehension, and responding to open the plans so far include additional April 30 — Title One Parents Night, Brookfield Regional School conduct the district’s own special response questions, strengthen professional development and com- featuring a Title One Dissemination Committee met Tuesday, April 8 to education summer program. Hicks vocabularies, develop and imple- mon planning time for teachers to Project speaker, discussing MCAS discuss a few financial matters and explained that in a case where a stu- ment standards for use in the vari- strengthen curriculum and make impact on children and on school. hear the Improvement Plans from dent will digress substantially over ous classrooms so pupils have a bet- sure class outcomes stay relatively Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m., and area schools. the summer months, education ter understanding of what is similar. Science and technology open to all Spencer and East The committee made a slight must continue. The district already expected of them, as well as work will be restored to a two-year Brookfield parents at 7. alteration to the district’s fiscal has more than $42,000 in the fiscal on fractions and decimals. sequence, rather than its current •Maple Street School Enrollment: 2009 budget, removing just more 2009 budget to send students to out- Andrews explained that these one-year duration, and an acceler- Any families with children who will than $1,300 from the of-district programs, whereas the goals would be met through items ated program will be created for be 5 years old by Aug. 31 and have Superintendent’s Supplies and estimated cost of an in-house pro- such as visual stimuli or physical advanced students. MCAS will also not yet received a kindergarten Materials account to instead fund a gram is only $27,966. The decision representations of something to receive more social attention in the enrollment package may call the special education aide for the nets nearly $15,000 in savings for help pupils grasp abstract concepts. school, such as student recognition school at (508) 885-8529. remainder for the 2008 school year. the district. More in-depth professional develop- events to increase motivation and • David Prouty High School’s pro- Roger Pontbriand, business man- Hicks also announced that at the ment and increased collaboration understanding of the test. duction of the musical “Grease” ager for the Spencer/East request of Spencer Town among teachers, as well as better has been moved to May 16-17. Brookfield Regional School Administrator Paul Guida, a finan- progress monitoring, will all be IMPORTANT DATES IN District, updated the committee on cial task force made up of Spencer implemented. THE DISTRICT: Christopher Tanguay may be all of the district’s pending and East Brookfield representa- At Knox Trail Junior High • Knox Trail Junior High School: reached at (508) 909-4144, or at ctan- accounts and deficits, the largest of tives would be created to thorough- School, Wilson explained that its Friday, May 9 — homemade pizza, [email protected]. which is a $167,000 shortfall in spe- ly examine and monitor the dis- Improvement Plan focuses on four arts and crafts and face painting, cial education tuition. trict’s finances. areas: curriculum, staffing, tech- open to the whole commu- Dr. Ralph Hicks, Superintendent nology and MCAS. IMPROVEMENT PLANS nity. of the Spencer/East Brookfield Wilson said that each of these •East Brookfield schools, explained that the district The School Committee also heard would be addressed through a Elementary School: has applied for an extraordinary reports from principals Mark process of identifying root causes April 30 — Family Fun PUBLIC MEETINGS relief circuit breaker through the Andrews and Mark Wilson on the for trouble areas, providing sup- and Fitness Night, 6-8 p.m.; state. Improvement Plans for each school. porting data to use in constructing Saturday, May 3 — East Note: Public meetings are subject to change. According to the Department of Andrews explained that at Check with local Town Halls to see if a meet- Education’s Web site, “The Special East Brookfield Elementary ing will still be held. 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LOCKDOWN Ashlee Fillion, the student representative to sooner or later, something’s going to happen.” said. continued from page 1 the Quaboag Regional School Committee, said He recommended that, if extra money He also suggested that someone in the busi- Monday night her classmates appreciated the becomes available, the district hire an account- ness office be trained to complete the annual chance to go over what to do in case of an emer- ing manager to supervise staff, manage grants audit. But, according to Kulas, many companies firefighters, including Warren Fire Chief James gency. and put together year-end reports needed for the do not have someone who meets that criterion, Dolan. “It set them at ease knowing what to do,” annual audit. and that is not a pressing need for Quaboag. “Personally, I was very impressed with all of Fillion said. “That will free up the business manager to be “In my opinion, the district has other areas of the planning and execution work of West Malvey told the School Committee there might what he should be, which is chief financial offi- interest that have to be addressed,” Kulas said. Brookfield Police Chief Tom O’Donnell and be one or two more drills held before the end of cer of a multi-million dollar operation,” Kulas Chief Bruce Spiewakowski and Sgt. Joe the school year, although they would not be as LaFlower of the Warren Police Department,” formal as last week’s lockdowns. Lockdown Malvey said. “They really demonstrated their drills are being planned for the 2008-09 school professionalism throughout the entire process.” year, he said. Practicing the district’s safety plan involved “I think we are well prepared,” Malvey said, working with the three building principals adding later, “We’re ready.” (Michael Rooney at the middle/high school, Theodore Brown in Warren and Jennifer AUDIT RESULTS Mandeville in West Brookfield and), along with Director of Finance and Operations Joseph Also Monday night, auditor Stanley Kulas Scanlon. Three district administrators — Robert reported that the district ended fiscal 2007 with Sullivan, Director of Curriculum, Instruction surpluses in several accounts — but there were and Assessment Elizabeth Zielinski and areas that concerned him, including the staffing Technology Coordinator Michael Meehan — of the business office. served on one of the teams that unlocked each Kulas reported that Quaboag ended the year building. with an almost $55,000 surplus, in addition to an Before last week’s drills, information sessions $84,445 surplus in the food service account and were offered for parents at each school. Meetings an extra $128,000 in the “circuit breaker” were also held with teachers to help them train account for special education expenses. their students on how to react during a lock- According to Kulas, the food service depart- down. ments of many school districts run a deficit or “During the training sessions, we had stressed are “just breaking even.” to the teachers that they and their students need- What has concerned Kulas for several years, ed to remain secured out of site, and that every- he explained, is that the business office is one needed to remain quiet,” Malvey said. “Yet, “understaffed.” Besides Scanlon, there are two when we started unlocking classrooms, even we full-time bookkeepers and a part-time treasurer. were surprised to find out just how good a job “That is being pennywise and pound foolish,” they had done.” Kulas said. “Something is eventually going to fall through the cracks. ... I’m just warning you: Selectmen queried on consolidation plan BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY resentative from town government to be named NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER later. LEICESTER — The Leicester Board of IN OTHER BUSINESS Selectmen met Monday, April 14 and tried once, though maybe not for all, to dispel any rumors Selectmen voted to accept ownership of Tracy surrounding the proposed consolidation of a few Place, Sherri Lane and Fairview Drive extension, town departments. all previously privately owned roads. Their deci- The Town Government Study Committee, sion was based on the recommendation of Wood which has been researching ways to streamline and Kevin Quinn, president of Quinn the operations of various town departments for Engineering, Inc., after the last three years, will soon hear from the touring the roads and employees and voters of the town, via an article making sure that any requesting the consolidation of certain opera- maintenance issues tions between different departments. were taken care of The plan is to move the responsibility of build- before the town opted ing and field maintenance from under the for ownership. umbrella of the School Department to that of the After a review of the town. According to the selectmen, there are no 44-article Town staff changes in the plan. Meeting warrant, and “The goal is to make this work efficiently, and a few brief hearings on certainly to keep everyone,” said Selectmen proposed bylaw Chairman Douglas Belanger, addressing con- amendments, select- cerns that have circulated among town employ- men voted to approve ees fearing the loss of jobs. the warrant, though Over time, Belanger explained, some people’s their recommenda- individual responsibilities may be altered, but he tions for each article continued to reiterate that no positions would be have yet to be finalized. terminated. The closest thing to downsizing that Several appoint- may occur during the transition period that may ments were made dur- take a couple of years to complete, Belanger said, ing the meeting as would be to not replace any personnel that leaves well, including Sharon or retires of their own volition. That caveat in Nist’s appointment to itself is merely a possibility, and will not neces- the Capitol Planning sarily be the course of action taken should the Committee. Rhys article be approved at the Annual Town Meeting, Simmons and Scott which will be held at 7 p.m. Monday,May 5 in the Broskey were both Town Hall auditorium. appointed to the Scott Rieder, chairman of the Leicester School Historical Committee, and Thomas Wood, foreman of the Commission, and Highway Department, joined in the discussion Kenneth Graslie was with the selectmen. named the new animal “We do see the merit in finding efficiencies,” inspector for the town. Rieder said on behalf of the School Committee, The selectmen though he was clear that members are not yet 100 closed the meeting by percent on board, as there are still too many vari- declaring this week, ables in the plan. April 13-19, National Should the article be accepted at Town Telecommunicators Meeting, the Town Government Study Week in honor of fire, Committee has suggested a Transition ambulance and police Committee be formed to deal with issues that dispatch workers who arise during the shift of responsibilities. The serve as the link committee would consist of members of the between emergency School Committee, members of the current Town responders and citi- Government Study Committee, and another rep- zens in need of help.

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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY tion and commitment that she applies “She’s a tremendous during her five years of solid foundation for me.” NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER to not only her studies, but to her com- power of example for mandatory service follow- Her induction date into the acade- SPENCER — At the conclusion of munity, family and athletics. young girls in the ing her graduation from my, which is July 2, will not be the 2008 school year, David Prouty A three-sport athlete, Leonard is an Spencer and East the academy became her Leonard’s first glimpse at the acade- High School (DPHS) will be sending avid soccer player all year round, and Brookfield communi- biggest point of interest, my. She was accepted into a summer one if its own to one of the most pres- is also a member of the DPHS basket- ties,” Wells said. compelling her to apply to program last year, during which she tigious institutions in the nation. ball and softball teams. It is the con- Being accepted into the academy as a junior in spent a week in Annapolis, meeting DPHS senior Nicole Leonard has stant physical activity, mixed with a the Naval Academy, high school. professors and getting a taste of the recently been accepted into the United challenging course of study, that she whose mission (accord- As for what she plans to physical training of a cadet. States Naval Academy at Annapolis, enjoys and is looking forward to when ing to its Web site) is to do following her service Immediately, however, she is look- Christopher Tanguay photo Md. attending the academy. develop its cadets into time, Leonard said every- ing forward to meeting her fellow “She thrives on challenges,” said Currently maintaining a 4.0 cumu- midshipmen “morally, David Prouty High School thing is still tentative, classmates. Kevin Wells, principal at DPHS. “And lative grade point average and an offi- mentally and physically,” senior Nicole Leonard. explaining that depending “It’s going to be such a 180 from to that end alone, I know she will be cer in the National Honor Society, Leonard is realizing a on how her experience is, here,” she said. “It’s scary, but it’s very successful,” Wells said, adding Leonard is a civic-minded individual longtime dream. she may stay in the serv- good at the same time.” that to say the David Prouty commu- as well. She is an instrumental volun- Leonard explained that she was ice for longer than the five years, or Although she applied and was nity is proud of her is certainly an teer in the annual Kicks for Kaitlyn first inspired to look into the Naval she may pursue an alternative career. accepted to four other schools, understatement. memorial soccer tournament, which Academy by an uncle when she was Still undecided as to what she will Leonard said of going to the Naval Wells went on to explain that is held in honor of Leonard’s former only 12 years old. As she grew older, eventually major in, she said attend- Academy, “I’ll be doing something Leonard possesses a sense of dedica- teammate, Kaitlyn Langlois. the prospect of flying for the Navy ing the academy “will just be a really that I couldn’t do anywhere else.” SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLLS GRADE 9 Mundell, Meaghan O’Keefe, Michael Oliver, Madden, Meagan Mandeville, Kaitlyn Quaboag Regional Middle/ FIRST HONORS Shannon O’Neill, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Martin, Jackie St. Charles, Page Maryyanek, Rachael Bassett, Taylor Custer, Amanda Jennifer Pierce, Kayla Sokol, Victoria Tower, Jeremy Medina, Katelynn Miller, Jacob Mills, High School Rock. Laura Whitcomb. Alexa Miranda, Brooke Mulhearn, Ashley SECOND HONORS SECOND HONORS O’Hara, Kaitlyn Ostrout, Kayli Robar, Jose GRADE 7 Hilary Bennett, Trevor Brown, Sarah Lauren Antil, Mary Apessos, Molly Brown, Rodriguez, Maria Romano, Melissa Sherry, FIRST HONORS Comstock, Nathaniel Conner, Connor Shannon Duffy, Brooke Fairbanks, Kaitlan Kiley Simonovitch, Samuel Smith, Benjamin Kayla Bedell, Shelby Jankins, Andrea Fleming, Emily Grenier, Allison Korzec, Fountain, Grace Lacharite, Samuel Trainor, Brianna White, Jessica Winders, Koslowski, Tyler Mucha, Emily Rock, Anna Joshua Lalashius, Jillian Lavallee, Justin Leonardo, Jeffrey Michalski, Patricia Jonathan Wytas. Stefano, Laura Wood. Little, Samantha McCann, Angela Valentin, Lupacchino, Kimberly Merrill, Jennifer GRADE 8 SECOND HONORS Amanda Wood, Sarah Wood. Plankey. HIGH HONORS Gillian Amodeo, Victoria Berg, Michael THIRD HONORS THIRD HONORS Taylor Benninger, Riley Brown, Cassidy Berthiaume, Christina Booth, Thomas Cote, Lauren Blake, Alysha Bruso, Rebekah Cook, Katy Germain, Bethany Gillen, Jeffrey Coggeshall, John Delisle, Steven Gatto, Michaela Dupuis, Caitlyn Gancorz, Colby Lani Davison, Chelsea Desmarais, Brian Michalski. Christopher Helm, Daniel Livermore, Bryan Graupner, Thomas Jankins, Tyler Jusko, Faust, Evan Filkins, Elizabeth Gancorz, GRADE 12 McGinn, Micaela Mondor, Christine Mullen. Thomas Lafortune, Alexandria Plante, Jessica Jesky, Jeanne Lafortune, Derek FIRST HONORS HONORS Ariana Plante, Connor Tower, Samuel Leneau, Jordan Loughlin, Ashley Marchetta, Ashley Auger, Adrienne Camarda, Danielle Mikayla Befford, Savannah Bennett, Sarah Webber, Sarah Woodford. Alexandria Martinez, Catherine McCarthy, Dolan, Sara Duncan, William Klunk, Bolster, Kaitlyn Cahill, Lucas Caron, Hayley THIRD HONORS David Morin, Maximillian Pereira, Ryan Nicholas Korzec, Brett Millier, Lisa Mues, Chesson, Stevens Collins, Matthew Dacey, Tiffany Bosse, Kayla Brennan, Joshua Butler, Plante, Ashley Ramos, Allison Ramsdell, Rachael Perkins, Emily Thompson. Samantha Dacey, Frank Dipadua, Tyler Christina Clark, Alexandra Forte, Peter Brooke Servant, Jesse Shablin, Cory Spencer, SECOND HONORS Dolan, Brittney Dupuis, Kayla Gosselin, French, Heather Garrepy, Anthony Girouard, Ryan Spencer, Christy Stanikmas, Nathan Shannon Allard, Travis Madrazo, Russell Casey Grant, Brett Green, Jake Grenier, Alysha Hutchinson, Colleen Jenkins, Dorielle Stanikmas, Nicholas Sumpter, Jennifer Thai, O’Neill, Cassandra Santos, Scott Shillieto. Nicholas Hoffman, Tyler Huard, John Merrill, Daniela Oliveras, Robert Pappas, Iniobong Udofia, Dean Wilson. THIRD HONORS LaCroix, David LaCroix, Kara MacDonald, Jessica Peltz, Rebecca Rickson, Elissa Santos, GRADE 10 Andria Bacon, Bethany Chickering, Kristal Mary McDuffie, Kelsey Michell, Sean Dylan Shablin, Kaylee Shutts, William FIRST HONORS Ducharme, Mary Kondrat, Kaylee McIntyre, Murray, Matthew Pillsbury, Julia Rondeau, Walker, Kelli Wilcox, James Zalatores, Joseph Meaghan Burns, Alexandria Dickson, Jesse Smart, Kristy Snow, Andrew Sparks, Zachary White. Zalatores. Brianna Fleming, Alexandra French, Sarah Jason Toppin, Jonathan Wojcik. GRADE 8 Hebert, Olivia Jankins, Kelsey Noga, Charles Brookfield Elementary FIRST HONORS O’Donnell, Renee Perkins. Knox Trail JHS Emily McCarthy. SECOND HONORS GRADE 4 SECOND HONORS Emily Amodeo, Zachary Button, Quinn GRADE 7 Joshua Angel, Jessica Booth, Tristan Bosse, Emma Belling, Hayley Bigness, Gabrielle Duclos, Robert Edmonds, Sean Ramsey. HIGH HONORS Amanda Dubeau, Jesse Fimian, Tyler Carlson, Calvin Chase, Jacob Gorham, Nicole THIRD HONORS Ashley Cahill, Kathryn Champoux, George Galuska, Cameron Girard, Kaila Jackson, Maillet, Jessica McCann, Angela Nurek, Tyler Chase, Garrett Fortin, Kasey Frazier, Chatzopoulos, James Cheney, Peer Davis, Nicholas Lescord, Sara Magnuson, Matthew Colin O’Donnell, Brandon Seeton, Derek Devon Latour, Andrew Michalski, Max Megan Desplaines, John Dymek, Ryan Fahey, Menard, Emily Metterville, Krystina Nieves, Sousa, Darin Trzeciak, Cameron Young, Zane Richard, Brian Rodrigues, Marissa Savary, Amy Gebo, Collin Hart, Sean Lammi, Holly Brianna Pincince-McLeish, Faye Rhault, Zglobicki. Rachel Takorian. Lamoureux, Samantha Laney, Joseph Cameron Roberts, Kassidy Roberts, Laurel THIRD HONORS GRADE 11 Mazzone, Ashley Olsen, James Pane-Joyce, Seery, Brytni Simmons, Sydney Summers. Jaymarie Acevedo, Joshua Bearor, Tyler FIRST HONORS Gina Petruzzi, Kayla Pugiese, Heidi Sadusky, GRADE 5 Bergmann, Stephanie Clowes, Haylie Dolan, Stephen Baker, Kayla Brunk, Jessica Kelsie Shedden, Christopher Wallace. Benjamin Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Saige Conor Fairbanks, Adam Faust, Devon Frew, Comstock, Zachary Desmarais, Jennifer HONORS Bernier, Zachary Edwards, Adelaide Fay, Justin Hence, Joseph Lacharite, Kirsten Dudula, Hagop Hagopian, Ariel Hansen, John Aust, Marissa Bean, Rachel Beauchene, Jason Foster, Daniel Gould, Lindsey Gravel, Lapoint, Tyler Morgan, Kylie Smichinski, Cody Jankins, Alyssa Juszczyk, Chelsea Courtney Bonardi, Laura Bouvier, Sarah Rebecca Kelsch, Robert Kenyon, Kristine Gabrielle Soderman, Jacob Thompson, Kellaher, Athena Lacaire, Samuel Lapoint, Button, Joshua Cantillon, Matthew Casey, Kohlstrom, Gillian Krans, Kiana Libiszewski, Joshua Toppin, Megan Williams. Emily McCarthy, Christina McKeown, Jack Coakley, Ashley Colby, Alexandre Reilly Lucas, Aaron Parker, Scott Phillips, Bridgette Mentzer, Colleen Montague, Kelly Cournoyer, Tyler Davis, Nicholas DeMarco, Trevor Snyder. Nicholas Dubey, Matthew Dyer, Nicole Floria, GRADE 6 Carly Fournier, Brian Gagnon, Alex Hebert, Andrew Alicea, Patricia Antalek-Schrag, Ben Hollie Johnston, Shanna Kamienski, Ashley Blair, Tristen Dupuis, Elijah Gemme, Kobel, Nicholas Krackovic, Brandon Labelle, Autumn Guntor, Brandon Haghighi, Haley Emily LaFleche, Angela LaFountain, Jesse Lacroix, Jacob LaMountain, Robert Law, Laythe, Justin Laythe, Alexandra Lowell, Abigaele Mann, Connor Parsons, Kelly Joshua Lowell, Andrew Lowkes, Brittany Tobin, John Vicaire. Friday, April 18, 2008 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7 Lamoureux Greenhouses marking three decades BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY oddball,” Lamoureux said, explain that 99 percent of house plenty of fish as well, NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER “We like to get everybody’s what is sold out of his but was used as a main food BROOKFIELD — In 1978, curiosity up.” greenhouses is started on source for an otter recently. Dick Lamoureux purchased Barbara Clancy and her his property from either Lamoureux said that he a piece of property in mother, Dorothy Moran, who seeds or cuttings. and his staff allowed the Brookfield with a green- have been loyal customers at Additional stock, includ- otter’s natural feeding habits house on it. Lamoureux’s for 30 years, ing a large selection of trees to continue because “we Thirty years and nine came out early this spring to and shrubs, are brought in don’t want to upset the bal- greenhouses later, pick out wooden wind from other locations in ance of things.” Lamoureux Greenhouses, chimes to match those they Massachusetts, as well as Lamoureux’s staff, which located on School House purchased last year. Connecticut, New Jersey is made up of two of his chil- Cross Road, is still a staple of If plants are on the list, and Oregon. dren, his girlfriend of 10 springtime and one of the though, there is certainly no Also among the plants years and several local work- foremost botanical service shortage of selection. and large works of modern ers, is extremely valuable to centers in the area. “We try to grow things that art lies a picnic area with a the greenhouse operations. “We have all the usual nobody else does,” koi pond. “All of this couldn’t be things,” Lamoureux said, Lamoureux said. People are welcome to done without the great help “but we have a lot of unusual Besides a wide variety of come to the greenhouses that I have here,” he said. things too.” annuals and perennials, and enjoy the atmosphere In reflecting back on his 30 “We’re not your ordinary Lamoureux’s also specializes beside a medium-sized pond years in business, greenhouse,” he added with a in shaping topiaries and ban- filled with multicolored koi Lamoureux said on behalf of laugh. zai trees. Although spring is fish. his whole staff, “We’d just That point of pride for the the busiest season, To celebrate its 30th like to thank all the cus- proprietor of the greenhous- Lamoureux said, the main anniversary this summer, tomers that have been com- es is evident from the greenhouse is open all year Lamoureux’s will be host- ing for years.” moment people step foot on round, selling mums ing a koi rodeo on Saturday, “We welcome new people,” the property.Whether it’s the throughout the summer June 7. he added. “We’re here to border fence made of old months and Christmas trees A koi rodeo is an event serve them.” bicycles, or the enormous later in the year. where as many fish as can wind chime suspended from Lamoureux’s also offers a Christopher Tanguay photo be rounded up out of the Christopher Tanguay may a great pine tree, home landscaping service to From left, the Lamoureux Greenhouses staff: Zac Langly, Jimmy C., Steve pond are put up for sale on be reached at (508) 909-4144, or Lamoureux’s offers much arrange and plant the vari- Lamoureux, Heather Bednarz, Jill Demers, Cheryl Legere and Dick that one day only. by e-mail at ctanguay@stone- more than just garden plants. ous items customers select. Lamoureux. Lamoureux explained that bridgepress.com. “We like to be a little bit Lamoureux went on to an adjacent pond used to

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VIEWPOINTOPINION AND COMMENTARY FROM SPENCER, LEICESTER AND THE BROOKFIELDS EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ignorance is Fancher: How to make progress, move ahead in Spencer To the Editor: Employee salaries are almost always the sin- a blissful cat State wants At the March 25 meeting of the Spencer gle largest expense item in a department’s Finance Committee, Spencer-East Brookfield budget. To be fair, every department tries to Regional School District Superintendent Ralph give their employees a pay increase equal to the his is for my friend (though I don’t Hicks made the comment that I would like his rate of inflation. Since inflation has not been know her name) in the wheelchair, you to quit latest letter to the editor that would appear in less than 2.5 percent for the last several years, a in the elevator, at the Overlook com- large amount of the overall 2.5 percent increase the next issue of the Spencer New Leader plex in Charlton. “I read your col- (“Time to hold the line on school cuts,” March in tax revenues collected goes to pay for these T umn all the time,” she said. “I feel like I 28). And he was right. cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). And as the Dr. Hicks outlines some of the challenges that economy slows, COLAs will consume an even know all there is to know about your cats!” -but not yet Which isn’t really fair, if you ask me, the district has faced, and continues to face. The larger percentage. Town of Spencer also faces challenges. Do Spencer residents and taxpayers also face ‘cause to ME they’re still very much a mys- When presenting the proposed fiscal 2009 significant financial challenges? Absolutely. tery.Like the sphinxes of Egypt, or the crop here’s never a shortage of budget to the Spencer Board of Selectmen, for- Our challenge as a community is to balance circles of Kansas, or the public fascination hypocrisy in politics. Take last mer Town Administrator Carter Terenzini these competing needs and challenges. I am on with “reality TV,” which is anything BUT week’s overwhelming House vote to made the statement that the town faced a “rev- the record that I think that any override pro- reality. Timpose an extra $1 per pack tax on enue problem.” With due respect to Mr. posal for fiscal 2009 should be for funding for Well, let me update my cigarettes. Lawmakers say the money is need- Terenzini, I personally don’t think it is really the school district. This is because I believe that friend (and you) on the ed to help pay for rising costs in the state’s helpful. I say this because the town cannot real- the district is in the best position to explain latest exploits of Barry health care program. Fair enough. ly control revenues. The town cannot: their needs to voters (which I think Dr. Hicks and Elliot (you remember, There was some talk of an additional gas • Unilaterally increase property tax revenues began to do with his letter of March 28). By they OWN the furniture!), tax, but, no doubt fearing an all-out revolt, from existing properties by more than 2.5 per- making the override about the library and a the feline siblings as dif- Gov. Deval Patrick was quoted as saying, “It cent per year, policeman, we are avoiding discussing the real ferently talented as Sonny is a tough time be asking people to pay more.” • Compel new development in the town to issue — how much funding can we, and should and Cher, Laurel and Hmm ... perhaps what he meant to say was increase our property tax base, we, provide for education? Hardy, or Mickey Rooney it’s a tough time to be asking some people to • Compel residents to buy new cars or boats I think that the town and the school district and Andre the Giant. pay more. Legislators — at least the 131 who or ATVs to increase excise tax revenues, have begun a meaningful dialog, where ulti- Here’s what The Boys • Increase fees indiscriminately (fees mately both will fully understand the chal- voted in favor of the cigarette tax — don’t have been up to lately: assessed must have some reasonable relation- lenges faced by the other. Once understanding AS YOU seem to be worried too much about asking Absolutely nothing! “But ship to the cost of issuance), or is achieved, we can then start talking about how isn’t that their job?” you smokers to pony up the extra cash in these • Control the amount of financial assistance we address those challenges. Realistically, con- LIKE IT tough times. ask. Well, yes, I suppose it we receive from the Commonwealth. cessions will be needed from both parties. And is: to rest all day after Where does the hypocrisy come in? When If the town needs to increase revenues by that means that the constituents of both parties MARK ASHTON serving as alarm cats for lawmakers like state Rep. Frank M. Hynes (D- more than 2.5 percent, the only way to do that is are probably going to be unhappy with any pro- the “breakfast chef,” and Marshfield) say that raising the price of can- through a Proposition 2? override. But any over- posed compromise. But if the solution is a cer sticks will stop thousands of kids from ride must be approved by the voters, so in the result of the mutual understanding and cooper- then to rest all afternoon smoking and put pressure on 26,000 adults to end even this option is not in the control of the ation, then maybe, just maybe we will have in anticipation of the supper chef ’s arrival. give up the habit. town. The best that the town can do with enough credibility to convince the voters that Following a lovely presentation of Choice Come again? Isn’t the whole point of the respect to revenues is forecast what it expects to we are not burning furniture from one house to Cuts with Ocean Whitefish & Tuna in Sauce cigarette tax to raise money to pay for a pro- receive. heat the other, or sacrificing the children. (or Filet Mignon Flavor with Shrimp in gram the state apparently can’t afford on its If we cannot control revenues, we are left to Or, we can revert to the old standby — lobbing Gravy) while the supper chef dines on own? So if all the smokers suddenly gave up try to control expenses. The town has a limited verbal hand grenades at each other in the vain Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Corn a the habit, wouldn’t that kind of, sort of, you amount of money to spend ($13.6 million in fis- hope that something miraculous will happen. la Microwave, the Guys get back to — you know, defeat the purpose? cal 2007). As a practical matter, given the rev- SETH FANCHER guessed it — more lounging around! enue constraints and without an override, any This continues through “Jeopardy” and State lawmakers have never wanted smok- SPENCER ers to completely give up the habit. If they increase in spending for one department “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (from did, they’d wage a war against the tobacco greater than 2.5 percent annually must be offset Editor’s Note: The author is a candidate for the which The Guys are sadly absent!) until it’s industry and put pressure on retail outlets to by decreases in spending for another depart- Spencer Board of Selectmen in next month’s elec- time for officially “settling down for the stop selling cigarettes. ment. tion. evening.” Which is when Elliot begins his No, they realize the cash cow that is a pack duty roster of Endless Whining for No of cigarettes. They know when times are Apparent Reason (“Do you think he’s sick?” tough, it’s a lot easier to get people to buy into Hicks: No simple solution to traffic issues around DPHS asks the auxiliary supper chef. “No, I think a tax increase on cigarettes than on, say, a he’s very near death — if he doesn’t shut up!” comes the reply), while Barry circum- gallon of gas. To the Editor: be free to respond to emergencies as they occur. Some opponents worry about smokers who Although I do not usually respond to I have commuted to work for nearly 40 years navigates the central staircase, “patrolling” can’t afford the taxes, but who are too addict- unsigned letters, following the second “Sound and have experienced school bus delays myself. counterclockwise (no one knows why) ed to quit. They will, according to state Rep. Off” letter regarding the David Prouty High The solution is often as simple as leaving just a through the living room, dining room, bath- George N. Peterson Jr. (R-Grafton), give up School crossing guard, I now feel compelled to few minutes early or taking a different route. In room hallway and TV room. As if he’s ever other things in order to feed their habit. explain why she lets buses and cars exit the fact, even living and working in the same town turned up a cat poacher, cat burglar, or cat- Tough on them, say supporters of the ciga- school parking lot. does not prevent me from having to deal with astrophic situation! (Well, there was the rette tax. The buses that transport the DPHS students this issue. If I leave the house just a few minutes one time with the low-flying bat, but that Raising the tax is one way to come up with also transport our students to the other five dis- late, I know that unless I want to sit in traffic on was just a lucky find on his part!) much-needed cash. Just don’t use hypocrisy trict schools. This is done to save money, as Route 9, I must go a different route. The differ- After sufficient encirclings of the afore- to explain it. school buses are expensive to purchase and ence is quite noticeable. I wish there was a sim- mentioned rooms, Barry likes to sit INSIDE insure. We have a double-tier busing schedule, ple solution to this dilemma, but the truth is the fireplace, to nibble on an errant piece of with the high school and junior high school stu- there is none. charred firewood and to ensure that his dents having the same school hours and the paws will be sooty enough to record his sub- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR four elementary students having the same RALPH E. HICKS, ED. D. sequent travels across all the beige carpets. schedule. Most school districts transport their SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Meanwhile, Elliot’s whining continues, students in a multi-tier fashion. I have worked unless and until the team of chefs has man- SPENCER-EAST BROOKFIELD REGIONAL Hotz: Low tax bill is a false in a district that even has a triple-tier busing aged to doze off into oblivion. Then, what’s schedule. SCHOOL DISTRICT the point in further whining! Thus, it is important to have the buses leave What brings this all to mind is this: The each school in a timely fashion so that they can Editor’s Note: The above letter was written boys have been on vacation for the last 10 and dangerous economy March 31, but did not reach the New Leader until complete their routes. Allowing the buses to days. (That is, the breakfast and supper To the Editor: enter and exit DPHS in a timely fashion lets Friday, April 11 — the day the author submitted this follow-up: chefs have been on leave, overseas, actually, Spencer again appears to be a threshold children start school on time as well as get leaving the welfare of the felines to a home on time. We already barely get the chil- moment. The low-tax forces are arrayed against young-but-dependable cat-sitter named those supporting adequate town services. I am dren into school on time, and some buses actu- I am writing a second letter regarding the ally don’t pick their children up until 20 min- “Sound Off” letters on the David Prouty High Donovan.) THAT in turn calls to mind our among the 100 percent of residents who do not own career as a pet-sitter, less often for cats add an extra 20 percent to my tax payment out of utes after school has been dismissed. It is School crossing guard (“Differing opinions than for “Charkie,” the minister’s dog. gratitude for what I receive from the town. On important to start school on time, what with the given on traffic issues at high school,” April 11). Charkie was a big old friendly shaggy dog the other hand, I am extremely grateful for the demands of MCAS and No Child Left Behind. It First, I would like to thank the writer of the services Spencer provides. is also important to get children home on time. first letter for being perceptive enough to see (not unlike the title character in the Disney I live beyond the water and sewer lines, but my I can assure the Sound Off writer that parents the problem with an open mind. This person movie) with a rambunctious spirit and a children got a very good education from the get very concerned and upset when their child obviously lives in the real world and recognizes strong pull on the leash. He (at least I think town, the police have responded professionally does not arrive home when expected. the need for children to get to and from school he was a he!) was also sometimes slobbery, in a timely manner when I needed them, I knew Please bear in mind that this means that the in a timely fashion. and probably legally blind because of the the dedicated fire department had the needed Spencer buses must pick up and drop off at five The second “Sound Off” letter writer should shaggy forehead and face. He was also a equipment, and the roads were well maintained. different schools, while three of the East be very happy to learn that his or her letter was pretty good hunter, judging by the fact that, I would like these services to continue in a time- Brookfield buses must do the same at three the straw that broke the crossing guard’s back. on one visit to our house during one such ly and adequate manner, and am willing to pay schools. In addition, one of the three East She has submitted her two-week notice due to episode of pet sitting, he managed to track for them. I do not want today’s children educated Brookfield buses also does a double run at East all of the criticism she has received. Perhaps, down and eat my pet hamster. Somewhere for low-paying menial jobs in crumbling schools, Brookfield Elementary School. The location of one of the “Sound Off” writers would like to behind the couch, I think it happened, nor do I want the police, firemen and Highway the high school on Route 9 makes it necessary apply for this position and show us how it though neither I nor the hamster like to Department unable to provide services for lack that someone stops traffic to allow the buses to should be done. think about it anymore! of adequate and well-maintained equipment. enter and exit. This often means that cars, I must also notify the most recent “Sound I don’t remember what I got paid as a pet- Low-tax advocates claim they know how to which are in front of some buses, must also be Off” writer that the crossing guard’s hours are sitter, but it appears to have been sufficient provide all these services on a shoestring budget, let out so the buses can continue their runs. not limitless. Hence, the student who is running to keep Dr. Skaza, my dentist, gainfully late either in the morning or in the afternoon but those of us who remember the debacle of the The suggestion that a police officer should employed filling cavities from all the choco- may not have the assistance of the crossing late 1980s and early 1990s, when the selectmen perform this function has been explored. The late, Twinkies, and packets of Lik-’M-Ade I guard. were robbing Peter to pay Paul, know such simple fact is that the police cannot commit an could get at the Hospital Spa on the way officer to this duty on a daily basis, as they must claims are pure moonshine. Thanks to anti- home from Charkie-sitting. maintenance and anti-budget votes by low-tax I’m not sure if Donovan will look back advocates, Memorial Town Hall is a disgrace, fondly on HIS days as a feeder of felines, or and I hear the schools are fast approaching the Singer: New teacher bill would have ‘damaging’ results if The Boys will, either. Elliot’s been known same condition. I well remember when the to hide for days at the hint of anything out police, fire and highway were forced to work To the Editor: To suddenly allow those who fail certification with equipment which was better suited to an Every parent and teacher should be disgusted the opportunity to have their scores changed to of the ordinary, and Barry’s patrolling may antique show than municipal service. by the passing of bill S271, which amazingly passing, lowers our education standards, is a be thrown totally out of kilter by a new Those who snipe at the school superintendent cleared the Massachusetts Senate and is now slap in the face to our current teachers and feeding schedule. I’m just praying that should remember that many services are man- headed for the House. This bill is an outrage. would be a major disservice to our children. Donovan doesn’t bring his pet hamster — dated by state law, and the man has little choice S271 allows someone who wishes to become a I urge everyone to contact their state repre- or his new baby brother — to work with in his funding requests. Those who object to good teacher to test and fail certification three times, sentative to demand that they oppose this him. vehicles for the police, fire and highway depart- and yet then have the ability to appeal and have unwise, and damaging, bill. On the other hand, if things have gone ments must remember that the first two put their their score automatically bumped up to a pass- extremely well, if The Guys have managed lives on the line for our benefit, and we need well- ing score ... if it was close enough. DAVID SINGER to maintain their NORMAL schedule of maintained and plowed roads so they and the Close enough isn’t good enough. Our teachers eating, sleeping, recreating, and Endless CHARLTON Rescue Squad can reach our homes in a timely worked extremely hard to get where they are. Whining for No Apparent Reason, then they manner. Low taxes are a nice idea, but is a low probably haven’t even noticed that we were tax bill worth an untreated heart attack, a gone (and if you’re reading this, we’re burned out home or a preventable gunshot already back). wound? In which case, I’d ask you all not to tell Residents must put their priorities in order, them. Ignorance is bliss, of course, and realize that money and taxes are not the most Barry and Elliot may well be the most bliss- important consideration, and carefully analyze ful creatures in our solar system, at least the blandishments of our low-tax advocates. this side of the dog star!

CHARLES F. H OTZ Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for SPENCER Stonebridge Press publications. Friday, April 18, 2008 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 BOS hopefuls assail belief that Spencer tax rate too low

ness or finance, who could help the ‘THREE STRIKES’ AND TAX RATE BOS town plan for the future. continued from page A1 The four candidates also found Berthiaume said it was time for common ground on a couple of top- Spencer “to be willing to try new If approved, the $528,371 article ics: the importance of citizen input ideas,” such as Town Administrator on the May 1 Annual Town Meeting at Board of Selectmen meetings and Paul Guida’s idea of setting up a warrant and question on the May 13 the rejection of claims that the budget task force with Spencer, East Annual Town Election ballot would town’s property tax rate is too low. Brookfield and school representa- keep the Richard Sugden Library Allowing residents to speak at tives. open, maintain the current police meetings became an issue last fall Berthiaume also said he likes force, offer funded recreation pro- when Chairman Vincent Cloutier Selectman Anthony Bove Jr.’s pro- grams, cover snow removal costs, announced that people who are posal of revenue sharing, where the and provide a “reverse 911” system, ruled out of order three times for town and School Committee would which would notify residents by negative comments could not make commit to giving to the district a phone of an emergency. comments at future selectmen’s certain percentage of additional The override (proposed by former meetings. His decision came after state aid and additional taxes raised David Dore photo Town Administrator Carter resident Sharon Wood referred to when new houses are built. Terenzini) was prompted by the some selectmen as “three blind From left, Spencer Board of Selectmen hopefuls Seth Fancher, Jennifer Gaucher, the Fancher and Berthiaume also told Spencer-East Brookfield Regional mice.” Rev. Ralph DiChiara and Donald Berthiaume Jr. attended a Candidates’ Night spon- the audience of about 20 people at School District’s $24.4 million budg- “I can assure you, if I serve on the sored by the Spencer Taxpayers Association Thursday, April 10. the Gaudette-Kirk American Legion et for fiscal 2009. That plan would board that everyone will have the Post hall they believe the school dis- Brookfield Superintendent of Westford, Shrewsbury and Grafton. see Spencer’s assessment increase freedom to speak as long as they trict — not the town — should have Schools Ralph E. Hicks wrote in a “I’m not ashamed of that at all,” by more than $800,000 over this have to, to speak their piece and not proposed the override. letter to the New Leader last month, Fancher said. “I think we’re doing a year’s amount. be interrupted,” DiChiara said. “I don’t think we should be look- “I am not proud of the fact that the good job funding our schools.” “We’re going to set a very, very, Fancher pointed out there are ing at the town to fix the funding town that I live in has its tax rate “This is one of the most ridicu- very dangerous precedent if we “other opportunities outside of problem that resides at the school rank 312 out of 351 Massachusetts lous things I’ve heard, just because don’t vote no on the override,” meetings to have more interaction district,” Fancher said. “ ... If the cities and towns. I might add that I you have a low tax rate we have to Gaucher said. “We must vote no on between the selectmen and the com- issue is the school budget, then our don’t want to be in the top 50 or 100, raise it,” Berthiaume said. “It’s the override, or we’re going to send munity,” while Gaucher said resi- way to regain control of that is to either.” ludicrous.” the message to the school that it’s dents should be allowed to speak for vote against the school budget.” “Personally,I’m very proud of the DiChiara used the example of his OK for the school to cannibalize the longer than the current limit of two For their part, Berthiaume and $7.73. I think it’s an excellent home on Thompson Pond, on which town budget.” minutes. Gaucher said the town could look at achievement,” Gaucher said. “Our the property taxes have increased 50 “I am against any override,” “And you can only make a com- saving money by eliminating jobs. tax rate is low because we have so percent in seven years. DiChiara said, adding later, “To ment, you can’t even ask a ques- Gaucher said she would revisit many businesses in this town. That “Don’t put the guilt trip on every- raise taxes now is just careless. We tion,” she said. “I would want to the need for a town planner if elect- is why,we’re able to broaden the tax body,we’re closing the library,we’re haven’t looked at all the facts. Let’s encourage participation in the ed, since Town Planner Karen base so the people don’t have to doing this,” he said. “It comes down exhaust all our resources. Let’s meetings.” Cullen is leaving to join Concord carry the burden of a huge tax to survival. I can barely afford the bring the right people in and figure “I would rather have the citizen Square Planning and Development. rate.” $3,000 a year. I know I can’t do $4,000, out where we should bring this input right at the beginning ... to get Berthiaume questioned if Fancher noted that despite and I know I can’t do $5,000.” town and bring it to a comfortable your questions asked,” Berthiaume Spencer needs a human resources Spencer’s median income being on place financially.” said. director and town planner — func- the low side, the school district David Dore may be reached at DiChiara suggested holding an On Spencer’s tax rate of $7.73 per tions, he said, that are in the town spends more per student than towns (508) 909-4140, or by e-mail at economic summit that would $1,000 assessed value, Spencer-East include people who work in busi- administrator’s job description. such as North Brookfield, Leicester, [email protected]. New Leicester school chief could be picked by end of month

LEICESTER Administration/ decide its further the target date, the committee is not mar- continued from page A1 School Leadership. course of action to ried to the date. Connolly now serves take on each candi- “We want to make sure we get the right as the principal of date, whether that be individual for the job,” Rieder said. Once that first round of interviews was Hampshire Regional a site visit to their He also thanked the efforts of everyone complete, and the field was narrowed to the High School in current place of who has aided in the process so far, includ- three remaining candidates, the committee Westhampton. employment, or to ing the community members who served on was reduced back down to the regular Soojian, who pos- continue checking the original Search Committee, as well as School Committee, per their policies and sesses a master’s references. those who expressed interest in the posi- procedures. degree in Education Rieder said the tions but where not selected. Of the finalists, Azar holds a master’s from Worcester State committee hopes to He also thanked Superintendent Michael degree in Curriculum and Instruction from College, is superin- vote on its final deci- Dubrule, who, though he has no decision- Northeastern University and a doctorate in tendent of the Peter Azar Paul Soojian sion at the School making authority over the choice of his suc- Educational Leadership, which he received Northbridge Public Committee’s April 28 cessor, has acted as an advisor to the com- from the University of Hartford. He is cur- Schools. meeting. Although the Search Committee is mittee and provided additional resources rently the superintendent of the Given each man’s qualifications and per- made up of all School Committee members, and references during the search. Winchendon School District. formance during the interviews, Rieder Rieder said, “The appointment of a superin- Connolly earned his master’s degree in said, “There is a feeling that they’re all capa- tendent has to be voted on by the School Christopher Tanguay may be reached at Administration and Supervision from ble of doing the job.” Committee at a regular, scheduled School (508) 909-4144, or by e-mail at Boston College. His doctorate, also from He went on to explain that the Search Committee meeting.” [email protected]. Boston College, is in School Committee met again Saturday, April 12 to He went on to say that whereas April 28 is RONNIE’S SEAFOOD Creative Expressions RT. 31 CHARLTON DEPOT Barbara Avery (508) 347-2978 Prom & Bridal Alterations Quality workmanship NowNow Reasonable prices OpenOpen Over 20 years experience More than a thousand brides with beautiful memories

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BY JOHN RADZINSKI game striking out. SPORTS STAFF WRITER Lost in the late inning heroics of AUBURN — On Monday at his teammates was the solid seven Auburn (2-3), the visiting innings pitched by Morton. Leicester Wolverines (1-4) Although the junior had troubles appeared to be heading toward at times, he battled all day, allow- their fifth loss in as many games to ing five runs on eight hits, striking start the year. Down by three runs, out seven. 5-2, in the top of the seventh and “Pat (Rossik, catcher) did a good final inning, Leicester roared back job calling the game today and with four runs to take the lead and calling for the right pitches,” said eventually win, 6-5. Morton. Jon Leroux, the Rockets’ start- For head coach Dan Pickett, the ing catcher, came into pitch the win at Auburn was made extra ATHLETE seventh to protect the three-run sweet as it was a return home of John Radzinski photos of lead. Instead, the catcher was off- sorts. Above: Auburn’s Brian Sullivan slugs a triple over right fielder Donnie the target as the first three batters he “I’m an alum of Auburn and I WEEK Blake’s head. faced reach base off a walk, an used to coach here so it was nice to Below: Leicester’s Sean Morton pitched seven solid innings, keeping his error and a single by Dave see some of the kids I’ve known team in the game and giving up five runs. Beaugard. With the bases loaded, since they were 12,” said Pickett. Above right: Sean Morton is congratulated by his teammates and coaches Auburn head coach Evan Because the Wolverines came after his strong pitching performance. Leicester Swedberg, decided to switch Brian into the game winless, the victory Sullivan from left field to the was especially sweet, considering baseball pitcher mound. Sullivan walked the first how they had to battle back. batter, which brought in “I’m just proud of these guys for Leicester’s Nate McNamera. After hanging in there though. This Sean Morton, for striking out pitcher Sean Morton kind of win will help propel us (2-3, 1 RBI), designated hitter, Marc into turning around our season. throwing seven solid Quitadamo (2-3, 2 RBI) hit a single We’re on the rise,” said Pickett. knocking in one. Sophomore first On the other side, Auburn head innings in his team’s baseman, Joe Dube, lined another coach Evan Swedberg gave all the base hit moving the runners once credit to Leicester for getting big first win of the season again to another bases loaded situ- hits when they needed them. ation. Senior Dan Morris (1-4, 1 “Good for them. They came here to Monday at Auburn. RBI) singled, knocking in Mitch win. They had good at-bats. But Gallant (1-2, 3 runs) who was on I’m a little disappointed in our third. Morris’ RBI put the team today and I hope the kids are Wolverines up 6-5. Sullivan then too,” said Swedberg. Athlete of the Week is sponsored by: struck out the next two batters to Auburn’s Marco Cinti started get out of the inning. the game for the Rockets. He In the bottom of the seventh, the pitched three innings, giving up Congratulations from Rockets had a chance to tie the two runs on five hits, and struck game. Auburn’s leadoff batter in out three. Tyler Beede relieved the inning, Evan Pluff (1-4 1RBI) Cinti in the fourth inning and hit a ball sharply to shortstop pitched two scoreless innings and David Beaugard, but it trickled gave up no hits and struck out two. through Beaugard’s legs for an Chris Halliday pitched one inning, error. After a quick fly ball out to struck out two and gave up one hit. 188 Main Street P.O. Box 116 Spencer, MA 01562-0116 centerfield, Brendan Van Beekom Leroux was credited with giving 508-885-2594 or 885-6545 grounded into a fielder’s choice, up three runs and Sullivan was which eliminated Pluff on the tagged with the giving up the win- Here for all your insurance needs. base path. Sullivan later ended the ning run. THE WRITE STUFF May 2008 SPENCER Deadline for Essays: Wednesday, May 7th NEEDS YOUR Publish Date: May 16th ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: HELP! 4th through 12th grade Spencer, Leicester, East Brookfield, SUPPORT THE North Brookfield, Brookfield, West Brookfield PROP. 2 1/2 OVERRIDE and Warren. Including home schooled! The Write Stuff features poems, stories, or essays submitted by students. What’s at stake? • SUGGESTED TOPICS: Loss of one (1) Police Officer MOTHER’S DAY • Closing the Library MEMORIAL DAY • Funds for the Highway CINCO DE MAYO Department FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE -IT’S HER BIRTHDAY • Funds for a Reverse 911 System Compositions may be emailed to Financial impact [email protected] (please type in “The Write Stuff” on the subject line) • $.45 on the tax rate They also may be faxed to 508-764-8015, or mailed to: • $110 per year on a typical home SPENCER NEW LEADER Please remember these 25 Elm Street Southbridge, MA 01550 important dates!

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Amanda Balderelli got a hit to eventually they’re kids, they make mistakes. Today, peo- TANTASQUA SUFFERS load the bases for Marissa Simpson. Simpson ple started to get tight, then they would throw grounded out, but Kelly Moran scored on the to the wrong base and make the wrong deci- SECOND LOSS OF play.Cassie Wadden came up and was hit by a sion,” said Lagerstrom. pitch, loading the bases once again for Although the team’s defense was not at its SEASON IN Tantasqua. After Ali Baillargeon struck out, best yesterday, its offense certainly nearly Kellie Stewart drilled a sizzling line drive made up for it. Along with Ruggeri, the 15-9 EFFORT that was dropped by Northbridge shortstop Warriors got hitting contributions from Haley Prescott. The error allowed another Moran (3-for-5) and Wadden (2-for-4, one dou- BY JOHN RADZINSKI run to score and the Warriors were within ble). SPORTS STAFF WRITER two, 6-4, where the inning ended after a For Northbridge, pitcher Rachel Janton STURBRIDGE — On Thursday, April 10 at ground out by Ruggeri. was 3-for-4 at the plate, along with scoring Warrior Field, the Tantasqua softball team (3- After a scoreless fourth, Northbridge went two runs. Shortstop Haley Prescott scored 2) dropped only its second game of the year, on to tack on three more runs to their lead. In three runs and collected three hits as well. losing to Northbridge (3-2) by a final of 15-9. the bottom half of the inning, Tantasqua “We’re having a good year so far, and some- The high score for both teams had as much added four runs, capped off by Ruggeri scor- times you just have these games. We’ll start to do with less-than-stellar fielding as it did ing on a wild pitch to make the game 9-8. fresh again next week,” said Lagerstrom. with good hitting. But in the sixth, Northbridge continued to “There were just a lot of mistakes and bad hit, and the Warriors continued to make decisions,” said head coach Phil Lagerstrom. errors. “It was just one of those things that multi- “We had a chance to come back, but we did- plies and snowballs.” n’t do a lot well in the field,” said Lagerstrom. Northbridge jumped to an early 6-0 lead Northbridge would go on to add six more midway through the third inning. But, in a runs in the sixth inning, which proved to be theme that would continue on for most of the too much for Tantasqua to come back from. game, the Warriors would claw their way The lapse in fielding comes as a bit of a sur- back into contention. prise for the Tantasqua girls, who had gotten John Radzinski photos off to a fast 3-1 start to their season. In the bottom of the third, the Warriors put ABOVE: Starting pitcher Cassie Wadden gets set to up four runs on the board. Tabitha Ruggeri Defensively the team has been sound, accord- deliver the first pitch against Northbridge Thursday, (3-for-5) got the inning started with a double. ing to Lagerstrom. In the team’s 8-3 win over April 10. She came around to score after an error by Uxbridge Tuesday,April 8, the Warriors were LEFT; Tantasqua’s Kelley Moran bloops a hit into the Northbridge first baseman Brianna Scherer. sharp. field, one of her three hits on the day. After another run came across to score, “In that game we were almost flawless. But Lavallee suffers first loss as Warriors fall Tantasqua Pop Warner

BY JOHN RADZINSKI signups to be held Saturday SPORTS STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — Yesterday, Tantasqua’s baseball (2-3) STURBRIDGE — The Central ties in a safe and structured envi- team welcomed undefeated Northbridge (5-0) to The Massachusetts Tantasqua Pop ronment. Through this active Reservation. Despite getting off to a quick 3-1 lead in the Warner Football and Cheer participation, Pop Warner pro- first inning, the Warriors bats were quickly silenced by League announce registration grams teach fundamental values, Northbridge pitcher Jeremy Weaver. for the fall program to begin in skills and knowledge that chil- After a shaky start to his afternoon, the right-hander August. dren will use through- settled down to toss four more innings, giving up only Registration will take out their lives. Pop one run, until being relieved in the sixth by catcher Ben place from 10 a.m. to 2 Warner is a nonprofit Richards. p.m. Saturday, April 19 organization that pro- In the first inning, the Warriors looked like they were at the Sturbridge vides youth football well on their way to having a big afternoon at the plate. American Legion Post and cheer programs Junior Cory Lavallee got the team going with a double 109, 308 Main St. (Route for participants in 41 that scored leadoff hitter Brandon Forcier. Shortstop 20). states and several Dan Kemp followed that up with another double, which The fees for the 2008 countries around the brought Lavallee home. Two hitters later, Kemp scored season are $150 for foot- world. Consisting of on an RBI single by Jared Lowe. ball and $125 for cheer- approximately 360,000 But the Warriors could not figure Weaver out from leading. Additional young people aged 5- that point onward, meanwhile Tantasqua pitcher costs apply for cleats 16, PWLS is the Lavallee struggled with his command on the mound. For and pads and cheering largest youth football, Lavallee, it was a rare thing not to have his command. uniforms. cheer and dance pro- Yesterday’s loss was the first of his varsity career, drop- Opportunities for dis- gram in the United ping his record to an impressive 8-1 lifetime. John Radzinski photos counts apply for fami- States. Carrying the big stick for Northbridge was Matt Relief pitcher Matt Brown is given kudos by his coach, Mike lies registering more For more informa- Consigli. Consigli hit four RBIs, including an inside-the- Farrell, after getting out of a jam. than one child and/or should tion about the Central park three-run home run. parents register to volunteer at Massachusetts Tantasqua Braves Teammate Tyler Bennett also proved to be a thorn in the games. Pop Warner Football and Cheer the side of the Warriors. Bennett was 2-for-3 with an which made up four of the Warriors’ nine hits. The mission of Pop Warner League, contact League RBI, but scored four runs and collected two stolen bases. The loss knocks Tantasqua to below .500, 2-3, on the Little Scholars, Inc. is to enable President Phil Desrochers at For Tantasqua, Lowe had two singles, and Curtis Orlik season. Their next game is Monday at Oxford High children to benefit from partici- president@tantasquapopwarn- also collected a single and a double on the afternoon, School. pation in team sports and activi- er.com.

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4:33 p.m.: 911 call, West Main Street. Calling to 3:37 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Pleasant 1:08 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, North Main Spencer see if Rochdale is in Auburn. Street and Laurelwood Avenue. Services ren- Street. Report taken. 5:39 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Pleasant Street. dered. 7:46 p.m.: Assist citizen, Willow Street. April 3 Male falling down, appears drunk. 4:13 p.m.: Animal complaint, Stafford Street. Services rendered. 8:44 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Brooks Pond April 8 Services rendered. 9:23 p.m.: Disturbance, North Main Street. Road. House and cars egged last night, thinks 2:21 a.m.: Larceny, Wall Street. Money and 4:30 p.m.: Vandalism, Burncoat Street. Report Spoken to. about a call to police. vehicle missing. taken. 11:18 p.m.: Animal call, Warren Street. 8:46 a.m.: Request for police, Bay Path Road. 5:16 a.m.: Request for police, Howe Village. 7:22 p.m.: Fire (unauthorized burning), Lake Investigated. Thinks son is being scammed by Craigslist. Thinks someone is in apartment. Avenue. Spoken to. April 6 12:33 p.m.: Vandalism, Pearl Street. Vehicle 8:30 a.m.: Vandalism, Main Street. BB through 11:45 p.m.: Suspicious person, Main Street. 1:14 p.m.: Complaint, Waite Corner Road. damaged last night. window in U-Haul. Dispersed group. Spoken to. 2:56 p.m.: Fire, Route 49. Brush fire on tracks in 11:04 a.m.: Adult arrest, South Spencer Road. April 6 April 7 area of Route 49. Person making threats. 12:08 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle, South Main 5:15 p.m.: Complaint, Willow Street. Spoken to. 5:53 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property 12:45 p.m.: Request for police, Lake Street. Street. Investigated. 6:01 p.m.: Investigation, Elm Street. Report damage, Maple and Chestnut/Adams streets. Student found four credit cards. 8:14 a.m.: Vandalism, Warren Avenue. Report taken. Accident at no intersection, no personal injury. 1:05 p.m.: Animal control, East Charlton Road. taken. 6:02 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property Black rabbits in caller’s yard. 11:49 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Bethel Avenue. damage, West Main Street. Two vehicles, no 1:36 p.m.: Animal control, Charlton Road. Report taken. West Brookfield personal injury, people out of vehicles and Coyote in middle of road an hour ago. 5:12 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Mulberry and April 2 walking. 3:18 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with personal Sylvester streets. Spoken to. 12:28 and 4:35 p.m.: Welfare checks, West Shore 6:29 p.m.: Animal control, Prospect Street. Dog injury,Main Street and Paxton Road. Two calls 6:09 p.m.: Officer wanted, Victor Avenue. Road. Could not locate. chasing ball. for accident, one advising one person injured. Spoken to. 6:07 p.m.: 911 hang-up call, Shoreline Drive. April 4 3:18 p.m.: Larceny, Lake Street School. 9 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Leicester Landfill. Spoken to. 9:35 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property Someone stole cell phone. Building checked and secured. 8:21 p.m.: Carbon monoxide alarm, Ware damage, Main Street. Dump truck towing 3:24 p.m.: Juvenile matter, West Main Street. 9:04 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Mannville Street. Street. Services rendered. Dumpster with door open. Wants police to go find 17-year-old son. Spoken to. 8:35 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Route 9. 10:54 p.m.: Domestic/drunkenness, Elm Street. 3:43 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with personal April 7 Services rendered. Male at residence is drunk, throwing stuff. injury, Main Street. Two-car accident, one per- 12:41 a.m.: Debris in road, Harberton Drive and April 3 11:25 p.m.: DPW callout, Charlton Road. Tree son injured. Paxton Street. Removed hazard. 2:47 p.m.: Safety hazard, Route 9. Removed haz- fallen across the road. 4:39 p.m.: Juvenile matter, Clark Street. Four 1:23 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Main Street. ard. April 5 kids lying in road by Muzzy’s. Investigated. 5:40 p.m.: Assist citizen, Cottage Street. Arrest 2:39 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property 4:40 p.m.: Request for police, Jameson Lane. 2:26 p.m.: Animal complaint, McCarthy made (no further information provided). damage, Clark Road. Rollover by Stiles Had tree float up onto beach. Avenue. Spoken to. April 4 Reservoir. 5:08 p.m.: Residential fire, Cherry Street. 2:55 p.m.: Vandalism, Fairview Drive. Spoken 10:40 a.m.: Animal call, Lake Shore Drive 6:33 a.m.: Burglary, Maple Street. Missing Smoke coming from a residence. to. Extension. Services rendered. bikes, lawnmower and punching bag. April 9 April 8 5:38 p.m.: Threat, Long Hill Road. Report taken. 7:04 a.m.: Vandalism, Dale Street. Rock 10:25 a.m.: Suspicious activity, Main Street. 12:39 p.m.: School incident, Leicester High April 7 through back window of vehicle. Unit flagged down re: someone digging in yard. School. Services rendered. 12:26 p.m.: Brush fire, Boston Post Road. 8:06 a.m.: Animal control, Cherry Street. Rabid 12:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with proper- 5:35 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident, Marshall Investigated. raccoon in yard at neighbor’s house. ty damage, McDonald Street. Hit a vehicle Street. Report taken. 2:32 p.m.: Complaint, Route 9. Citation or warn- 1:29 p.m.: Chemical/fuel spills, Lake Avenue. pulling out of school lot. 5:45 p.m.: Suspicious activity, South Main ing issued. Heating oil tank tipped over, oil in water. 1:47 p.m.: Equipment maintenance, West Main Street. Spoken to. 2:44 p.m.: Assist citizen, Winter Street. 3:35 p.m.: Larceny/theft from building, Paxton Street. Person plugged up toilet while in cus- 5:55 p.m.: Animal complaint, Towtaid Park. Services rendered. Road. Money stolen late last summer or early tody. Gone on arrival. 3:05 p.m.: Fire (other), Route 67. Call cancelled. fall. 4:17 p.m.: Recreational vehicle complaint, 5:58 p.m.: Citizen request extra patrols, Main 4:29 p.m.: Alarm, East Main Street. Spoken to. 6:19 p.m.: Disturbance (neighbors), Pond Lincoln Street. Kids riding small mini bike up Street. Assisted party. April 8 Street. Band is playing again. and down road. 7:53 p.m.: Hit and run accident, Rawson Street. 4:49 p.m.: Brush fire, Ragged Hill Road. 7:05 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property 4:32 p.m.: Animal control, Main Street. Gone on arrival. Extinguished. damage, Clark Road. Van hit telephone pole, Problem with neighbor’s dogs. 8:53 p.m.: Erratic operator, Main and Waite 11:10 p.m.: Motor vehicle operations complaint, airbag deployed. 8:51 p.m.: Animal control, North Spencer Road. streets. Citation issued. Route 9. Spoken to. 8:16 p.m.: Fire, Wilson Street. Lots of smoke, Bear in yard. 9:11 p.m.: Suspicious person, Waite Street. unknown origin. 8:52 p.m.: Fire, Cherry Street. Water coming Spoken to. 10:59 p.m.: Disturbance, Cherry Street. Twenty from fire alarm. 11:37 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Mulberry and to 30 people fighting outside. 9:58 p.m.: Vandalism, Sunset Lane. Rock just Earle streets. Dispersed group. April 6 thrown through front window. April 9 3:23 a.m.: Suspicious activity, West Main 5:27 a.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Pleasant and ARRESTS Street. Kid walking down road, appears drunk. Stafford streets. Services rendered. 7:48 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident with property 12:16 p.m.: Disturbance, Chapel Street. Report Leicester The arrests below were listed in each town’s damage, Greenville Street. Motor vehicle vs. April 3 taken. police department logs. People charged are stone wall, possible head injury. 3:42 a.m.: Commercial fire alarm, Huntoon 5:15 p.m.: Attempted breaking and entering, innocent unless proven guilty in a court of 11:30 a.m.: Fire alarm, Olde Main Street. Burnt Memorial Highway.Services rendered. Howard Terrace. Report taken. law. The Spencer New Leader will publish toast set off alarm. 12:01 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Whittemore 7:34 p.m.: Larceny, Main Street. Report taken. dispensations of cases at the request of the 12:55 p.m.: Traffic violation, Main and Street. Investigated. 7:58 p.m.: Vandalism, Pine Street. Report accused, with proper documentation. High/Elm streets. Person riding atop brush 12:11 p.m.: Parking complaint, Washburn taken. Spencer pile in back of truck. Square. Citation issued. 9:14 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle, Main Street. April 3 2:13 p.m.: Vandalism, Maple Street. Vehicle 3:43 p.m.: Fire (odor of smoke), Mechanic Investigated. Jeri L. Mucha, 48, 9 Holmes St., Spencer. keyed sometime this weekend. Street. Spoken to. Operating motor vehicle under the influ- 4:17 p.m.: Animal control, Chestnut Street. Dog April 4 ence of alcohol, following too close, failure on leash over wall. 12:44 p.m.: Hazardous condition, Henshaw North Brookfield to report change of address and/or name. 6:11 p.m.: Disturbance (neighbors), Pond Street. Removed hazard. April 2 April 4 Street. Band “at it again.” 5:46 p.m.: Animal complaint, Pine Ridge Drive 6:36 p.m.: Investigation, Mad Brook Road. Daniel T. Kendall, 36, 24 Elm St., Spencer. 8:41 p.m.: Burglary, Wire Village Road. Person and Rawson Street. Referred to other agency. Report taken. Domestic assault and battery, intimidation reporting incident. 8:12 p.m.: Officer wanted, Soojians Drive. April 3 of a witness, threatening to commit a April 7 Report taken. 11:23 a.m.: Brush fire, Waite Corner Road. crime. 8:57 a.m.: Request for police, North Spencer 11:06 p.m.: Disabled motor vehicle, Stafford Extinguished. April 5 Road. Found hypodermic needle at end of Street and Huntoon Memorial Highway. 6:50 p.m.: Suspicious activity, Bell Street. Robert L. Rivard, 65, 769 Stafford St., driveway. Spoken to. Spoken to. Rochdale. Operating motor vehicle under 9:47 a.m.: Police information, West Main April 5 April 4 the influence of alcohol, marked lanes vio- Street. Tree warden taking down trees, shut 1:42 a.m.: Welfare check, Brook Street. 8:12 p.m.: Welfare check, Gilbert Street. Spoken lation, negligent operation of motor vehi- down road. Transported. to. cle. 10:47 a.m.: Animal control, Howe Road. Duck 5:50 a.m.: Fire (arson/bombing), Leela Lane. 9:09 p.m.: Welfare check, Grove Street. Checked April 8 caught in fishing line. Services rendered. and secured. Erin J. Jolly, 34, 1424 Main St., Palmer. 11:55 a.m.: Hit and run accident, West Main 9:09 and 9:36 a.m.: Vandalism, Burncoat Street. 9:27 p.m.: Animal call, Elm Street. Spoken to. Disorderly person, disturbing the peace, Street. Motor vehicle hit in lot. Report taken. 9:32 p.m.: Welfare check, Bullard Road. illegal possession of Class D drug (mari- 1:40 p.m.: Animal control, Paxton Road. Three 11:03 a.m.: Neighbor dispute, Mill Street. Peace Checked and secured. juana), assault and battery on a police offi- ponies running down Paxton Road. restored. April 5 cer, assault and battery. 2:49 p.m.: Animal control, West Main Street 11:57 a.m.: Family problem, Old Stafford 5:58 a.m.: Safety hazard, Brickyard Road. Stephanie Jean Whalen, 30, 25 Chestnut St., and Route 49. Black dog with white chest in Turnpike. Peace restored. Removed hazard. Spencer. Warrant. traffic. 2:04 p.m.: Disturbance, Soojians Drove. 11:50 a.m.: Complaint, East Brookfield Road. Leicester 3:07 p.m.: Animal control, Chestnut Street. Services rendered. Spoken to. Black cat outside, believe is rabid. April 3 Rockson Nana Obeng, 55, 4 Park Avenue Place, Worcester. License not in possession, operating motor vehicle with license sus- pended (subsequent offense). Joseph Bastarache, 36, 70 Mason Hill Road, Dayville, Conn. Operating motor vehicle with license suspended (subsequent offense), unregistered motor vehicle, unin- sured motor vehicle, receiving stolen prop- erty under $250, marked lanes violation, default warrant, attaching wrong plates. April 4 Jason Theodore Marhefka, 32, 131 Cedar St., Fiskdale. Motor vehicle lights viola- tion, operating motor vehicle in violation of license restriction. James Joseph Hallihan, 35, 88 Cardinal St., Woodbine, Ga. Failure to appear upon recognizance. April 5 Rosa Elvita Jimenez, 39, 114A Paine St., Worcester. Unlicensed operation of motor vehicle. April 7 Jose Vieira, 60, 63 Dewey St., Worcester. Unlicensed operation of motor vehicle. April 8 Tomasz Krzywosz, 19, 95 Cohasset St., Worcester. Motor vehicle lights violation, operating motor vehicle with license sus- pended, person under 21 in possession of liquor (subsequent offense), possession of Class D drug (subsequent offense). 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Earth Day Black Yellow Mad BY FAITH BARRETT BY TORA HUBACZ BY RICHARD LAMBERT BY JEWELIA SMITH GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY AGE 10, GRADE 4, HOME SCHOOLED Black is night sky, smoke and cat. Yellow is a freshly picked flower, a new day, I feel mad when I lose a bet Earth Day is about making the world beautiful, Black is the taste of licorice. and an explosion of warmth. Or when I lose in Poker like picking up trash, planting trees, weeding or Black smells like smoke and ashes. Yellow is the taste of freshly picked corn. I get so annoyed when my brother teases me just helping in any other way. Black makes me feel sleepy. Yellow smells like a warm summer’s day and a Or when my weight is made fun of I’ve been thinking, why do people not pick up Black is the sound of bats and cats. breath of fresh air. trash when they see it? Black is a graveyard, Halloween and cold. Yellow makes me feel peaceful and like lying in I guess you could say I’m irritated Or just throw it out the window? Black is death. the grass I would say so too You should pick up trash when you see it. And Black is evil. Yellow is the sound of the slow movement of My mother thinks I’m depressed not just throw it out the window. Black is ink of this paper. wind on a warm day and the small peeping of a God made this beautiful world to live in. we newborn chick. I keep telling her I’m not depressed should respect it, and treat it how you would Yellow is a hike through the woods, camping in But she doesn’t listen, want it to be treated. Yellow the summer, She’s a Mother! So here are some ideas: BY EMMA MONAHAN and the glint of sun on the ocean in the after- And that only makes me madder! 1. Go on a walk with your parents, and take a GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY noon. trash bag with you. Yellow is a hopeful wish at night. 2. Plant some trees or flowers. Yellow is apples, flowers, and a garden. Yellow is a perfect warm day with my best Frightened 3. Think of some other ideas with your family. Yellow is the taste of lemon drops. friend. BY BRIANNA KILBORN Here are some ideas I did with my family: Yellow smells like sugar cookies and flowers. Yellow is the smile of my two baby brothers. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY 1. We picked up trash on the ground. Yellow makes me feel happy. 2. We planted flowers at my neighbor’s mailbox. Yellow is the sound of punch buggies. There’s a big scary shadow, 3. We planted a baby tree. Yellow is heaven, the beach, and McDonald’s. Red in your hallway. 4. We grow our own vegetables organically. Yellow is the last day of school. BY CAMDEN DACEY I’m under my blanket, Those are some ways you can help the earth. Yellow is sunshine. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY trying not to be seen. Yellow is peacefulness. You decide to go in the hallway, George’s Adventures Red is a tomato, crayon, and intense. and it’s not a monster, Red is the taste of strawberries. it’s my cat! BY MASON SMITH Black Red smells like apples and flowers. AGE 7, GRADE 2, HOME SCHOOLED BY BRIAN BRUNELL Red makes me feel happiness. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Red is the around of birds and fire trucks. Chapter 7 — Earth Day Bleak Red is a desert, beach, and a nice warm sun. BY LARAME STEVENS George the shark is 6 years old. He needed to get Black is Oreos, a winter coat and old. Red is hot. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY a new job. Meals on Wheels was too hard for Black is the taste of dark meat. Red is fast. George. This time, he had to help the world! Black smells like a swamp and a cave. Red is excitement. I feel bleak when we fight. There are so many jobs to help the world, he Black makes me feel like death. You always hate me and I hate you back. could not pick. So, he asked his sister. She told Black is the sound of a crow, and frostbite. Just for a moment then we resume. him almost all the ways how to help the world. Black is Africa, night and dreams. Never stop talking, always joking. The one that George picked was that he would Green Black is robbing a store. BY JESSICA LAMBERT I never cry alone, we cry together. teach all the little fish how to pick up the trash Black is wearing all black. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY We are best buds forever. in the sea. He thought that his sister was just Black is a penguin. like a dictionary,but without pages because she Green is like pine needles, seas weed and knew a lot of stuff. So, he invited all the little smooth. fish to his house. George and all the fish made Red Green is the taste of originality. Blank trash trucks. But the sharks didn’t like the BY LOGAN FULLAM Green smells like the ocean and quietness. BY BREANNA HARDING trash trucks because they made a lot of noise. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Green makes me feel invisible. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY So they built radios in the trash trucks. And Green is the sound of peace and the sea. after a week, shark tale village was as clean as a Red is fire hydrants, muscles, and Valentine’s Green is the back yard in the morning, a valley, I feel blank, whistle! Day. and a lagoon. When I’m barely breathing. Red is the sound of a heart beating, a fire truck Green is life. When I’m having a nightmare instead of blaring, and the sound of a crunchy apple. Green is home. dreaming. Blue Red feels intense, aggressive, and active. Green is the beginning. When I’m staring at the ceiling feeling dead. BY GRACE JURGIEL Red tastes like peppers, strawberries, and Or when I need to be fed. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY slushies. WHEN I CAN’T WRITE A GOOD POEM! Red is hunting, sports, and summertime Dark Green Red smells like cherry pie, fire, and something BY ALEX ORSI Blue is the vibrant color found between the burning. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Crushed green and indigo in the rainbow. Red is winning second place. BY ERICA TILLOTSON Blue is the soft evening sky. Red is a sunrise. Dark green is the color of trees, grass, and is GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Blue is the feel of the crisp morning air. very soft. Blue is the smell of rushing rain refreshing my Dark green has the taste of sour candy. I was getting up the courage to talk to you skin. Dark green smells like fresh food and minty To ask you Blue is my favorite old faded jeans. Pink BY HANNAH WHITE gum. To see if you really cared Blue makes me feel serene like an angel reach- GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Dark green makes me feel like fishing. But still I was scared ing for the heavens. Dark green smells like a watermelon being cut, I waited a little Blue is the sound of laughing children Pink is cotton candy, flowers, and clothes. and like the wind blowing through trees. Thinking the fear might blow away and waves crashing on the sand. Pink is the taste of bubble gum. Dark green is in campsites, rivers, and rain It never did, even to this day Blue is a cottage on the beach and the painted Pink smells like painted finger nails, and forests. So I got myself together wings of a butterfly. rhubarb. Dark green is like recycling. And walked up to your door Blue is spring flowers. Pink makes me feel happy. Dark green is like hiking. I peered in the window Blue is the rhythm of music. Pink is the sound of a cotton candy machine, Dark green is like fresh crayons. To see if you were there Blue is the wind and rain that brings life to all. and chewing bubble gum. I was crushed Pink is a carnival, girly stores, and a beauty I was hurt, and heartbroken salon. Satisfied When I saw you with ... Gold Pink is a florist shop. Another girl BY AIDAN GOULD Pink is spring flowers. BY WYATT CARON GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Pink is exciting. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Carefree BY JOHN INGEMI Gold is art, Greece, and smooth. I feel satisfied when I get a good grade. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY Gold is the taste of Twinkies. I feel satisfied when I play a whole basketball Gold smells like anything pure, and metallic. Awed I feel carefree when I get a good grade on my BY TYLER TRAINOR game without making any mistakes. Gold makes me feel melodramatic. report card. GRADE 6, NORTH BROOKFIELD ELEMENTARY I feel satisfied because it makes my heart get Gold is the sound of ringing, and bent sound bigger and bigger. I feel carefree because now I feel like I can do waves. I feel awed when It feels like you own everything and everyone anything. Gold is China, mines, and museums. I see a really cool magical illusion on this earth. It feels enlightening to be carefree. Gold is wealth. I feel that way because it’s amazing Like the weight on my shoulders lifts off and a Gold is power. It feels like a cool chill has gone up my spine sunny day comes on. Gold is statues.

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SECOND CHANCE examining each shelter’s building infra- continued from page A1 structure to assess its physical needs, as well as examining community support for additional space for smaller pets would be the facility. made available. Renovations would also “It certainly looks like you’ve got the com- allow space for a veterinarian clinic and munity support,” Thompson said, shelter- provide enough funding for the installation ing himself from the rain on Second of a septic system. Chance’s front porch. Joe Craig, a member of the Board of The day’s events began with a reception Directors for the shelter said that an award at the recently completed Memorial Town of this size would help solve their over all Complex on Connie Mack Drive, which saw space shortage, and even allow a fence to be 75 to 100 residents braving the rain to show constructed around the facility’s exercise their commitment to helping the shelter. yard. Among the crowd was state Rep. Anne Gobi Hosted by www.zootoo.com, a pet-orient- (D-Spencer). The tour then proceeded to ed, forum-style Web site, in cooperation Second Chance, where it passed an army of with the Humane Society of the United signs lining Young Road also showing sup- States, the contest attracted more than 1,000 port. shelters from across the country. Following the tour of the shelter, volun- “We wanted to find a new way to help teers, supporters and members of the pets,” said Richard Thompson, founder of Zootoo team reconvened at the Town Zootoo and former president and chief Complex for a lunch reception. executive officer of the Meow Mix Thompson explained that East Brookfield Company. was only the fifth stop on the tour of 20 During the initial stage of the contest, locales, and Second Chance is the only shel- which required each shelter to collect votes ter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from local residents and accumulate points to make it to the final round. via the Zootoo Web site, Second Chance tem- The second place prize in the contest is a porarily held the number one position in $10,000 cash prize, and the 18 remaining top the country. By the final tally of points on ranked shelters will receive $5,000. Zootoo March 31, they held on strong in 13th place. will announce the winners of the competi- “We’re doing a shelter makeover tour of tion in mid-May. the top 20 shelters,” explained Lisa Neilsen, marketing director for Zootoo, on site at Christopher Tanguay may be reached at Second Chance on Friday, April 11. (508) 909-4144, or by e-mail at Neilsen explained that the tours would be [email protected]. NAYLOR’S KITCHEN &BATH Want It Free? It’s Your Lucky Day! Naylors & Shiloh Will Give It To You For Free!! That’s right! FREE Free Glazing! ~ Free Distressing! ~ Free Wearing! ~ Free Sand-Thru! Shiloh cabinets and Naylor’s has teamed up to offer you the opportunity to have the kitchen of your dreams! That’s right – all the magazines, all the shows on TV have it – and now you can have it in your own kitchen! That custom look of glazing, distressing, wearing, sand-thru, ALL at no charge to you! Call now and ask for a Naylors Design Specialist to help you design the kitchen of your dreams!! aylor’s Kitchen, Bath & Interiors, Inc. 175 Main St., Oxford, MA • (508) 987-7000 www.naylorskitchenandbath.com Offer valid with orders placed 4/1/08 thru 4/30/08. Orders must be paid in full upon ordering. Spencer Ken Burns at OSV NEW LEADER Calendar, Page B4 B Section INDEX Friday, April 18, 2008 Obituaries — B2 Our Towns — B3 Calendar — B4 Real Estate — B5-6 Legal Notices — B7-10

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LEICESTER — William A. Bullock, 92, of served in the United States Navy CHARLTON — Carole D. worked for UMass Memorial in the Maternal Main Street, died Wednesday, April 9 in St. during World War II. He enjoyed (Chaput) Leasot, 57, of Child Care Program for three years. She was a Vincent Hospital. sports. Glenmere Road, died graduate of the Worcester City Hospital He leaves his wife of 13 years, N. Marie After cremation, funeral serv- Thursday, April 10 in St. School of Nursing, Class of 1985, and a mem- (Conrad) Bullock, two sons, two stepsons, ices and burial will be private at Vincent Hospital in ber of its Alumni Association. She was a Brian Elliott of Oxford and Wayne Elliott of the convenience of the family. Worcester after a coura- member of St. Joseph’s Church. She enjoyed New York, and three grandchildren, Michael, There are no calling hours. geous battle with cancer. playing and excelled in the game of Trivial David and Alyssa Elliott. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may She leaves her husband of Pursuit. She enjoyed spending time with her He is predeceased by a daughter. be made to the Leicester Senior Center, 40 36 years, Frederick F. “Rick” family and never met a “card game” she didn’t Mr. Bullock was born in Worcester, son of Winslow Ave., Leicester, MA 01524. Leasot; her son, Bryan M. like. Hulbert and Mary (Burke) Bullock. He worked Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Main Leasot of Charlton; four Born in Milford, she was the daughter of as a pipe fitter for several local companies. He St., Leicester, is directing arrangements. brothers, Brien Chaput and his wife, Jackie, of Ernest and Violet (Arpin) Chaput. Dudley, Donald Chaput of Sturbridge, Bruce The funeral was held Monday,April 14 from Chaput of Nevada and David Chaput of the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Brookfield; a sister, Terri Wilken of Rutland; Maple Terrace, Spencer, with a Mass in St. Doris L. Dudley, 85 and several nieces and nephews. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Road, Bank, where she worked for 40 years before She is predeceased by an infant son, Mark Charlton. Burial followed in West Ridge LEICESTER — Doris L. retiring. She also worked part time at D. Leasot. Cemetery in Charlton. (Walden) Dudley, 85, of Leicester Junior College in the library. She Carole was a registered nurse, having Contributions may be made to The Komen Harberton Drive, died started her career at Worcester Mutual worked at Memorial Hospital on Belmont Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265. Tuesday,April 8 in her home Insurance Company. Street in Worcester for 25 years. She later after an illness. She was a member of the Leicester First Her husband, Stephen E. Congregational Church, Stella Chapter Order Dudley, died in 2003. of the Eastern Star, Order of Rainbow and Agnes L. Paquette, 89 She leaves three sons, recipient of their Grand Cross of Color. She SPENCER — Agnes L. (O’Brien) Paquette, offices of the Crompton & Knowles Co. in David A. and his wife, Beth was also treasurer of the Leicester Samaritan 89, of Bellevue Drive, died Wednesday, April 9 Worcester before retiring. Dudley, of Ocean Point, Association, a Girl Scout leader and Den in the Overlook Masonic Health Center in She was a member of Mary, Queen of the Maine, Daniel A. and his wife, Madeleine Mother, and a member of the Leicester Red Charlton. Rosary Parish in Spencer. Dudley, of North Oxford and Dean A. and his Hat Society and the Senior Citizen Club of She leaves her husband of 51 years, Edgar A Funeral Mass for Agnes was held Monday, wife, Rhonda Dudley, of North Oxford; a Leicester. She was an avid traveler. U. Paquette, and several nieces and nephews, April 14 in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish daughter, Dorothy A. Dudley of Worcester; Funeral services and burial in Pine Grove including Sandra DeQuattro of West in Spencer. Burial was in St. Roch’s Cemetery two granddaughters, Miranda L. and Rebecca Cemetery in Leicester will be held at the con- Brookfield, Maureen Navickas of Worcester in Oxford. A. Dudley of North Oxford; a sister, Betty J., venience of the family. and the Rev. John O’Brien of Pawtucket, R.I. Memorial donations may be made to Mary, and her husband, Frank Pease, of Brewster; In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may She was born in Worcester, daughter of the Queen of the Rosary Parish, 60 Maple St., and several nieces and nephews. be made to Leicester First Congregational late John W. and Agnes (Barton) O’Brien, and Spencer, MA 01562. Mrs. Dudley was born in Worcester, daugh- Church, P.O. Box 122, Leicester, MA 01524 or grew up there before moving to Spencer in the Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main ter of Lorton C. and Lillian M. (Hilton) the Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave., 1960s. St., West Brookfield, is directing arrange- Walden. She graduated from Commerce High Leicester, MA 01524. Mrs. Paquette worked for 20 years in the ments. School in Worcester. She was assistant treas- Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Main urer and a corporator at Leicester Savings St., Leicester, is directing arrangements. Martha A. Lemerise, 85 Charles N. Gouin Sr., 59 LEICESTER — Martha A. Mrs. Lemerise was born in Worcester, (Hyde) Lemerise, 85, of daughter of Robert and Amelia (Arsenault) BARRE/SPENCER — as a campus security officer at Assumption Redfield Road in the Cherry Hyde. She graduated from Commerce High Charles N. Gouin Sr., 59, of College. He served as a reserve deputy for the Valley section of Leicester, School in Worcester. She was the assistant tax Grandview Terrace, died Worcester County Sheriff ’s Department from died Thursday, April 10 in collector in the Town of Leicester for many peacefully Tuesday, April 8 1985-2006, and was a member of the Barre her home after an illness, years before retiring. She was a member of St. after a long illness at his Housing Authority. surrounded by her family. Joseph’s Church and the Senior Citizen Club home. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Her husband of 46 years, of Leicester. He leaves a son, Charles N. Armand and Irene (Gardner) Gouin. He grad- Thomas G. Lemerise, died in The funeral was held Monday,April 14 from Gouin Jr. of Riverside, R.I.; a uated from Worcester Boys Trade School in 1998. Morin-Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Main daughter, Kelly J. Gouin of 1966. She leaves three daugh- St., Leicester, with a Mass in St. Joseph’s Barre; two grandchildren, A calling hour was held Saturday, April 12 ters, Nancy J. Boland and her husband, Church, 759 Main St., Leicester. Burial fol- Ashlie Belmonte of Walpole in the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Thomas, of Worcester, Judith A. Pelley and lowed in Worcester County Memorial Park in and Tiffany Gouin of Riverside; two sisters, Maple Terrace, Spencer, followed by a grave- her husband, Thomas, of Spencer and Carol J. Paxton. Patricia Dulmaine of Worcester and Jeanne side service in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Della Cava and her husband, Michael, of Memorial donations may be made to VNA Sauvageau of Spencer; nieces and nephews. Cemetery in Spencer. Cherry Valley; eight grandchildren, six great- Care Hospice, Development Office, 120 He is predeceased by a brother, Robert Contributions may be made to Barre Police grandchildren and a sister, Elizabeth Gaurley Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608. Gouin. Officers Association, P.O. Box 902, Barre, MA of Kennebunkport, Maine. Charlie worked many years as a police dis- 01005. patcher in Spencer and Hubbardston, and also Theresa D. Rembiszewski, 91 WEST BROOKFIELD — Theresa D. brothers and two sisters. Robert B. Monroe, 59 (Naumnik) Rembiszewski, 91, died Monday, Theresa was born in Auburn, the daughter April 7. of the late Peter and Anna (Popko) Naumnik, MILLBURY — Robert B. Bob was also a professional musician, play- Her husband, Philip W., died in April 2006. and lived most of her life in Worcester and 12 Monroe, 59, of Horne Way in ing the bass guitar, trumpet and trombone. He She leaves a son, Philip D. Rembiszewski, years in West Brookfield. She graduated from Millbury, passed away was the former director of the Young and his wife, Elaine, of West Brookfield; a Auburn High School. Saturday, April 12 in UMass Worcester Musicians Association, the grandson, Thomas, and his wife, Jamie; two The funeral for Theresa was held Friday, Hospital. Worcester All-City Band and the Homer granddaughters, Theresa Rembiszewski and April 11 from Pillsbury Funeral Home, Route He is survived by his two Wheaton VFW Brass Band. He also played in Lyn Winston and her husband, Thomas; a 9 and Old West Brookfield Road, Brookfield, daughters, Lauren M. many bands, including the Worcester CYC daughter-in-law, Sandra, of Millbury; two with a Mass in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Monroe of Worcester and Band, Milford Youth Orchestra, Saint great-granddaughters and two great-grand- 22 West Main St., West Brookfield. Burial will Lindsay A. Monroe of Las Gabriels Orchestra, Worcester Brass Band, sons; nieces and nephews. be private in Notre Dame Cemetery in Vegas, Nev., and his longtime Bob Isernio’s Big Band, Staff Relations, She was predeceased by a son, Paul J. Worcester. girlfriend, Jerelyn Bellow, American Standard Band, Steve LeClairs Big Rembiszewski, in 1994; a grandson, Peter; two with whom he lived. Band and Lou Borelli’s Brass Quintet, and Mr. Monroe was born in Worcester, son of entertained for four summers with Summer’s Robert and Rose (Trafecante) Monroe, and World of Worcester. He was most recently John P. Kennedy Jr., 79 lived in Worcester and Rutland before moving involved with “Bands by Bob,” a 20-piece to Millbury in 2002. He graduated from swing band. WORCESTER — John P. head teller for Worcester County Worcester South High School, Worcester Bob was an active officer with the Kennedy Jr., 79, died April 6 National Bank and was a mem- Junior College, Clark University and Massachusetts Music Educators Association, in the Odd Fellows Home. ber of the Green Hill Country Fitchburg State College, where he received a and was a guest conductor for many groups. He leaves a sister and her Club, Greendale Retired Men’s master’s degree in Education. He later He was a member of the Massachusetts husband, Elizabeth and Club and St. Joan of Arc received a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Teachers Association and The National Amos Wasgatt Jr. of Holden; Church. Studies from Anna Maria College. Association of School Psychologists. He was a sister-in-law, Pat The funeral was held Friday, Bob worked for 14 years for the Town of also a member of the NRA, the United States Capobianco of Brookfield; April 11 from Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 West Boylston as a science teacher, band Revolver Association and the Rutland and several nieces and Lincoln St., with a Mass at St. Joan of Arc director, guidance counselor and school psy- Sportsman’s Club. He was also a member of nephews. Church. After cremation, burial will be in St. chologist. He then worked for the Worcester The American Federation of Musicians, He was predeceased by a Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford. Vocational Schools and the Spencer-East Local 143. brother, James David Kennedy, in 1983. Donations may be made to the Retirement Brookfield Regional School District as the The funeral for Bob was held Wednesday, He was born in Worcester, son of Delia Fund, Sisters of Mercy, 101 Barre Road, school psychologist. He was department head April 16 in Mercadante Funeral Home & (Demuth) and John P. Kennedy Sr. He was a Worcester MA 01609 or St. Joan of Arc, 570 for Pupil Personnel and school psychologist Chapel, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. graduate of Leicester High and The College of Lincoln St., Worcester MA 01605. for the Hopedale School District. Most recent- Interment will be at the convenience of the the Holy Cross (1950). John was a U.S. Air For online condolences, please visit ly, he was team chair and psychologist for the family. Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a NordgrenMemorialChapel.com. Nashoba Regional School District, and was Donations may be made to the Rutland full-time summer faculty at Berklee College of Sportsman Club, Scholarship Fund, Music. Pleasantdale Road, Rutland, MA 01543. Diane M. Kibbe, 50 nephews. WEST BROOKFIELD/COUNCIL BLUFFS, Her husband of 14 years, Craig R. Kibbe, OIL BURNER SERVICE Iowa — Diane M. (Wenzel) Kibbe, 50, formerly died in 1996. SPECIAL! of West Brookfield, died peacefully on Sunday, She was born in Ware, grew up in Warren Specializing in Oil Heating Systems April 13 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, after a short and lived 26 years in West Brookfield before $99.95 battle with cancer. moving to Iowa a year ago. She attended SERVICE • INSTALLATION • SALES Cleaning She leaves her fiancé, Mark Handler of Quaboag Regional High School in Warren. Council Bluffs; three sons, Nathan Bonneau of A funeral service for Diane will be held at 9 BASS HEATING Williston, Vt., and Chad Kibbe and Jason a.m. Saturday, April 19 in the George Kibbe of Burlington, Vt.; one daughter, Heidi Whitefield United Methodist Church, 33 West 508-735-5644 Drop us Kibbe of Brattleboro, Vt.; her father, Wallace Main St., West Brookfield. Calling hours will Boilers • Hot Air • Hydro-Air a line E. 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re you a master mixer when local youth pro- Announcements of when and where it comes to a Margarita? If grams. the weekly meeting will take place A your claim to fame is a cock- Local residents will be sent to participants prior to tail worthy of Jimmy Buffet, local interested in com- the date. For more information, call fame and (a little) fortune could be peting in the con- Mrs. McElroy at (508) 867-5374. on the horizon. test or purchasing The Sturbridge Optimist Club is a ticket should con- THE 411 ON HLP seeking contestants for an upcom- tact Al Jones at If you or a family member are a ing contest to name the “Best of the (774) 230-1577, handicapped driver or rider, an Best Margarita in Southern Cheryl Wheaton- upcoming program at the Worcester County.” The group will AROUND Reyes at (508) 347- Sturbridge Senior Center offers hold the competition during its first 9511, Michael Sosik valuable information to make your Cinco de Mayo Margarita Fest, set to TANTASQUA at (508) 347-5922 or life a little easier. Paul Leary from run from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at any Sturbridge the Massachusetts Registry of Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s in TOWNS Optimist Club Motor Vehicles will present Sturbridge. member. “Disability Plates and Placards” at The competition will be open to KAREN 9:30 a.m. Tuesday,April 29. The pub- the first six “mixologists” who enter WALK THE WALK TRAINOR lic program explores in great detail the contest, and winners will be Attention local the requirements, legal usage and judged by attendees of the event via residents: If you process of qualifying for and obtain- Courtesy photo a blind tasting. There is no charge to know you should be getting more ing a disability plate. Call the senior Jenna Ellen Plouffe, left, speaks at the opening ceremony for the Relay For Life of participate as a mixologist. Tickets exercise, but procrastinate when it center at (508) 347-7575 to register. Tantasqua. She is joined by juniors Joanna Ying and Lucie Kittel, who served as stu- to participate as a taster are avail- comes to taking action, you may dent co-chairs for the event. able for $25 each, and are limited to have just run out of excuses. Brenda FARMER’S MARKET MEMO Society Tantasqua Relay For Life er walk, in which more than 300 par- 100 people. While all contestants will McElroy of Brookfield has recently Hitchcock Academy will begin a fund-raiser at Tantasqua Regional ticipants took turns walking around start with the same basic recipe sta- established a weekly club to bring season of Farmer’s Markets offer- High School last Friday evening. the high school track. Students from ples, they will be able to add their runners and walkers together week- ing local food and goods with its first Jenna served as this year’s Honored neighboring schools, as well as own secret ingredients to create end mornings. The plan is for par- market to run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Survivor Speaker at the open- Tantasqua Junior and Senior High their own signature blends. Tasters ticipants to meet around 8 a.m. Saturday,April 26. The open market- ing ceremony.The sixth-grader, who schools, merged to form 20 teams will judge the offerings, both frozen Saturday and Sunday, depending on place will feature offerings from was successfully treated for cancer that participated in the overnight and straight up, and vote for their the weather. Walkers have presently local residents that include a variety eight years ago, told the group she event. two top contenders. First and second been gathering at Tantasqua of plants, as well as reusable canvas was grateful to have the opportunity place winners will be rewarded with Regional High School in Sturbridge. shopping bags. Additional vendors to participate in the Annual Relay We welcome items of interest to a U.S. Savings Bond and a plaque for Mrs. McElroy said she invites local are welcome to set up during this for Life Walk. Tantasqua town residents of posterity. residents of all ages and fitness lev- market and the others to follow “When I was three I was diag- Sturbridge, Brookfield, Brimfield, The Margarita Fest fund-raiser els to join in the fun. throughout the season. Call the nosed with Wilm’s Tumor. It was Holland and Wales. Send informa- will include Mexican beers and “We are trying to build up a core academy at (413) 245-9977 for vendor scary for my family. Now that I am tion on local events and upcoming palette pleasing fare from the T.J. group and we encourage people of fees and information. here today, I just want to give back,” happenings to Around Tantasqua O’Brien’s kitchen staff. Attendees all levels of fitness to join us,” she she said, adding, “At the Relay for Towns, c/o The Sturbridge Villager, will also have the chance to bid on a said. Kudos: To 11-year-old cancer sur- Life I am able to do that.” 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. variety of offerings from local busi- Those interested in joining the vivor Jenna Ellen Plouffe of The opening ceremony was fol- Or e-mail me directly at nesses. Proceeds from Sturbridge club should e-mail [email protected] Brimfield, who helped kick off the lowed by a Survivor’s Lap and the [email protected]. Optimist Club fund-raisers benefit to be put on a mailing list. fifth annual American Cancer Tantasqua Relay For Life fund-rais- Board of Selectmen urged to consider green energy use BY DAVID DORE tremendous gain” for the environment, “There could be this huge opportunity and road owners because it is not a town- NEW LEADER STAFF WRITER DiMaio said. because there’s massive amounts of state owned street). He also outlined the work plan WEST BROOKFIELD — A local resident is According to a fact sheet on the University of money and federal money to convert to either for the next few months, which includes doing urging the town and school department to California at Berkeley Web site, burning wood help the school or the town, or the whole com- a survey to fix drainage issues on John Gilbert think green, and he is willing to help them get could be considered “carbon neutral” — since munity,to get away from fossil fuels,” he said. Road and fixing similar issues on Ragged Hill there. a tree takes in carbon dioxide as it grows, then The Massachusetts Technology Road. Jim DiMaio, who works for the state gives it off when it is burned for fuel. Collaborative (funded through a monthly sur- Benoit also announced the addition to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, DiMaio said practical options for West charge on electric bills) and the state Division highway garage on Front Street is “nearing urged the Board of Selectmen Tuesday,April 8 Brookfield would be an add-on to buildings’ of Energy Resources can offer funds for feasi- 100 percent completion.” The only item that to investigate using renewable energy sources current heating systems to incorporate fuels bility studies, DiMaio said. still needs to be installed is a heating system. at municipal buildings and West Brookfield such as wood, or what he called a “cogenera- Selectmen seem intrigued by the idea, and The 4,000-square-foot addition was budgeted Elementary School. tion plant” that could produce heat, hot water suggested holding a meeting with school dis- for $200,000, and Benoit said the project is Specifically, DiMaio championed using and electricity. trict representatives, town boards and state “absolutely in budget. I think we’re going to wood burning systems to serve the buildings’ West Brookfield would be a good candidate officials who could explain DiMaio’s proposal come in under budget.” heat and hot water needs. He also mentioned for wood burning systems because “there is a in more detail. That was made possible by doing much of the possibility of building a 50-megawatt wood tremendous amount of forest within the the work in-house and accepting donations, burning power plant in town that could serve town,” DiMaio said. In particular,he noted, the HIGHWAY HAPPENINGS the most recent being $5,300 in materials from the electricity needs of West Brookfield gov- town has many small-diameter trees that usu- In other business last week, selectmen heard West Brookfield-based Concrete Block ernment and local residents. ally are not worth much, but can be used for updates on projects from Highway Insulating Systems to insulate and heat the DiMaio said his reason for approaching fuel. Cutting them down, he said, thins out Superintendent Jason Benoit, including plans addition’s concrete floor. selectmen last week was not only to possibly forests and gives more space for larger trees to to pave the parking area behind the Merriam- Benoit said an open house might be held for save the town money, but also to curb global grow. Gilbert Public Library (at a cost of $500) and local residents once the addition is complete. warming in this corner of the world. If the town considered going green, DiMaio resurface Church Street Extension, Moorings Using wood pellets, wood chips or wood said, it would receive help from a couple of Way (at a cost of $12,500) and Chamielle Circle David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140, blocks in a heating system would “actually a sources. (at a cost of $8,400, to be split between the town or by e-mail at [email protected]. OUR TOWNS guidance office, and at www.kicksforkaitlyn.com. the launch areas will open at 5 a.m. April 19, then and nonprofits in The Last Green Valley,” said Applications are due back by Tuesday, April 29. at 6 a.m. thereafter. Areas close at 8 p.m. through Executive Director Charlene Perkins Cutler. “The April Vacation Fun May 11, then at 8:30 p.m. May 12 through Aug. 10, list of projects funded is a compendium of many at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 to Sept. 14, and at 6:30 p.m. Sept. important initiatives and partnerships, all started at the Sugden Library N. Brookfield library to 14 to Oct. 18. at the grassroots level. We know this has made a One-day fishing licenses for the Quabbin are $5 difference to our region.” SPENCER — The Richard Sugden Library is and available at all launch areas. Season licenses The application process for the 2008 TLGV celebrating Earth Week and National Turn Off host vacation activities for Massachusetts residents are $27.50 through the Grants has been streamlined. Information, Your TV Week in the library’s Children’s Room NORTH BROOKFIELD — The following activi- state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, local instructions and the application cover sheet may with lots of earth-friendly fun. ties for children will be happening at the Haston sporting goods stores and town halls. To purchase be downloaded from the organization’s website Along with daily scheduled events from 2-3 p.m., Free Public Library during the coming school a license online, visit www.mass.gov/massout- www.thelastgreenvalley.org. Interested applicants which include a story and a craft, there will be vacation. doors. can also call (866) 363-7226 to request an applica- drop-in crafts of making a creature out of recycled At 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, children in kinder- Fees at the Quabbin boat launch areas are $4 per tion, or to talk with a staff person about their proj- materials or weaving a box from recycled cereal garten through Grade 6 may participate in a fun vehicle to park and $2 per person to launch private ect. boxes (please bring an empty cereal box if you craft activity under the direction of the children’s boats. Small motor boats can be rented at each have one). There are always lots of games, puzzles, librarian and volunteer helpers. Registration is area for $30 a day. a puppet theater, a dollhouse and activity pages for required to participate, and those interested may For further information, including size limits Donate used books children’s entertainment. call the library at (508) 867-0208 to sign up. on private boats and motors at the Quabbin The following special events will be held: On Wednesday, April 23 at 3 p.m., the library Reservoir and bait regulations, visit the DCR Web • Tuesday,April 22, 2-3 p.m.: Earth Day Egghead in West Brookfield welcomes storyteller and musician, John Porcino. site, www.mass.gov/dcr/ waterSupply/water- — Plant a clean eggshell with grass seed, paint a Porcino, who has been entertaining children for 16 shed/quabfish.htm, or call the Quabbin Visitor WEST BROOKFIELD — Want to give your used face, add a collar, and wait for its “hair” to grow. years, has been described as “a combination of Center at (413) 323-7221. For information on fish- books to a good cause? The Merriam-Gilbert • Wednesday, April 23, 2-3 p.m.: Make print col- Robin Williams, Captain Kangaroo and Pete ing, visit www.mass.gov/dfwele. Public Library is looking for donations of used lages from recycled materials. Seeger.” All are invited to this free performance, books, CDs, DVDs, videos and audiobooks. The • Thursday,April 24, 2-3:10 p.m.: Come watch the which is made possible through a grant from the library has placed a drop-off donation and reuse award-winning movie, “Once Upon a Forest.” Massachusetts Cultural Council. Last Green Valley container for residents, businesses, schools, On Thursday, April 24 at 2 p.m., local writer libraries and other groups who wish to contribute Harbour Hodder invites children aged 7 and up to starts grant program books they no longer have a use for and would like Dyson-Alexander new revel in the joy of words as she presents a fun poet- to see repurposed. Other acceptable donations ry workshop. Kids will listen to poems, write A new source of funding is available for munic- include CDs, DVDs, videos and audio books. Leicester DTC chair poems both on their own and as a group, and ipal and nonprofit projects in the 35 towns of The Collected items will result in fund-raising pay- immerse themselves in the wonder of word and Last Green Valley (including East Brookfield). ment for West Brookfield Elementary School. LEICESTER — The Leicester Democratic Town rhyme. No pre-registration is required for this Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc., the The “Got Books?” donation container, distin- Committee is pleased to announce the election of program. nonprofit management entity for the congression- guished by its lively purple and yellow signs, is a new slate of officers. For more information on any of these pro- ally designated National Heritage Corridor popu- conveniently located at the rear entrance of West Outgoing chair James Gonyea is replaced, by grams, call the library at (508) 867-0208. larly known as The Last Green Valley, has opened Brookfield Elementary School at 89 North Main unanimous vote, by Eileen Dyson-Alexander, of its 2008 grant program and will award amounts St. Donations can be made by the public anytime. McCarthy Avenue in Cherry Valley. Also elected ranging from $500 to $5,000. Funds raised through donations will benefit the by unanimous decision is new Secretary Kelley Fishing at Quabbin Eligible projects must conserve, celebrate, inter- school. Southwick, who replaces Paul Ravina. Greg pret or enhance The Last Green Valley’s signifi- Donating books is a great way to keep them out Shambo has been re-elected, also by unanimous cant historic, cultural and scenic resources, or of the trash and give them a new life with some- vote, to the position of treasurer. begins this weekend promote economic development and tourism con- one who will value them as you did. In addition to The election occurred Saturday, April 12 at The Department of Conservation and sistent with the region’s character. Past grants helping divert waste from landfills, these donated Hillcrest Country Club in Leicester. Recreation (DCR) fishing season at the Quabbin have funded work in sustainable agriculture, his- goods will be repurposed in great ways; they could Reservoir will open on Saturday, April 19, condi- toric preservation, river clean-ups, community be donated to schools, libraries, and other groups tions permitting. festivals, trail projects, downtown streetscape in need, sent overseas to the troops, given to teach- Applications available All three boat launch sites — Area I (Gate 8) off improvements, farmers’ markets and open space ers for their classrooms, or sold in book sales and Route 202 in Belchertown, Area II (Gate 31) off preservation and planning. online. for Langlois scholarship Route 31 in New Salem and Area III (Gate 43) off There will be an emphasis on working with Got Books is a North Reading-based organiza- Route 32A in Hardwick — will be in full operation organizations that have received little to no fund- tion dedicated to keeping books out of the trash. SPENCER — All David Prouty High School sen- beginning April 19 if the reservoir is free of ice. In ing from The Last Green Valley in the past. Got Books raises money for local charities and iors are encouraged to apply for the Kaitlyn the event that ice conditions prevent the opening Projects involving education programs for grades nonprofit groups through book donations. It has Langlois Memorial Scholarship. of the launch sites, fishing will be permitted only K-12 are particularly encouraged. Applications more than 220 book donation containers placed The Kaitlyn Langlois Memorial Foundation, from shore until the ice melts. are due May 23. A 50 percent match of cash or in- throughout New England. Inc. awards a scholarship in Kaitlyn’s memory to The gates will operate seven days a week kind contributions (volunteered time or donated For more information about Got Books, visit a senior who exemplifies Kaitlyn’s enthusiasm through the season, which closes on Oct. 18. Shore supplies) is required. www.GotBooks.com or call (978) 396-6026. and desire to further their education and improve fishing will open at 5 a.m. April 19, regardless of “Over the past 11 years, we have distributed the lives of those around them. ice conditions on the reservoir. If there is no ice, more than $3 million in grants to the communities Applications are available in the David Prouty 4 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, April 18, 2008 CALENDAR

Send all calendar listings and happenings to Editor David Dore by mail to the Spencer THURSDAY New Leader, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550, by fax to (508) 764-8015, or by e-mail to April 24 [email protected]. All calendar listings must be submitted by noon Monday to be published in the following Friday’s edi- ECONOMY SHOP of the First tion. Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 9), Spencer, will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. RIDAY F FUN WITH POETRY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS is an energizing, April 18 interactive program of poems, word play, and poetry writing at 2 p.m. at the Haston ECONOMY SHOP of the First Free Public Library in North Brookfield. In Congregational Church, Main Street a series of lively activities, participants (Route 9), Spencer, will be open from 8-11:30 will play with words, listen to fun poems, a.m. make a group poem, and write a poem of their own. Everyone will enjoy using their LEICESTER LIONS CLUB PITCH imaginations and playing with rhyme, PA RT Y will be held at 7 p.m. at the rhythm, the five senses, imagery, Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave., metaphors, similes, puns and much more. Leicester. Admission is $3 and a non-per- Fun with Poetry is led by Harbour Fraser ishable food item for the Food Bank. Hodder, a Haston Library trustee and free- Proceeds benefit Mass. Eye Research and lance writer with a doctorate in British and the Leicester community. American literature. For more informa- tion, call Harbour at (508) 867-5028. “THE PHANTOM OF THE ‘OLD’ OPERA HOUSE,” presented by the Knox WATER EXPERIMENTS PROGRAM will Courtesy photo Trail Drama Club, will be performed at 7 be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Merriam- p.m. in the Knox Trail Junior High School Gilbert Public Library, 3 West Main St. gymnasium, 73 Ash St., Spencer. It has been MORGANS MEET KEN BURNS (Route 9), West Brookfield. Children in 25 years since anyone’s been in Denville’s Grades 3-6 are invited to drop in for hands- Opera House. After the murder in “The STURBRIDGE — Award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, second from left, shares a smile on experiments with water. For more infor- Phantom of the Opera,” strange things with Leicester residents Jerry Morgan, left, Gail Morgan, center, and Peter Morgan, right, at a recent mation, call the library at (508) 867-1410. started happening. Now, the Denville dinner given in Burns’ honor by Old Sturbridge Village. Gail Morgan is an overseer and former trustee High’s Drama class is putting on the same of Old Sturbridge Village, and is president of the Morgan-Worcester Foundation. Peter Morgan is an POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT, hosted by version of “The Phantom of the Opera” in honorary trustee of the village. Burns made his very first film at Old Sturbridge Village as a college the Sugden Writers, will be held from 7-9 the supposedly haunted building. The student. “This is where I discovered my passion for history,” Burns said. Old Sturbridge Village p.m. in the Community Room of the results are mystifying, frightening and, named its visual resource collection in Burns’ honor and presented him with gifts unique to the vil- Richard Sugden Library, 8 Pleasant St. most of all, funny. Tickets are $8 each lage, including a signature OSV “tall hat” and suit of authentic 1830s-style clothing. (Route 31), Spencer. Bring yourself, your (reserved seating), and available from any appreciation, and even your own poetry. In Drama Club member or by calling the honor of April being “Poetry Month,” any- school at (508) 885-8550. Room of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, required by visiting the library or calling one may read a poem at Open Mic. After South Street, Ware. Dr. Richard Zlotnik, (508) 867-1410. Open Mic, Sugden Writers will read from CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP meets medical director of Mary Lane’s Surgery their work. from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist Department, will discuss endoscopy, a min- Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road, Charlton. imally invasive diagnostic medical proce- WEDNESDAY The purpose of Charlton Baptist Church’s dure that is used to assess the interior sur- FRIDAY Celebrate Recovery is to fellowship and cel- faces of an organ by inserting a tube into April 23 ebrate God’s healing power in our lives the body. Dinner will also be provided. Pre- April 25 through eight recovery principles and the registration is required for the program by Christ-centered 12 Steps. For more infor- calling (800) 377-HEALTH. RAINY DAY STORIES AND CRAFTS mation, call Elaine at (508) 248-7597, or visit PROGRAM will be held from 10:30-11:30 ECONOMY SHOP of the First www.charltonbaptist.org/celebrate%20rec LEICESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY a.m. at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library, Congregational Church, Main Street overy.html. will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at 3 West Main St. (Route 9), West Brookfield. (Route 9), Spencer, will be open from 8-11:30 the Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow St., April showers bring ... rain stories, activi- a.m. Leicester. The topic will be “The Native ties and crafts. Children in kindergarten SATURDAY Americans.” Speaker Oliver Black Feather through Grade 4 are invited to drop in for FAIRLAWN REHABILITATION HOSPI- Suprenant is a descendent of the some surprising rainy day stories and TAL will host a wheelchair basketball Montagnais of Canada. He’ll speak on the crafts. For more information, call the game at 6:30 p.m. at the Bancroft School, 110 April 19 native Americans (First Nations People) library at (508) 867-1410. Shore Drive, Worcester. The game will pit before European contact up to the present Fairlawn’s staff against the Bay State NORTH BROOKFIELD LITTLE time. He’ll talk about food, clothing, poli- MIRACLE EAR will be giving free hearing Wheelers, a local team comprised of people LEAGUE PARADE will begin at 10 a.m. in tics and religion. A reminder to all mem- tests, checking for earwax and checking with disabilities. Tickets, available at the downtown North Brookfield and end at the bers who are interested in attending the hearing aids at 11 a.m. the Spencer Senior door, are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and new playing field behind North Brookfield annual banquet in May: Please bring selec- Center, 40 Wall St., Spencer. Participants students. Proceeds will benefit the Bay High School. Refreshments will be served tions for the meal and payment to the April must call (508) 885-7546 for an appointment. State Wheelers. for all participants. The parade, which will meeting. Meetings are free, and everyone is mark the return of Little League baseball welcome. Refreshments are served follow- SPENCER CAREGIVERS SUPPORT SECOND ANNUAL “MEET THE CANDI- and softball to North Brookfield, will be fol- ing the meeting. GROUP will meet at 1 p.m. at the Spencer DATES NIGHT,” sponsored by the lowed by picture day for all teams. For more Senior Center, 40 Wall St., Spencer. The Brookfield Republican Town Committee, information, call North Brookfield Little group, co-sponsored by the Spencer Senior will be held from 7-9 p.m. in the Banquet League President Richard P. LeBlanc at TUESDAY Center and Lincoln Hill Manor Rest Home, Hall at Brookfield Town Hall. Candidates (508) 867-2134. meets on the second and fourth Wednesday from the two contested races in Brookfield of each month. Anyone who would like to — James Allen and Heather Lemieux for THE LIGHT ON THE HILL COFFEE- April 22 meet with other caregivers for support and selectman and Stephen Comtois II and HOUSE will be open from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at encouragement, and receive information Sheila Frangiamore for Brookfield School the First Congregational Church of “YOUR MARKETING PLAN” CLASS about resources that are available in the Committee — have all been invited. After a Spencer, 207 Main St., Spencer. Local musi- will be offered from 8-10 a.m. at the local area is encouraged to attend. Attend brief introduction from all of the candi- cians and singers are invited to perform in Quaboag Valley Community Development one or more meetings; no long-term com- dates, questions will be allowed from every- an open mic format. Admission is $5 for Corporation office, 23 West Main St. (Route mitment is required. For more informa- one in attendance. adults, $3 for seniors. All proceeds will go to 9), Ware. The fee is $75 per person. To regis- tion, call Pam Woodbury at (508) 885-7546 or the church’s Organ/Console Fund. For ter, or for more information, call (413) 967- Brenda Lague at (508) 885-3338. CELEBRATE RECOVERY GROUP meets more information, call Ken Latham at (508) 3001 or visit www.qvcdc.com. from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist 885-6021. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road, Charlton. LEICESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT will DRIVE will be held from 2-8 p.m. at The purpose of Charlton Baptist Church’s “THE PHANTOM OF THE ‘OLD’ present a “Safe Program” at the Leicester Leicester Town Hall, Washburn Square, Celebrate Recovery is to fellowship and cel- OPERA HOUSE,” presented by the Knox Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave., Leicester. A Leicester. The drive, sponsored by Becker ebrate God’s healing power in our lives Trail Drama Club, will be performed at 7 light breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. An College, is open to the public, and residents through eight recovery principles and the p.m. in the Knox Trail Junior High School information session will follow at 9:30 a.m. from all surrounding communities are Christ-centered 12 Steps. For more infor- gymnasium, 73 Ash St., Spencer. It has been and include topics such as carbon monox- invited to participate. The Red Cross is hop- mation, call Elaine at (508) 248-7597, or visit 25 years since anyone’s been in Denville’s ide and smoke detectors, cooking fires and ing to collect at least 60 life-savings pints of www.charltonbaptist.org/celebrate%20rec Opera House. After the murder in “The using 911. There will be no charge for blood at this drive. All blood types are need- overy.html. Phantom of the Opera,” strange things breakfast, but reservations are required by ed; blood type O is the universal donor and started happening. Now, the Denville April 16 by calling Janice at (508) 892-7016. always in great need. Anyone who is 17 or High’s Drama class is putting on the same older, in good health, weighs 110 pounds or SATURDAY version of “The Phantom of the Opera” in MUSICAL INTERLUDES FOR SENIOR more, and has not given blood in the past 56 the supposedly haunted building. The CITIZENS, featuring the Music Masters days may try to donate. The American Red April 26 results are mystifying, frightening and, three-piece band, will be held at 11 a.m. in Cross now requires a positive ID before most of all, funny. Tickets are $8 each the Howe Village Community Room in donating. Appointments are preferred, but (reserved seating), and available from any Spencer. Lunch will be served at noon. For walk-in donors are also welcome. To sched- FREE PLANT SWAP will be held from Drama Club member or by calling the reservations for lunch, call David Gervais ule an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Brookfield school at (508) 885-8550. at (508) 885-3904. The program is sponsored log on to www.givelife.org. Highway Department on School Street, in by Lincoln Hill Manor, the Tri-Valley conjunction with North Brookfield Clean- Senior Nutrition Center, the Spencer NORTH BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL up Day.The Plant Swap is sponsored by the SUNDAY Housing Authority, Pillsbury Funeral SOCIETY has postponed the originally North Brookfield Cultural Council, and Home and Fred Cormier. Funding is pro- scheduled program on Bathsheba Spooner everyone is welcome to participate, with or vided, in part, by a grant from the Spencer until a later date. Instead, a regular busi- without plants to donate. Bring perennials, April 20 Cultural Council, a local agency supported ness meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Topics annuals, seedlings, or seeds from your gar- by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. will include nominations for June’s elec- den, and choose new plants for spring ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST by tion of the society’s officers, the upcoming planting. For more information, call North Brookfield Boy Scout Troop 257 will STURBRIDGE REPUBLICAN TOWN program in May on the Hurricane of 1938, Harbour at (508) 867-5028. be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the St. COMMITTEE will host an evening and a look forward to possible programs for the Joseph’s Church hall, North Main Street book signing with former Gov. Paul 2008-09 season, fund raising and space GOOGLE APPS CLASS will be held from (routes 67 and 148), North Brookfield. Cellucci as he gives a fascinating talk about requirements for the collection of historic 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Richard Sugden Admission to the all-you-can-eat breakfast his time as U.S. ambassador to Canada at artifacts. Also, any other subjects impor- Library, 8 Pleasant St. (Route 31), Spencer. is $5 per person. Rom’s Restaurant, Route 131, Sturbridge. tant to the members of the Historical Experience all of Google’s functionality in The Master of Ceremonies will be state Society may be discussed at the meeting. all its glory. Sit back while we walk you FIREBIRD CRUISE-IN, sponsored by the Rep. Todd Smola. Registration begins at The reprints of the restored 1878 bird’s eye through Google Docs, Google Calendar, Massachusetts chapter of Firebird Nation 5:30 p.m., with Rom’s famous “All You Can view of North Brookfield will also be avail- Gmail and more, and show you how to find Car Club, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Eat Buffet” starting at 6:15 and the speak- able for purchase before or after the meet- even more tools. For more information, call City Auto Parts, 133 Main St. (Route 9), ing program to follow. Tickets are $30 per ing. All members are encouraged to attend, the library at (508) 885-7513. Spencer. It is free of charge and open to all person, and everybody is invited. For tick- and the public is also invited to join us. Firebirds from 1967-2002. Membership isn’t ets, or more information, contact Janet A NIGHT OF WINE AND MUSIC, spon- necessary to attend, but is free. Come see a Garon at (508) 347-3999 or NEW BRAINTREE GRANGE NO. 170 sored by the Membership Committee of the real Smokey and The Bandit Trans Am, [email protected]. There will also be a lim- will be honoring Duncan Stewart, director Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church, and special guest the General Lee from ited number of tickets available at the door. of Camp Putnam, with a Community will be held at 7 p.m. at the church, 9 Upper “The Dukes of Hazzard.” For more infor- Citizen Award at 7:30 p.m. at the New River St., on the Brookfield Common. All mation, call (860) 634-2004. “DRUMMING ABOUT YOU!” will be held Braintree Town Hall. The public is invited, proceeds to benefit the various financial from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Merriam-Gilbert refreshments will be served, and entertain- needs of the Brookfield Unitarian Public Library, 3 West Main St. (Route 9), ment will be provided by The Silver Tones Universalist Church. Besides a wine tast- MONDAY West Brookfield. All ages, families, teens, of the Brookfields. ing, which will feature select, premium adults and seniors are invited to swing and wines from around the world, guitarist April 21 sway as they get their hands on Bob Harry Duchesne will perform at 8 p.m. The Bloom’s beautiful array of drums and per- suggested donation is $10. For more infor- “AFTER HOURS, SURGICAL TALK, cussion trinkets. This event is part of the mation, call David Jarratt at (508) 867-5145. ENDOSCOPY,” PART II, will be presented library’s Creative Performance Series. from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Main Conference Space is limited, and pre-registration is Friday, April 18, 2008 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 5 LEGALS North Brookfield Conservation breach of the conditions of said mortgage April 21, 2003 and recorded with the MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF Commission and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same Worcester Registry of Deeds in Book 29787 REAL ESTATE Notice of Public Hearing will be sold at Public Auction at 5:00 p.m. on Page 232. By virtue and in execution of the Power of A Public Hearing will be held at the North May 13, 2008, on the mortgaged premises For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed record- Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given Brookfield Senior Center, 29 Forest St. North located at 36 Temple Street, Spencer, ed with Worcester County (Worcester by Timothy R. Cronin, Jr. to Mortgage Brookfield at 7:15 PM on April 22, 2008 to Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and District) Registry of Deeds in Book 2978, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, dated consider a Notice of Intent of Thane Welsh singular the premises described in said mort- Page 232. June 19, 2006 and recorded with the for the property located at 16 Old West gage, These premises will be sold and con- Worcester County (Worcester District) Brookfield Rd. for construction of a single TO WIT: veyed subject to and with the benefit of all Registry of Deeds at Book 39197, Page 306 family residence within the 100 foot buffer with quitclaim covenants rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, of which the Mortgage the undersigned is the zone to jurisdictional wetlands. Parcel I covenants, liens or claims in the nature of present holder for breach of the conditions of This is a joint hearing under the require- The land in Spencer, Worcester County, liens, improvements, public assessments, said Mortgage and for the purpose of fore- ments of GL CH 131 & 40 as amended, and Massachusetts being lots No. 8 and 9 as any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, closing same will be sold at Public Auction at the North Brookfield Wetlands Protection shown on a plan entitled “Plan of Land of the water and sewer liens and any other munici- 02:00 PM on May 8, 2008 at 3 School Street, Bylaw/Ordinance and regulations. Plans are Heirs of Jeremiah Earley, or Arly, surveyed by pal assessments or liens or existing encum- Spencer, MA, all and singular the premises available at the Town Clerk’s Office, 167 N. Geo. A. Craig” recorded in Book 1184, Page brances of record which are in force and are described in said Mortgage, to wit: Main St. Mon - Thursday 8 AM - Noon and 653 in the Worcester District Registry of applicable, having priority over said mort- A certain parcel of land with the buildings Friday from 9 AM - Noon and Tuesday Deeds. gage, whether or not reference to such thereon, situated in Spencer, Worcester evening from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. For infor- Excepting therefrom the easterly part of restrictions, easements, improvements, liens County, Massachusetts, on the westerly side mation call 508-867-0201. said Lot 8 as conveyed by Deed to the Town or encumbrances is made in the deed. of School Street, and bounded and For the Commission of Spencer for a drainage easement dated TERMS OF SALE: described as follows: Carl Gustafson, Chairman September 4, 1944 and recorded in Book A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Beginning at the northeasterly corner April 11, 2008 2931, Page 449, and excepting Book 2784, Dollars by certified or bank check will be thereof on the westerly side of School Street April 18, 2008 Page 412. required to be paid by the purchaser at the at land now or formerly of one Paradise; Subject to an easement to Northern Gas time and place of sale. The balance is to be Thence S. 60 W., by land of said Paradise NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF Transmission Company, dated April 5, 1951 paid by certified or bank check at Harmon seventy-two and four-tenths (72.4) feet to REAL ESTATE and recorded in Book 3329, Page 564, inso- Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, land now or formerly of one Mitchell; By virtue and in execution of the Power of far as it may affect locus. Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Thence S. 27 12’ E., by land of said Sale contained in a certain mortgage given Parcel II P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Mitchell eighty (80) feet to a point at land now by Christine M. Karnes and Walter C. Karnes The land in Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) or formerly of one Arthur L. Perreault, et ux; to Household Finance Corporation II, dated Massachusetts, with the buildings thereon, days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- Thence northeasterly by land of said January 27, 2004 and recorded with the situated on the West side of Temple Street vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt Perreault, et ux, eighty-two and twenty-five Worcester County (Worcester District) and bounded and described as follows: in full of the purchase price. The description hundredths (82.25) feet to the westerly line of Registry of Deeds at Book 32730, Page 22, Beginning at the northeast corner on the of the premises contained in said mortgage School Street; of which mortgage Household Finance premises herein conveyed, it being the shall control in the event of an error in this Thence northwesterly along the westerly Corporation II is the present holder, for southeast corner of land formerly of Francis publication. side of School Street seventy-eight feet to the breach of the conditions of said mortgage Collett and now of Lacorix; Other terms, if any, to be announced at point of beginning. and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same Thence S. 01 degrees W. on said Temple the sale. Subject to a right of way in common with will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on Street, five (5) rods to land formerly of Traflee OPTION ONE MORTGAGE others over a strip of land fifteen (15) feet in April 29, 2008, on the mortgaged premises Laro; CORPORATION width along the northerly boundary. located at 53 Mechanic Street, Spencer, Thence westerly by said land formerly of Present holder of said mortgage Being the same premises conveyed to the Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and Laro, six (6) rods and seven (7) links to land herein named mortgagor (s) by deed record- singular the premises described in said mort- now or formerly of Widow Early; By its Attorneys, ed with Worcester District Registry of Deeds 1 gage, Thence N. 1 ⁄4 degrees W., on said land HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. herewith. Bk 39197 Pg 304. TO WIT: now or formerly of Early, five (5) rods to land 150 California Street The premises are to be sold subject to The land with the buildings thereon in formerly of said Collett; Newton, MA 02458 and with the benefit of all easements, restric- Spencer, Worcester County, Commonwealth Thence easterly by land formerly of (617) 558-0500 tions, building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, of Massachusetts bounded and described as Collett, six (6) rods and nine (9) links to the 200712-0922 - PRP tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and follows: place of beginning. April 11, 2008 assessments, rights of tenants and parties in Parcel 1: For Title reference see Deed recorded in April 18, 2008 possession. A certain tract of land with the buildings Book 39098, Page 106. April 25, 2008 TERMS OF SALE: thereon situated on a corner of Chestnut and For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed record- A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOL- Mechanic Streets, bounded ed with Worcester County (Worcester NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF LARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the ON THE SOUTH: 87 5/12th feet by District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39098, REAL ESTATE form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s Chestnut Street; Page 106. Premises: 27 Adams Street, check will be required to be delivered at or ON THE WEST: 40 feet by Mechanic The premises will be sold and conveyed Spencer Massachusetts before the time the bid is offered. The suc- Street; subject to and with the benefit of all rights, By virtue and in execution of the Power of cessful bidder will be required to execute a ON THE NORTH: 85 3/4ths feet by land rights of way, restrictions, easements, Sale contained in a certain mortgage given Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately formerly of Mary Dineen; covenants, liens or claims in the nature of by Miguel Jacome to Mortgage Electronic after the close of the bidding. The balance of ON THE EAST: 38 1/4 feet by land for- liens, improvements, public assessments, Registration Systems, Inc. and now held by the purchase price shall be paid within thirty merly of Frank Mathieu any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as (30) days from the sale date in the form of a Said premises will be sold subject to any water and sewer liens and any other munici- Trustee of the Home Equity Mortgage Loan certified check, bank treasurer’s check or and all unpaid taxes, assessments, better- pal assessments or liens or existing encum- Asset-Backed Trust Series INABS 2007-A, other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attor- ments, and municipal liens, if any there be brances of record which are in force and are Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed ney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid Said premises are conveyed subject to applicable, having priority over said mort- Certificates, Series INABS 2007-A under the at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to con- and together with easements, restrictions gage, whether or not reference to such Pooling and Servicing agreement dated Mar tinue the sale and to amend the terms of the and agreements of record, if any, insofar as restrictions, easements, improvements, liens 1, 2007, said mortgage dated February 23, sale by written or oral announcement made the same are in force and effect. or encumbrances is made in the deed. 2007, and recorded in the Worcester County before or during the foreclosure sale. The Being the same premises conveyed to the TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five (Southern District) Registry of Deeds, in description of the premises contained in said Grantor by deed dated September 20, 1999, Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or Book 40760 at Page 125, for breach of the mortgage shall control in the event of an in the Worcester (Worc. Dist) County bank check will be required to be paid by the conditions in said mortgage and for the pur- error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF Register of Deeds at Book 21859, Page 61- purchaser at the time and place of sale. The pose of foreclosing the same, will be sold at THE ESSENCE. 62. balance is to be paid by certified or bank Public Auction on May 12, 2008, at 4:00 pm. Other terms if any, to be announced at the For mortgagors’ title see deed recorded check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 Local Time upon the premises, all and singu- sale. with Worcester County (Worcester District) California Street, Newton, Massachusetts lar the premises described in said mortgage, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Registry of Deeds in Book 21859, Page 61. 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, to wit: Inc These premises will be sold and con- Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461- The land in Spencer with the buildings Present Holder of said Mortgage, veyed subject to and with the benefit of all 0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of thereon situated on the corner of Adams and By Its Attorneys, rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for McDonald Street, and is bounded on the Orlans Moran PLLC 1 covenants, liens or claims in the nature of recording upon receipt in full of the purchase West 5 ⁄2 rods by said Adams Street; Kate R. Ford, Esq. liens, improvements, public assessments, price. The description of the premises con- On the South 7 rods by McDonald Street; P.O. Box 962169 1 any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, tained in said mortgage shall control in the On the East 5 ⁄2 rods by land now or for- Boston, MA 02196 water and sewer liens and any other munici- event of an error in this publication. merly of on DeGrenier; and Phone: (617) 502-4100 pal assessments or liens or existing encum- Other terms, if any, to be announced at the On the North 7 rods by land now or for- April 11, 2008 brances of record which are in force and are sale. merly of Joseph LaPlante. April 18, 2008 applicable, having priority over said mort- MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC Being the same premises conveyed to April 25, 2008 gage, whether or not reference to such REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Miguel Jacome by deed of Miguel Jacome restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Present holder of said mortgage and Jaime Jacome dated September 28, Notice of Public Hearing Ð or encumbrances is made in the deed. 2005 and recorded with the Worcester South Spencer Planning Board TERMS OF SALE: By its Attorneys, District Registry of Deeds in Book 37656 at At the regularly scheduled Planning Board A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Page 236. meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Dollars by certified or bank check will be 150 California Street The description of the property that in McCourt Social Hall of Memorial Town required to be paid by the purchaser at the Newton, MA 02458 appears in the mortgage to be foreclosed Hall, 157 Main Street, Spencer, MA, public time and place of sale. The balance is to be (617) 558-0500 shall control in the event of a typographical hearings will be held on the following items paid by certified or bank check at Harmon 200710-0262-ORE error in this publication. starting at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, April 18, 2008 For Mortgagors’ Title see deed dated can be heard: Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to April 25, 2008 September 27, 2005, and recorded in Book Extension for Definitive Subdivision Plan Ð P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, May 2, 2008 37656 at Page 236 with the Worcester Carl Westerman, Ash Street, Spencer Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) County (Southern District) Registry of (Assessor’s Map R27-1). The applicant is days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF Deeds. requesting an extension for the definitive vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt REAL ESTATE TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be subdivision plan to allow additional time to in full of the purchase price. The description By virtue and in execution of the Power of sold and conveyed subject to all liens, begin construction of his approved subdivi- of the premises contained in said mortgage Sale contained in a certain mortgage given encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, sion. This is a 40 lot subdivision endorsed by shall control in the event of an error in this by Donald Mandeville Jr. a/k/a Donald B. municipal liens and assessments, if any, the Planning Board on May 9, 2005, and publication. Mandeville Jr. to ABC Mortgage Corporation, which take precedence over the said mort- approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals for Other terms, if any, to be announced at dated February 24, 2005 and recorded with gage above described. 126 multi-family units. the sale. the Worcester County (Worcester District) FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of Special Permit Ð David Bercume, 169 HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION II Registry of Deeds at Book 35799, Page 281, the purchase price must be paid in cash, cer- South Spencer Road, Spencer (Assessor’s Present holder of said mortgage of which mortgage Option One Mortgage tified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s Map R50-6). The applicant is requesting a Corporation is the present holder, for breach check at the time and place of the sale by the Special Permit in accordance with Section By its Attorneys, of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price 5.3.10 Spencer Zoning Bylaw to create two HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank new lots in a rear lot subdivision. 150 California Street at Public Auction at 5:00 p.m. on May 5, treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty Interested parties may review the applica- Newton, MA 02458 2008, on the mortgaged premises located at (30) days after the date of sale. tions at the Office of Development & (617) 558-0500 35 Highland Street, Spencer, Worcester Other terms to be announced at the sale. Inspectional Services in Memorial Town Hall 200709-1238-GRY County, Massachusetts, all and singular the REINER, REINER & BENDETT, PC during regular business hours. April 4, 2008 premises described in said mortgage, 160 Farmington Avenue April 18, 2008 April 11, 2008 TO WIT: Farmington, CT 06032 April 25, 2008 April 18, 2008 The land in Spencer, on said County, on Attorney for Deutsche Bank National Trust the west side of Highland Street, with build- Company, as Trustee of the Home Equity Commonwealth of Massachusetts NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF ings thereon, described as follows: Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust Series Worcester, ss. SUPERIOR COURT REAL ESTATE On the east 6 rods 9 links by said INABS 2007-A, Home Equity Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT By virtue and in execution of the Power of Highland Street; Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series CIVIL ACTION Sale contained in a certain mortgage given On the south 10 rods by land now or for- INABS 2007-A under the Pooling and No. 08-0751 E by Scott J. Floria to Mortgage Electronic merly of Barney Egan; Servicing agreement dated Mar 1, 2007 To: Registration Systems, Inc., dated May 31, On the west 3 rods 23 links by land now Present Holder of the Mortgage Estate of Deborah E. Daigle, c/o: Shannon 2006 and recorded with the Worcester or formerly of Jason W. Prouty; and (860) 677-2868 Harris, Executrix, Spencer, Commonwealth County (Worcester District) Registry of On the north 8 rods 15 links by land now April 11, 2008 of Massachusetts AND TO ALL PERSONS Deeds at Book 39098, Page 108, of which or formerly of E. Jones et al. April 18, 2008 ENTITLED TO THE BENEFIT OF THE SOL- mortgage Mortgage Electronic Registration Meaning and intending to convey the April 25, 2008 Systems, Inc. is the present holder, for same premises as conveyed by deed dated Turn To LEGALS, page B6 6 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, April 18, 2008 LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICE sors in interest and assigns, the right to use return day (or such other time as the court, LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE same for all purposes for which public ways on motion with notice to the petitioner, may continued from page B5 By virtue of and in execution of the Power are used in the Town of Spencer, including, allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. DIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT of Sale contained in a certain mortgage but not limited to, rights or passage and other WITNESS, HON. JOSEPH L. HART, JR., OF 1940 AS AMENDED: Spencer Savings given by Arnold F. Santospago and municipal services. Subject to a 20 foot slope ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at Bank, a banking corporation with a place of Caroline V. Santospago to Mortgage easement adjacent to the street line of WORCESTER this day, April 2, 2008. business in Spencer, Worcester County, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting Sherwood Drive for roadway construction Stephen G. Abraham Commonwealth of Massachusetts claiming solely as nominee for Summit Mortgage, purposes and the rights of utility companies Register of Probate to be the holder of a mortgage covering prop- LLC, dated March 24, 2005 and recorded to install and maintain underground/above- April 18, 2008 erty situated 143 Ash Street, Spencer, with the Worcester County (Worcester ground wires, junction boxes, transformers or Massachusetts given by Deborah E. Daigle District) Registry of Deeds in Book 35984, other equipment along said roadway, which MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE recorded in Worcester District Registry of Page 49 of which mortgage Bank of New rights are reserved by Alfred R. Williams, his By virtue and in execution of the Power of Deeds, Book 38053, Page 202, has filed with York as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of assigns or successors in interest. This con- Sale in a certain mortgage given by Peter a. said court a Complaint for authority to fore- CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, veyance is also made together with and sub- Ducharme to “MERS”, Mortgage Electronic close said mortgage in the manner following: Series 2005-05, is the present holder by ject to the following restrictions; No rights or Registration Systems, Inc., a separate cor- by entry on and possession of the premises assignment, for breach of conditions of said way by necessity or otherwise are conveyed poration that is acting solely as nominee for therein described and by exercise of the mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing or reserved unto grantees over the cart roads “Lender”; WMC Mortgage Corp. and its suc- power of sale contained in said mortgage. the same, the mortgaged premises located shown on said plan. No dwelling shall be per- cessors and assigns dated June 5, 2006 and If you are entitled to the benefits of the at 1 Nottingham Circle, Spencer, MA will be mitted on any lot that contains a dwelling recorded with the Worcester County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 sold at a Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on area, exclusive of any private garage or (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, in as amended, and you object to such foreclo- May 23, 2008, at the mortgaged premises, porches, of less than one thousand four hun- Book 39144, Page 292, of which mortgage sure you or your attorney should file a written more particularly described below, all and dred square feet. Buildings must be complet- the undersigned is the present holder, for appearance and answer in said court at singular the premises described in said mort- ed on the outside within a year after the orig- breach of the conditions of said mortgage Worcester in said County on or before the gage, to wit: inal framing has commenced. Until and for the purpose of foreclosing the same thirteenth day of May next or you may be for- Property Address: 1 Nottingham Circle, December 31, 2000 no landscaping or con- will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 AM , ever barred from claiming that such foreclo- Spencer, Massachusetts 01562 The land struction on any lot or addition, alteration or on April 25, 2008, on the premises known as sure is invalid under said Act. located on the southerly side of Nottingham improvement on any building located on any 18 G.H. Wilson road a/k/a G. Henry Wilson Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire, Circle in Spencer, Worcester County, lots shown on said plan shall be made with- Road, Spencer, Massachusetts, the prem- Administrative Justice of said Court, this sec- Massachusetts, being shown as Lot "21" on out first obtaining written approval from ises described in said mortgage, together ond day of April 2008. a Definitive Plan of Sherwood Forest in Alfred R. Williams, his assigns or successors with all the rights, easements, and appurte- Dennis P. McManus Spencer, Massachusetts owned by Alfred R. in interest. Mobile homes and flat roofed nances thereto, to wit: Clerk Williams" by Para Land Surveying, Inc. dated houses shall not be allowed, and do not con- The land with the buildings thereon, situat- April 18, 2008 June 8, 1992, which is recorded in the stitute approved construction design. Said ed in Spencer Worcester County, Worcester District Registry of Deeds at Plan approval shall not be unreasonable withheld. Massachusetts on the southerly side of G. THE COMMONWEALTH OF Book 665, Plan 80, bounded and described No livestock, poultry, or animals of any kind Henry Wilson road, bounded and described MASSACHUSETTS as follows: Beginning at a point located on other than household pets shall be kept on as follows: LAND COURT the southerly side of Nottingham Circle, at the premises, except that horses shall be BEGINNING at the northwesterly corner DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT the northeasterly corner of said Lot, and at allowed on lots having an area of two acres thereof at an iron pipe on the southerly side (SEAL) Case No. 08 MISC 369020 the westerly corner of Lot 30 as shown on or greater. Garbage and rubbish shall be of G. Henry Wilson Road at the northeaster- To: said plan; Thence S. 64¡ 38' 59" E. along Lot placed in containers and removed at frequent ly corner of land, now or formerly, of Robert Dante P. Simone; Michelle J. Simone 20 as shown on said plan, 557.15 feet to a intervals. Excepting Parcel A on Plan 723-31. F. O’Grady, et ux; and to all persons entitled to the benefit of point located on the northwesterly side of For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded THENCE; S. 0 degrees 56’E., by said the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Thompson Pond, as shown on said plan; with the Worcester County (Worcester O’Grady land 235.0 feet to an iron pipe at Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. claiming to Thence in a southwesterly direction along District) Registry of Deeds in Book 21713, land now or formerly of William H. Sweet; be the holder of a Mortgage covering real the high water mark on the northwesterly Page 106 THENCE; N.70 degrees 16’E., by said property in Spencer, numbered 48 Church side of Thompson Pond as shown on said The premises will be sold subject to any Sweet land about 150.9 feet to an iron pipe at Street given by Dante P. Simone and plan, being S. 38¡ 20' 42" W., more or less, a and all unpaid taxes and other municipal the land now or formerly of Henry A. Michelle J. Simone to Mortgage Electronic distance of 100 feet, more or less, to a point assessments and liens, and subject to prior Metterville, et ux; Registration Systems, Inc., dated February on the northwesterly side of said Thompson liens or other enforceable encumbrances of THENCE; N. 0 degrees 56’E., by said 25, 2005, and recorded with the Worcester Pond; Thence N. 83¡ 12' 26" W. along Lot 5R, record entitled to precedence over this mort- Metterville land about 220.0 feet to an iron County (Worcester District) Registry of now or formerly of Alfred R. Williams, as gage, and subject to and with the benefit of pipe on the southerly side of said G. Henry Deeds at Book 35787, Page 225 and now shown on said plan, 493.02 feet to a point; all easements, restrictions, reservations and Wilson Road; held by the plaintiff by assignment has filed Thence N. 87¡ 37' 58" W. along Lot 5R, now conditions of record and subject to all tenan- THENCE; westerly by the southerly side of with said court a complaint for authority to or formerly of Alfred R. Williams, as shown on cies and/or rights of parties in possession. said G. Henry Wilson Road, 150.00 feet to foreclose said mortgage in the manner fol- said plan, 30.51 feet to a point; Thence N. 48¡ Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or cer- the point of beginning. lowing: by entry and possession and exercise 09' 53" W. along Lot 22 as shown on said tified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a Containing 31,000.00 square feet, more or of power of sale. plan, 109.83 feet to a point; Thence N. 32¡ deposit must be shown at the time and place less. If you are entitled to the benefits of the 22' 15" W. along Lot 22 as shown on said of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the Terms of Sale: These premises are being Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amend- plan, 200.00 feet to a point located on the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are sold subject to any and all unpaid real estate ed and you object to such foreclosure you or southeasterly side of Sherwood Drive as exempt from this requirement); high bidder to taxes, water rates, municipal charges and your attorney should file a written appear- shown on said plan; Thence in a northeaster- sign written Memorandum of Sale upon assessments, condominium charges, ance and answer in said court at Boston on ly direction along the southwesterly side of acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price expenses, costs, and assessments, if appli- or before May 19, 2008 or you may be forev- said Sherwood Drive, on a curve to the left payable in cash or current funds in thirty (30) cable, federal tax liens, partition wall rights, er barred from claiming that such foreclosure having a radius of 260.00 feet, a distance of days from the date of the sale at the offices statutes, regulations, zoning, subdivision is invalid under said act. 120.76 feet to a point; Thence in a northeast- of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, control,or other municipal ordinances or Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief erly direction along the southeasterly side of P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, bylaws respecting land use, configuration, Justice of said Court on April 4, 2008. said Sherwood Drive, on a curve to the right Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100, or such other building or approval, or bylaws, statues or Attest: having a radius of 20.00 feet, a distance of time as may be designated by mortgagee. ordinances regarding the presence of lead DEBORAH J. PATTERSON 24.94 feet to a point; Thence S. 74¡ 43' 45" E. The description for the premises contained in paint, asbestos or other toxic substances, RECORDER along the southerly side of said Nottingham said mortgage shall control in the event of a sanitary codes, housing codes, tenancy, and, 200801-0716-GRN Circle, 145.48 feet to a point; Thence in an typographical error in this publication. to the extent that they are recorded prior to April 18, 2008 easterly direction along the southerly side of Other terms to be announced at the sale. the above mortgage, any easements, rights said Nottingham Circle on a curve to the left Bank of New York as Trustee for the of way, restrictions, confirmation or other Commonwealth of Massachusetts having a radius of 450.00 feet, a distance of Certificate Holders of CWABS, Inc. Asset- matters of record. The Trial Court 55.00 feet to the point of beginning. Backed Certificates, Series 2005-05 Purchaser shall also bear all state and Probate and Family Court Department Containing an area of 3.232 acres. No right, Korde & Associates, P.C. county deeds excise tax. The deposit of WORCESTER Division title or interest is conveyed to a pedestrian 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210 $5,000.00 is to be paid in cash or bank or Docket No. 08P1205EP1 access easement over Lot 20 as shown on Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 certified check at the time and place of the In the Estate of said plan. Subject to and reserve to Grantor, (978) 256-1500 sale, with the balance of the purchase price HELEN B. ADAMSKI his agents, successors in interest or assigns (06-1179/CHL/Santospago)(04/18/08, to be paid by bank or certified check within Late of WARREN the right to flow water from outlet of drainage 04/25/08, 05/02/08)(109172) thirty (30) days after the date of the sale, to In the County of WORCESTER structures into brooks and into Thompson April 18, 2008 be deposited in escrow with Guaetta and Date of Death March 26, 2008 Pond for the benefit of said Lot, the roadway, April 25, 2008 Benson, LLC, at 9 Acton Road, Suite #10, NOTICE OF PETITION FOR and lots shown on said Plan. Subject to and May 2, 2008 Chelmsford, Massachusetts. PROBATE OF WILL reserving to Grantor, and his agents, succes- In the event that the successful bidder at To all persons interested in the above cap- sors in interest or assigns a drainage ease- Commonwealth of Massachusetts the foreclosure sale shall default in purchas- tioned estate, a petition has been presented ment at the northwest boundary of the above The Trial Court ing the within described property according praying that a document purporting to be the described premises as shown on said Plan Probate and Family Court Department to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the last will of said decedent be proved and for drainage from and for the benefit of said WORCESTER Division terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed allowed, and that VINCENT J. MCCAUGHEY Lot, the roadway and all other lots shown on Docket No. 08P1105EP1 at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee of WARREN in the County of WORCESTER said Plan. Subject to a site visibility ease- In the Estate of reserve the right to sell the property by fore- or some other suitable person be appointed ment where no trees, bushes, shrubs, posts, WILLIAM J COSTELLO closure deed to the second highest bidder or, executor, named in the will to serve without walls or other structures may be planted or Late of SPENCER thereafter, to the next highest bidders, pro- surety. placed which would obstruct visibility In the County of WORCESTER viding that said bidder shall deposit with said IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, between heights of 12 inches to 72 inches Date of Death February 3, 2008 attorney, the amount of the required deposit YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A above the level of the roadway, said restrict- NOTICE OF PETITION FOR as set forth herein within five (5) business WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT ed area being of a width of 15 feet and par- PROBATE OF WILL days after written notice of the default of the AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN allel from the edge of the roadway layouts of To all persons interested in the above cap- previous highest bidder. O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) Sherwood Drive and Nottingham Circle as tioned estate, a petition has been presented Other terms, if any, are to be announced a ON MAY 6, 2008. shown on said Plan for a distance of 150 feet praying that a document purporting to be the the sale. In addition, you must file a written affidavit along said roadway layouts starting at a point last will of said decedent be proved and Present holder of said mortgage of objections to the petition, stating specific on the southeasterly side of Sherwood Drive, allowed, and that KAY ELAINA COSTELLO HSBC Bank USA, National Association for facts and grounds upon which the objection at the southwesterly corner of said lot, and at of SPENCER in the County of WORCESTER the benefit of Ace Securities Corp. Home is based, within thirty (30) days after the the northerly corner of Lot 22 as shown on or some other suitable person be appointed Equity Loan Trust, Series 2007-WMI Asset return day (or such other time as the court, said plan and continuing in a northeasterly executor, named in the will to serve without Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series on motion with notice to the petitioner, may direction therefrom. Reserving to Grantor, surety. 2007-WMI by its Attorneys, allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. and his agents, during the development and IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, Guaetta and Benson, LLC WITNESS, HON. JOSEPH L. HART, JR., until completion of the roadway construction, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A Peter V. Guaetta, Esquire ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at the right to access over that portion of the WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT 9 Acton Road WORCESTER this day, April 10, 2008. granted premises adjacent to said roadway AT WORCESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN Suite #10 Stephen G. Abraham as is reasonably necessary for construction O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) Chelmsford, MA 01824 Register of Probate of same until completion. Reserving to the ON APRIL 29, 2008. March 26, 2008 April 18, 2008 Grantor, his heirs, successors in interest or In addition, you must file a written affidavit April 4, 2008 assigns, the fee in the roads and streets of objections to the petition, stating specific April 11, 2008 shown on the plan first referenced above, but facts and grounds upon which the objection April 18, 2008 granting to the Grantees, their heirs, succes- is based, within thirty (30) days after the Classifieds keep you on the right track. Friday, April 18, 2008 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 7

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DUDLEY: Well maintained 3 Br, 1.5 bath home features applcd. eat-in kitchen, front WEBSTER: Move right in! Vinyl-sided, CHARLTON: Brickfront 2 Br, 1.5 Ba, SOUTHBRIDGE: “Choice of 2”! Brand WALES: Very affordable 3 Rm Ranch BRIMFIELD: 2-3 BR Ranch DUDLEY: Well maintained 2 family LEICESTER: Roomy 4 BR, 2.5 ba new, top quality 2 BR, 1.5 ba, 2 story to back LR fplced w/pellet stove insert and home in convenient location! 2BR Ranch on level lot! fireplaced LR, Colonial on 1 1/2 acres! Finished LL, townhouse in small complex. Corian that was remodeled in ‘06! New roof, w/lots of potential. Granite coun- finished LL fplced FR. Level lot w/seasonal condo! Granite and fully appl. kitchen Hardwoods, updated kitchens and 3 season porch, hardwood! Town deck, pool, garage. $229,000 kitchen, 2nd fl laundry, Walk-up attic, peninsula, gas fireplace, Central air, large windows, wiring and plumbing. Only ters and tiled kitchen. Partially flowers, storage shed and garage. In-home $94,000 business allowed. $239,900 baths! Off-street parking! $225,000 Services! REDUCED! $178,962 C/A, pets welcome! $186,500 walk-out basement! Reduced! $200,000 finished L.L. Reduced! $182,000 ••• CONDOS ••• ••• LAND ••• EXPERIENCED OPEN HOUSE AUBURN - Forest Park EDUCED EDUCED SUN. 11-1 AGENTS!!! R R $149,900 & up DUDLEY-4.6 acres, 240 BRYN MAWR RD. Looking for more Pine Ledge - $195,000 perced w/design $155,000 support? CHARLTON - $186,500 AUBURN: Completely renovated 2 BR ranch AUBURN: At “Forest Park” end unit Cape More Business? AUBURN: End unit townhouse at “Pine AUBURN: Charming 2BR home w/ AUBURN: Immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA split, WEBSTER-Lot. w/open fl. plan, cath. ceiling LR w/fieldstone style, 3 BR, 2 BA Townhouse! Mint!. Open floor plan, cathedrals, hardwoods fin. GRAFTON- $239,900 Ledge”! 2 BRs, 2.5 ba, applianced potential for additional space with To view additional photos visit: LL, garages! Reduced! $324,900 Call Sandy Loughlin FP, hrdwds, frml dining, applcd kitchen. $224,900 OXFORD-Thayer Pond $117,500 &up kitchen, C/A, basement, garage! walk-up attic! Hardwoods, fplcd L.R., Priced to Sell! Call for details. REDUCED www.century21maher.com To view additional photos visit: Indus. zone! $42,000 www.century21maher.com $195,000 and more! REDUCED $209,000 $237,500 SOUTHBRIDGE- $200,000 508-832-5831 X212 ######################################################

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SULLIVAN & WALLACE REAL ESTATE We are #1 in ROUTE 20 P.O. BOX 16 BRIMFIELD 01010 413-245-3003 sales in Southbridge. Brenda Ryan Call us FIRST! Owners: Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Karen Wallace & Jean Sullivan Broker- Marrero- Broker/ Cournoyer Demick Thomo Nordby- Cindy Truax, Jennifer Sullivan, Amy Gerrish, Meg Kimball, Owner Realtor Hilli Doros Rivera Mark Koomey, Bill Sullivan and Sara Meier Web: Email: 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 www.sullivanandwallace.com [email protected] Now offering rental services www.aucoinryanrealty.com Southbridge: (Open House 12-2pm Southbridge: INVESTORS OR OWNER Come celebrate EARTH DAY with us. Volunteers to clean-up will be Sunday) Great opportunity to view this Southbridge: No worries here! Solid meeting April 19th @ 9:00 am. Apple Barn Route 20 in Brimfield. AWESOME home! 6 sun filled rooms, 3 construction! 6 room 3 bedroom home OCCUPIED! 4 family consisting of a bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths! Spacious livin- with new bath including whirlpool tub! single family w/5 rooms 3 bedrooms, groom with stunning fireplace! Open REDUCED STURBRIDGE-Stunning WALES- Exquisite 3 br cape Formal dining room to brand new kitchen Formal dining room! First floor bed- PLUS beautiful 3 family each floor hav- waterfront home with breath- with in town location. with granite counters & new maple cabi- room! Detached Garage-double lot ing 3 bedrooms except the first-all nets! Front to back bedrooms! Walk in done over-off street parking-rents are taking panoramic views from Remodeled kitchen has cher- closet! New Deck, updated furnace, updat- which means a big yard! $192,000! every room. Custom built ry cabinets and stainless steel ed windows, yard, garage, paved drive- $650 per unit-owner ready to retire to with an open floor plan, appliances. Modern style truly in move in condition-$219,900! warmer climate-asking $160,000 or gourmet kitchen and fire- inside and out. Finished base- Directions:Main to South pass hospital to best offer! place. Professionally land- ment with media room and #28 Litchfield. scaped, multi-level decks and 65” REAR PROJECTION TV. Holland: SPRING IS IN THE AIR! 6 Southbridge: HUGE UPDATED 3 Southbridge: This home should be fea- boat docks. $649,000 $199,900 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 baths in great FAMILY! Each apartment has 6 tured in Better Homes & Gardens! Lovely 7 rooms 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 HOLLAND- If you’re looking for a log home the WALES-Spring into your new home! Relax country location! Nature lovers- rooms 3 bedrooms, dining room, baths. Great room with fireplace added search is over! Stunning 4 bedroom log on the farmer’s porch of this wonderful log Level yard with babbling brook! large eat in kitchens, updated rub- 8 years ago. Front to back livingroom Front to back dining room & ber roof, storage sheds, fenced w/fireplace. Hardwood floors! Formal home. Meticulously finished from the vaulted home and watch the flowers bloom. 1st kitchen! First floor bedroom. dining room w/built ins. Master bed- yard, off street parking-just off Rt room with walkin attic! Patio overlook- ceilings to the hardwood floors. Open living floor master suite, cathedral ceiling and Fireplace livingroom. Recent roof, 169-excellent commuter location- ing lovely landscaped level yard! 1 car area with grand stone fireplace. $380,000 large eat-in kitchen. $299,900 septic, and furnace in 2003. Asking 175,000-must be sold! Not a fore- garage-no work needed here-Desirable $184,900! closure! Location too! $289,900.

New England Commons, Webster HOPE is Proud to Donate a generous portion of OUR Commission with Each and Every Sale to the COMMUNITY, and OUR Clients WEEKLY OPEN HOUSES! get to choose where the Donation goes, and ANY Local Non-Profit Charitable Organization is considered at our clients request! Sat. 11-2 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. Rt. 395, Exit 3-Rt. 12 Bigelow Rd. to Concord Court WEBSTER LAKE PROPERTIES A 55+ Community of SF & Duplex homes, priced from $244,900! Webster Lake REDUCED Waterfront Brilliantly Elegant Year Round Lake Home! $645,000 Feature Properties Oxford $250,000 Short Sale Webster $239,000 Approval Required Business Zoned with Spacious Colonial w/Farmers FANTASTIC LOCATION! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION OPEN HOUSE SUN 4/18TH 12 – 3 PM Porch and Fenced Yard! •Close to: Town amenities, hospital, highways, restaurants & stores! 90 WORCESTER ROAD, WEBSTER • Multiple floor plans to choose from with generous allowances Webster Lake for lighting, flooring, cabinets, counter tops, and appliances Waterfront *BUSINESS ZONED* Oversized 2360 Reid Smith Cove! SF Cape! 4 Huge Bdrms ERA Key Realty Services 866-321-6811 Fantastic New Waterfront Listing Expansive Views! (2 on 1st Flr), 2 Full Baths, Frplc, Loads of Character! Hardwoods, Over 1/2 Acre w/160’ Rd $850,000 Frontage! Recent Roof ~ Pristine BROOKFIELD MEADOWS Condition! $299,900. See it at: www.90WorcesterRoad.info Webster $219,000 Southbridge Condo $102,000 Agricultural Zoned Antique Well Maintained 2Br Condo OLD WORLD CHARM MEETS Cape on Just Under 2 Acres! w/Private Deck! MODERN CONVENIENCE OPEN HOUSE SUN 4/18TH 12 – 3 PM 25 COLONIAL ROAD, WEBSTER LAKE Webster New Listing Putnam, CT ~2600sf ~ 4 An Absolute Gem of a BR Victorian~ Gorgeous *WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT* New Home! Custom Kit. w/Granite, Spring Now For Summer High Quality Upscale Center Island & Stainless Occupancy! Contemporary Ranch Features ~ Beautiful Maple Applcs! 25x12 Master BR! 7,800 SF Lot w/60’ Prime & Granite Kitchen One of the most sought after 55+ manufac- Lg Living Rm w/FP, Frontage! 1st Option on Extra ~ Ceramics Hardwoods tured home communities in all of Massa- French Drs, Built-Ins & Waterfront Lot! Great Location, ~ Farmers Porch~ Fireplace ~ Hi Tech Efficient Buderus Hrdwd Flrs! Dual Staircases! Lovely 4 Season Porch, chusetts. Like new 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open Sandy Beach, Western Exposure Heating/Cooling System ~ Gorgeous Master Suite Private Fenced Yard! Many Updates! $274,900. Price: $439,900. floor plan, vaulted ceilings, applianced $525,000. kitchen, large perimeter lot...... $119,900. CALL TODAY! (508) 450-7919 508.943.4333 43 East Main St. Webster, MA 01570 www.hope2own.com 11 Central Street, Southbridge, MA SAGA REALTY 508-764-3287 • 800-462-1255 JANE AUSTIN ‘Liz’ Banas Real Estate www.century21saga.com Southbridge, MA 01550 • [email protected] 1-508-765-5452 • 1-774-230-5026 • www.century21.com (860)886-3106 Cell • 860-923-2700 Office www.lizbanasrealestate.com We are now licensed in CT [email protected] Liz Banas E-mail: [email protected] Jane Austin, Realtor® Owner/Broker 811 Brickyard Rd., REDUCED OPEN HOUSE Woodstock: NEW LISTING Sparkling 3 bedroom SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2008, 11AM - 1PM upgraded Raised Ranch on 1.3 acres with views! Southbridge-$104.500-MINT Charlton-$259,900-3 b/r Sturbridge - $399,900-Sprawling 10 rm+ Colonial, prestigious Fiske Hill location, fully 26 EASTERN AVE.WEBSTER,MA Screened porch; small barn 1st floor end unit-all applianced, ranch nestled on 2+ acres, appl’d, newly renovated kit., d/r, formal l/r, 4 b/rs $229,000 new carpet, security & elevator.- hdwds, f/p’d l/r, fin. finished which inc. 3 master suites, 4 full baths, 1 w/Jacuzzi, 2 glassed in heated sunrooms & laun- Large open living area - Jean Loconto lower level w/ f/p. Jean Loconto dry, 2 car gar. & carport, fin LL, a/g pool, barn Serving greater Southbridge - Sturbridge and local Connecticut. w/elec., on .98 ac. lot. Set back on beautifully appointed lot! –Joan LaCoste kitchen, dining, great room. Licensed in MA & CT 3/4 bedrooms, farmers porch WANTED off great room, walkout basement, garage, above ground Family must buy either house with pool, great back yard. land, waterfront home, 2 family, Southbridge-$249,900-Set Sturbridge - $279,000-New Southbridge –$219,000- MINT Drastically reduced $284,000 to $250,000 or house with in-law. Will repair. on Clemence Hill-newer 3 b/r Cape or Colonial to be built on In-town 3 fam., fenced yard, 2 car ranch, open floor plan, hdwds, quiet 1 acre country lot, 3 b/rs, gar., new windows, sep. utilities, Seller will consider reasonable offers. PLASSE R.E. 508-987-5588 mint cabinets and counter top- 1 1/2 baths- 1 st fl. laundry fully rented, good cash flow. – Jean 1 owner pride. Jean Loconto Additional plans & options Loconto Call Jane at Hometown Properties 860-886-3106 available-Jerry Tessier HERITAGE PARK THE FINEST WINES ARE Directions - Thompson Rd. to Lake St. Left onto Eastern Ave., house on right. WARREN $87,000 Immaculate inside and MADE IN HomeTown Properties out. Private 21 South Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Email [email protected] back yard, (800) 562-3186 Toll Free well maintained home. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: JOYCE R. DUFF RESIDENTIAL Licensed in Applications included, large eat- www.hometownprop.net Broker/Owner in kitchen, heated sunroom. ITALY. BROKERAGE CT. & MA Double size master bedroom THOMPSON w/full bath/ walk in closet. All YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO AFFORDABLE Names you know,... appliances included. RANCH-STYLE CAPE View www.joannsoldmyhouse.com people you trust Debbie Campanale This lovely home Resonably priced, [email protected] THAT FAR. Cape-Style home JO-ANN SZYMCZAK, CRS, GRI, SRES 508- 943-7669 508-769-6950 is located in a has 1st floor laun- CONNIE NEDOROSCIK, REALTOR 508-949-3205 1286 Main St. • Leicester, MA FIND A LIQUOR STORE neighborhood set- The Real Estate Market is Local!! Sellers are Motivated...Great Values!! ON OUR EASY-TO-USE ting. All ready, in dry, applianced, move-in condi- eat-in kitchen, 3 DUDLEY-WATERVIEW-$329,900 DUDLEY - 30 X 40 CAPE DIRECTORY. tion, has updated applianced kitchen, 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths. Has vinyl siding, a nice 159 Pierpont Rd Open House Sun • 1:30-3:00 Open House Sun • 11:30-1:00 bdrms, 1 ba., fireplace w/ wood stove in liv. spacious new deck, on a hillstop setting. All local. • 3 BR • Center (Double) The lot size is .64 acre with fruit trees and Fireplaces All the time. rm., some laminate flooring. Priced to sell! • Fireplace backyard privacy. $179,900 • Granite Counter in TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com $184,500 • Cathedrals Kitchen • Private Wooded Lot • Formal DR • Oversized Garage • 3BR OVER FOUR GREAT w/loft • Master w/ cathedrals • Bathroom Suite ACRES OPPORTUNITY w/dressing area GOT A HOUSE Plenty of room for Move your WEBSTER - $242,900 DOUGLAS-NEW PRICE-$289,900 your horses...3 PROFESSIONAL Open House Sat • 12-2:00 • Country Kitchen stalls, tack room OFFICE right into • Young cape w/ pantry and hay loft too. this well-cared for w/ cathedrals FOR SALE? • 1st floor potential BR • 2 Baths Comes with 1,210 property. Ready, • HW Floors • Tin roof - picture sq. ft. Ranch home, new kitchen, hardwood Zone C-1 in PUTNAM. Close to hospital, • Level lot molding • 2 Baths • Finished Fam Rm floors, walk-out basement. $235,000 off-street parking, 1,866 sq. ft. of office • Easy access to • Mins to Rte. 395, Look for that new home in Mass Pike, Rtes. 146, space, (seperate rental available upstairs). Mass Pike $249,900 395, 290 & 20 our real estate section. Interest Rates Declining! Spring Is Here! Friday, April 18, 2008 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 9 Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community

HOLLAND. BROOKFIELD. Beautifully built 3 BR CHARLTON. Fabulous waterfront on HOLLAND. Cute 2 BR Ranch on over an 2 BR Townhouse style in ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE colonial! Huge MBR, 1st flr laundry. South Charlton Reservoir! Hardwood acre! Walking distance to Lake small complex in country setting, yet Spacious DR, LR/FR w FP. Built for and tile throughout, deck with panaram- Hamilton. Restoration started, needs close to major routes! MB w/ balcony. SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008 entertaining! $339,900. Ask for Paul ic views! $1,199,900. Ask for Harry finishing. $124,900. Ask for Dick or Priced below assessed value! $115,000. Bouvier. Fontana. Jerry. Ask for Dick or Jerry. LEICESTER: 8 Ryans Way SF 10:00-4:00 Starting $249,500 ERA Key/ Darlene Eager 866-724-9044

REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED WEBSTER: Concord Court D 11:00-2:00 $244,900 ERA Key Realty Services/ 866-321-6811 43 Bigelow Road SF 12:00-2:00 $242,900 Coldwell Banker/ Joann 508-943-7669 NORTH BROOKFIELD. Nice country NORTH BROOKFIELD. Investors & SOUTHBRIDGE. Enjoy the sunrise in SOUTHBRIDGE. Centrally located 2- location for this townhouse-style condo. Antique buffs - this one is worth a look! this nice 3 BR colonial! Energy efficient family! Recent doors, windows, insula- Spacious rooms, 2 BR, 1.5 baths. 2 rms Restorable condition with many original replacement windows. Wood/pellet tion. Some work needed to complete in bsmt. Sliders to private deck. features. 3 BR. $123,400. Ask for Jerry stove h/up. Easy commute. $184,900. updates. 3 BR, 1 bath each floor. SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008 $120,000. Ask for Dick or Jerry. or Dick. Ask for Bob Maynard. $110,000. Ask for Dick or Jerry. CHARLTON: 107 Center Depot Road C 11:00-1: 00 $186,500 Century 21 Maher/ EDUCED REDUCED REDUCED R NEW LISTING Maryann Johnson 800-832-5831 DUDLEY:

STURBRIDGE. 159 Pierpont Road SF 1:30-3:00 $329,900 Coldwell Banker/ Joann 508-943-7669 SOUTHBRIDGE. Lovely classic cape on STURBRIDGE. Commercial property, Great business opportuni- WORCESTER. 3 BR Colonial situated corner. 3-4 BR, hdwds, cherry kitchen. currently a used car dealership. License ty! Two car garage and office. Presently close to major driving routes and 23 Michael Lane SF 11:30-1:00 $329,900 Coldwell Banker/ Joann 508-943-7669 Many updates. 1st floor BR w/bath. 2 included in price. Incl. cape style house used as an auto repair shop. Large lot - amenities. Hardwoods, tile bath, oak FPs, game room. $239,900. Ask for w/office on 1st flr. $229,900. Ask for .60 of an acre. Business and residental kitchen…more! $249,900. Ask for $109,000. Dorothy Fontana. Harry Fontana. zoning. Ask for Harry Fontana. Carol Allard Vancil. LEICESTER: 8 Ryans Way SF 10:00-4:00 Starting $249,500 ERA Key/ Darlene Eager 866-724-9044

OXFORD: 59 Charlton Street SF 1:00-3:00 $239,900 Coldwell Banker/ Inger 508-769-3823 CHARLTON STURBRIDGE SPENCER W.BROOKFIELD 58 Quobaug Ave. SF 12:00-2:00 $199,900 Re/Max One/Sue Browning 508-579-8533 19 Stafford St. 49 Main Street 294 Main St. 1 Main St. (508) 248-3100 (508) 347-9595 (508) 885-7885 (508) 867-6100 SOUTHBRIDGE: Professional Associates Email: [email protected] Website: www.remaxprofassoc.com # Lorraine Herbert, Broker/Owner # David Cantwell, Co-Owner # Angela Almendarez # Andy Beschle 765 Dennison Drive SF 12:00-2:00 $219,500 Re/Max Professional Associates/ # Pierre Boucher # Jeanne Button # Jean Campbell # Sonya Casey # Carol Childress # Jo Chiodetti Marita Tasse 508-784-0507 # Carol Congdon # Pam Crawford # Frank Danna # Sue De Leon # Michael Dean # Karen Denehy # Beth Dion # Jen Dulmaine # David Ford # Lene Guertin # Lori Kaszowski # Jill Lamoureux 656-658 Worcester Street C 1:30-3:00 $200,000 Century 21 Maher/ # Neal LeBlanc # Brandy Linde # Lisa Matondi # Lance Montigny # Patty Moriarty # Gladys Mountain Maryann Johnson 800-832-5831 # Kim Oakes # Donna Plouffe # Terri Ricard # Gina Roscioli # Shirley Shiver # Crystal Snow # Marita Tasse # Elaine Tatro # Walt Tolmie # Chris Tong # Martha Warren 13 Ridge Road SF 12:00-3:00 $223,000 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Lance Montigny 508-344-0016 # AREA’S #1 REAL ESTATE AGENCY # HUD BROKER # BUYER REPRESENTATION AVAILABLE # SPENCER: 1 Highland Lane, Sturbridge 765 Dennison Drive, Southbridge 6 Sunset SF 11:00-12:30 $309,000 ERA Key/ Dee Kresco 866-724-9044 “The Highlands” Gorgeous new 4 BR 2.5 Just listed! Large MINT 3 BR 1.5 BA BA home, the best amenities, prestigious Ranch, hdwds, Andersen windows, cabi- PEN SUN 12-1:30 O cul de sac neighborhood, 1-A lot, town OPEN SUN 12-2 net packed kitchen, bright south side sun- STURBRIDGE: services! $494,900 (Rt 20W, Arnold Rd, 1 room, garage & private back yd. $219,500 1 Highland Lane SF 12:00-1:30 $494,900 Re/Max Professional Associates/ Highland Ln) Lorraine Herbert 508-784- 508-784-0507 www.maritatasse.com 0500 Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 135 Fiske Hill Rd. SF 12:30-3:00 $339,999 Olde Village Realty/ 13 Ridge Road, Southbridge CHARLTON: Great deal for 2 BR home Ann Marie Damian 508-347-6556 w/water views! Dead-end location near Well-maintained 7-rm Cape, 3-bedrooms, WEBSTER: UST LISTED Glen Echo Lake! Deeded beach rights, OPEN SUN 12-3 1.7 wooded acres, new kitchen, hdwds, J DR, family rm, screen porch, 1-car garage, newer roof, siding & windows! $179,000 Concord Court D 1:00-4:00 $244,900 ERA Key Realty Services/866-321-6811 Gina Roscioli 508-784-0694 mins to I-84/pike, possible to sub-divide! 42 Brodeur Avenue SF 12:00-2:00 $234,900 Coldwell Banker/ Inger 508-769-3823 $223,000 Lance Montigny 508-344-0016 www.ginasproperties.com 880 School Street SF 1:00-3:00 $269,900 Coldwell Banker/ Inger 508-769-3823

SOUTHBRIDGE: Charming move-in con- STURBRIDGE: Free condo fees for 6 dition, 2 BR 1 BA Cape, huge list of PRICE months! Pristine, large 2-bedroom, 2.5- updates, formals, hdwds, gar, expansion JUST LISTED bath condo with 2-car garage! 3 flrs of liv- possible! Not a bank property! $174,500 AMAZING NEW ing space, AC, fplc, fully applianced, deck! Gina Roscioli 508-784-0694 $189,900 Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 www.ginasproperties.com

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BRIMFIELD: Picturesque country estate on STURBRIDGE: Bright, open 3-4 BR young 7-acres w/striking 4 BR 2.5 BA contempo- Col, fabulous fin’d LL, vaulted foyer, open To have your open house listed in COUNTRY ESTATE rary, AC, IG pool, cabana, heated garage cath FR, upscale cherry kit, huge master AMAZING w/kennels. Made for entertaining! w/skylit bath, AC, dbl decks & more! $749,900 Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 $399,500 Lorraine Herbert 508-784-0500 this directory please contact STURBRIDGE: 30-day occupancy! 2x6 STURBRIDGE: Invest in Big Alum Lake quality built NEW 4 BR 2.5 BA Col, AC, waterfront! Best lake around! True cottage granite, cath family rm, lots of hdwds, with 60’ premium frontage, town sewer- Diane @ 1-800-367-9898 ATERFRONT deck, 2-car gar, 1+ acre lot. Customize W age, lots of parking space plus easy now! $359,900 Lorraine Herbert 508- access. $324,900 Lorraine Herbert 508- 784-050 784-0500

LAND FOR SALE 1 Forest Court, Holland BROOKFIELD: Extremely pvt 4+ acre lot, incredible view, impeccable country neighbor- Cozy 2 BR 1.5 BA home, deeded beach hood, top notch school system! $119,900 Donna Plouffe 508-784-0531 ERA Key Realty Services rights, home warranty, $3K towards clos- SPENCER: Great new price of $79,000! Lovely 1± acre lot near state park perced & sur- OPEN SUN 12-1:30 veyed! Build your dream home this spring! Angela Almendarez 508-365-3742 ing costs, huge LR, covered deck, lg rm in STURBRIDGE: Bldg lot w/town sewer approvals, stone walls, minimal site work needed, 351 Main St., Oxford LL adds 475 SF. Motivated sellers! surveyed & worth a look. $99,900 Gina Roscioli 508-784-0694 www.ginasproperties.com Key Realty STURBRIDGE: Large 8.5 acre parcel with town sewer/water. Great access to Mass Pike, I- $205,000 Jill Demers 508-784-0699 Services 84, Rts 20, 131 & 49! $169,900 Lance Montigny 508-344-0016 (866) 321-6812: Toll-Free! Join the career builder office! Succeed training & mentoring available. Licensed in CT & MA! Visit our website: www.ERAKey.com (Click on “Oxford”) ERA Key Realty Services 415 MAIN ST., SPENCER, MA (866) 724-9044 Toll-Free!

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Dudley-$79,900.! Dudley-$128,500.! Dudley-$128,000.! Oxford-$194,500.! 1.15 Ac. Buildable SF 5 Rm., 1 BR Ranch-perfect E-z living in this young, Here’s a 6 Rm., 3 BR OR 2 Family lot; immaculate 3 Rm., 1 BR, starter! 1.05 acres! 1 Bath Condo – Gambrel Cape Home Business may be Consider this property to 1st flr. unit in nice area! in a terrific area! allowed; be the best way to build Dudley Heights complex-fees Cer. tile flr. in Kit.; frontage on Laura Way/ are only $110./mo.! JUST LISTED! JUST LISTED! BEACH RIGHTS! VALUE! quick equity in your hardwood flr. in the LR! Rte. 131! home! Appld. Kit.; stackable W/D; Some freeze damage; Perc to be done this Spring! lots of closet space in the BR! East Brookfield $249,900. ‘As Is’! ‘As Is’; a little work and North Brookfield $264,900. East Brookfield $224,000. Leicester $218,300. Quinebaug River views! Steps from the attractive this will be a wonderful Pride of ownerships shines! 6 Great Raised Ranch in Great 5 Room, 3BR, Unbelievable Bargain! Wow! complex! Room, 3 bdrm & 1.5 bath Cape! FANTASTIC Location! 1.5 Bath Ranch w/beach 8 room Colonial! 3 bedrooms, Live the good life here! home! Galley Kitchen w/Granite Walking Distance to rights to beautiful Lake sundrenched kitchen & dining Countertops, Custom Cabinetry South Pond Beach! Lashaway. This is a great spot room. Beautiful built-ins & & New Appliances! Oversized Private, Crisp & Clean! to raise a Family. beams! Updated Roof, Windows, Dining Room w/hardwoods - 7 rooms, 3 Bdrms, 1.5 bath. Awesome fenced in back yard. Furnace, Oil Tank & Siding! Living Room w/brick fireplace! Great for 1st timers, Title V in hand! 2 Car Garage, Three-tiered Deck with Above 1st Floor Laundry! New low maintenance. Just Minutes to Mass Pike! Ground Pool, Fenced Yard! Windows! 1+ Acre, 2 Car Garage 2 Year roof & septic. Country living at it’s best. All the work has been done, w/work area! Move In Condition! Great place to call home! Call Today!! just move right in! NEW PRICE NEW LISTING NEW PRICE NEW PRICE

LAND LISTINGS: Webster-$114,900.! Southbridge-$198,500.! Spencer-$140,000.! Sturbridge-$109,900.! 6 Rm., 3 BR Ranch; Spencer 1.38 Acres $80,000. Value priced 8 Rm., 3 BR, 5 Rm., 2 BR Ranch; Contractors take Note; Brookfield 8.55 Acres $80,000. 1.5 Bath Cape; Gar.; .35 ac.; was a Duplex, this ‘As Is’ Colon. on level .16 ac. lot; IG Pool; .39 ac. lot; deck; currently a SF home! Main St. needs your Lake area! Wales If you’re not afraid of 2.75 Acres $95,000. nice area; needs work; skills; could be converted Needs work- Spencer some hard work, this back to a 2 Fam.! WOW! STARTER HOME! 3.77 Acres $99,900. ‘As Is’! A whole lot of would be well worth it! price reflects condition! Spencer .52 Acre $100,000. house for the $$! Needs work; 10 Rms., 6 BRS, 2.5 Baths; ‘As Is’! Buy it today! structural work needed! Spencer $329,022. East Brookfield $209,900. Spencer 1.04 Acres $115,000. ‘As Is’! Contemporary! 4 bdrms/2.5 bths Escape to comfort in this updated Spencer & a master suite to die for! Walk- Chalet situated on a beautifully 1.24 Acres $123,000. out partially finished lower level! landscaped and level lot! Private Spencer 2.12 Acres $135,000. Now - is the perfect time to buy your home! Sunroom off the LR that’s a great yard, quiet Street! Detached gathering spot or perfect garden outbuilding is perfect for the Brookfield 12 Acres $164,900. • Prices have fallen • Inventory is plentiful! starter. Enjoy the flowing back- hobbyist and plenty of room for North Brookfield 47.21 Acres $497,000. • Motivation to sell is high! ONE yard from the huge deck as well big boy toys! Charming home • Mortgage interest rates near historic lows! as the master suite! Unfinished with 3 bedrooms, updates galore East Brookfield 45.13 Acres $700,000. SUSAN BROWNING • GRI, CRS, CBR • Licensed in MA, CT & FL Bonus Room over 2 car garage! and so much more. Move in Charlton 46.21 Acres $875,000. Make this 1st on your list! condition! What a place to start! OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY APRIL 20TH 12-2 PM 58 QUOBAUG AVENUE, OXFORD Dir: Main Street to 58 Quobaug Avenue • 6 room vinyl sided cape • Newer heating system w/ • Beautiful hardwood floors superstore heater This is the place to sell your home! • Newer oak kitchen • Family room in basement NEW PRICE • Newer bath w/whirlpool tub • 3 season porch Your ad will be mailed to 47,000+ • Title V in hand 276 Main Street • Oxford, MA 01540 Office: (508) 987-3629 • Fax: (508)987-1527 households throughout Southern Worcester County. Cellular: (508) 579-8533 • Email: [email protected] Call your local sales representative today! 1-800-367-9898 10 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, April 18, 2008

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Everything you Grooming windows & inserts, hardware Beautiful Mint Condition Wood-Burning Stove 8’ x 11’ Karastan need to set up your beauty Leaf Table Equipment Oriental Rug weather strips. Sandstone Beds and 2 shop. 31”x42” with leaves down Merlot-Finished Dining Boston Stove Foundry. 1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer Light Blue, Good Condition. New Fringe & color. $600 Dressers Please call (774)452-1760 32”x60” leaves up. Extension Room Set And China 1 Romani Clipper Vac Call (413)245-9312 or email leaf 24” wide. Can sit 12. Will Cabinet. $400 Professionally Cleaned Beautiful wood frame (B&B Model) 508-278-7718 $350 includes mattresses, pillows, [email protected] email picture. $200. 1 42 Inch Hydraulic New Snap-On for pictures Call (508)347-6427 Queen/Full Sized Penn ladder (never used). $2000 Plus Master Bedroom Set. Grooming Table Kroeger-Gildemeester Call Rich Harley Davidson or best offer. 1 Hydro Surge Bather 508-826-2029 Contents of Estate Electric Dryer Includes Men’s Dresser Piano Collectors Edition Call (508)987-1594, leave & Woman’s Asking $2500 For All message will return call. Hutch, lamps, living room, Used 6 months, $100. 508-987-2419 c/ 1852 Patent, Mahogany. Living Room Couch dishes, glasses, tables, Washer used holds x-large Dresser/Vanity. $2000 Toolbox And Matching Chair Black and chrome with Brand-New clock, stereo, and loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen Prices Negotiable! Hand Crafted Featherweight Sewing miscellaneous items, priced table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 Floral Design Fabric Harley logos & flames. 5, H x Automatic Scrubbing low to sell! Both Items Must Go! Jewelry Made Out Machine $150 3, W 12 drawers. Must be or best offer. Good condition $500 Power-Head Call (508)764-7193 wrought iron & glass coffee 413-531-1654 413-245-9001 seen. $4000 firm. $500 table & end tables inlay of Beads Fireplace Screen w/ Contact Dale Crib and Changing w/stone, very nice, $50. Furniture For *REDUCED* Glass $25. Living Room Set (508)943-8692 after 6pm. Reconditioned Prop Apartment size freezer, $50. Computer $50 19” Pitch, Fits Table Set Sale 190 pieces for $200 Lexmark Copier/ 90” Sofa Works well. Cherry armoire, $250 or b/o, Love Seat New Woodmaster Merc Cruisers Pali, Italian White Call (508)340-2098 Please call Printer/Scanner $50 $85 Crib turns into toddler bed, 5 Cherry stackable bookcase, Courtney at 2-Speed Hot Tub Pump $50 Oriental Rug Planer/Molder years old. In excellent Electric $75. Buttercream contempo- (508)867-9669 3 VCR’s $50 Each (Machine-Made) With 18” Drum Sander 508-826-2029 condition. $350 for both. rary sectional couch (very 2 Microwaves $20 Each 2 Matching End-Tables different) $600 or b/o. Attachment. 5HP Motor. Call (508)987-0480 Wheelchair - Jazzy Harvey New Weighs 420lbs. Bridal Gown For Sale Please call Call Beverly Take The Whole Set For Size 10, never worn. $350. Custom Built A-1 Condition (508)344-3349 Construction Vinyl 413-245-4587 $1000 Or Best Offer Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Call (413)245-4128 Entertainment $900 Window 508-867-9650 Fox Vacuum With All (508)764-4129 Furniture Items DH-PW-DH 20-5050-20 R.O. Ladies Attachments, Hooks Up Bronco Unit 2 piece bureau set, 1 large 9’-2 3/4”x 5’-5 1/2” White To All Three. bureau with mirror, twin bed Engagement Maroon Formal White Oak and African Estate Furs w/low-E glass and grids. Mint Condition. Convertible Top Mahogany, natural finish, frame, storage closet, end New with wrong size. Paid Fits 86-96, $350/BO. 1 long, Grey, Persian lamb table, two file cabinets must Ring Dress Books/Manuals Included 7ft. high x 8 1/2ft long. coat. 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Foosball Table With Digital 6 Bridesmaid Dresses-Raylia Mary for answering my $5500 OBO Konica Minolta 5MP Mink Jacket Scorekeeper, Like New 5307-Red w/Silver F/L-strap- prayer-yet another time. Your With Trailer ifp3.com Multi-Function Very Good Condition Spinet Piano and $100 less-shawls-$150 or BO. gifts are truly Heaven sent. Camera w/Video. $800 or best offer Sizes 2-18. Call for details. J.A.S. 1978 22 Ft Searay Rarely Used $150 Bench 774-272-2459 Cabin Cruise $800. Country Blue plaid 1979 SeaStar Boat 16ft East Coast Photo Zyron Wish Blade For 508-943-2444 Tri-Haul 50HP Mercury. Needs Motor & Outdrive, loveseat and chair. $450. Two Coffee Tables 130 YARD SALES Imagery Scrapbooking Refinished Chairs Wilson ladies clubs, bag, $500 or BO. No Trailer. Needs Work. Brand New In Box $400 59”Lx21”W, dark wood $20, $500 Company Natural Or Painted Finish, cart, $200. All excellent light wood, $30. 6x10 ft utility trailer Charlton Inversion Table Some Decorated. Singles To condition. 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Massage Recliner With Roll Bar Indoor/Outdoor Sport Star $150 With Drawbars Call 413-967-6203 265HP, heater, shower, 262 AUCTIONS Sell for $350. with Calf & Foot And Pedals Yard Sale Call (508)248-3266 508-867-6460 spare prop., boat is in Massage $1400 11 Overlook Ave excellent shape. $19,000. Travel Trailer & Women’s Scuba Webster, MA Call (508)248-1021 Panasonic Window Purchased 2/18/06 w/5 year Sunvision Pro 24SF 508-476-7642 Antiques Auction Air Conditioner extended service warranty- Tanning Bed Diving Wet Suit Items Include: expires 2/18/11. Rarely used. Never been worn, size Elks Memorabilia, 15,000 BTU’s Used 3 Asking $1500 in perfect Less than 200 hours used on 2002 Harley Soft Auctioning 40’ Luxury by Used Furniture medium. $100. John Wayne Memorabilia, Design Travel Trailer summers. $100. condition. For more bulbs. Like new. $2500 or end table, $20; Tail best offer. 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Thank you SKIBOAT Must Be Large Enough For through Home Depot) Electric Wheelchair Mary for answering my Runs Well Delivered And bike carrier (Thule) $150. Flightcraft with trailer. 609 A 4,000 Square Foot Like new, $100 or Built On-Site Lightweight wheelchair, $500 prayer-yet another time. Your Comes With Trailer Building. best offer. gifts are truly Heaven sent. hours. Excellent condition, Other Sizes Available $400. Jet Ski Dock $500 $750 must see. $7500. Will Pick Up Call (508)987-2702 Call (413)245-9221 S.D. Call 413-213-6708 508-347-7219 (508)397-4994 Call (508)867-6393 860-428-2017 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April, 16, 2008

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North Brookfield Must Have Reliable absolutely Douglas SOUTHBRIDGE Truck Service 28 Spring Street Transportation lowest cost CALL TAMMIE TODAY 457 LAWN/GARDEN Efficiency Apartment BRAND NEW Coordinator FOR A CLEANER $600/Month 3 large rooms, first floor. Call Today For guaranteed! All Utilities Included. $600/monthly. APARTMENTS! National Truck Emergency TOMORROW! J&M Road Service of Southbridge, An Interview! Attics, Off-Street Parking. References and security MA is a growing, fast paced • 508-347-3275 Convenient, First-Floor required. 2 Bedrooms/$775. 508-347-0036 ROTOTILLING Downtown Location. Available now. 24/hour emergency road Or garages, 774-230-7885 No pets. Washer/dryer service company looking for cellars, Book Early! 508-476-3500 Stove, refrigerator and 1-877-347-0036 Plant a garden this year! hookups. dishwasher included. customer service tech’s with household items, Office/Homes the ability to offer the highest Spring Or Fall Cleanings Now is the time to till the Call (508)867-2478 Secure building. quality of customer service. soil. We turn over new or Dudley & yard waste Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or Off-street parking. Professional pleasant existing plots. 3 bedroom apartment. NO Pets. individuals with computer •Demolitions Monthly Cleanings Free Estimates Hardwood floors, large North Brookfield skills a must. Knowledge of Flexible Hours/Days 508-735-0815 kitchen/dining, quiet Call (508)765-5852 Senior Discounts 2 bedroom apartment for the truck repair industry a Registered/Insured/ neighborhood, front rent. Coin-op washer/dryer, plus. All shifts available. Cheaper than a Bonded porch, off-street parking, off street parking, $700 per 508-764-7203 dumpster and washer in basement. We Use And Supply month. First, last. No pets. Southbridge Fax 508-765-1854 we do the work! JEFF’S Appliances included. References required. Director of Organic Cleaning No smoking, some pets OK. Pick-ups days Products. Lawn Mowing Section 8 approved, Call (774)200-1427 C&C Various Caregiver First/Last & Security Nurses References Available Mowing/Trimming Properties Positions evenings and $975 per month plus utilities. North Brookfield Newly constructed 53 bed weekends Spring Cleaning Call (508)987-5441 42 Spring Street LOOK & COMPARE Open In Private Home One Bedroom Apartment. Caring Individuals Should SNF seeks experienced RN Great Rates! 2 Bedroom to lead our stable team! MASTERCARD RESIDENTIAL Private Entrance & Driveway, Luxury Condo On Have At Least 60 Years Washer & Dryer Included. Life Experience And Some 2008 Deficiency Free & VISA Senior Discount! Dudley Southbridge/Charlton CLEANING Dresser Hill No Smoking, No Pets. Line. Appliances, Central Knowledge Of Alzheimers. Survey ACCEPTED Quality Work FREE Estimates First/Last & Security Night Shift Available: 6pm to Apartments Air, Off-Street Parking. 2008 JCAHO Accreditation With Experience. Call Jeff 2 bedroom in country Available May 1st $795/Month 8am, Four Nights On, Four $600/Month Nights Off. Call With Prior supervisory Call Today Affordable Rates. setting. Stove and experience. Attractive 508-735-8458 Also, Quality 1 & 2 Capabilities Excellent References. [email protected] refrigerator included, 508-867-7475 Bedroom Apartments! 860-974-2344 salary & benefits. (774)437-0970 508-987-1308 laundry facility, off street Appliances, Off-Street parking. No pets. Parking. Credit Check Home Is Located In (508)278-8500 phone North Brookfield Required. Pomfret, CT First and security deposit [email protected] required. $625 monthly Duncan Block Realty Call (508)765-0501 442 LICENSED DAY 500 REAL ESTATE plus utilities. 215 North Main Street 311 PART-TIME HELP Call The CARE Available May 1st New const. Heat/hot water. WANTED Home Health (508)397-0212 Southbridge Junk Man OPENINGS AVAILABLE 501 REAL ESTATE 1 & 2 bedrooms Aids Needed FREE BBQ Elevator accessible, 1 unit 1 bedroom apartment. Quiet ABC DAYCARE WANTED ADA, onsite laundromat. residential area. Hartwell Brook Haven Part-time REMOVAL Drop-Off Slots & Dudley Appliances included. Street $600 per month Part-Time Openings First Floor, 2 Bedroom. plus utilities. Work when you want! Removal of Metal, For more info Assisted Days or weekends. Large Indoor/Outdoor Very Clean, Stove And Call (508)287-6256 Competitive salary. Appliances, Refrigerator Included, (508)867-4277 Furniture. Playarea, Meals/Snacks Care Travel Stipend and Provided. CPR/First-Aid Close To Major Routes, mileage reimbursement. Construction Certified. Non-Smoking Off-Street Parking. North Brookfield Southbridge Part-Time Car necessary. materials Cellars & Environment. $700 per month. Luxury, oversized 2 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom Employment Clients located in and around Attics cleaned. First and last required. bedroom townhouse. apartments. Deleaded, Sturbridge, Webster, Voucher Approved Call (508)943-2670 First, last, security section 8 approved, available RP/CNA/HHA - Charlton and surrounding Demolition of small Competitive rates ************** $800 per month, immediately. Various Immediate Openings. towns. Spanish speaking buildings, Tires. Lots of TLC Dudley Includes heat. locations. First and security. encouraged to apply. Leaves & brush Northbridge Area EQUAL HOUSING For Rent No Pets. Call (508)764-6554 RN/LPN Call Monday-Friday, removed. Small (508)341-9931 OPPORTUNITY Two Bedroom (508)867-8463 Part-Time Opening 9am-3pm Only Residential Moves. License #2076104 Southbridge Independence ************** Apartments. Shift Aide- Furnaces Removed All real estate advertising in $650 North Brookfield 3 bedroom apartment, stove Healthcare 448 FURNITURE this newspaper is subject to Newer 2 bedroom and refrigerator included. Housekeeping/Kitchen Check-our-down-to- Three Bedroom townhouse 1 1/2 bath Quiet neighborhood, Duties Call (508)767-1776 The Federal Fair Housing Act Apartments AA/EOE earth prices first! Have Your of 1968, which makes it applianced kitchen, cellar, washer/dryer hookups. No Applicants must be Weekends also! illegal to advertise any $700-$900 yard, parking, trash removal, pets. $850 per month. First energetic and Furniture preference, limitation or Please Call beach rights $850 includes and security. heat. First and security. Available April 30th well-groomed. URROGATE All of Central Mass discrimination based on race, 508-943-1685 333 S Professionally color, religion, sex, handicap, Available May 1st Call (508)723-2087 or MOTHERS and Connecticut Call (508)867-9561 (508)765-2709 Call Nancy Restored familial status (number of Dudley 508-347-7804 children and or pregnancy), Pets Welcome 508-867-3325 At Reasonable national origin, ancestry, age, or Surrogate or Rates Two Bedroom: 6 Room Northbridge Southbridge marital status, or any Apartment, Mud Room, 508-612-7525 413-262-5082 intention to make an such (Linwood) 3-4 bedroom, third floor, Mothers Wanted Kitchen, Bathroom, First Floor, spacious. Laundry facilities, Established Surrogacy preference, limitation or Living Room. 19 West Main St. discrimination. This Four Room Apartment. off street parking, new West Brookfield, MA Program seeks loving $700 You Pay Your NO PETS, building, new plumbing, women to carry couples’ newspaper will not Own Utilities knowingly accept any NO SMOKING. updated electric, new biological babies 21-45, prior First/Last & Security Clean, Cozy, Quiet. windows and siding. $950 birth experience required, DiGeronimo advertising for real estate Required. Serious Inquiries 316 SUMMER HELP that is in violation of the law. Off-Street Parking. per month. non-smokers, generous Call Dom $800/Month Plus Security. Call (617)645-2811 compensation. Our readers are hereby PAINTING informed that all dwellings 508-949-0731 Includes Heat, Hot Water, *Summer Jobs* 1-888-363-9457 Furniture Facelifting, Quality, advertising in this newspaper Stove, Refrigerator, www.reproductivelawyer.com Painting, Caning, Blinds & Carpeting. Southbridge Lifeguard Affordability & Trust Stripping to Refinishing, are available on and equal Dudley Without Compromise And Repairs. opportunity basis. To Spacious, clean 1 and 2 508-234-2025 4 room 1 bedroom Positions complain about bedroom apartments from $600 per month. Available INTERIOR ROOMS Guaranteed. discrimination call The $550 per month plus utilities. Northbridge AND 400 SERVICES Department of Housing and Recently remodeled, quiet Must Be 16yrs.+ As low as $120 Free Estimates. 1 & 2 Bedroom Modern 4 room, 2 bedroom CEILINGS $75 Urban Development “HUD” area but close to town. Off CPR/First Aid & Pick-up & Delivery. toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Units. No Pets. First, Last apartment Lifeguard Certification street parking, applianced, & Security Required. WOODWORK $85 For the N.E. area, call HUD storage, References, $650 per month. All Up To Date. All Major Credit Cards ad 617-565-5308,. The toll CORI Required. 400 SERVICES Antique security. From $500 (Plus Utilties) Convenient location. Call: Accepted free number for the hearing (508)949-7500 Refrigerator and stove Breezy Picnic Grounds impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Call Dave included. W/D hookup. Waterslides, Cell# 508-577-7940 Doctor Monday Through Friday. First & security required. Douglas, MA. 402 GENERAL SERVICES Serving all of Central MA 508-248-9225 508-234-4041 Call (508)867-8881 508-476-2664 Southbridge Heat & EOH Or Download And Excellent apartment available Application From $ CASH CASH $ May 1st. Townhouse style Hot Water SECTION 8 APPROVED Southbridge Our Website: Paid To You For Your PAUL 454 HOME with garage. Clean, quiet, Breezysummer.com Southbridge 51 Poplar St Junk Car, Truck, SUV IMPROVEMENT area no pets. First and Included $150 Up CHAMPEAU security. $975 heat and hot Spacious, 6-Room, Nice 2 bedroom second Call Mike Anytime water included. 2 Bedrooms 4-Bedroom, Renovated floor, in quiet neighborhood. MASONRY Call for appointment Apartment. Kitchen, living room and 774-452-4456 PAINTING Spacious, Fully dining room. $700 per SUMMER Concrete, Brick, Interior/ (774)200-3382, Quiet, Dead-End Street, Stone & Block leave message Applianced month plus utilities. Security Exterior Apartments For Rent Plenty Of Parking. deposit required. HELP Repairs & Lead Certs. In-Hand Call (774)402-8043 New Construction 505 APARTMENTS FOR Starting at $696 First And Security A&H Schedule NOW The Town of Sturbridge Walls, Walkways, RENT • On-Site Laundry Required. DPW is looking for UNK Chimneys, for early spring!! Asking $850/Month Southbridge summer help to start J • Basketball Court Please Call Available Now ANYTIME AFTER May 5, Foundations, Etc. Power Washing Auburn 2008. Applicants must be REMOVAL Fully Insured 99 Oxford Street • Playground 508-740-2647 Three Bedroom, ¥ FREE ESTIMATES ¥ Second Floor Apartment. 18 years of age and have a MA LIC CS 078612 FULLY insured Second Floor, Two Bedroom • Pool valid driver’s license. MASONRY 508-764-1707 Reasonable rates Apartment. Newly Appliances Included. General duties include Renovated, Bathroom, INCOME LIMITS APPLY Washer/Dryer Hookups, upkeep of town grounds OVING Call Rich Kitchen, New Rugs, Stove, Section 8 Welcome Southbridge Off-Street Parking. M Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer and small projects. 508-248-7314 Office Open From: 3 bedroom, living Section 8 OK. Applications are CLEANING & 409 BEAUTY/HEALTH Hookups, Off-Street Parking. Garages Available available at: Rich O’Brien No Smoking. Monday-Friday room, dining room, Call 508-612-6530 $950/Month + Utilities The DPW Office DEMOLITION 9:00am to 5:00pm full kitchen, full Or 508-943-1703 x0 Lose Weight Painting First/Last & Security + Credit bath, pantry. New Boston Road Ext. And Check & Yearly Lease. Saturday Sturbridge MA Call 508-294-5963 10:00am to 4:00pm Refrigerator, stove Southbridge and will be accepted Gain $$$ Peltier Or 508-248-1571 Evening Appointments and dryer included. Centrally Located through April 11, 2008 Join the Weight Loss Available Challenge! Remodeling Off street parking. ROOM FOR RENT Spring Specials Brookside Terrace $800 per month. Large Single Room With Cash Prizes & Fun. Charlton Refrigerator, Furniture, Heat, 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL On Jobs Booked Before One Bedroom, One Bath. 11 Village Drive NO PETS Clean Out Starts Saturday, 4/19 May 11th 2008! Hot Water, Cable With Large Attics, Garages, At Auburn Wellness Center Off-Street Parking, Quiet Southbridge,MA 01550 TV, Washer Dryer And House Third Party Medical NOW OFFERING Neighborhood. References. Call (508)764-4073 Phone. $75/Week Cellars, Houses, Call $625/Month or (413)245-7711 Biller Apartments, 508-832-2220 Gutter Guard Protection Safe & Quiet Building FT in Charlton. Team player Keep the leaves out 508-248-2898 Call(508)248-6687 with a min of 2 years exp. Offices, Stores, Etc. 888-800-0819 and the rain moving! Medicare and computer Demolition For Information And As Low As $18/Ft Installed (508)764-7675 literacy experience required. Small Buildings To Register Southbridge Southbridge Home care billing experience Roofing, Siding, Painting, ATTN: Landlords Douglas 3 bedroom 2 level Downtown, Sunny Two helpful. Excellent benefits. Carpentry, Decks. apartments. Fresh paint, Bedroom, Newly Send cover letter and Or House Owners 433 CLEANING Window & Door 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Southbridge new windows. Clean & Renovated. Hardwood resumes to: Overlook Visiting Installation. Apartments Available Large 1 bedroom , 4 room. Washer/dryer hookup, big Floors, Washer/Dryer Nurse Assoc. Attn: HR Dept. Paint Interiors Utilities included, $725. back yard and deck. PO Box 1000 Charlton, M Sparkling Clean! Kitchen & Bathroom Prices start at $845/month. Hookups. Includes heat, hot water, A/C, Parking included. Pets Storage area, separate 01507 Fax: 508-831-7365 10% Discount When You Absolutely Remodeling. utilities. Section 8 No Pets/No Smokers Email: With This Ad Want It Done Right pool, fitness center & negotiable. $625/month Full Basements Made To children’s program. welcome. hrdept@[email protected] Call 508-476-7294 Suit Your Living Needs. [email protected] $775/month Plus Utilities Off street parking. First/Last & Security EOE Call Mary Ellen Interior/Exterior Painting Call (508)476-3777 (508)769-8729 Call (508)344-8829 800-844-0034 508-764-2790 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April, 16, 2008

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 546 CEMETARY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES RENT RENT RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Brookfield Two Cemetery Southbridge Whitinsville Four Bedroom House. Large Sturbridge Medical/ Living Room With Fireplace. Lots Nice Comfortable, 14’ x 70’, Everett St Apt For Rent 2 bedroom, first floor. Worcester County 5 rooms. Pay Your Webster Hardwood floors, private Professional Two Bathrooms, Walkout Two Bedroom, Two Bath Own Heat/Utilities cellar, washer/dryer Basement, Large Yard. Memorial Park Mobile Home. In Very Quiet Office Space for Outside Pets OK. In Paxton Area. 55 And Over Only. Washer/Dryer Hookups. NORTH VILLAGE hookups, nice backyard. Call (508)889-3972 $800 per month. First, last Rent $1400/Month $65,000 First/Last & $1000 Security $900 For Each, Call Between 4pm-8pm Spencer: and security. 2400 sq. ft., Thompson $1800 For Both 2 bedroom units Call Patricia Deposit Required. 508-347-2458 Southbridge Nice area! 3BR, 1BA. New starting at $760!! Road, Webster. Close to Heat Not Included. Fabulous 4 Bedroom paint, flooring, appliances. (508)234-3055 Hubbard Hospital, recently Ready 5/1! Call Cheryl 413-245-4181 Apartment. Sunny, Warm, Laundry hookups. Heat and hot water remodeled, plenty of 714-271-9776 Beautiful Stainless 1000sqft. Off-street parking, on lake, waiting 565 ROOMS FOR RENT Steel Kitchen. Cozy Front parking. Deleaded. 2 is included. Whitinsville area, kitchen, exam Southbridge private porches. $900. No 3 bedroom, 1/2 duplex. room/offices. WORCESTER COUNTY Porch. Lovely Backyard. Three Bedroom, One Bath MUST SEE! pets. Must income qualify. Washer/dryer hookups, off Call (978)425-4435 MEMORIAL PARK; Southbridge street parking, 1 stall garage. House. Large Yard/Patio, $1000/month. Section 8 Vouchers Finished Basement, Paxton, MA Room For Rent Available May 1st Southbridge: $1000 per month plus 2 adjoining lots. Nice Neighborhood, utilities. First and security. Attached Garage. 508-234-3724 PETS OK!! Rte. 169. Accepted. $1100/Month Asking $1500 or Best Offer Very Quiet Family Setting. Deleaded 5RM, 2BR, 3rd Available May 1st Oxford, MA For Lease Or Sale First & Last Required. for both call (508)867-3820 Includes Cable & Microwave. Southbridge fl. Hardwoods, large Please call Call (508)234-8625 Oil Heat Not Included. $100/Week. First Floor Apartment kitchen. Off-street parking. (508)987-1595 (1) 4,625 Sq. Ft. No Pets Contact Edwin $695. First and last. Modern Industrial Worcester County For Rent. Pay Own Oil. ASK ABOUT OUR Whitinsville Ready 5/1/08 774-230-5283 Three Bedrooms, Immaculate 1 & 2 bedroom Condo-Type Unit. 508-769-7797 Memorial Park, Newly Renovated. Worcester: NEW FALL Immediate Occupancy. Greendale: Good apartments available. Paxton $650/Month SPECIALS!!! Appliances, parking, coin-op. FIRST MONTH Spencer 575 VACATION RENTALS 508-764-6425 commuter location. 5RM, RENT FREE! 4 lots in the Garden of the 2-3BR, 3rd flr. Stove & Convenient to major routes. Waterfront Cross, which is the oldest frig. First & last. No pets. Pets considered. $650 & Less Than 10 Minutes garden in the park. Value Webster $795 plus utilities. Beautiful, small 1 bedroom Southbridge Deleaded. $825 From Worcester. home. All electric, fully $7000, asking $6000. (4) One Bedroom & Studio Call (508)234-7930 10% Modern Offices Will sell separately. First Floor, Four HouseworksRealty.com applianced, private Apartments Available. And 90% High-Bay parking, dead end street. No Call (508)892-8685 Cape Cod Room Apartment, (508)867-0903 From $450 To $600 Warehouse, Perfect For pets, no smokers. $700 per Washer/Dryer Hookups, Off-Street Parking, Whitinsville Dennisport Overlook Street Light Manufacturing Or month. Security deposit Worcester County Refrigerator, Stove, Coin-Op Laundry. required. Garage, Large Yard. First/Last, Security & Large 2 bedroom Distribution. Separate Memorial Park Immaculate $695/Month Plus Utilities Spencer: apartment with appliances, Utilities, With Dock & Call (508)885-6631 2 bedroom townhouse, Credit Checks. Garden of the Cross 2 Bedroom Cottage First/Last & Security 508-479-8714 washer/dryer hookups, Drive-In Door. 2 lots side by side. Price appliances, hookups, gas off-street parking. No pets. Sturbridge 508-320-3368 heat. 1 year lease. No pets. 508-865-5777 Call Peter At $3500 for both. Cable TV. Walk to $850 per month. 508-987-2595 Fisherman/Gardner’s Dream Call (508)721-8924 beach. Sorry no pets. First, last and $500 security No utilities included. 3 bedroom house for rent. deposit. $720. Large private lot. Webster First/Last & References Beautiful yard with perennial Great for children! Call (508)886-4312 3 room apartment. Stove, Call (508)476-7856 Sutton plantings. Water view/access Worcester County Southbridge ••••••••• Incredible, Spacious, refrigerator, A/C and Warehouse Space to stocked fishing pond. Pets Memorial Park Second Floor, Three Sturbridge washer/dryer if needed. Whitinsville welcome. $1000 per month. $595 a week. 1738 House $600/month. First, last and For Rent Call (508)347-7681 Two Grave Lot, Plot 215, 508-280-8331 Bedroom Apartment. Townhouse or Rent Graves 3 & 4, Unit D Hardwoods, Appliances, Free Electric, Heat, security. 3 bedroom, 1 bath Available Immediately OUSES FOR ALE Porches, W/D Hookups, Hot Water Included In 5 room apartment. 1 & 1/2 townhouse condo for rent. Off Route 146, Exit 5, 530 H S Garden Of Valor Off-Street Parking. 1 & 2 bedroom bath, stove, refrigerator, A/C, Recently remodeled, new 2 Miles. Heated, Lights, 4 bed 2 bath $900 For Both $850/Month Plus Utilities All Appliances. dishwasher, $800/month. kitchen, flooring, paint, Docks, All Inclusive. 508-867-6570 Cape Cod First & Security Required. $850 & $950/month No smoking/no pets. appliances, convenient 1,000-10,000 sq. ft. Bank Foreclosure No Pets Off-Street Parking (508)943-5483 location to route 146. Available Only 59,900! For Listings 550 MOBILE HOMES Summer Rental 508-347-1101 Small Pets Possible. 508-410-7004 Warehousing & Pallet Call 800-559-4145 6 Room House $800/month + utilities Ext. F509 14x70 Mobile Sturbridge Webster Call (508)234-1510 Services Available West Yarmouth 4 rooms, 2 bedroom. 508-476-1414 Builder’s Special Home Southbridge 2 bedroom carriage house Includes parking, yard, heat, 510 One Minute walk to Ocean apartment. Applianced plus www.SuttonStorage.com Southbridge with central air. Mint Landlord Seeking Quiet hot water, washer/dryer. COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS condition to move in. Many beach. All amenities. Tenant For Quiet Building dishwasher and fireplace, Some Pets, No Dogs. Stick Built Model Home. easy to commute. $850 new extras. Located in $950.00 per week. In Nice Neighborhood. Available 4/15/08. 3-4 Bedroom Cape, Two Full attractive over 55 park in 1-2 Bedrooms, Third monthly, 1 year lease. Credit $600 per month. Baths. Town Water & Sewer. Call 617-797-4665 or check, references, and 3 Station Salon Webster Sturbridge. Floor, Washer/Dryer Call (508)333-8090 Choose Interior Design! Call Joe (508)347-8976 617-698-0638 Hookups. Off-Street security deposit required. or Barber FOR RENT Price Discounted $50,000 Parking. Heat & Hot Call (508)347-7709 Webster 1000 sq.ft to Call For Information! Water Included. Shop/ 17000 sq.ft. 508-248-2898 First & Last Required. Sturbridge 5-Room & 3-Room Adult Mobile Citrus Country 3 room, 1 bedroom Apartments For Rent. Commercial Come Where The Home Community $725/Month Good Neighborhood. Worcester Inverness, Florida Call apartment. Centrally Office Space Price Is Right! Cozy 3 Bedroom Ranch, For Rent Or For Sale located, small pets No Pets. in Scenic 508-208-9038 First & Last Required. Free-Standing Off Burncoat St. Rent For One Month, welcomed. Off-street For Rent Immediately New Windows,Doors, Sturbridge Or Long Term. parking. $600 per month. 508-943-2585 Buildings 100 yards from Main St. Paint, Fireplace Comfortable 2 bedroom, 1 Florida Waterfront Villa Southbridge Call (508)397-3411 7500 sq.ft. $209,900 1/2 bath, central air, new Fully Furnished, Two or (774)230-5917 in Warren-same road as Plimpton Street Webster High School. All new & 2500 sq.ft. Pashoian Ent. roof, beautiful sunroom, all Bedrooms, Two Baths, Excellent, Five-Room, Lovely 4 room apartment. interior. $600/month. With Loading Docks 508-320-2814 new appliances. Asking $92K Screened Porch, Overlooking Second Floor Apartment. Sturbridge Wall to wall, washer/dryer & Nice Offices plus park share. Big Lake Henderson. Quiet Neighborhood. Stove, facilities, parking, no pets. Contact Ryan 545 LAND/LOTS Call Paul (508)347-1439 Has Dock For Your Boats. Attractive, Newly Credit check, references. Call Washer/Dryer Hookups. Remodeled 3 413-386-9250 A Great Place To Call Home! First/Last & Security First and last. $650 per 508-753-3670 Leicester Just Bring Your Clothes! 508-248-4237 Bedroom. Refrigerator month. Brookfield and Stove Included. Land For Sale Call Maxine Call 508-943-0474 Chase Mill 4.62 acres, town water/ 55 Plus Community. 352-212-4147 Convenient location. 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE sewer, wooded. Convenient, Nanatomqua Mobile Southbridge First and Security Complex quiet location Home Park. 352-726-5531 Two bedroom apartment. Required. (Formerly Ethan Allen) $125,000 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, Renovated and deleaded. Available Now Webster Located In Dudley, MA Southbridge Trades Considered Vinyl sided, wall to wall, tile Two bedroom condo, nice Carport, Screen Porch, $1095 per month. Indoor/Outdoor Space 508-892-5294 New Appliances, kitchen and bath, new Call (508)867-8881 quiet location with off street porches and windows, Prospect Available For Immediate parking. $750 per month New Roof. Florida off-street parking. $700.00 Lease For Storage, without utilities. No dogs 508-892-7228 per month. Section Light Industrial, Call (508)341-7948 Warren 774-262-7307 Disney Area 8/RHI welcome. Sturbridge Estates Nice, clean, two room Manufacturing, Office. Land Lots Call 781-449-5511 Call Today For Info All the comforts of efficiency one bedroom in 2 & 3 Bedroom 1 Acre, Perked, Brookfield home, with the good area. Includes stsove, Apartments. 508-671-9167 Woodstock Country Setting, Nanatomqua Mobile Southbridge refrigerator, air and laundry Two Bedroom Townhouse. 5 Miles To Pike. attractions nearby. Two bedroom newly 1 Month Free Rent OPEN NOW!!! Home Park 2 Bedroom, room on premises. Fresh Paint, New Carpet, Excavation, Well, Septic (55 And Over) renovated. Third floor, $595/month. Security Tri-State Speedway New Appliances, 2 bath condo. washer/dryer hookups. Now Available: Available (Reasonable) 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 deposit, lease and references Historical Buildings Indoor Go-Kart & Washer/Dryer Hookup In 413-436-5551 Sleeps 6, $650 per month. required. Amusement Center Basement. Deck Overlooking Bath, Living Room, Large Full kitchen, pool, Call (508)769-2500 Please call Must Income Qualify Large Backyard. Quiet Area, Wooded Kitchen, Laundry Room tennis and more! (508)347-7709 SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES Cherry Valley Close To MA Line. (With 5 Wall Cabinets), WELCOME No Pets Lots And Door To Back Porch. $75/per night. Southbridge Retail Space, 5200 sq ft $750/Month + Utilities $87,900 Reserve now for Two bedroom. Stove and Sturbridge Call Reasonable Rent 508-765-1275 Farquhar Road 508-868-4662 refrigerator included. Spacious 2 bedroom. Heat Route 9, Cherry Valley 774-230-7708 Sturbridge, MA Spring & Summer Washer/dryer hookups. included. First, last and (508)943-9567 High Traffic Count Call 508-320-7009 Off-street parking. security. $795 per month. 1 508-885-4078 E.H.O. Ample Parking 520 HOUSEMATES Brookfield $625/month. First and last. year lease required. Opportunity, investment, Call (508)729-3429 Available Now Call (774)239-1242 546 CEMETARY LOTS resident, 55+ mobile and leave message Also Webster Professional home park. Scenic river WELLS, MAINE Spencer Small 1 bedroom, second Approximately 3000 sq ft Cemetery Lots access comfortable 1 Bedroom Apartment, $550. Tired Of Paying Basement Space. inexpensive lifestyle. Village By the Sea floor. New tile and carpeting. Female Seeks Veterans Garden Memorial 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. 1 Bedroom Newly High Rent Refrigerator gas and gas, off Ideal for Storage or Park in Paxton, MA Call (508)867-7096 or RenovatedTownhouse $625 Same to New pool complex, with And Wish You Could street parking. No dogs. Contractor, etc. 2 grave lot. (508)925-5234 jacuzzi and exercise room, Recently Upgraded Insulation Own Your Own Home? $500 per month plus utilities. Share Sunny Call (508)885-5116 outdoor pool, laundry, Stop Wishing, And Call First/security. Call (508)865-4422 No Smoking/Pets, x7 or x8 Spacious for more information A/C, cable. Off-street parking. Us For Details On How You Call (508)943-3825 after Sturbridge Mobile Home 55+ $80 Per Day Coin-op on site. Can Buy That Home With 6pm Apartment $850 Weekly (Summer) First/Last, Security & NO MONEY DOWN!!! Douglas in Webster Cemetery Lots 1 Bedroom, Ideal (508)429-7568 Background Check ($35 Fee) Bousquet Real Estate Office/Retail Spaces for Sale Location, Close To Call (508)885-9307 Webster For Rent In Business Hardwood Floors, Back Everything. New Floors, 508-765-5411 Three Bedroom Apartment, Deck, Washer/Dryer, Worcester County Memorial District. Starting At Park-Paxton, MA Carpets, Paint, Windows, Spencer First Floor. Forced Hot $500/Month Garage and Storage 576 VACATION Uxbridge Air Heat, Off-Street Parking, Space. Great 2 Lots (#408A) available in Shower, Cabinets & Second Floor Three 508-476-3500 Neighborhood. the beautiful Garden of Valor Counters. Newer Furnace, RESOURCES Bedroom Apartment (2) One Bedroom Laundry Facilities, Apartments For Rent. Available May 1st Minutes from I-395. II. $5,000 for both. A/C & More. Washer/dryer hook-ups, Call (508)987-0531 off-street parking. Trash $650 & 700/Month 122 Lake Street $390+ per month. Washer/Dryer. removal, heat and hot First & Last Required, 508-892-1436 Pizza Business (508)826-4545 508-347-7027 Dennisport water included. Appliances Included, For Sale No smoking or pets. Utilities Not Included. West Brookfield CEMETERY Cape Cod First, last and security. Non-Smokers Only. THREE Bedroom 1-1/2 Bath By Owner No Sturbridge Summer Rental Indoor Cats OK. 525 HOUSES FOR RENT LOTS: Move-In Ready $1050/month Apartment Available To Deliveries 3 bedroom, walking distance Available 6/1 Call Bob Sr. Eligible And Qualified Husband and wife business. Two in the Fully Applianced, Plus 508-278-6291 Garden of Valor to beach. Call 508-885-6445 Applicants At 27% Of Net Been in business for 4bd 2ba only Extras. Comfortable, May/June special; Income. Must Meet Eligibility 17 years, great location, at Worcester Memorial $476/mo! Park in Paxton. Clean, Spacious, $850/week or 2 weeks for Sturbridge Webster And Qualification Guidelines. excellent neighborhood, Maintenance-Free. established clientele. 5% down, 20 years @ 8%! $1500/best offer. $1500. July and August 2 bedroom, in historic farm 2 bedroom, first floor. no Call 508-867-5891 Over 55 Park. weeks still available. house on Main Street. $995 pets. $650 per month. First For listings 800-559-4145 Please call For More Information. Call (508)892-0266 Priced To Sell, Let’s Talk! Call Kevin or Maria per month, heat included. and last required. EQUAL HOUSING and make an offer! x F502 508-885-5133 Call (508)248-0847 Call (774)239-8920 OPPORTUNITY 860-315-7122 (508)757-7926 APRIL, 16, 2008 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7 Aut motive

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Yellow & Black, CAMRY XLE $14,900. 2004 NISSAN XTERRA $24,500 Travel Trailer Call (508)248-1888 Mint Condition With New 2003 Kawasaki Loaded, Front Bunk $16,900 Call (508)949-6914 $17,900 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Parts..3000 Miles. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA KX65 Room, Rear Bedroom, 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA (508)943-7474 $5600 Two Slide-Outs, Sleeps 1993 Volvo 240GL 2000 Ford 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 508-892-4495 One Owner, Runs Great, (508)943-7474 (508)943-7474 (800)339-2321 New Sprockets and Chain. 9. Mint Condition (800)339-2321 4-Door Sedan, 132k Expedition-Eddie (800)339-2321 www.krausecars.com Miles. Runs Fine. No Son has outgrown it. $13,500 www.krausecars.com Bauer www.krausecars.com 2000 Harley $1600 OBO 617-828-4825 Rust. CD, Automatic. 111,000 miles, asking 2005 TOYOTA $2300 OBO 2006 TOYOTA Call 508-764-1515 508-867-2194 $6000. 48” wide, zero 2004 TOYOTA Davidson COROLLA LE 508-867-6023 clearance fireplace like new. 4RUNNER or (Cell) 508-450-6458 2001 24 ft. Travel $13,500 Asking $600. 4RUNNER SR5 $24,500 Road King Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Corvette 1988 Call (508)566-2721 $19,800 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Classic Pearl Red 1550 Camper Trailer 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA CC-15K Screaming Eagle All works, call for details! (508)943-7474 Excellent Condition. New 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 2001 Kawasaki T-Top, Tires & Interior. (508)943-7474 exhaust system. Many Call from 8am-7:30pm. Best (800)339-2321 2000 Jeep (508)943-7474 (800)339-2321 extras, too many to list. KX85 time to call 4pm-7:30pm www.krausecars.com Over $11k Invested. Cherokee Sport (800)339-2321 www.krausecars.com Mint condition. (508)867-6124. Asking $7500 OBO www.krausecars.com Price Reduced Price $6,200. 1-508-943-1128 Automatic, Power Previously Asking $15,500 2005 TOYOTA Windows/Doors/Steering/ REDUCED $13,500 Completely rebuilt, ported, 1-508-341-3164 2004 TOYOTA Boyesen power reeds. FMF 1997 24’ COROLLA LE Brakes. 4x4, Good Tires, 2006 TOYOTA Roof Rack, Burgundy With 4RUNNER SR5 SEQUOIA LIMITED Call (508)764-6417 Fatty pipe, Turbine Core II Dutchman Pop-Up $14,900 Wanted Tan Cloth Interior Silencer exhaust. New Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge $19,800 $34,900 Old Camaros 76k Miles On Engine, Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 2000 Harley plastics. Well maintained, Camper 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA In Very Good Condition. receipts to show. Asking Model 1007 (508)943-7474 1967-1969 including parts, 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Davidson XL883 pieces in any condition. Will Asking $5200 OBO (508)943-7474 (508)943-7474 $1200. Great Condition. Heat, (800)339-2321 Custom Call (508)867-6275 www.krausecars.com consider other models. Call (800)339-2321 (800)339-2321 Refrigerator, Stove, Etc. 508-450-6751 www.krausecars.com www.krausecars.com Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, Call (860)633-0869 Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, $3200 Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 2005 Suzuki C50 413-537-0619 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots Of Chrome Added, 1,493 Boulevard Cruiser 1989 24’ Terry Miles, Flawless. Black/Grey, 300 Miles, Travel Trailer Asking $5800 Mint! Excellent Condition, New 860-792-1168 $5100 Battery, Tires, & More. 1998 Harley 2001 Harley Receiver & Sway Bars Included. Must See To Davidson Davidson 1200 Appreciate. 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, Custom $3400 or best offer. excellent condition, Two-Tone, 2900 Miles, 508-885-6215 registered, many extras! Vance & Hines Pipes, $7000 or BO Extras, Beautiful 2007 31’ Wildcat 508-764-8754 Motorcycle! Travel Trailer 1998 Harley $7500 Queen bed, rear bunks, full Davidson 1200XL 508-885-9892 size sleeper sofa, sleeps 8. 508-753-5529 Large slide out, many extras, Custom Sportster like new. Used only 3 times. 4,500 Miles $22,000. Lots Of Chrome (508)248-2001, leave $7000 2004 XL 883 message 508-341-4076 Harley ** 35’ Sprinter ** 1993 Harley Davidson Furnishings Included, Davidson FLHS Plus Deck. 3400 miles, lots of $3300/Help Electra Glide Sport upgrades, mint With Financing. Black, only 33,313 mile, condition, handles excellent condition, some great. $7200 or best While Available, extras,. $9500 or best offer. offer. Won’t last long! Call Bryant Call Ray (508)987-3783 Call (508)347-8969 774-200-4630 after 4:00pm For Showing & Purchase! A NEW 2008 PONTIAC OR BUICK NEW BUICK LACROSSE NEW PONTIAC G-6 SEDAN NEW BUICK LUCERNE 2008 2008 2008 #3936 #3921 #3920 • 6 Passenger Seating • Air • Automatic • 6 Passenger Seating • Anti-lock Brakes with Traction • Power Windows & locks • Anti-lock Brakes with Traction • On-Star • Power Everything • Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel • On-Star • Power Everything • Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel • Anti-lock Brakes with Traction • 16” Machine Face Alloy Wheels • 100,000 Mile Warranty • On-Star • 100,000 Mile Warranty • 100,000 Mile Warranty

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750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 2006 Camp 1990 Nomad Tent Trailer 2006 DODGE 2000 Dodge 1994 Ford F150 1996 Isuzu Oasis 2004 TOYOTA In Campground 1995 Starcraft DAKOTA ST Ram 1500 Van XLT 4x4 Xtracab Mini-van TUNDRA TRD O/R Out Truck Cap Sleeps 6, Screen & Rain Space Flyer $12,900 Great Condition, 70k $25,000 Gray, 6ft with sliding front Room On Deck, New Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Pickup (looks like a Honda Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Full Storage Trunk Across 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Miles. Used By Physically Looks Good, Runs Odyssey). Runs great, very 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA window & side windows & Plastic Shed, 3-Burner Front, Heater, Fridge, Challenged Passenger. clean, everything works. locking back window. Used 2 Gas Grill, Deck Funriture, (508)943-7474 Excellent! V8, PW, (508)943-7474 months, brand new. Stored Awning, Indoor/Outdoor (800)339-2321 Semi-Automatic Lift PL, Cruise, 5-Speed, Kelly Blue Book says $4100, (800)339-2321 Or Towable With P/Jack. Gas Stove. www.krausecars.com Built Into The Floor. but will sell for $3700. www.krausecars.com in heated garage. Fits Ford Many Extras Cold A/C. Call (508)892-8690 Truck Super Cab. $1100. Good Condition Lots Of Work Done To It: $2,900 OBO Best Offer! $2500 BRO 2006 DODGE GRAND Brakes, Radiator, Water 2004 TOYOTA (508)729-9177 413-433-1479 508-885-9410 CARAVAN SE Pump, Etc. Great Running 2003 Honda 1998 Plymouth HIGHLANDER $14,900 Condition. TV, VCR, TRX250 EX ATV Voyager $19,994 2005 Cardinal 760 VANS/TRUCKS Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge CD Player. Runs Great! Looks Great! Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 27’ Pioneer 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Mini-van $3000 As is. 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA 30’ Camper (508)943-7474 Great Van For $2100 OBO Call (508)476-1617 (508)943-7474 Top Of The Line Fifth Wheel, Fleetwood Travel 1986-1979 AMC Transporting Wheelchairs (800)339-2321 860-634-0581 (800)339-2321 Two Slide-Outs. All Options, Trailer CJ7 Jeep rebuilt www.krausecars.com Or Equipment. 2003 Silverado www.krausecars.com Many Upgraded Features, Call 508-278-6870 Used Only Four Times. Fully loaded, non-smoking, extra clean, comes with 350 2006 DODGE RAM 1994 Ford Ranger 2500 HD 2000 TOYOTA Hitch, Cover, Tripod curry rear end 411 gear 2500 SLT POWER Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, Included. New Condition, extra’s. A lot of family fun. 1988 F-250 2 door, XL Extended Cab, TACOMA SR5 TRD (body in good shape) still WAGON 2.3L 4 cylinder, standard, grey, loaded, leather, $14,900 Inside & Out. Call (508)832-5652 needs work. 2WD, automatic transmis- tonneau, chrome step, tow Super Clean & Beautiful. $16,900 sion, 300 cubic inch fuel in- 144K original miles. One Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Call (508)943-1951 ask Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge owner, runs well, some rust. package, excellent condition. 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA A Steal At for Ron. Asking $5000 or jection, 6 cyl, 75K miles, no Call (978)697-0706 1996 Starcraft 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA body rot, runs excellent, $1400 or best offer. (508)943-7474 $25,000 best offer. Call (413)245-4127 (800)339-2321 860-974-0405 5th Wheel (508)943-7474 $1850. 2007 TOYOTA (800)339-2321 Call (508)234-6593 www.krausecars.com 860-428-4115 28’, double slide, queen bed, 2004 Chevrolet www.krausecars.com 1994 Ford F-250 TUNDRA BASE V6 private bath with tub, Oak 1989 F-350 $19,997 2002 Citation pkg. with extras including Colorado LS 2006 DODGE RAM XLT Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge “California” 31Ft. Travel hitch. Excellent condition. MINT! 18K miles 4x4, 4 3500 LARAMIE Dump Truck Good condition, 92K miles, 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Asking $8500 or best offer. door, loaded with leather. $34,000 5-Speed, 460 c.i., 4 Wheel Fisher plow, matching cap. (508)943-7474 1967 F-250 Trailer Call (508)248-6822 White with grey, Tonneau, Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Drive. 9 Foot Fisher $4900 or best offer. (800)339-2321 www.krausecars.com Service Truck $16,500. One owner, kept on steps, 90K mile extended 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Snowplow. Call (508)892-4211 with lumbertack. New site, nice camper, includes warranty. $16,900. (508)943-7474 36k Original Miles. engine, 6x6x10’ (enclosed). back ladder, spare tire, 1994 Starcraft Call Nina (508)735-4996 (800)339-2321 $6500 1986 Ford 2-3 Motorcycle Trailer 508-735-5409 2007 TOYOTA awning, electric jack, sleeps Pop-Up Camper 2003 CHEVROLET S10 www.krausecars.com Pickup Truck Haulmark 2006 Harley 6, lots of storage, huge Meteorite Model 817 TUNDRA SR5 “Dyna” Street Bob, Black bathroom, queen bed, 1 large $9,993 2004 DODGE DAKOTA 1997 F150 4-Door, Dual Wheels, $28,000 Awning, Stove, New Tires, Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge V-8 Automatic, 8’ Bed, cherry, 2000 miles. slide-out in living room & SXT SPORT QUAD CAB 4x2, third door, six Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 12 foot, pungo 120, kayak dinette area. Pictures on New Gas Tank, 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA $14,900 passenger, V6, 116K, A/C, 83k Miles. 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA (508)943-7474 with paddle, vest. www.breezybendrv.com Excellent Condition. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 6-CD changer, power $2750 (508)943-7474 (951)522-0573 $2450 (800)339-2321 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA windows/locks, tow (800)339-2321 Call (508)987-1519 for www.krausecars.com 1993 Hoope more details Or Best Reasonable Offer (508)943-7474 package, runs great, one Utility Trailer www.krausecars.com Truck Cap 508-867-4105 (800)339-2321 owner, always maintained, all 1986 Chevrolet 10,000 lb Capacity. $2600 2006 TOYOTA For 1999 Dodge Pickup 2001 Coachhouse www.krausecars.com recent brakework done, very (Short-Bed) Camper/RV C-20 Pickup clean, some rust, 1989 Plymouth Horizon SIENNA LE 2003 Trail- 2003 Dodge Grand dependable. $4500. 4 Door Hatchback, $25,000 $700 obo 52k Miles, Completely Nice Flat Bed, Cab Painted 508-892-0526 4 Years Ago (Red), No Caravan Sport (508)277-7829 4-Cylinder. 86k Miles. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Self-Contained Cruiser 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Camper Van. Rust, 155k Miles. 37K miles, $12,000. $1000 OBO 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 26’, queen bunk house, light Runs Strong. Call (508)765-9417 2005 Ford Ranger (508)943-7474 Shower, Toilet, Sink, weight, stereo, micro, A/C, Super Cab 413-610-0138 (800)339-2321 CAT D8H Stove, Generator, heat, 6 gallon hot water, $2500 2002 Dodge Ram www.krausecars.com Auxiliary Batteries, tub/shower. $8000 firm. 413-245-6130 4x4 automatic transmission, 1986 Ford E-350 Bulldozer Call (508)579-8141 SLT Quad Cab A/C, CD, 20k miles, warranty, 2006 TOYOTA and MORE! 508-981-6400 asking $15,900. Pictures Van Cable Blade - Power Shift REDUCED PRICE Long version, 1-ton, new SIENNA XLE Runs Good 2003 Chevy S-10 4x4 available Mint condition. $27,000 Asking $27,000 4.7 engine, 70,500 miles, Call anytime, (508)234-6732 paint, new tires. $12,000 2004 Wilderness Blue, Auto, Extended Cab. Transmission worked on and Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge (508)765-8848 6-Cylinder, 62k Miles. Paid original owner, custom hood, 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA (860)928-3477 5th Wheel 30’ flow master dual exhaust, 2005 Ford Ranger $1000 work on engine. This White, 16’ power living room $2000 For Recent Parts. van will pull anything. $3000. (508)943-7474 Interior Clean, Waxed & Low jack, bedliner, Tonneau 24k Original (800)339-2321 1997 Coleman slide-out, queen size bed cover, side steps, Curtis plow One-Owner Miles. Power Call (508)612-0880 SURPLUS w/home mattress, two Buffed. www.krausecars.com Pop-Up Camper $7500 (used only in my driveway). Steering/Brakes, CD, A/C. EQUIPMENT bunks, sleeps 8. Tons of Excellent condition, Asking $11,200 OBO 1985 Ford F-600 2006 TOYOTA Sleeps 8. Gas Stove, Gas extras, very clean, excellent 508-885-3124 POSSIBLE SNOW $14,995/OBO. 860-923-9067 TUNDRA Electric Refrigerator, Water condition. Asking (508)885-0391 Box Truck PLOW/DUMP TRUCK Heater, Sink, Dinette Set, $15,900/BO. 1994 Chevy 2005 FORD low miles, runs good, needs $19,900 Outside Shower. Electric Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge ONE MACK U-MODEL (508)892-8080 Lumina Van 2002 DODGE DAKOTA F-150 LARIAT some new brake lines. $1000 Brakes. Canvas In Great SPORT 4X4 or best offer. 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Shape. Needs Tires & 6 cylinder, 7 seats. Original $25,900 (508)943-7474 ONE MACK R-MODEL 2000 Winnebago owner, good brakes and $13,888 Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Call (508)922-3936 (800)339-2321 Front Jack Lift. Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge STORAGE TRAILER $3500 OBO Chieftain tires. 230,000 miles but still 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA www.krausecars.com runs great. $800. 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA (508)943-7474 1986 GMC Please Call 508-234-5183 Model 35U (508)943-7474 After 6pm Call (508)278-0138 (800)339-2321 Hi-Top 2005 TOYOTA 1-800-262-9081 40k Miles, Loaded, Many (800)339-2321 www.krausecars.com SIENNA REGULAR Extras. No Pets/Smoking. 1994 Chevy 3/4 www.krausecars.com Conversion Van 2003 Condor 2005 FORD F-150 XLT Full Sized Bed, Captain’s $18,500 Michigan Must See! Ton 2001 Dodge Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Motorhome Asking $55,000 $19,905 Chairs, Many New Parts, 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Payloader & 28ft, double slide outs. 508-269-1710 350 V8, 2WD, excellent Dakota Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Three-Way Refrigerators, (508)943-7474 35,000 miles, loaded with all condition, 190k miles, new 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA Two Portable Heaters, (800)339-2321 Backhoe Model 75 tires, recent brakes and 4 Wheel Drive, Extended options. No pets and no 2001 Cab One Owner, Mint (508)943-7474 10’ x 12’ Screen House. www.krausecars.com Snowplow smoking-bought new and tuneup. $3000. (800)339-2321 Call (774)272-1192 Condition. Fully Loaded! www.krausecars.com Many Extras! Diesel, Runs Good well cared for. Must see. “Woodland Park” Bedliner & Cover, Remote $1500 OBO 2005 TOYOTA Asking $40,000. Beautiful Custom Design, 1993 Chevy Start, 12 Disc CD, 2000 Ford F150 508-943-4175 HIGHLANDER Also: Call (508)949-1463 40’ Park Model Trailer. Visors, Steps, Electric $22,900 Gravely Tractor Sliding Glass Door Handicapped Van Bed liner, 5 speed, V6, new Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge 2003 Crossroads Entrance, Full Bath, 80k Miles, With Fold-Out Lift Windows/Locks/Mirrors, front shocks, good tires, 2003 Isuzu NPU 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA And Parts Cruiser 5th wheel 3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8 Good Condition. Full Rear Seat. fairly new sticker, runs great. 16 ft Box Truck (508)943-7474 Call (508)347-7300 Central Air $3650 $9000 obo Asking $5500 (800)339-2321 bunk house very clean, one (508)757-5211 Call (774)230-0899 V8 automatic transmission, 767 VEHICLES WANTED family owned, 8’ living room Winter Insulation Package 1992 Dodge Caravan power steering, power www.krausecars.com slide out, air/heat, Paid $47,000 New. brakes. Runs great, very Asking $35,000 Handicapped Accessible 1995 Ford F150 High-top Mini tub/shower, phone jack/3 Lowered Floor, Fold-Out 1988 Ford F-350 clean, 10 ft loading ramp. 2004 TOYOTA cable outlets, outside 617-524-6220 Ramp. 85k Miles. XLT $10,000. Wheelchair shower. Asking $17,000. Runs Good 1-Ton Dump Long bed, 4x4, standard Call (774)230-1437 TACOMA TRD Van Needed Call (508)347-2934 Cape Cod $2900 (Flat-Bed) transmission, full bed liner, OFF/ROAD SR5 In excellent running track rack system, behind 2003 Toyota $22,000 1994 Fifth Wheel Old Chatam RV Park Call 508-248-5557 With 8-Foot Plow. seat tool storage, AM/FM/CD, Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge condition with fully Fleetwood Savanna 1986 28ft Prowler, sleeps 6- Excellent Condition, Low power windows and door Tacoma Pickup 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA automatic wheel chair lift 8. Sun room attached. Has 1989 Chevy 1500 Mileage, Ready To Work! locks, A/C. 115k miles. White, 43K miles, $8500. (508)943-7474 and closing doors. 27ft., $7000. large shed, park has Call (508)867-7246 Short bed Z71 off road. First $5500 Takes It! Asking $3495. Call (508)943-6941 or (800)339-2321 Please leave message swimming pool, beach 2 $1500 or best offer. www.krausecars.com (508)764-2807 miles. Season April to 508-764-6376 Call 508-764-1246 (508)855-3924 2001 Fleetwood October. Can email photos. Call (774)280-2480 $4500. Elkhorn Truck Call (508)943-6559 1988 Chevy Camper Silverado 1500 Like new, used only a few V8, 200K, but runs great. times. Fits 6’ truck bed. 33-Foot New paint, rebuilt Queen, sleeps 4, all Fifth Wheel transmission, large toolbox amenities, asking $8,700. and ladder rack, bedliner. Must see! Truck also Camper Asking $1200 or best offer. available. REDUCED To $18,000 Call (774)262-8134 Call (508)892-8861 Includes Many Extras. Excellent Condition. 1984 Chevy C-20 1990 Ford 350 Pickup (3/4 Ton) Class-C Camper F-350 Crew Cab Runs & Drives Good, Needs 50k Miles, Twin Beds In Pick-Up Truck Body Work. Good ‘Everyday’ Rear. Sleeps 6, Very Good $6,800 Driver. Also Included: 4 Extra Tires And Toolbox. Condition. Roof Air, Call $700 OBO Furnace, Generator, Fully 860-935-5411 508-347-3672 Self-Contained. Quinebaug, CT 774-200-1957 With Tow Dolly. Ready To Go 1980 Chevy 1 - $10,900 Goin’ Fishin’? 508-347-3262 2000 Starcraft Ton 2WD, dual wheels, A/C, PS, Truck Camper PL, PW, recently restored, 2000 Kropf 40’ 850 Lite aluminum flatbed, $3000 8 1/2 Foot, 1600 lbs. Park Model Sleeps Four, Like New. 2000 Chevy S-10 With 39’x10’ enclosed all Never Abused. Blazer aluminum sun room with Ready To Go! 6 cylinder, 4x4, loaded, 2 windows and doors. Ready $6350 firm door, $3995. to move in! Can be Call (508)450-4573 dismantled to move. Many Call For More Details extras. $24,000. 860-974-0746 2007 DODGE Call 727-457-2491 DURANGO SLT Starcraft Starflite Snowbird Special $18,997 Park Model With Loft & Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge Pop-up Trailer 191 W. Main St., Dudley, MA with awning oak cabinets, Matching Addition. (508)943-7474 stainless steel sink, Appx. 950 sq. ft. (800)339-2321 indoor/outdoor 3 burner Furnished, Central Air, www.krausecars.com stove sleep six, immaculate Matching 12x16 Shed condition. non-smokers, With Washer & Dryer. 1998 Dodge Ram tyvec cover included. $3800. $39,900 OBO Green, 147,000 miles, 3 Call for details. 508-867-5850 quart ton, 4x4, $5400. (508)885-3732 508-579-1827 Call (508)868-5191 LOCAL NEWS, ONLINE FINANCING AS LOW AS ZERO% ON SELECT MODELS 24/7. DISCOUNTS AND REBATE COMBINE UP TO $9,000 AVAILABLE WHEN YOU ARE. All local. All the time. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 10 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April, 16, 2008

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