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Haddon W. Robinson ‘Voice of INSIDE Fenway Park’

ALMANAC ...... 2 BEANE SUFFERS HEART POLICE LOGS...... 9 Photo courtesy Daphne Stevens Local activists hold “dots” representing the string of climate-related events that hit this region last OPINION ...... 10 year. They served as the local representation for a global “Connect the Dots” effort held in more than ATTACK, DIES AFTER CRASH 1,000 locations last Saturday, May 5. OBITUARIES ...... 12 IN STURBRIDGE CALENDAR ...... 12 BY DAVID DORE AND SPORTS...... 14-15 Connecting the dots GUS STEEVES STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITERS To millions of Boston Red GROUP LINKS LOCAL EVENTS TO GLOBAL CLIMATE Sox fans, Carl Beane was LOCAL “The Voice,” the public address announcer who wel- BY GUS STEEVES — made why they chose that place apparent. STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER comed them to Fenway Park. Each of them cited a weather-related disas- To those who knew him, STURBRIDGE — A small group of area ter that befell our region in the last year, Beane was a genuine, one-of- residents took to the street Saturday, May 5, including the tornado, hurricane, October a-kind man who loved broad- to say “Enough.” snowstorm and flooding, in an effort to casting and sports, especial- The demonstration wasn’t your typical encourage people to “Connect the Dots” ly the Red Sox, enjoyed mak- Carl Beane protest, nor was it the typical location for between such events and more general cli- ing people laugh and cared one. Instead of picking Main Street, about mate change. about others. Ryan, a former Southbridge 10 people, mostly members of the Brookfield “What has been happening has been fairly “He was part of my family. Evening News editor who Green Sanctuary group, chose as their back- disturbing,” said Barbara Hale, one of the I’ve got one less member of worked with Beane at drop the shattered forest off Old Sturbridge group’s organizers. “We hope that, even if my family now,” said John D. Turn To BEANE A11 Village Road. page The signs they held — in the shape of dots Turn To DOTS page A11

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LEARNING NEW SHOW ‘THE SPIRIT OF PUBLIC ACCESS’

BY AMANDA COLLINS STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — Who knows their way around a kitchen better than a grand- mother? Somehow she always knows how to turn a little bit of this and little bit of that into the tastiest treat. “It comes with experience,” explained Pat Jeffries, as she laid out the ingredients to whip up a batch of her famous white chocolate apricot scones Kevin Flanders photos last week. “When you cook, George Van Fleet, the owner of the campground, stands beside one Golf tourney to you learn as you go. And when of many newly constructed electrical stanchions. benifit scholarships you’re a grandma, you’ve been going for while.” Page A8 Jeffries is spilling all the cooking know-hows she’s Amanda Collins photos acquired over the years in the Senior center director Melissa Beauchemin passed out Pat’s scones to ‘We are so connected SPORTS kitchen as the latest chef to be hungry attendees. featured on the Sturbridge Senior Center’s cooking show, Wanting to produce a cooking capabilities have proven to be “Gourmet Grannies.” She’s show, he went around town the recipe for success. the second Sturbridge grand- looking for a suitable kitchen Gourmet Grannies brings to the people here; ma to host the monthly show, for filming, and found the sen- viewers right into the kitchen which debuted in April on the ior center. with grandma, where recipes town’s public access station, “Then it just all came aren’t the only secrets she channel 12. together,” he explained. “I gives away. we’re all a family’ “The spirit of public access mean who’s better to host a As Jeffries taped her is reaching out to the commu- cooking show than one of episode in front of a live audi- nity to get them involved,” these ladies?” ence last week, she gave away AFTER NEARLY A YEAR’S WORK, said Sturbridge Community Bruce’s television expertise some kitchen hints that only a Access Television production and the grandmas’ cooking CAMPGROUND LOOKS FORWARD TO coordinator Bruce Butcher. Turn To SHOW page A13 With runs at a GRAND RE-OPENING premium, Rams score more to win BY KEVIN FLANDERS time, money, and effort to Page A14 Selectmen OK forest cutting plan VILLAGER STAFF WRITER rebuild from the ground up. BRIMFIELD — After near- “We are so connected to BY KEVIN FLANDERS the board about the details of with the project, nor does the ly a year of arduous recov- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER the people here. We’re all a the project, which will be com- nearest resident to the proper- ery work, the Quinebaug family, and even though this OPINION STURBRIDGE — Following pleted by Greg Hurly ty, David Barnicle, who hap- Cove Campground staff is campground was emotional- a public hearing at the May 7 Firewood, of Douglas. The pens to be the Chairman of GET YOUR almost ready for its grand ly and financially devastat- Board of Selectmen meeting, DPW director requests that a the Conservation reopening on Memorial Day ed, we are focused 110 per- POINT ACROSS the board unanimously $5,000 road maintenance bond Commission. Barnicle stated weekend. cent into recovering,” said PAGE A10 approved a forest cutting plan be submitted prior to any that he has reviewed the sub- Some people wondered if Van Fleet, whose camp- and logging permit for a proj- trucking activities and that mitted plan and is “150 per- the campground would close ground lost two main build- ect to take place on a Ladd upgrades be made to the cent” supportive of the pro- for good after it was leveled ings, two rental buildings, 75 POLICE LOGS Road property owned by Ann access point to minimize road posed work. by the June 1 tornado, but RV’s, and 700 trees to the tor- Jablonski. damage. “This is a long-term owner George Van Fleet and nado. PAGE A5 Craig Masterman, of The Conservation process, and the work we plan his staff have put in the Turn To REBUILD page A16 Yankee Woodlands, informed Commission has no issues Turn To PLAN page A11 2 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, May 18, 2012 For the love of reading BRIMFIELD RESIDENT HOSTING FUNDRAISER FOR BOOK PURCHASES

BY KEVIN FLANDERS restaurant. money for people affected by the June 1 torna- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “Our goal is to raise $150, but we are hoping do. That event was very well attended by BRIMFIELD — City schools often struggle to exceed that,” said Beaudry, who is spear- teams from many area schools, resulting in to find funding sources during challenging heading this effort with the assistance of $800 being given to the Harding Memorial economic times, which is why a local college Rovezzi and a group of students from Fund for tornado relief in Brimfield. student decided to step up and support the Worcester State University. “Chris Rovezzi “I was very lucky to grow up in such a great Worcester Public Schools. has been so wonderful to help me put this community,and I feel like I should keep giving Samantha Beaudry, a Worcester State together,and we are looking forward to a great back whenever I have a chance,” said Beaudry, University freshman who resides in night.” who is majoring in psychology and elemen- Brimfield, is striving to raise money to pur- Guests who eat dinner at Rovezzi’s tary education. chase books for elementary school students in Ristorante on May 30 will have the option to Beaudry is still in the process of coming up Worcester schools. She recently teamed up present a coupon to their server indicating with a working title for the May 30 fundraiser. with Chris Rovezzi, the owner of Rovezzi’s that they would like to benefit the fundraiser If it is successful, she may elect to organize Ristorante in Sturbridge, to organize a by having a percentage of their bill donated to additional fundraisers with Rovezzi and other fundraiser on May 30 at the 2 School Street Beaudry’s cause. Coupons will be available at local business owners to assist the Worcester the event, and many of Public Schools. LLC the donations will be “My team has been really helpful and sup- DUMPSTER SERVICES used to cover the cost portive. They are really behind me on this and of textbooks for we all want things to go well,” Beaudry said. 508-885-2428 Worcester elementary Rovezzi is also looking forward to a great school students whose Courtesy photo night. As one of the many community-minded Trash, Demolition Debris, • Etc. second language is Samantha Beaudry, of Brimfield, has teamed up with business owners in town, he enjoys hosting English. restaurant owner Chris Rovezzi to organize a benefits and fundraisers at his restaurant. $99 WEEKLY PICK-UP, $70 BI-WEEKLY, QUARTERLY RATE “Everyone has been fundraiser to support elementary school students in “I’m known in town as the guy who never hurting financially Worcester. RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE PICKUP Pick-up Weekly and Bi-Weekly says no to people who want to find a way to over the last few years, raise money. I try to do whatever I can to help DUMPSTER CONTAINERS We Offer 15, 20 and 30 Yard Dumpsters especially the public buying books that will help these students them,” Rovezzi said. RELIABLE Fully Insured, Locally Owned & Operated school systems. 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Hospital 401 Main Street • Spencer, MA • 508.885.4848 NEWS BRIEFS Dr. Jennifer Fagerquist & Dr. Annie Custer NEW PATIENTS WELCOME What’s happening at Holland COA to host Visit www.spencervet.com SERVICES PROVIDED: Joshua Hyde Elder Law Program Wellness Exams STURBRIDGE— The following events are scheduled at HOLLAND – Local seniors can learn about Elder Law Surgery the Joshua Hyde Library: issues at a free event hosted by the Holland Council on Radiology/X-Rays Celebrating * Saturday,May 12: Moms and Muffins! We’re hosting a Aging at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 24 at the Holland Dental Services special story time for Mom and her children. Enjoy Senior Center. Pharmacy 5 Years refreshments, stories, songs, and create a craft together. The program is part of the statewide Elder Law Sick Pet Exams Most appropriate for children ages 2-12 years. Pre-register, Education Program presented by the Massachusetts Bar please! 11 a.m. – Noon Association. This year’s topic is “Taking Control of Diagnostic Laboratory Services * Thursday, May 17: Sleep Tight Pajama Story Time. No Your Future: A Legal Checkup.” Among the topics dis- Hours of Operation: registration required. Children of all ages with caregiver cussed at events throughout the commonwealth are Aid Monday 8-5 Tuesday 8-5 Wednesday 2-8 welcome! Stories, songs, craft. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Attendance Veterans’ Benefits, how to protect your Thursday 8-8 Friday 8-5 Alternate Saturdays 8-12 * Thursday, May 24: Drop-in Story Time. Stories, songs, home and assets, power of attorney and health care craft for children of all ages with caregiver. 1:30-2:30 p.m. proxies, reverse mortgages, Medicare/Medicaid changes and alternatives to nursing home care. The pre- senter is Atty. Todd C. Ratner from Bacon & Welson in Springfield. For more information, contact Jane Benedetto at 413- 245-3163 or [email protected]. 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A STONEBRIDGE QUOTATION OF THE WEEK HOW TO USE PRESS PUBLICATION “It’s a loss that’s going to PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER FRANK G. CHILINSKI be felt by literally thousands (508) 909-4101 [email protected] of people. He had become an icon at Fenway Park, and CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER RON TREMBLAY his delivery, his style was (508) 909-4102 TO PLACE A RETAIL AD: TO SUBMIT CALENDAR OR VILLAGER STAFF DIRECTORY [email protected] unique and he touched a lot ADVERTISING MANAGER AROUND OUR TOWNS ITEMS: EDITOR of people in his lifetime.” JEAN ASHTON E-MAIL: ADAM MINOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (508) 909-4104 [email protected] JIM DINICOLA [email protected] (508) 909-4130 (508) 909-4092 - Russ Dowd, commenting on the loss of his friend and col- TO SUBMIT A LETTER [email protected] league, Carl Beane, after the “Voice of Fenway Park” died TO FAX THE TO THE EDITOR OR SOUND-OFF: MANAGING EDITOR in Sturbridge last week. STURBRIDGE VILLAGER: E-MAIL: STAFF WRITER (508) 909-4130 (508) 764-8015 [email protected] KEVIN FLANDERS [email protected] OPEN TO CLOSE 508-909-4136 TO PRINT AN ADVERTISING MANAGER TO PLACE A 413-245-7108 OBITUARY: CLASSIFIED AD: [email protected] JEAN ASHTON HOLLAND: Mon – Thurs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and E-MAIL: CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE (508) 909-4104 SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] TARA KING [email protected] 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (800) 536-5836 NICK ETHIER SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: PRODUCTION MANAGER FISKDALE: 508-347-6486 [email protected] (508) 909-4133 Weekdays 9:00-4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 KERRI PETERSON [email protected] JULIE CLARKE (508) 909-4103 (508) 909-4105 STURBRIDGE 508-347-6463 [email protected] ADVERTISING MANAGER [email protected] Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 STONEBRIDGE PRESS PHOTO POLICY JEAN ASHTON The Sturbridge Villager (USPS#024-955) is BRIMFIELD: 413-245-3451 As a community oriented family of newspapers, Stonebridge Press welcomes photos (508) 909-4104 Weekdays: 9:00 – 4:30 and Sat. 9:00 -12:00 from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of its [email protected] published weekly by Stonebridge Press, Inc., titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Stonebridge 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. WALES: 413-245-9808 Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They GOT A NEWS TIP, AND IT’S Periodical postage paid at Southbridge, MA Weekdays 8:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 4:30 and may also be made available for resale, with any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press AFTER 5 P.M. OR A WEEKEND? 01550. POSTMASTER: Send address Sat. 9:00 – 12:00 and/or the photo re-print vendor. CALL A REPORTER’S LINE, OR SIMPLY DIAL changes to Sturbridge Villager, P.O. Box 90, (800) 367-9898 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. Southbridge, MA 01550 Friday, May 18, 2012 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 3 The power of the press

SIXTH GRADERS WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE THEIR OWN PUBLICATION AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH BY JOY RICHARD room in the library, they enlisted STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER The Sturbridge Villager is committed to the help of Burgess Librarian accuracy in all its news reports. Although STURBRIDGE — Breaking Sarah Swift, who said she is news. proud of the group’s passion for numerous safeguards are in place to ensure A little elbow grease and per- their hobby and hopes to see that accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. sonal drive has led a group of passion for creativity thrive in Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at friends to success with their self- the future. the top right hand corner of page 3 in a run newspaper. Swift said she has given the timely manner. “WEAS” is the name of the boys full creativity with only two If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- publication produced by a group ground rules — they must be pro- 4140 during normal business hours. During of self-motivated sixth grade stu- ductive and they must follow the non-business hours, leave a message in the dents at Burgess Elementary school rules of appropriate con- School. The acronym combines duct while working in the library. editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will the first names of founders Will “Having done it a previous year, return your phone call. Farland, Eamon McHugh, Arsh I thought, ‘I wonder how long Patel, all 12, and their advisor, they would maintain the standard Burgess Librarian Sarah Swift. I set for them,’” said Swift during Also involved in the production of an interview last week. “It was Workshop for teachers the newspaper are fellow sixth you have to be self-motivated, you graders Matthew Toon and Zach have follow all the school rules of Kelley, also 12. The tiny group of behavior and come to me if you June 23 self-proclaimed journalists gath- have a problem, but let’s see what SUTTON — A Project Learning Tree PreK- er during recess to write, design you can do on your own.” 8 Educator Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. and edit their own publication, She went on to say that the boys to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at Purgatory which they distribute to teachers. proceeded to surpass the expecta- Chasm State Reservation, 198 Purgatory The teachers then donate a small tions of how devoted they would Road (off of Route 146) Sutton. sum to the group who have donat- be to their newspaper. Swift said Use trees, forests, and human impacts to ed the funds to Heifer she hasn’t had to give much in the teach a variety of subjects. PLT's award-win- International. way of help. The students have ning, teacher-friendly curriculum includes The boys chose the charity due learned as they have gone how to 96 activities and supporting materials. Model to the fact that they had raised compose stories and content for activities and network in a collegial setting. money for the group in the past. the paper and increased their PDP's may be earned. The non-profit organization helps editing skills as the weeks have Free program sponsored by the American provide struggling villages with passed. She said she has only had Forest Foundation and Massachusetts livestock, seeds and trees to help to help them create a logo for the Department of Conservation and Recreation. them grow and sustain them- final publication. Please pre-register by June 18, selves for years to come. “I thought, ‘I think they can do Gini.Traub@state. ma.us or 413/584-6788. McHugh and Farland said they this for a little while, but we’ll came up with the original idea in what will happen,” said Swift. fifth grade, during lunch. It first “We haven’t yet gotten to the began as a way to start their own point where I haven’t had to ask Joy Richard photo magazine, which would focus on them not to stay. They set a per- Burgess Elementary School sixth grade students Matthew Toon, Will Farland, Chinese Restaurant sports and the comings and sonal standard of behavior. That Eamon McHugh, Arsh Patel and Zach Kelley, all 12, work on their own publica- www.foodaw.com/015/dynasty goings of the school. Farland said is what was good about it — that tion, “WEAS,” a school newspaper they created on their own two years ago. Take-out Service they were inspired by their class- is the significant thing. That is mates who started a science mag- Catering Party to Your Place what we want for kids.” the best part of the process is the crazy and copy millions of things azine earlier in the year. Please call 508.765.0398 • 508.765.9816 Each of the boys expressed publication and production of the and staple them together and try “I saw other kids doing a maga- their passion for the paper and final product. They said they like and give them out to people.” Full Liquor License ~ We Have Delivery Service zine and it kind of looked cool,” how the process has taught them to work quickly as a group under Open 6 days: Tuesday-Sunday 11 am-10 pm said Farland. “I wanted my ideas better language skills, planning a deadline. Joy Richard may be reached at Fri.-Sat 11 am-11 pm • Sun. 12 pm-10 pm • Closed Monday to be published.” skills and they ability to work, “My favorite part is probably 508-909-4129 or by email at After adding Kelley, Toon, and 344 Main St. (Rte. 131) • Southbridge MA 01550 both as a group and on their own. when we get all of the magazines [email protected]. Patel to their makeshift news- McHugh and Patel agreed that together,” said McHugh. “We go TheHeartOf NEWS BRIEF Massachusetts.com Among the winners were: Programs at Tantasqua, Quaboag • Sturbridge: Tantasqua Regional School District, “Solar Panel Projects on Roofs of Junior High School,” School KUSTIGIAN’S District Staff. earn state kudos • Warren: Quaboag Regional Middle/High School, “Quaboag Environmental Club,” Grades 7-12, Nicholas GREENHOUSES BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs Bostock, teacher. Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. recently honored 26 ener- • West Brookfield: West Brookfield Elementary School, Jct. of Routes 12 & 56 • North Oxford • (508) 987-2401 gy and environmental education programs at the 18th “Recycling, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Jobs Annual Secretary’s Awards for Excellence in Energy and Program,” Grade 5, with the support of the teaching staff. OPEN DAILY 9-6 Environmental Education. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental During a State House ceremony, Sullivan recognized 25 Affairs solicited Excellence in Energy and Environmental $ 99 schools and one nonprofit from 24 communities across Education Award nominations earlier this year. Schools 10” HANGING PLANTS 12 Massachusetts. The awards credited programs in the cate- and organizations that voluntarily incorporate environ- gories of renewable energy, water conservation, environmental education into public or private school curricula $ 99 mental protection and recycling. are eligible. The Secretary’s Advisory Group on Energy 6” Geranium and Daisies 5 “Today we recognize the students and teachers who and Environmental Education comprised of environmen- work to raise awareness about energy and environmental tal educators from state agencies, nonprofits, industry and issues that affect us all,” Sullivan said. “Going far beyond academia scored the project applications. $ 99 the classroom, their efforts and their commitment is an Flowering Annuals 1(6-PACK) inspiration to our future energy and environmental leaders.” Ageratum, Begonia, Coleus, Dusty Miller, Petunia, Winners were awarded $100 to $400 prizes. Paid for by the Marigold, Salvia and Flowering Vinca Massachusetts Environmental Trust, the awards are uality intended to fund further environmental education initia- Home Improvements tives at the schools. 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TANTASQUA BAND WINS AWARDS AT VIRGINIA FESTIVAL

BY KEVIN FLANDERS were involved in were the perfect rate event at Shenandoah VILLAGER STAFF WRITER combination of work, education, University. All of the students had STURBRIDGE — The Tantasqua and fun,” said Colwell, who graduat- time for a little sightseeing after Regional High School marching and ed from Tantasqua herself before their performances. concert bands took part in the trip of attending Shenandoah University. “It was a great trip, not only the a lifetime last weekend, enjoying “Because that was my alma mater festival, but also some of the other their first ever visit to Winchester, and I had often seen kids from fun and educational things we were Va., to participate in the Shepherd Hill go to the festival, able to do,” Colwell added. “We took Shenandoah Apple Blossom bringing Tantasqua students there some time to tour the Gettysburg Festival. had always been a goal that was in battlefields and we also stopped at And even though they were new to the back of my mind.” Hershey Park on the way home.” the festival, they played the role of Colwell achieved that goal last Now the focus of the music experienced veterans by taking weekend by bringing 63 Tantasqua department turns to the highly home honors in two categories. students to Winchester to take part anticipated spring concert on The 85th annual festival included in the festival, which boasts the old- Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at the band competitions, dances, parades, est and largest firefighters parade in high school auditorium, followed by a carnival, a circus, dinners, lunch- the nation. The parade itself took the Tantasqua All Arts Night on eons, a 10K Race, and firefighters’ about three hours, and marching May 24. Colwell said it has taken the Courtesy photo events. Lucy Colwell, the instrumen- band students were thrilled to entire year to prepare for these Participants get ready for the 10K race at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in tal director for Tantasqua, was espe- attend such a popular event. Not events, and students are looking for- Winchester, Va., which 63 band students from Tantasqua Regional High School stu- cially happy to bring a group of stu- only did they participate, but they ward to showing off their skills. dents attended to take part in the parade. dents to the festival because she did quite well for their first time, For more information about the graduated from nearby Shenandoah winning the Outstanding Drum Shenandoah Apple Blossom for April and May. The Tantasqua University and learned how impor- Major Award and the Class C Band Festival, visit www.thebloom.com. graduation is on Sunday, June 3 at 2 Kevin Flanders can be reached at tant and well-attended the event is Award. In other school news, stay tuned p.m. at the field house. 508-909-4136, or by email at kflan- on a yearly basis. Meanwhile, students in the con- for our ongoing TRHS Senior of the To learn more about upcoming [email protected]. “I was thrilled to share that expe- cert band took advantage of an Month series, which will be winding events at TRHS and TRJHS, visit rience with the kids. The events we opportunity to perform in a sepa- down with the final four selections www.tantasqua.org. Free tomato plant giveaway at OSV May 19

STURBRIDGE — Visitors to Old Sturbridge ciated the Aztec word tomatl, meaning Village on Saturday, May 19 will receive a free “plump fruit” with the edible tomato, which heirloom tomato plant grown by OSV horti- the Aztecs called miltomatl. From Mexico, culturists to celebrate the arrival of the tomatoes traveled to Spain, Italy,England, and spring gardening season. the rest of Europe. They were first imported The free tomatoes will include varieties dat- into New England from the Mediterranean. ing back to the 1830s: Brandywine, Yellow Although tomatoes are prized today, they Pear, and Large Red (free tomatoes will be were a foreign addition to early American cui- offered with museum admission, while sup- sine. At first, people did not know how to pre- plies last, limit one plant per family). Museum pare tomatoes and they often did not like the visitors will receive a free tomato voucher taste. New Englanders began to enjoy toma- upon arrival, which can be redeemed from 11 toes after famous domestic advice author a.m. – 5 p.m. near the OSV Herb Garden. Lydia Maria Child recommended them in her Other heirloom plants grown by Village hor- book, American Frugal Housewife, writing, ticulturists will be offered for sale from 11 a.m. “This is a delicious vegetable. It is easily culti- to 5 p.m. and will include flowers like holly- vated, and yields a most abundant crop.” hock, wild foxglove, blackberry lily,and herbs She went on to give a recipes for tomato pie such as basil, thyme, and sage (prices range and encouraged the use of tomato catsup as a from $3-$5, depending on size). Museum mem- flavoring in beef soup, curried fowl, chicken bers can learn how to deter destructive insects fricassee, and even in fish chowder. By the end while attracting beneficial ones at a special of the 1830s, catsup, or “ketchup,” was well on Good Bug / Bad Bug garden workshop. OSV its way to becoming America’s national condi- historians will discuss tomato-growing tech- ment. niques in the Herb Garden, and will demon- Much of the historical interpretation at Old strate hearth cooking with tomato catsup at Sturbridge Village is centered around the the Freeman Farmhouse. For details: 800-SEE- museum’s many gardens, which include an 1830; www.osv.org. extensive Herb Garden and formal exhibit “The taste of heirloom tomatoes is far supe- area showcasing 400 heirloom plants in ter- Although tomatoes are rior to the taste of today’s supermarket toma- raced beds; a farm kitchen garden with veg- prized today, they were toes, which are often out of season and picked etables, herbs and fruits; the Parsonage a foreign addition to while they are still green,” said Roberta kitchen garden showing more scientific and early American cuisine. McQuaid, Old Sturbridge Village staff horti- experimental gardening techniques of the day At first, people did not culturist. “Some say the heirloom (including the cultivation of tomatoes); a know how to prepare Brandywine tomato is the world’s best-tasting “pleasure garden” of period flowers in formal tomatoes and they tomato. The Large Red tomato can grow as big design; and a children’s garden to encourage often did not like the as your fist, and the Yellow Pear tomato is pro- gardening curiosity among young people. taste. New Englanders duces large quantities of two-inch-long pear OSV horticulturists are dedicated not only began to enjoy toma- shaped fruit. These are the perfect size to to preserving heirloom plants but also to toes after famous pluck off the vine and pop in your mouth for a demonstrating how they were cultivated in domestic advice author tasty snack while gardening.” early New England. They rely on a number of Lydia Maria Child rec- According to Old Sturbridge Village histori- research sources, including period letters, ommended them in her ans, the tomato originated in South America, diaries, reminiscences, vintage seed and nurs- book, “American Frugal and spread to Mexico, where Spaniards asso- ery catalogs, and early garden advice books. Housewife.” Business with Real Estate for Sale ART’S VARIETY STORE 276 South Street 8 AM - 11:30 AM Southbridge,MA 01550 Courtesy photos 273 Elm Street The tomato’s versatility Call George and Company contributed to its popu- Southbridge, MA 01550 (508)753-1400 larity in the 1830s. It 774-402-8888 could be served in sal- Ask for Jeff ads, soups, and side dish- es, and made into sauces, ketchups, relish- es, jams, jellies. Tomatoes enhanced the Seeking Part-Time/per flavor of meats, fish, and poultry. 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ot on the heels of to store pots, garden tools and ing, write the names with a permanent mark- • A pedestal stand for an unbreakable light- the Brimfield TAKE supplies, but should also serve er, embellishing the print to mimic antique weight gazing ball can be made from the base antique shows, this THE as an efficient center to repot penmanship. Note that larger silver plate of an aged pedestal sink. Or prop the ball on a Hweek’s column will and tend to plants. An easy and serving pieces such as flat pie servers can be vintage wooden table leg fitted with a bowl to focus on displaying some of HINT inexpensive way to achieve used as is without flattening. Or, simply write act as a stabilizer. your “fabulous finds” in the both beauty and service is to or punch the name of the plant vertically • An old circa 1960s/1970s round plastic light garden. KAREN re-purpose a vintage sewing along a silver plated knife handle; push the fixture can easily become a reflective garden Whether you acquire vintage TRAINOR machine cabinet! The old fash- stainless steel blade edge into the garden soil. ball. Spray paint the orb a metallic color and goods from the famous “flea ioned cabinets (which are fit on a stand or pose in the garden bed. market” shows or garner your super cheap at yard sales) need *** goodies from local yard sales, bringing little modification to be put into active duty. Don’t overlook old paned windows ear- *** antique art and nostalgic elements into an Requiring a deep trough to hold plenty of marked for the dump! Windows that show gen- Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House — outdoor area creates charm like no other! potting soil, the vacant space that originally erations of aged charm can be a versatile gar- Your tips can win you a great dinner for two at From antique pottery plant stakes to shabby housed a sewing machine is the ideal place to den decorating tool. A tall wooden window the historic Publick House Historic Inn in window arbor gates, castoffs transform into sink a metal tub for loose soil. The drop leaf missing its panes of glass serves as a shabby Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be “altered antiques” when added to the outdoor side (or sides) provides much needed counter cottage trellis when propped against a garden entered into a random drawing. One winner garden! space, and the small drawers stow away an wall or house. Hefty old paned windows can be per month will win a fabulous dinner for two assortment of garden implements. used as a swinging arbor gate when outfitted (a $60 value) at the renowned restaurant, *** If the piece is in good, sturdy condition, lit- with a set of sturdy hinges. A row of attached located on Route 131 across the town common No country garden is complete without a tle alternation is necessary. It is important to window pane frames can form a casual in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the birdbath. A well-placed birdbath attracts wild find a tub to fit into the open space. Because “fence” to corral wildflowers and fast growing business of dispensing tips, not inventing birds to an outdoor space and offers a focal the sewing machine was suspended under the herbs such as lavender. Windows can also be them (although I can take credit for some), I’m point in a busy flowerbed. cabinet, little support was required; therefore used as garden art, when painted and dis- counting on you readers out there to share Don’t have a birdbath? A functional and wooden support boards may be needed to hold played against a garden fence. your best helpful hints! attractive birdbath can be created with an old the tub. Look for old galvanized tubs or new tray and a table leg! A wooden leg from a vin- heavy plastic utility tubs (as used for commer- *** Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that tage table can serve as a pedestal stand for a cial dish washing). For generations, old windows have been has worked for you? Do you have a question birdbath. To form a stable ground base, attach If the cabinet used a one sided drop leaf, the recycled for building cold frame “greenhous- regarding household or garden matters? If so, leg to a sturdy metal tray (old, round, heavy addition of a plywood platform added to the es” to grow seedlings and capture the warmth why not share them with readers of The aluminum trays with a lip edge are ideal) or other side will provide more workable space from the sun. To do: Choose a wooden window Southbridge Evening News? Send questions large clay pot saucer with center hole, turned area. To complete the bench, nail a tall lattice frame that is in good, stable condition. A win- and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, C/o the upside down. A large, shallow vessel, such as backdrop to the back side of the cabinet. The dow with multiple panes and worn paint epit- Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., a vintage enamel washbasin or antique pot- slatted back board can be used with hooks to omizes the shabby cottage look. Build a base Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail tery wash saucer is an ideal candidate for the hang tools and post project ideas. frame with wood to fit the window’s size, [email protected]. Hints are entered into a draw- birdbath bowl (avoid bowls that make it top tapering the sides of the frame to form a slight ing for dinner for two at the historic Publick heavy). To stabilize a heavier vessel, attach a *** tilt to better access the sun. Attach heavy House Inn. For more great hints, tune into metal rounded tray or plate to brace the top of The addition of old figural salt and/or pep- hinges to the back to allow window to be open Take the Hint! one minute snippet tips aired the spindle and use liquid nails to glue on the per shakers brings a touch of whimsy to a gar- and lowered, depending upon the heat twice daily on ORC FM 98.9. And for more tips shallow washbasin or saucer. The mis- den while earning points for stabilizing grow- desired. Cut a board to be used to prop up the and talk, be sure to listen to my live hour-long matched wares that comprise the birdbath ing greenery. Single shakers are an easy find window when opened. show from 9 to 10 am. each Friday on WARE add whimsy and complete the shabby cottage at flea markets, and they transform into gar- 1250. look. For a more traditional touch, paint the den stakes when the toppers are outfitted with *** entire piece a uniform color. If your birdbath a suitable stake. Since shakers have holes in Here are more castoffs for the garden: is deep, add marbles or river rocks, which not the bottom for filling, the petite pottery pieces • An old wooden ladder is the perfect perch only improve functionality but add a bit of are a natural for fitting with a dowel or even for escalating potted herbs. Or use the ladder NEW color and interest. an old, thick knitting needle. For ensured stur- against a flat surface as a towering garden diness, fill the hollow shaker with cement or trellis. *** plaster. Insert the stake of choice and allow to • When displayed in the garden, vintage BUILDING Another creative birdbath option is to cre- completely harden. white leather roller skates become whimsical ate a splashing station from a few old, large planters for trailing outdoor flowers and ~ clay or terra cotta pots. This is a great use of *** greenery. chipped and cracked pots as only one saucer Plant markers to identify garden rows • A vintage silver plate water pitcher or ice CLIMATE needs to be intact enough to hold water. should be a visual treat among the growing bucket is the perfect vase for abundant bou- CHARLTON CONTROL UNITS Simply glue two large clay-planting pots bot- greenery, making vintage silver cutlery the quets of lilacs or hydrangeas. tom to bottom with liquid nails (or attach with perfect contender for such a chore. 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Kevin Flanders photos The carts are lined up as a busy day of golf continues beneath gray skies. Luckily the rain held off.

Kelsey Crane, left, the first ever winner of the Patrick Donnelly Foundation scholarship, poses with Martha Pellegrino at the third hole.

Golfers take a break to grab a hot dog or hamburger and smile for the camera.

Eric Rogalski, of Sturbridge, drives the ball on the third hole, hoping for a hole-in-one and a new set of wheels.

Jon Parrettie, of Holland, lines up a put. Derek Jarvis, of Southbridge, prepares the hot dogs and burgers on the grill.

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MENUS TANTASQUA REGIONAL LEARNING JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL Monday,May 21: American chop suey,garlic bread, Italian green beans, vegetable sticks EDUCATION NOTEBOOK with dip, soup du jour, chilled peaches, chocolate/white milk. Sturbridge, has been selected by Cailyn Canty - Bartlett High Tuesday, May 22: Taco pie, salsa, lettuce, Keene State College University Champeau-Vilandre American School Legion Auxiliary #109 to be their Carlos Alberto Colon Jr. - tomato, cheese cup, Spanish rice, Mexican BRIDGEWATER — President corn, soup du jour, chilled pears, choco- KEENE, N.H. — On Saturday, representative. Southbridge High School May 5, Keene State College’s Dana Mohler-Faria of Mary Katherine Petterson – late/white milk. Bridgewater State University Wednesday, May 23: Brunch for Lunch – Commencement honored its Southbridge Savings Bank Bishop Feehan High School biggest-ever graduating class. A conferred bachelor’s degrees to Sandra Tarasiak - Shepherd Hill Warrior McMuffin. Hash brown potatoes, the following area residents at variety juice, fruit square, soup du jour, total of 1,196 degrees were Scholarships Regional High School awarded to 1,107 students. the 171st Spring Commencement Allison LeBrun - Tantasqua fresh fruit, chocolate/white milk. Convocation on May 12: Thursday, May 24: Oven fried chicken, din- This year’s graduates included SOUTHBRIDGE — Southbridge Regional Senior High School Michael Maher of Sturbridge. Charlton: Kelsey L. Berry, Savings Bank is pleased to For more information about ner roll, mashed potatoes, carrot coins, Matthew T. Chatham soup du jour, chilled applesauce, choco- Mary Ann Kristiansen, local announce the winners of their Southbridge Savings Bank annu- entrepreneur, artisan and com- Southbridge: Rebecca L. Losavio annual scholarship award pro- al scholarships please visit one late/white milk. Sturbridge: Paul R. Janson Friday, May 25: Chef ’s choice, coup du jour, munity-builder, was honored gram. of our branches during mid- baker’s choice, chocolate/white milk. with the Granite State Award for All of the students received a February of the current school her professional accomplish- 67th Annual scholarship in the amount of year. BRIMFIELD ELEMENTARY ments and dedication to service. $1,000. Chosen from a large pool The Honorary Doctor of Massachusetts Girls State of applicants, these students The University of Humane Letters was presented stood out by exhibiting qualities SCHOOL EASTON — The American to Janet Cohen, who demon- of focus and determination. Legion Auxiliary will hold its Vermont strates outstanding humanitari- They were chosen based upon Monday, May 21: Chicken patty on roll, veg- 67th Annual Massachusetts an efforts and social responsibil- their academic and extracurric- BURLINGTON, Vt. — Sarah M. etables, fruit and milk. Girls State at Stonehill College ity. Her endeavors have made an ular achievements, as well as Roscioli of Sturbridge, was Tuesday,May 22: Nachos with cheese sauce, on Saturday, June 16 through indelible and positive impact not their community involvement. among 40 University of Vermont rice, vegetables, fruit, and milk. Friday, June 22. only on Keene State College and Southbridge Savings Bank has a students initiated into the Alpha Wednesday, May 23: Pasta with meatballs, Savannah Nicolle Redetzke, the Monadnock region, but also strong commitment to education Alpha Psi chapter of Phi Alpha garlic bread, cheese stick, vegetables, fruit daughter or Randy and Mary and milk. on the larger human community. and was proud to present the Theta, the national history Redetzke, a junior at Tantasqua awards to these deserving stu- honor society, at an induction Thursday, May 24: Turkey wrap, baby car- Regional High School in rots, fruit and milk. Bridgewater State dents. The receipients are: ceremony held in April. Friday, May 25: Hamburger or cheeseburg- er, vegetables, fruit and mik. HOLLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POLICE LOGS Monday, May 21: Chicken nuggets and The arrests and offenses listed Police responded to an accident ceny on Brookfield Road. STURBRIDGE – 11:46 a.m. – fries/ herein were listed in each town's that caused property damage on STURBRIDGE – 9:53 a.m. – Police investigated reports of a Tuesday, May 22: Mozzarella sticks with police department logs. Those Route 20. Police responded to an accident stolen motor vehicle on Lake marinara sauce. charged are innocent until proven STURBRIDGE – 6:13 p.m. – that caused property damage on Road. Wednesday, May 23: Meatball sandwiches, guilty in a court of law. Police responded to animal com- Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 1:06 p.m. – coleslaw. This newspaper will publish dis- plaints on McGilpin Road. STURBRIDGE – 11:45 a.m. – Police responded to an accident pensations of cases at the request Police investigated reports of that caused property damage on Thursday, May 24: Manager’s choice. SATURDAY, MAY 5 Friday, May 25: Pizza. of the accused, with proper docu- trespassing on Main Street. Allen Road. mentation. STURBRIDGE – 11:39 a.m. – STURBRIDGE – 1:24 p.m. – STURBRIDGE – 2:02 p.m. – Police responded to an accident Police investigated suspicious WALES ELEMENTARY FRIDAY, MAY 4 Police responded to traffic control complaints on Sturbridge Hills that caused property damage on activity on New Boston Road. SCHOOL STURBRIDGE – 7:27 a.m. – Road. Charlton Road. STURBRIDGE – 4:30 p.m. – Police responded to traffic control STURBRIDGE – 11:47 a.m. – STURBRIDGE – 4:30 p.m. – Police responded to an accident BREAKFAST complaints on Route 20. Police investigated a suspicious Police investigated reports of that caused property damage on STURBRIDGE – 8:27 a.m. – vehicle on Charlton Road. harassment on Lake Road. Main Street. Monday, May 21: Scrambled eggs, cereal, Police investigated reports of STURBRIDGE – 2:10 p.m. – STURBRIDGE – 6:12 p.m. – STURBRIDGE – 5:53 p.m. – milk, fruit, juice. vandalism on Heritage Green Reyes Garcia, 51, of Southbridge, Police responded to traffic control Police investigated reports of ille- Tuesday, May 22: Muffins, cereal, milk, Drive. was arrested on charges of oper- complaints on Main Street. gal dumping on New Boston fruit, juice. Road. STURBRIDGE – 9:22 a.m. – ating a motor vehicle with a sus- MONDAY, MAY 7 Wednesday, May 23: Donuts, cereal, milk, Police responded to animal com- pended license. STURBRIDGE – 6:17 p.m. – fruit, juice. plaints on Podunk Road. STURBRIDGE – 2:10 p.m. – STURBRIDGE – 8:51 a.m. – Police responded to traffic control Thursday, May 24: French toast sticks, cere- STURBRIDGE – 10:19 a.m. – Police responded to an accident Police responded to animal com- complaints on Holland Road. al, milk, fruit, juice. Police responded to traffic control that caused property damage on plaints on Clark Road. STURBRIDGE – 6:41 p.m. – Friday, May 25: Hash browns, cereal, milk, complaints on New Boston Road. Main Street. STURBRIDGE – 11:03 a.m. – Police investigated suspicious fruit, juice. STURBRIDGE – 11:33 a.m. – STURBRIDGE – 3:17 p.m. – Police responded to animal com- activity on Cedar Street. Police responded to animal com- Police responded to animal complaints on Hillside Drive. LUNCH plaints on New Boston Road. plaints on Brookfield Road. 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VIEWS ANDOPINION COMMENTARY FROM STURBRIDGE, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND AND WALES EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mother’s Day Spring Thank you Lucky duck/Family Fun Day supporters around the To the Editor: Marketing Department, Hospital The Harrington Hospital Auxiliary’s 21st Maintenance and Environmental Depts., Annual Lucky Duck/Family Fun Day at the Hospital Food Service, Belanger Brothers Westville Recreation area was a huge success. Shows LLC, Southbridge Fire Department, world cleaning Congratulations to our winners $1,000 Tom Southbridge Police Department doing Child Nutile, $500 Mellissa Morotta, $300 Wynn ID finger printing, U.S. Army Corp of Duvernay, $200 Carol Hanson, and $100 Engineers, Sturbridge Police Dept. & Domino his year, Mother’s Day came on a It’s amazing how much stuff we collect over Ronald DiGregorio. Pizza. Sunday,as it always does, and on May time. We thank the Sturbridge Lions Club for I would like to list everyone by name and 12. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking sharing their All American River Race Day their contribution to our success but for fear T more and more about the items I’ve collected with us. Thank you also to our “Special” of running out of space here’s one gigantic Its date changes every — or more accurately — how many things I’ve sponsors, All Star Incentive Marketing, Bank hug and thank you to all. You know how year, though the day of the lazily let pile up around me. Of America, Country Bank, D&D Welding, much we appreciate you. We had over 83 vol- week and the month do not; It’s time to do a little spring cleaning. Dexter Russell, Inc. G&F Industries, Hyde unteers which included Auxiliary members it is always the second It starts with a realization, like one I had the Tools, Inc. Ideal Pools, Incom, Inc, Load and their recruited friends and relatives, Sunday in May. other day.I have nowhere left to put anything. Controls, Inc. Mcgrath Insurance Group, Inc., Hospital Employees, The Charlton Explorer As is the case with many Every shelf, every nook, every cranny, every Millennium Power Partners, OFS, Savers Post #296, Shiela Jalbert’s Mary E. Wells customs and traditions corner, every cabinet, every drawer, every Bank, Southbridge Credit Union, Junior High Honor Society Students, Lynn that seem so well- cubby and every inch of every ledge is occu- Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center, Simond’s Southbridge Connection Group engrained in our society pied with something — and not necessarily Southbridge Savings Bank, United Lens Co., Debbie Castonguay’s Girl Scout Troop and and world, I thought this something I need. Webster First Federal Credit Union, Webster Lindsey Tretter and Maya Silva our Ducks was universal before Consolidation is hard, because it means Five Cents Savings Bank. for the Day. KRISTAL spending a year living in making some tough decisions in the name of Thanks to the following businesses who How does this event benefit the communi- KLEAR Slovenia. organization, and in my case, the name of allow us to do our ticket site sales: Big Bunny ty? It allows the Auxiliary to give four stu- Several weeks before comfort. My place isn’t exactly huge. It’s just Market, Charlton Food Market, Harrington dents studying in the Healthcare Field $4,000 May’s holiday last year, I right for our Healthcare Campus Lobbies, Market Basket, scholarships each for a total of $16,000. It KRIS REARDON trekked to language class needs, but let- Oxford, Nipmuck Liquors, Webster, Park ‘N allows us to provide free health care pro- in Ljubljana, puzzled by the THE ting things pile Shop Dudley, Savers Bank, Shaw’s grams for the 17 communities Harrington more cheerful than usual up is definitely Supermarket, Southbridge Credit Union, Health Care services. Also we are able to fund greetings I was getting on the street. In class, MINOR not in our best Southbridge Savings Bank, Ted’s Package some non-budgeted items that hospital talking to European friends from different interest, espe- Store, Charlton City, West Main Liquor, departments request. countries, I realized why: it was March 8. DETAILS cially if we Dudley, Wine Buyers Outlet and Yankee A huge thank you of appreciation to all of That date may not have a lot of meaning in ADAM want to avoid Spirits. our volunteers and supporters who have the U.S. It comes and goes without much stubbing our Our credits do not end here. To add to our made this event possible for twenty one years. notice. When a computer tech came to serv- MINOR toes on random success we must recognize and thank the peo- Gearing up for our twenty second. Please join ice the projector in a classroom where I was objects as we ple who generously donate equipment and us. studying in Connecticut this year on May 8, head to the time the day of the event. Ideal Pools, D&D he good-naturedly called out: “Happy almost kitchen to get a glass of water — which has Welding, Economy Canvas and Awning Co., HELEN SANTILLI, BETSY PEPPEL, SARAH HARDY St. Patrick’s Day!” as he left the room. happened more than I’d like to admit! Leboeuf Rubbish, Robert Clemence, The room full of many non-Americans, the CO-CHAIRMEN Add to that the fact that my son (9 months Chamber of Commerce, Dexter Russell, majority of whom were women, were a bit old last week!) is now crawling around and Harrington Hospital Volunteer Services, TWENTY FIRST LUCKY DUCK/FAMILY FUN DAY confused. exploring our home like a curious puppy, and “St. Patrick’s Day?” someone asked. “But that means being extra careful where we place today is International Women’s Day!” our things (don’t worry, we baby proofed, so In many countries, Women’s Day and no fingers in the outlets in the Minor house!). Holland: Vote yes for Article 4 Mother’s Day are synonymous and are cele- Add up all those circumstances, and you brated on May 8 each year. When I was in have a motivated father in super organization- To the Editor: plain of the outcome. Go to Town Meeting on Slovenia, that meant that women were given al mode. The fiscal 2012 budget was $25,600,000; a cit- June 4, at 7 p.m., and vote yes on Article 4. No carnations as they entered the grocery Which brings me to the reason I am writing izen’s petition proposes keeping it the same increase over the 2012 budget! stores, and everyone I knew posted a comput- this column — I need some help, and I’m for fiscal 2013. The Town of Sturbridge will be fine for a er image of a rose on my Facebook page, reaching out to all of you, my readers, for The Finance Committee, Board of year or two with no increase in spending. It wishing me a happy day. ideas! Selectmen and Town Administrator’s fiscal will work out. It is like bringing up children — So when Mother’s Day rolled around last Do you know of any creative ways to organ- 2013 budget proposes $26,700,000 — a $1.1 mil- how much easier it is to say ‘yes’ all the time year, people were curious. Hadn’t we just had ize? How do you deal with your spring clean- lion increase. versus ‘no’. You have to work at “no” and Women’s Day? ing? How have you found ways to get around Article 4: Citizen Petition – FY13 Budget: To make sure you stick to it. No increase in The idea of the American Mother’s Day is the clutter? Send me your ideas and hopefully see if the Town of Sturbridge will limit the fis- spending! a relatively recent development. President I can publish them in a future column, and cal year 2013 budget, as approved by the vot- There will be and have been rumors around Woodrow Wilson declared the day an official selfishly,I just might copy all of your ideas for ers, to a sum not to exceed the fiscal year 2012 town about discontinuing full day kinder- holiday less than 100 years ago, in 1914, six my own personal gain! Ah, the perks of writ- budget of $25,578,124; or take any action in garten should this article pass. This same years after West Virginian Anna Jarvis pro- ing a column… relation thereto. Sponsor: Citizen Petition. rumor went around during the “Revoke CPA” posed it, though she was certainly not the One idea I have heard thrown around is the The purpose of Article 4 is to keep fiscal initiative. When true debate is not participat- first to propose a day to honor one’s mother. idea of the tag sale. I’ve done those before, and year 2013 spending at the same level as fiscal ed in because a minority of individuals While the idea of celebrating motherhood in my experience, they have always been more 2012. The Board of Selectmen, Town believes they know it all, these are the rumors and giving hard-working mothers a day of work than it’s worth, but I guess many vari- Administrator and Finance Committee along that are started. The presumption is that noth- rest (or at least an acknowledgement of ables in play there. I don’t know how many with the School Committees are aware of this ing works like fear.We are asking that the 2013 appreciation) does seem to be somewhat uni- people would want any of my things anyway, article – a “Plan B” should be in place, for budget remain the same as 2012. No increase versal, given that many countries have a but I guess you never know! when the article passes at town meeting. no reduction. mother’s day or at least celebrate One thing I recently did was go through all Some of the first cries will be: loss of teach- Selectmen Creamer stated in his hand-out International Women’s Day, the ways in my old clothes. It’s amazing how many either ers, loss of public safety services, unsafe work when running for selectman, and I quote in which celebrations are held differ greatly. did not fit anymore (thanks a lot, unhealthy conditions, chaos, disorder, contractual obli- part: “Without strong economic investment • In England, Mother’s Day falls on the eating habits!) or were rarely or never worn gations, pot holes that will swallow cars, and within our community, as well as cost reduc- fourth Sunday of Lent, perhaps to honor the due to forgetfulness or change of taste (I other disasters. tions in town government, many residents 16th century tradition formerly known as swear, that $4.99 polo at Old Navy was a great The Town of Sturbridge and its officials, will be forced to relocate out of Sturbridge. ‘Mothering Day,’ when children would have deal!). Recently,I filled two garbage bags full of both elected and otherwise, will have to adjust This is not acceptable and requires dedicated to make the pilgrimage to their mother’s clothes and am ready to bring them to the their planning and proposed budget for FY leadership willing to make hard choices. I church if they had moved away and did not Salvation Army (know of another local place 2013, just like we do with our household budg- have never wavered in the face of hard choic- still attend the same one. that might need some clothes? Let me know!). et planning. es.” • In Australia, Mother’s Day is celebrated Over the past couple weeks, we’ve made The voters of Sturbridge have a very This is your money. The voters are the leg- on the same day as in the U.S., but the tradi- some progress — but we have some work to do unique opportunity at this Town Meeting. islative body. You can determine what will tional gift is a Chrysanthemum (partially to get where I want to be — a lean, mean de- Approve additional spending as proposed by happen. Be part of it. If you are not going to because it ends in “mum,” of course). cluttered machine! the Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen, participate, do not complain about it. No one • Indonesians honor the date of the first and Town Administrator – or not. wants to hear it. Indonesian Women Congress, holding their How do you all tackle your spring-cleaning There seems to be a thought process on the Every tax is a pay cut; every tax cut is a pay Mother’s Day on December 22. routine? Do you hold a tag sale? Give things part of a minority of Sturbridge voters and raise. • Nicaraguans celebrate the day on May away? Make a trip to the dump? Share your most if not all town officials alike that 30—to honor the birthday of former presi- ideas with Adam Minor at 508-909-4130, or by e- Sturbridge must spend more each year. Then DAVID HOLLAND dent Anastasio Somoza Garcia’s wife’s moth- mail at [email protected]. there is the apathy with a majority of voters er. STURBRIDGE who do not attend Town Meeting and com- • In Belgium, the holiday is celebrated on the second Sunday of May — and it’s the job What’s On of the father to buy croissants or pastries for Email Your Mind? breakfast in bed. Support Saturday town meetings • In Panama, the holiday is held on Us! We’d Like to Know. December 8, the same day as the Feast of the Email us your To the Editor: gives everyone an equal opportunity to Immaculate Conception. The Sturbridge Annual Town Meeting will arrange their Saturday schedules so they can • Until 2008, Paraguay had two reasons to thoughts to: be held on Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at attend the meetings. Because decisions that celebrate, as it held Mother’s Day and its SoundOff Tantasqua Regional High School. affect all residents are made by the people Independence Day on the same date: May 15. At that time Sturbridge residents will have who attend town meetings it is important that Now, it coincides with the American tradi- Sturbridge@ the opportunity to vote to change future town everyone be given the same opportunity to tion of the second Sunday in May. stonebridgepress.com meetings from a weeknight to a Saturday. attend the meetings. In that way the decisions • Thailand celebrates the birthday of This initiative will give everyone an equal better represent the true wishes of the people Queen Sirikit—and honors mothers—on choice whether or not to attend town meet- in Sturbridge. August 13. ings. Weeknight meetings exclude many In the spirit of inclusiveness vote to support In any case, some contend that no matter Sturbridge commuters and seniors due to Saturday Town Meetings so everyone has the where in the world the holiday is celebrated, work and safety issues, respectively. choice to attend future town meetings. it has become too commercialized. Weeknight meetings deny commuters and “I wanted it to be a day of sentiment, not seniors the opportunity to participate in town BARBARA A. SEARCH profit,” Jarvis said, years after petitioning government in the town where they pay taxes. STURBRIDGE Wilson to make the holiday official in the Serving Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland and Wales Moving the town meetings to Saturdays U.S., according to a 2008 Ottawa Citizen article. Greeting cards, she said, were “a poor PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 excuse for the letter you are too lazy to Telephone (800) 367-9898 SOUND OFF! write.” Fax (508) 764-8015 For that, perhaps, we don’t need a day: we www.sturbridgevillager.net should show our mothers how much we care WE KNOW you’ve got an opinion, so what are you waiting for? Sound Off ! and appreciate them all year long. It’s a fast and easy way to let everyone know what’s on your mind. What’s more is if you’re FRANK G. CHILINSKI worried about putting you’re name out there, don’t be! With Sound Off ! you don’t have to leave Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, writes a PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER a name. Just call our Sound Off ! line at 508-909-4076, wait for the prompt and, presto, that’s it weekly column for the Stonebridge Press. You — time to talk. can reach her at OK, so there are a couple guidelines: We ask that you speak clearly enough so we can accu- [email protected]. ADAM MINOR rately transcribe your message. You’ll want to keep your remarks relatively brief so we have EDITOR, STURBRIDGE VILLAGER enough space in the newspaper to include it all. If you don’t want to leave a message, that’s OK. You can e-mail your Sound Off ! to [email protected]. Just remember to label it as a Sound Off. Friday, May 18, 2012 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 11 Friends remember the legend of Carl Beane

general manager of WESO. pened to go to the one at which Beane BEANE It was at WESO and its former sister was auditioning for the public continued from page 1 station, Q100, that Dowd and Ryan really announcer’s role he later became WESO-AM 970 in Southbridge. got to know Beane. Ryan worked with famous for. Beane, a resident of Holland and former him from 1994-97. “It’s not that I saw him there, but News columnist, suffered a heart attack “He was one of the funniest men I ever when I heard the voice, I recognized Wednesday, May 9, while driving northbound met,” Ryan said. “He was profoundly it,” Moriarty recalled. on Holland Road in Sturbridge. His 2004 funny, and also one of the best friends I Curiously, he also recalled Beane Suzuki crossed the center line, left the road ever had. He was a tremendous help to mistook one player for his older and hit a tree and a wall. He was pronounced me. I looked up to him. I still look up to brother on another team, but that dead at Harrington Memorial Hospital in him. He was one of the best radio profes- apparently didn’t hurt him — “he Southbridge shortly after the crash. He was 59 sionals I’ve ever seen. Carl was always still got the job.” years old. helpful and someone always willing to Beane even got into the game itself, According to Worcester District Attorney get the job done. He was a real friend. I’m both before and after he became the Joseph Early Jr., golfers at the nearby as sad as I could ever be right now.” Fenway Park announcer, by being Hemlock Ridge Golf Course called police at “I think the first word out of my mouth manager of the Boston team when 12:39 p.m. to tell them about the accident. would be, he was a character,” Dowd said. teams of sports media folks from Early said there were no passengers in “As an individual, as a human being, Carl Boston played those from New York Beane’s vehicle and no other vehicles was very warm, very sensitive, very car- in exhibition games. involved. ing about his fellow human beings. And “The celebrity that came with yet he has this very rough exterior that being the Red Sox P.A. guy he used A DREAM COME TRUE sometimes it took people time to get to very well in dealing with kids,” Beane had been the public address announc- know him and understand how deep and Moriarty added. “He used to put his er at Fenway Park since 2003, after winning a how real he was inside. He had an incred- World Series ring on other people’s competition following the end of the 2002 sea- ible sense of humor and loved playing fingers and take pictures of it. … He son. tricks on fellow announcers.” did that kind of stuff all the time.” It was a dream come true for Beane, accord- Ryan recalled a couple of times at Dowd recalled the times when ing to Russ Dowd, who had known Beane since WESO where Beane showed his sense of Beane brought his Red Sox 2004 and the mid-1970s and also worked with him at humor. One involved former News editor 2007 World Series rings to the radio- WESO. Joe Capillo, who did a segment on Ken thon and show them to children in “When he was asked to [do] the job of public Sawyer’s morning show. Ryan said “Carl the studio, or even put the rings on address announcer at Fenway Park, I don’t would do the Joe Capillo Show before the their fingers. think if you offered Carl a million dollars that Joe Capillo Show” — doing an impres- Dowd said Beane loved “watching he could have been any happier,” Dowd said. sion of Capillo that cracked him up. their face light up. That was a real A native of Agawam, Beane graduated from Another time, Ryan said, Beane “made thrill for him. The look on their face Agawam High School in 1971 and the Career up a funny voice” and called Dowd’s was just amazing when they realized File photo Academy School of Broadcasting in 1972. His “Cracker Barrel” show offering to sell a they were wearing the World Series broadcasting career started at WMAS in rhinoceros. Ryan said he had “just tears Carl Beane in the studio at Fenway Park showing off a World Series championship ring and they were Springfield and included stops at WBZ Radio coming down my face. I couldn’t breathe, ring. Friends recalled this week how much Beane was involved with actually talking to public address in Boston, WBRK in Pittsfield, WARE-AM 1250 I was laughing so hard.” charity, and how he would often let kids try on the championship rings announcer at Fenway Park.” to “watch their faces light up.” Beane would visit schools and in Ware from 1976-94 and WESO from 1994-98. ‘REALLY GOOD ROLE MODEL’ He provided national sports updates for ESPN show off his collection of sports Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, Westwood One, The Rev. Tom Crouse, pastor of Ray Fournier saw that working with him on memorabilia, which in later years the Associated Press and Metro Networks. Holland Congregational Church, said he’d the Radiothon over the last several years. For included the Red Sox World Series rings. Beane taught sports broadcasting and play- been good friends with Beane for 19 years, and that annual event, Beane would return to his Holland Recreation Director Erik Iller by-play classes at the Connecticut School of recalled how much “that voice he had” added roots at WESO, something he’d started doing remembered Beane for the several times he Broadcasting in Needham. He was a national to Christmas, Easter and other services. long before Fournier did. volunteered to announce Little League games. spokesman for the American Diabetes “He had a true love for the Lord,” Crouse “It wasn’t 30 years ago, but well over 20,” “It was really kind of cool, but I think the Association, and served as a narrator for said. “A lot of people don’t know that, but he Fournier said. “It won’t be the same parents got more of a kick out of it than kids Talking Books at the Perkins School for the wasn’t bashful of afraid to talk about it.” Radiothon without him. I’m really glad I got to did,” Iller said. “He was a professional. He Blind. Like several of Beane’s other contacts, see him last month.” wanted a popcorn, diet soda and the micro- Crouse also had a radio history with him, Ryan and Beane were both on the Food phone. It was very impressive.” ‘PROFOUNDLY FUNNY’ sharing a Friday sports show for six years on Share Board of Directors. The last time Dowd Beane is survived by his wife, Lorraine, daughter Nicole and granddaughters Maddie Beane was on WARE Monday, May 7 and WVNE-AM 760 in Worcester. and Ryan had contact with Beane was at the and Gena. Wednesday, May 9 with station Vice President “There are so many stories about Carl,” he April 5 radiothon. “I’ve lost a very dear friend, and my heart and Managing Partner Bruce Marshall as said. “A lot of funny stories over the years I “We always kept in touch on the phone and goes out to his wife and children,” Dowd said. they did the 5-9 a.m. shift. probably couldn’t tell you.” shot e-mails back and forth,” Ryan said. “I felt “It’s a loss that’s going to be felt by literally by “He was just here this morning,” Marshall His sense of humor is probably the most the same I did for him than I did in ’97. There thousands of people. He had become an icon at said Wednesday night. “He was here, he was common thing people recall about Beane, was no change.” Fenway Park, and his delivery, his style was fine and happy to be here and happy to fill in.” whether it be his quips during Red Sox broad- Dowd said Beane had invited him to visit unique and he touched a lot of people in his Marshall said Beane enjoyed the shows so casts, one-liners he used to help promote the Fenway Park and see him perform his lifetime.” much he agreed to come back to WARE’s Food Share Radiothon in Southbridge, or just announcing duties. In many instances, Dowd added, Beane “did Palmer studios Thursday — despite having a everyday conversation. “I can’t tell you how much I regret not doing it privately” and chose not to publicize it. Red Sox game to announce Thursday night. “Usually he would tease people, jokingly,not it,” Dowd said. Crouse said he is coordinating the funeral Marshall said Beane also did the play-by- in a mean way. He liked to have fun with peo- Fournier learned of Beane’s death when a arrangements, noting they would probably play for high school basketball and some high ple,” said Holland Town Clerk Kristin reporter randomly encountered him leaving involve a big public service at Fenway and a school football games for WARE. LaPlante. “I loved Carl Beane. He was our the food pantry.He was visibly stunned by the smaller one for immediate family and friends, According to Marshall, Beane left the local celebrity, and we were proud to know news, describing it as “a shock.” probably at the Holland Congregational WARE studios around 9 a.m. Wednesday and him. He did a lot for charity.” Shaun Moriarty knew him under similar Church. said he was going to go home and catch up on As an example, she recalled that he offered circumstances. Contributions in Beane’s memory may be his sleep. to help her with a fundraiser for a young “Today,most people will think of him as the made to the Holland Congregational Church WARE did a tribute to Beane during the friend fighting cancer by having people make ‘Voice of the Red Sox,’ but I’ve always thought Building Fund, 11 Sturbridge Road, Holland, morning shift on Thursday. Likewise, the Red donations for photos with him and his World of the Carl Beane from WESO. … I’ll remem- MA 01521 and the American Diabetes Sox honored him before Thursday night’s Series ring. They ended up not having the ber him as a local guy in the post-game cover- Association (via www.diabetes.org). home game vs. the Cleveland Indians. room to do that, but she noted Beane did simi- age of various sports in the background.” Marshall, who has owned WARE for nine lar things for other children. Moriarty, Southbridge Little League presi- David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140, years, said former WARE general manager “He was a really good role model,” she dent and a former News reporter, recalled or by email at [email protected]. Richard “Dick” Vaughn hired Beane to work added. being in Florida on vacation during the spring of 2003. He said he tried to “get to as many at the station. Vaughn, who could not be RADIOTHON MEMORIES reached for comment Wednesday, is now the spring training games as possible,” and hap- ‘Connect the Dots’ effort comes to Sturbridge ed, it states, “Because climate last century or so. That CO2 and degree Celsius higher than it was in him is the ongoing well-funded cam- DOTS change is not a future problem. It is CH4, in turn, enables the atmos- 1900, with most of the increase paign to put “smiling faces” on TV continued from page 1 happening right now, and it is dev- phere to trap heat that would other- occurring since 1980. Even conser- touting coal and tar sands, and oil it’s a small gesture, this brings astating communities around the wise be reflected back into space. vative estimates project an addition- firms taking advantage of Arctic attention to what’s going on around world. The world needs a wake-up They’re both crucial to life’s abili- al increase of 2-3 deg. C by 2100, melting to drill there. us.” call, and there’s no time to lose.” ty to exist on Earth at all, since although several studies have much “If we don’t take steps, it’ll only Participant Daphne Stevens Robert Heon, a resident of without greenhouse gases, the plan- higher figures (6-9 degrees). get worse,” he said. “You want to agreed, noting she saw some pas- Colorado who has been staying with et would be far too cold. They aren’t “It’s very difficult for us to do any- hope and make change, and you sengers in passing cars looking at family in Warren for some time, the only such gases — by far the thing large,” Hale said. “What I want to be involved, but you need to them although no one stopped. said that call to action prompted most common one is water vapor, think we need to do is dedicate our- have other outlets because the truth Then again, she didn’t really expect him to reach out to the local effort. and several less common ones also selves to performing small things is depressing.” them to, saying she wouldn’t have “The government’s not doing any- exist — but they are among the around us and hope people will see As an example, Heon said he done so either. thing and the corporations are gases that have shown the largest the need to change on a larger expects many low-lying islands to Although small in itself, the gath- going to deny it, so it has to be up impact from small changes. scale.” be underwater within 20 years or so. ering was part of a global online from the bottom,” he said, noting he According to National Oceanic Among the things Hale believes “A lot of the problem is popula- effort dubbed Climate Impacts Day was in the area during last June’s and Atmospheric Administration will help address the issue to some tion. People don’t seem to want to that organized thousands of similar tornado. “Even if the scientists are records, the current CO2 level is degree are serious improvements in control the idea of population events and posted photos of them. wrong and man isn’t causing it, we about 391 parts per million and ris- energy efficiency, reducing energy growth,” Hale added. “… Personally, Some were large gatherings in do have proof adding greenhouse ing; it was 384 ppm in 2008 and and resource consumption, localiz- I’m not that optimistic, but I hope urban areas, some just a few people gases has an effect, so why don’t we about 340 ppm back in 1980. ing food, and consuming less meat, things don’t deteriorate too much atop remote and formerly glaciated make the changes? We’re supposed Methane is far smaller — about 1.8 but she admits “there’s a huge list of more. I don’t know if we’ve reached peaks in the Andes. All of them, to be smart people.” ppm, up from about 1.65 ppm in the things we could do better.” a ‘tipping point’ yet, but fear we may though, were coordinated via the Heon is referring to the fact a early 1980s, but possibly stabilizing. Heon agreed that shifting a lot of have.” www.climatedots.org website, a large majority of climate scientists Chemically, though, CH4 has a our energy supply to wind or solar project of the now-well-known cli- argue that the evidence shows that short-term impact roughly 25 times from fossil fuels would help, Gus Steeves can be reached at 508- mate activist group 350.org. human activity has been adding greater than CO2, in part because it although he noted he’s seen “con- 909-4135 or by e-mail at gus@stone- When the website tries to vast quantities of carbon dioxide reacts with oxygen to create CO2. flicting reports” about whether it bridgepress.com. describe why such efforts are need- and a lesser amount of methane to Regardless of cause, the present such sources “would ever be the atmosphere, particularly in the global temperature averages about 1 enough.” But the biggest issue to Trapasso, Jaque announce resignations at meeting PLAN take place at all if the weather is good during her career.” The board also accepted the resignation of continued from page 1 the week, but those Saturday hours represent Suhoski recently posted the opening for the Diane Trapasso from the Historic a make-up opportunity in case of inclement position of conservation agent (full time, 35 Commission due to a conflict with her sched- to do is the first active step in promoting bet- weather. The project will mostly involve the hours per week with benefits). To perform the ule. ter forest growth on that property,” removal of low-grade material. job successfully, candidates must be able to Finally, Suhoski informed the board in his Masterman said. In other news, the board accepted the resig- conduct field investigations and be familiar report that the solar negotiating committee After a brief discussion about what the nation of conservation agent Erin Jacque, with Massachusetts environmental regula- has been meeting almost weekly to further vet hours of operation should be for the project, who will be leaving her post effective May 21 tions. A bachelor’s degree in wetlands biology the solar proposal for the landfill. Suhoski the Board settled on 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on week- for a position in the private sector. or a related field is preferred, as well as knowl- anticipates that the Energy Advisory days and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Board “Erin is very well-respected by her col- edge of wetlands and hydrology. Interested Committee may come before the board in June members felt comfortable with extending the leagues in town. She provided high quality candidates should submit a cover letter and to discuss various options. hours on Saturday because of the support technical assistance to the Conservation résumé Shaun Suhoski, Town Administrator, Barnicle has for the project as the nearest Commission and good customer service to our Town Hall, 308 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA Kevin Flanders can be reached at 508-909- property owner, but they do reserve the right residents and developers alike,” said Town 01566, no later than 2 p.m. on May 24. 4136, or by email at kflanders@stonebridge- to revisit the hours if complaints are made. Administrator Shaun Suhoski. “She will be Electronic submissions are preferred (ssuhos- press.com. Masterman said Saturday work may not missed, but I am pleased that she is advancing [email protected]). 12 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, May 18, 2012 OBITUARIES Carlton E. Beane, 59 Armand E. Fournier, 84 HOLLAND — Carleton Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in SOUTHBRIDGE — ter, Mary Blanchette. E. Beane, 59, of Stafford Rd. Cooperstown, N.Y. He graduated from Armand E. Fournier, 84, He was born in Southbridge, went home to be with his Agawam High School in 1971 and the Career died Friday,May 11, 2012, at Oct. 2, 1927, son of John B. and Lord and Savior Jesus Academy School of Broadcasting in 1972. Kindred Hospital/Park Aldea Y. (Castonguay) Fournier Christ on Wednesday, May Carl began his career 40 years ago as a View Central in Leicester. and lived here all his life. 9, 2012. broadcaster in radio. He worked for several He leaves his wife of 61 He was a member of Notre He leaves his wife of 20 national media outlets covering high school, years, Therese (Vallee) Dame Church. years, Ann Lorraine college and professional sports all over New Fournier. They were mar- He served in the U.S. Army Air Force dur- (Reynolds) Beane; three England. He covered the 1988 summer ried September 2, 1950. ing World War II obtaining the rank of daughters, Nicole Beane of Olympics in Korea for NBC Sports. He is survived by three Corporal. Oxford, Alicia Mickley of Las Vegas, Nev., A public memorial service was held sons, Charles Fournier and his wife Ann of Mr. Fournier retired in 1990 from the and Kara Gagnon and her husband Daniel of Wednesday, May 16, at The Sturbridge Host Southbridge, Gerald Fournier of Sturbridge, American Optical Co. where he worked for 25 Woodstock, Ga.; his mother, Helen Beane of and Conference Center, 366 Main St., Ronald Fournier and his wife Eva of Lawton, years. He previously worked for 25 years at Agawam; two brothers, Allan “Butch” Beane Sturbridge. Other services will be private. OK; four daughters, Louise Leighton and her Hyde Manufacturing in Southbridge. of Springfield and Darryl Beane and his wife His family asks that contributions in his husband Todd of Taylorsville, N.C., Patricia He liked working in his garden, word puz- Darlene of Agawam; four granddaughters memory be donated to the Holland Fournier of Southbridge, Linda Julien of zles, and enjoyed woodworking and furniture Zoe Gagnon, Ava Gagnon, Madison Brown Congregational Church Building Fund, 11 Spencer, and Faye Fournier of Leesburg, Fla.; refinishing. and Genavieve Brown. Sturbridge Road, Holland, MA 01521 or the 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; His funeral was held Tuesday,May 15, from Carl, known as “Rocky,” was born in American Diabetes Association (via three great-great-grandchildren; two broth- the Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., Springfield, the son of the Helen (Taylor) www.diabetes.org). ers, Robert Fournier of Springfield and Rene Southbridge, followed by a mass at Notre Beane and the late Alfred Beane. Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy Fournier of Portsmouth, N.H.; three sisters, Dame Church, 446 Main St., Southbridge. Carl was the Public Address Announcer for St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements. Adeline Ballard, Anita Jodoin, and Alice Burial with Military Honors was at New the Boston Red Sox - The “Voice of Fenway An online guestbook and a video tribute Ravenelle all of Southbridge, and many Notre Dame Cemetery. Park.”? His is the lead-off voice in “The are available at nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to St. Jude Baseball Experience”? at the National www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. He was predeceased by a son Michael Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Fournier, who died May 9, 2008; seven broth- Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Blessed John ers, Emile Joseph Fournier, Edward Paul II Parish, 267 Hamilton St., Southbridge, Send all obituary notices to the Sturbridge Villager,PO BOX 90,, Fournier, Roland Fournier, Theodore MA 01550. Fournier, Henry Fournier, Alfred Fournier, www.sansoucyfuneral.com Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail to [email protected]. and Raymond “Blackie” Fournier, and a sis- CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service offered for tion, call 413-267-4859 or e-mail Leslie at Additional date scheduled 6/16 at 10 a.m. information or directions, please call the listings for government, educational and non- [email protected]. Visit www.norcross- church office at 508-347-3915. profit organizations. Send all calendar listings ws.org for upcoming events. For more infor- CHARLTON — Blessings Farm Spring and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at mation or to let us know you plan on attend- OPEN HOUSE will be held Saturday, May 19 Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90 Southbridge, ing, call 413-267-4859. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 50 H. Foote Road in SUNDAY MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail Charlton. There will be a tag sale, pony rides, to [email protected]. Please BRIMFIELD — There will be an American bake sale, food, local vendors, raffles and a MAY 20 write “calendar” in the subject line. All calen- Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE from 2 to 7 p.m. Drill Team demonstration. Will be held rain SOUTHBRIDGE — Opacum Land Trust’s dar items will be inserted under the actual date Friday, May 18 at the Brimfield First or shine — it’s all indoors. Free parking and PERENNIAL PLANT SALE will be held from of the event. We will print such listings as space Congregational Church on Route 20. Free Red admission. (www.blessingsfarm.org) 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 20 on the allows. Sox Fenway Park 100 years T-Shirt and Free Southbridge Town Common. Bring friends. BK Whopper Value Meal for all donors PLUS BRIMFIELD — Hitchcock Free Academy’s Come early for the best selections. Call 508-347- FRIDAY Register to Win Boston Red Sox Tickets. FARMERS MARKET continues each 9144 or e-mail [email protected] if you have Please call 800-RED CROSS to schedule your Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov.17. plants to share. All proceeds benefit the MAY 18 appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, appoint- Stop by for starter plants, locally-grown sea- Opacum Land Trust. STURBRIDGE — Adult CPR and FIRST AID ments are preferred. You must be at least 17 sonal produce, and home-made products. New CERTIFICATION CLASS will be held at years old (16 with parental permission). vendors always welcome. Visit www.hitch- SOUTHBRIDGE — There will be an all-you- Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, cockacademy.org for more information. More can-eat BREAKFAST BUFFET from 6 to 11 Sturbridge. CPR will be from 1 to 3 p.m. fol- SATURDAY details on the annual Farmers’ Market a.m. Sunday, May 20 at the Quinebaug lowed by First Aid from 3 to 5 p.m. The classes Festival in July will be coming soon. Masonic Lodge, 339 Ashland Avenue, will be taught by certified instructors. (AED MAY 19 Southbridge. The menu includes French toast, training also available.) Classes are held bi- SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed John Paul II BRIMFIELD — Find your treasures or sell Belgium waffles, custom omelets, bacon, monthly. Cost is $60 per person (includes both FLEA MARKET, at the Sacred Heart Campus, your unwanted ones at the second annual sausage, scrambled eggs, toast, and more. The full certifications). Proceeds from the train- 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, is open from 9 Brimfield Town-Wide Tag Sale on Saturday, cost is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens. ings support people with developmental dis- a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Donations May 19, starting at 8 a.m. Maps will be avail- There is no charge for children under 8. For abilities in our community. To register, con- accepted on Saturdays and Mondays from 9:30 able for $2 on the day of the tag sale. Visit more information, call Eric at 508-943-0106. tact Corrie Wetherbee at (508) 347-8181, ext. 104 to 1 p.m. For more information, call 508-765- www.brimfieldtownwidetagsale.com. or [email protected]. For 3701. MONDAY more information and additional dates, visit STURBRIDGE — Women of the community www.rehabresourcesinc.org. STURBRIDGE – Music Therapy will be held MAY 21 are invited to the Women’s SPRING LUN- STURBRIDGE — There will be an at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at the South CHEON from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May WALES — There will be a GARDEN OPEN Valley Family Support Center, 128 Main St., American Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE from 2 to 19 in Fellowship Hall, lower level of the 7 p.m. Monday, May 21 at the Publick House. HOUSE from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 18 at the Sturbridge. CREATIVE MUSIC MAKING Federated Church of Sturbridge, corner of Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 Peck Road, with Scott Snow, Music Therapist-Board Free Red Sox Fenway Park 100 years T-Shirt Route 131 and maple St. Enter by Maple Street and Free BK Whopper Value Meal for all Wales. May is a wonderful time to view the Certified. Music Therapy is an established entrance for stairs or elevator. Koinonia tremendous diversity of wildflowers in our healthcare profession that uses music to donors PLUS Register to Win Boston Red Sox Women’s Fellowship presents a program Tickets. Please call 800-RED CROSS to sched- woodland gardens. Short, guided walks will address physical, emotional, cognitive and “Prayerful Living” with featured speaker Rev. leave from visitor center throughout the social needs of individuals of all ages. The ule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, Dr. Judith Wesley, Pastor of Central Baptist appointments are preferred. You must be at evening. Leslie Duthie, plant propagator and music group also shapes and reinforces social Church, Southbridge, a delicious “Ladies least 17 years old (16 with parental permis- horticulturist at Norcross, will be on hand in skills, increases cognition, and decreases Lunch”, special music, Susie Bonta on the the garden to identify and discuss wildflow- stress. Limited to 15 – Please call 508-796-1950 viola, a Sweet Take-Away Gift and a Gift Store sion). ers, both common and rare. There is no today! Table. During the four-hour “Prayerful TUESDAY charge for this program. For more informa- $10 fee per family – scholarships available. Living” presentation women will “explore how to realize the authority, power, peace, MAY 22 promises and outgrowth of prayerful living FISKDALE — The Cornerstone Café, the for every believer” by looking at prayer as Tantasqua Regional High School in-house, “more than words, sputtered in the air.” student-run RESTAURANT, will be open for Registration at the door is $20. For further business for the 2011-2012 school from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The menu changes on a weekly basis and you can Dr. Gill’s Eye Center view the most current offerings by going to • Comprehensive Eye Exams www.tantasqua.org • Are you over 65? • Contact Lenses & Eye Glasses and clicking on the Cornerstone Café tab. • Do you receive Medicaid, Fuel Assistance, Veteran’s Aid or SNAP? • Equipped With The Latest Technology The Tantasqua Pastry • Are you a resident of Southbridge or Sturbridge? • Most Insurances & HMO’s Accepted Display Case will also be open during • Is your income less than $20,000 a year, $1,600 a month? Cornerstone Café (see chart below for household number of members & income limits) Dr. Amarjeet S. Gill hours and offers a full assortment of season- # in household Income for year Income monthly Income weekly 473 Main Street (Rt. 20) Sturbridge, MA 01518 al baked goods for sale. 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“Having a husband and SHOW four sons, I had to love to continued from page 1 cook,” he joked. “It was nice grandma would know.Among to share it. I got a kick out of them — parchment paper wearing the white chef ’s hat makes for easy cleanup, one and being a TV star and my good chef ’s knife is worth the sons all got a laugh too.” investment, and when bak- While Chamberland said ing, always go with unsalted she felt a little stage fright butter and never over-knead. before appearing on “I would know – I’ve done “Gourmet Grannies,” Jeffries this a few times,” she wished her chance to the host laughed. the show had come sooner. Last month, it was Wanda “If I was 50 years younger, Chamberland who dished out I’d be looking to have my own her kitchen secrets, when she cooking show on TV. I just prepared a batch of butter- think this is awesome,” she scotch oatmeal cookies for the said. inaugural show. After the taping, Jeffries Amanda Collins photos Gourmet Grannies is filmed monthly in front a live audience. Nobody knows cooking like a grandma. passed out scones to the audi- dried apricots ence, who devoured the delec- 1/3 cup white chocolate cookie sheet. Cut into 8 table confections. chips wedges, but don’t separate, You can catch “Gourmet 1 egg and sprinkle with sugar. Grannies” weekends on the About 1/3 cup half-and-half Bakes 16 to 18 minutes until Sturbridge Community Heat oven to 400. Cut mar- golden brown. Immediately Access station. If you’re garine into flour, sugar, bak- remove from cookie sheet and interested in hosting an ing powder, and salt with pas- carefully separate. episode, contact senior direc- try blender in a large bowl Pat suggests serving the tor Melissa Beauchemin at until mixture resembles fine scones warm with raspberry (508) 347-7575. crumbs. Stir in apricots and jam or clotted cream. chocolate chips. Stir in egg PAT’S APRICOT-WHITE and just enough half-and-half Amanda Collins may be CHOCOLATE SCONES so dough leaves side of bowl reached at 508-909-4132, or by e- 1/3 cup firm butter and forms a ball. mail at acollins@stonebridge- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Turn dough onto lightly press.com. 1/4 cup sugar floured surface, gently roll in 2 teaspoons baking powder flour to coat. Knead lightly Pat Jeffries is the second grand- Senior center director Melissa Beauchemin and guest chef Pat Jeffries 1/4 teaspoon salt exactly 10 times. Pat onto 8- ma-turned-chef to appear on the look over a recipe before taping the show. 1/3 cup finely chopped inch circle on ungreased show.

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BY NICK ETHIER Shepherd Hill opened game scor- of the third, it appeared that SPORTS STAFF WRITER ing in the bottom of the first inning Tantasqua would have the bases DUDLEY — Runs were hard to when Cassidy Colby and Molly loaded with one out but Olivia come by in the Shepherd Hill vs. Covill each reached on errors. Brooks slipped as she attempted to Tantasqua softball game played May Colby’s drive to left field was mis- stop at third base. Brooks was even- 14, but the Rams were able to scrape handled by Claudia Fleshman and tually caught in a pickle and tagged a couple more across the plate than Covill’s grounder to a stretching out. their counterpart, which resulted in Kayla DiBiasie was bobbled. Colby “We made an out on third and left 3-1 decision. Both teams were look- scored as a result of Covill’s too many kids on base,” Casine said, ing for a much-needed win as grounder. eluding to the events down the Shepherd Hill improved to 8-7 and “We gave them a freebie in the stretch where the Warriors left nine the Warriors dropped to 8-8. first inning,” Casine said. “They’re runners on base. “We didn’t take “Everybody’s concerned about not routine plays [but] I had that as advantage of the opportunities we getting enough wins to make dis- unearned.” had.” tricts,” Shepherd Hill coach Paul The Warriors tied it up in the sec- Shepherd Hill reclaimed the lead Enman said of getting to magical ond inning when Jeszy McGuire, in the bottom of the fourth inning win number 10 in the 20-game sched- who singled, scored on Kaylee when Lauren Gorodeckas scored on ule. “Both teams I’m sure want to Desroches’ drive to right field. a passed ball. finish the season strong.” Shepherd Hill’s Kelsey Mosher The Rams then made it 3-1 in the “We have four [games] left and we attempted to catch the sinking liner fifth inning, albeit over some contro- got to get half of them,” Tantasqua but couldn’t, which resulted in versy. Mosher began the frame with coach Pete Casine said, also eluding another unearned run. a walk and Colby followed with a to the 10-win goal. Looking to take the lead in the top strikeout. The ball wasn’t cleanly caught by Tantasqua catcher Lauren DiCarlo, but with an occupied runner on first base the batter isn’t allowed to advance. Colby originally ran toward first base, which made Mosher move over to second. Colby was then called out with Mosher leading slightly off second base. Mosher then made a slight move back to first base thinking the play was dead — all while Warriors pitcher Jordan Kingman was in the circle — but the umpires ruled that Mosher could remain on second rather than be called out. Mosher eventually scored when Shelby Stracher reached on an error. “Those are three tough runs,” Casine said of the first inning errors, fourth inning passed ball and the bizarre fifth inning sce- nario. Nonetheless, even if the fifth inning run didn’t count, Casine’s team would have still trailed. “We still would have had to plate another run,” he said. Tantasqua couldn’t do anything in the sixth inning — Covill retired the side in order — but they attempted a rally in the seventh and final frame. Desroches singled and Kingman followed with a one-out single. Then, with two outs, Nick Ethier photos DiBiasie’s sharp grounder rico- Tantasqua pitcher Jordan Kingman winds up to deliver a pitch to the plate. cheted off first baseman Jill Stevens’ glove, loading the bases. DiCarlo followed with a hard-hit “The kids kept battling,” Casine to do that. Molly [Covill] pitched a grounder to shortstop, and the relay said. “We’ve been talking about good game again like she typically throw to second base was deemed being aggressive early in the count, does. She’s pretty consistent and just in time to record the force out, and we did that today.We put balls in competitive.” much to the chagrin of the play top of the order to the bottom of Covill surrendered seven hits and Warriors’ faithful. the order.” a walk in her seven innings of work. Tantasqua’s Kayla DiBiasie swings and connects with a foul ball. Seven of the nine Tantasqua And although runs were at a pre- starters recorded a base hit. mium — Tantasqua’s Kingman Meanwhile, Shepherd Hill allowed four hits and four walks — snapped out of its three-game losing Shepherd Hill did just enough to streak. score just enough. “They certainly played us a lot “We’ve left a lot of people on base tougher this time than at their in a lot of our other games. Today place,” Enman said in regards to an we got some of those people in,” 11-2 Rams victory on May 2. “We Enman said. expected a good contest. The Rams’ Samantha Miller fin- “We needed to get back on track ished 2-for-3 and had the only multi- today and we were fortunate enough hit afternoon for either team.

Shepherd Hill’s Molly Covill watches as the pitch she released heads toward home Olivia Brooks of Tantasqua follows through on her release of a throw over to first base for an out. plate.

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May 7 out the Rockets (2-8). falling behind 6-1, but the host Rockets were Keller combined to throw a three-hitter. Auburn 3, Tantasqua 2 — Connor Munnis Winners for Tantasqua (7-4) included Nicole able to regain the lead and win. Offensively, Tantasqua was led by Jeszy (No. 2 singles) and Austin Avanesian/James Cormier (No. 1 singles), Emily King (No. 2 Kayla DiBiasie (4-for-4) and Lauren DiCarlo McGuire (3-for-4), Kayla DiBiasie (2-for-3, Murray (No. 2 doubles) were winners for the singles), Ashley Mason (No. 3 singles), (3-for-5) provided the offensive firepower for home run), Olivia Brooks (2-for-4), Lauren host Warriors boys’ tennis team, but the Amberlee Parker/Samantha Robinson (No. 1 Tantasqua (7-7). DiCarlo (2-for-4) and Kaylee Desroches (2-for- Rockets (10-1) prevailed. doubles) and Narissa Tremblay/Aubree May 9 4). Tantasqua is now 7-3. Hanks-Wistasek (No. 2 doubles). Tantasqua 12, David Prouty 0 — The host Maria Romano was 2-for-3 for David Prouty. Tantasqua 5, Auburn 0 — The visiting Auburn 9, Tantasqua 7 — The Warriors’ Warriors’ softball team shut out the Warriors girls’ tennis team was able to shut softball team was able to draw even, 6-6, after Panthers, as Jordan Kingman and Rachel Friday, May 18, 2012 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 15 SPORTS ‘Excited’ Warriors wear down Panthers

BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — With their backs against the wall, the Tantasqua baseball team was able to keep their postseason hopes alive with a 9-2 victory over David Prouty on May 9. The Warriors, 14-0 losers to Auburn on May 7, were 5-10 heading into its contest with the Panthers and must win all of their remaining regular season games to become postseason eligible. One down, four to go. “We need to win the next four,” Tantasqua coach Mark Muska said. The Warriors have been struggling at the plate as of late, but they connected on 10 hits and turned a 1- 1 game into a 7-1 contest after four innings thanks to a six-run fourth. Max DeCataldo hit a sacrifice fly in the frame, while Kyle Lavallee, Proulx and Charlie DeCataldo ripped RBI hits for Tantasqua. “It just takes a few hits and a few runs,” Muska said. “They get excited — a little fired up — and it’s con- tagious.” Proulx was 2-for-2 with a pair of walks for the Warriors, while Charlie DeCataldo and Ryan Shannon were each 2-for-4. Lavallee went the distance on the mound for Tantasqua, scattering six hits and four walks to go along with eight strikeouts. Nick Ethier photos “Kyle kept us in the game and Tantasqua’s Ryan Shannon attempts a sacrifice bunt. pitched his best game of the year,” Muska said. “He pitched real well.” they’re not Auburn, Northbridge or Tantasqua earns award: The Meanwhile, David Prouty dropped Oxford right now,” Fahey said. “We Tantasqua baseball team also to 8-6. have to get more consistent.” recently won another award, some- “We’ve had a problem this year Jake Grenier was the starting thing that took place off the field. where we play to our competition,” pitcher for David Prouty and he The MIAA gave the Warriors the head coach Chuck Fahey said. “We went the first five innings, relin- Academic Excellence Gold Team play up, we play down — for some quishing eight runs — four earned Award for a team combined GPA of reason we weren’t up for this game. — on nine hits. He also struck out 10 3.35. The team must accumulate a It’s hit or miss.” batters. Ryan Fahey pitched the combined GPA of at least 3.0 to earn The Panthers have defeated the sixth inning and surrendered a run the award. likes of powerhouses Auburn and on a hit and a walk. Update: The Warriors dropped a 5- Oxford — and lost a 2-1 decision to Offensively, Jake Nadreau was 3- 4 decision to Shepherd Hill on May Northbridge — but have also lost for-3 with a walk and an RBI for the 14, eliminating their chances at a games they feel they should have Panthers. Ryan Fahey, Connor postseason berth. The Rams hit a won. Fahey and Zach Howard con- walk-off grand slam in the bottom of “Tantasqua is a good team, but tributed the other base hits. the seventh inning to win it. David Prouty’s Travis Caron follows through on a swing and hits a foul ball.

Tantasqua catcher Charlie DeCataldo begins to slide as he slips to the ground with the ball approaching. Kyle Lavallee of Tantasqua throws a pitch to the plate vs. David Prouty. DeCataldo made the catch to end the top of the fourth inning. SPORTS BRIEFS

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To stay up-to-date on STURBRIDGE — Back of the Pack The all-you-can eat dinner is only $5 per per- BOTPP activities and events, find us on Productions (BOTPP), a Sturbridge nonprofit son, and all proceeds will go to the aid of tor- Facebook at www.facebook.com/BOTPP or Tantasqua Athletic Hall of dedicated to health and wellbeing in the com- nado victims. The Sturbridge Coffee House is follow us on Twitter at munity, will host a 50-mile Tornado Relay on located at 455 Main Street in Fiskdale. To www.twitter.com/BOTPP. Saturday,June 2. Proceeds from the event will reserve a spot, please send payment and guest Fame seeks applications benefit the towns in the area devastated by the names to Back of the Pack Productions, P.O. The Tantasqua Warrior Athletic Hall of tornado. Box 564, Sturbridge, MA 01566. Fame Committee is now accepting applica- The run course begins in Monson and ends Back Of The Pack Productions is a nonprof- Hemlock Ridge forming tions for members of the Class of 2012. in Charlton, following the destructive path the it association based in Sturbridge. Dedicated Deadline for applications is June 1. For more tornado took on June 1, 2011. Teams of run- to promoting the health and wellbeing of indi- information, please visit tantasqua.org/ths. ners alternate so that each team member runs leagues for 2012 season viduals and uniting them through sport, Click on the Athletics page for the Hall of several legs (segments) of the route through- BOTPP uses all event proceeds to fund grants Hemlock Ridge golf course is forming Fame information, criteria and forms. out the course of the day. For registration for nonprofit organizations with charitable, leagues for the upcoming 2012 season. There 16 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, May 18, 2012 Campground continues slow process of rebuilding REBUILD continued from page 1 After witnessing the passion the staff possesses about making a comeback, many of its seasonal campers also expressed interest in returning to the 49 East Brimfield- Holland Road campground. When they arrive for the Memorial Day weekend, they’ll notice entirely new electrical, cable, and water systems, as the twister destroyed most of the campground’s infrastructure. “We were very fortunate to not have any serious injuries on that day. There were a lot of close calls,” added Van Fleet. One of those close calls took place when the relief valve on the campground’s 1,000 gallon propane tank was crushed during the tornado, allowing propane to leak out into the air. Had a spark ignited, there could have been an explosion. Moreover, This building suffered heavy damage and will need to be repaired. four vacant trailers were flung by Kevin Flanders photos the tornado into East Brimfield A large amount of time, money, and effort has gone into removing debris left behind Reservoir; luckily no one occupied by the 700 trees on the campground property that were downed by the tornado. them or the results could have been disastrous. many businesses,” Van Fleet said. pany are expected to combine for Some of the campers were also “We were facing a potential closure $1.2 million to fund the recovery trapped in their RVs, and it took sev- for a while, but we made the deci- effort on the 40-acre property, eral minutes to get them out. Van sion to reopen based on the family of $175,000 of which was spent on Fleet said there were about 25 people people that loves coming here each removing tree debris. Crews from on the campground when the torna- year. This is a place where people Charter have worked on restoring do came through. really enjoy spending their sum- the cable, new water pipes have been “We had a lot of help in cleaning mers, and we wanted to make sure added, and new electrical stan- up from volunteers, people from the that continues.” chions have also been installed by church, the fire department, and Van Fleet and his insurance com- Cyr Electric, of Auburn. The electricity is expected to be turned on in the next few weeks, and Van Fleet anticipates that the entire recovery project will be nearly complete by the end of summer. Additional insurance funding is still necessary in order to begin rebuilding and repairing some of the campground’s structures. For now the staff is focused on the Memorial Day reopening, which This area was once filled with trees. will be a great party for campers and staff alike, all of whom now share a Van Fleet is hoping to plant new story of trials and triumphs. trees throughout the summer, and Kevin Flanders can be reached at “The resiliency of these people is Palmer Paving will likely begin to 508-909-4136, or by email at kflan- unbelievable, and we’re looking for- repair the campground’s roadways [email protected]. ward to having a great weekend as well. Needless to say it will be a where we can look past the destruc- busy few months in terms of tion and begin moving forward,” rebuilding, but much of the chal- Van Fleet said. lenging work has already been com- Van Fleet, who purchased the pleted and campers are ready to campground in 1983, also wished to enjoy another great summer at thank seasonal campers Gale and Quinebaug Cove Campground. Gary Thompson for spending sever- For more information about the al hours to add some scenery to the campground, visit www.quinebaug- 75 RVs were destroyed by the tornado. front section of the campground. cove.com.

ABOVE, Seasonal campers Gary and Gale Thompson worked very hard over the last few months to return some of the scenery to the campground. LEFT, Looking north at East Brimfield Reservoir. The tornado lifted 4 trailers from the campground and carried them into the water. The

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(NAPS) swollen and painful to touch, of gout and to seek proper include sudden inflamma- Gout is caused by a high a rheumatologist to manage Eight million Americans he credited it to a jogging treatment.” tion, redness and swelling in level of uric acid in the blood. the underlying cause of gout: have gout. It’s the most com- injury. But after a visit to his Now, knowing the impor- the joints. Gout flares are When this level becomes too a high level of uric acid. Over mon form of inflammatory doctor, he found out that he tance of diagnosis and taking common in the big toe but can high for the body to process, time, gout attacks may arthritis in men over the age actually had gout. an active part in treatment happen in any joint of the uric acid builds up and can become more frequent and of 40. However, its symptoms “When gout attacks for the management, Belushi is tak- body. crystallize in and around severe, leading to joint can be similar to those of a first time, many sufferers ing part in the “Check Out “When I first developed joints, resulting in a gout destruction, deformity and stubbed toe or ankle sprain, mistake the pain for an Your Gout” campaign to gout, I didn’t want to do any- attack. In advanced cases, col- other health issues,” said Dr. which is why so many people impact-induced injury or a increase awareness sur- thing about it. I thought I lections of uric acid crystals Baraf. often misinterpret the pain sprain,” said Herbert S. B. rounding gout and a more could tough it out, but when may deform joints and even Learn more about gout and associated with a gout attack Baraf, M.D., clinical professor advanced form of the condi- the pain became too unbear- cause visible lumps to form RCG and assess your symp- for something else. Jim of medicine at The George tion known as refractory able for me to perform on on hands, feet and joints. “It is toms at Belushi is one of them. Washington University. “It is chronic gout, or RCG. stage, I saw a rheumatologist important to seek the help of www.CheckOutYourGout.com. When the actor and per- important to be able to recog- Symptoms of gout manifest and got my gout under con- former’s big toe became too nize the signs and symptoms in painful flares that can trol,” said Belushi. Tips On Making Healthy Vision Last A Lifetime

(NAPS) only be detected through a comprehen- Vision changes as people get older, sive dilated eye exam. Pupil dilation but vision loss is not a normal part of allows a doctor to closely examine the aging. back of the eye for signs of eye disease. That’s the word from Paul A. Sieving, The National Eye Institute (NEI), M.D., Ph.D., director of the National part of the National Institutes of Eye Institute. He believes that early Health, leads the federal government’s diagnosis, timely treatment, and appro- research on the visual system and eye priate follow-up care can help prevent diseases. irreversible vision loss from common NEI supports basic and clinical sci- eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic ence programs that result in the devel- retinopathy and age-related macular opment of sight-saving treatments. For degeneration. example, said Dr. Sieving, recent clini- Dr. Sieving says that it’s possible to cal trials sponsored by the NEI have make healthy vision last a lifetime. To provided doctors with crucial data help, he offers the following tips: regarding prevention and treatment of • Know Your Family History. Some age-related macular degeneration eye diseases are hereditary. Talk with (AMD). your family members about their eye The Age-Related Eye Disease Study health history, then talk with your eye determined that taking high levels of care professional to learn what you can antioxidants and zinc reduces the risk do to protect your vision. of developing advanced AMD by about • Eat Right to Protect Your Sight. 25 percent. The NEI comparison of Talk with your family members about their eye AMD treatment trials found that the Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids health history, then talk with your eye care profes- and vitamins A and C may help keep two most commonly used AMD drugs— sional to learn what you can do to protect your one that was designed for use in the eye your eyes healthy. vision. • Give It a Rest. Work at a computer and a much cheaper drug that was developed to treat cancer—are equally all day long? Give your eyes a 20/20/20 for sunglasses, look for ones that block effective in treating AMD. break: Every 20 minutes, look about 20 out 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B For more information about eye feet in front of you for 20 seconds to radiation. health, visit reduce eyestrain and fatigue. Early stages of common eye diseases • Let the Sun Shine. When shopping www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes. Actor Jim Belushi did not suspect gout when he first experienced toe typically have no symptoms and can pain.

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E S T A T E Friday, May 18, 2012 • THE VILLAGER • 5 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, May 18, 2012 The week ahead in local music happenings WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, SATURDAY, MAY 26 HOT SPOT Webster, Mass. continued from page 1 • Village Lounge Open Mic hosted by The • Dan & Dorette, 8 p.m., Periwinkle’s, • Open Mic w/ Bill McCarthy, The Hotel Auburn, Mass. Ashford, Conn. Village All Stars, 8:30 p.m., The Village, Belfont, 11 South Mass., in street, Millbury, Woodstock, Conn. • Rob Adams, 6 p.m., Rovezzi’s, Sturbridge, Mass. • Steve Malec, 8 p.m. to 12 am, Bella’s Bistro, Mass. SUNDAY, MAY 20 • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby,7 p.m., Route 56 Putnam, Conn. • Mr. Strickland, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Roadside Bar, Oxford, Mass. Sturbridge, Mass. • Jam w/Reid Trevaskis, 4 p.m., Dunnys • Open Mic w/Bill Reid and Julie Vicalvi, FRIDAY, MAY 25 • Foolish U, 9 p.m., The Pump House, Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. 7:30 p.m., Bella’s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, Southbridge, Mass. Putnam, Conn. • Chiki, 8 p.m., The Dark Horse, • Tom Conlon, 10:30 am, First • Rob Adams, 6 p.m., Le Mirage, June St., Southbridge, Mass. Congregational Church of Douglas, 3 THURSDAY, MAY 24 Worcester, Mass. • Bill Reid “Yankee Dogs Two”, 8:30 p.m., Common Street, Douglas, Mass. • Spare Parts, 8 p.m., The Blue Plate, 661 Bella’s Martini Bar, Putnam, Conn. Main Street, Holden, Mass. • Relative Sound, 9 p.m., JD Cooper’s, TUESDAY, MAY 22 • Chris Ready, 7 p.m., The Olde Post Office • Moose & The High Tops, 8 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, 1 Ray St Grafton, Mass. Putnam, Conn. Pub, Wales, Mass. • Gypsy Romantique with Daisy Castro, 8 • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Carmella’s, Brookfield, • Cosby Sweaters, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, • Relative Sound, 4 p.m., Route 56 Roadside p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, Conn., Mass. Sturbridge, Mass. Bar & Grill, N. Oxford, Mass. $10 • Open Mic w/Bill McCarthy, 7:30 p.m., • Mobile Deathcamp w/Hemlock, Left Hand • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point • Thom Thornton, The Gold Eagle @ The Biagio’s Grille, 257 Park Ave, Worcester, Mass. Backwards & more TBA, 6:30 p.m., Mill Street Breeze, Webster, Mass. Laurel House, 395 exit 94, Dayville, Conn. • Sara Ashleigh & Damon Reeves, 8 p.m., The Brews, Mass., $10 & All Ages Dark Horse, Southbridge, Mass. • Open Boxxy, 9 p.m., The Pump House, If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- Southbridge, Mass. tured, know of someone else who is, or simply It’s 2:34 a.m. • Just For Kicks, 9 p.m., The Dark Horse, want to let us know about an upcoming gig, The house is cold. Southbridge, Mass. email me at the address below. Events must be • Evening with Brian Benoit, 9 p.m., The within 10 miles of the readership area and sub- Do you know where your Village Lounge, Woodstock, Conn. mitted to me by 7 p.m. Thursday of each week to oil company is! • Jenelle, 8:30 p.m., Bella’s Martini Bar, be printed the following week’s papers. Keep the Putnam, Conn. music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern Summer Camp Guide Al’s Oil. Because your oil company Conn. & Central Mass.! E-mail Mark: getting- shouldn’t be a fair weather friend. [email protected].

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ARCTICWEAR Dark Pine Bedroom Downsizing Items FOR SALE Invacare Pronto MOVING Snowmobile Thinsulate Dresser & Hutch, For Sale In Dudley Antique Dining Room Set- La-Z-Boy Like New Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. Mirror, (2) End Tables Chippendale Mahogany table M51 Power Sofa Bed with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch Women’s Medium. $250 •10” Table Saw Indoor/Outdoor w/air mattress Don’t Forget... “Like New” and credenza. $400 $175 OBO Excellent condition!! Power White Brass •5’ Professional Once you’ve sold it, call us to BOSSCAT Helmet Drafting Table Wheelchair Yellow Kayak Twin Daybed Asking $800 Sure Step Technology With Fog-Reducing 3-Way w/accessories Call: 508-943-8712 $200 remove your ad!! Vapor Control System. $100 That Automatically Adjust To Keep All Six Unisex Small. •Walnut and Black Dining Room Set- **Town To Town** $150 OBO Loveseat, Couch FOR SALE Wheels On The Ground Credenza At All Times. 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Table 508-476-7382 $100.00 Cash Registers Dresser anytime FOR SALE 860-779-0272 paid $250ea Player Piano- Needs work ******************* •16’ Aluminum Laine Couch asking $100ea Darkroom Exterior Ladder some ros. Roper Large Capacity With attached matching Antique bookcase- needs & Chair mirror. 7 drawers + 2 Equipment work Washer Old-Fashioned Call: 774-745-0226 •5’ Wood Step Ladder Floral Print On Beige $125.00 drawer cabinet. Almost everything O’Brian Sailboard- New Background. Cherry Wood Ask for Bruce 71Wx34Hx19D you need! •De-Humidifier used once Very Good Condition. Sewing Machine Wedding Dress- traditional All in excellent condition!! ******************* Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer, $300 Ski Boots bottles, safelights, trays, •Lawn Mower Table $300 print washer, graduates, Call: 508-885-3192 60” E.R. Buck Call: 508-764-3316 With Drawers Girl’s Lange $200 OBO Ben-5, Size 6 CALL JEFF: books and more. 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Self storing screen & glass, Gas Heater Built On-Site Milk Can All For $1,250 $45 OBO 30”x80”-81”. Ordered the Other Sizes Available PIANO HINGES wrong size. Ceramic White $15 Call: 508-765-9853 54’’-57’’ long stainless steel 5HP, 230/460V Call 413-324-1117 hinges. Retail for $200 a 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC $150 OBO 50,000 BTU and Gold $125 OBO Steel Trunk FOR SALE piece. MAKE AN OFFER!! Electric 3 foot $12 5HP, 230/460V Call: 508-347-9804 Trees for Christmas Tree • Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V $50 each 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Call: 508-892-8588 $125 OBO Sale Complete with center light Car Ramp $50 Call: 508-885-2884 Newmac Hot Air • Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V 4 Motor Speed Controls Evergreen Trees, Colorado and small bulbs. Comes in $10 Hobart Furnace Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, three pieces. $35 Hitachi J100, 400/460V Sauder • Twin Window Fan Best Offer 122,000 BTU, 4 ton air Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. $100 Commercial condition ready, like new, All 10 trees for $85. Call: 508-756-3690 Ready Heaters Thermostat/Reversible Motor Computer Armoire $45 $20 2 Door Reach-In Call 5pm-8:30pm used to heat basement. Black, Good Condition. Norway Spruce 3 1/2’ 508-867-6546 Asking $1,000 31”W x 52”H x 19”D 5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ Dressy Mirror Freezer tall 5/$99. Call: 508-347-7013 Model# HF2, runs good Call: 508-943-5958 With Slide-Out paid $250 2,000 3/4 100psi Snapper Keyboard Tray Excellent Privacy asking $75 $600 OBO Border/Ornamental Plastic Pipe For Sale Roto-Tiller Oak Dining Room $100 $60 34’’x28’’ Vinyl Call: 860-942-4880 IR5003, Used Twice Eastford Call 508-278-5762 Racoon Coat Paid $1295 colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent) Evenings Replacement Jukebox 90” table, 36” mirrored buf- Call: 860-377-4961 Size 12 Steel Shelf TracVac fet, 56” lighted china closet. $95 Window For Sale $45 Model 385-IC/385LH $1,000 Scuba Gear Wheel Horse $40 1951 Rowe AMI Used Once. 1/4” Parkway wetsuit, Pole lamp Model “D” 40 Paid $1300 3 Aluminum 80 tanks, Lawn Tractor Kubota Generator Excellent Condition. 10 Fishing $20 3 Piece Set of Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro cressi sub B.C. gauges with Model 257H, With 37” A5000 Converted To Play 45’s. Outboards regulator and octopus Mower Deck. Hydrostatic Luggage Holds 20 Records. & Vac Pro Transmission Not Working. New battery Models 72085, 72285, 3-25HP and dive flag. Tea Wagon $350 $25 Spare Tubes & Service Excellent 17HP Kawasaki $30 Manual. Great Sound, 72295 $250-$500 each Engine And Body. Real Solid Wood. 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J & L Call: 508-347-7052 Revolutionary Found on Friday 3/16/12 Flea Market near the Lacky Dam area Pet Sitting Saturday May 19th War Historic 4 year old Estate Tag Sale 8:00am-3:00pm German Short of Douglas, MA. Service OUTE Troy-bilt Autographs No collar no tags R 15 Dresser Street 70 Main St Oxford Haired Pointer. Professional at Home Polar Blast Southbridge, MA Genuine Original Signature Call: 508-341-9282 Autographs Of Male named “Logan”, Pet Sitting and Dog Walking 169 Snowblower Sat & Sun May 19 & 20 Table rentals American Hero Icons. neutured, loves to run, Member of National 10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint 8AM-4PM 1 for $20 George Washington $2200 and needs a big yard. FOUND!!! Association of Professional NTIQUES condition, always stored in Estate of The Late Violette Hoyt 2 for $30 Benjamin Franklin $2200 Pet Sitters A heated garage. Female Calico Cat Furniture: Mahogany- Pie $15 for space Thomas Jefferson $1000 2 year Old Pitbull Established 1996 884 Worcester St. Crust Table; Pair End & Cof- All Have Certificates Of Found on Rte 169 in Southbridge MA $950 OBO Call For Reservation: Female named “Calle” Certified • Bonded • Insured fee Tables; Sewing Stand; 774-253-6243 Authenticity. Southbridge around Call: 508-341-1337 Tall Chest; Drawers; Lady’s Clear Signatures blue nose. Not spayed. 11/24/11 (Thanksgiving). 508-347-3826 Looking To Purchase Dresser w/shield mirror; Li- 508-476-1068 Great for single pet Well cared for older cat. Antiques VISION FITNESS brary Table. Maple- Lane enviorontment. Clipped nails, ear Cedar Chest; Twin Bedroom And Collectibles Fitness machine Set w/Night Stand. Tall 200 GEN. BUSINESS medication. Single Items Model X60005 Dresser/Mirror; Drop-Leaf NFL Autographed Call: She Misses Her Family!!!! Or Entire Estates Excellent condition, Table w/4 Chairs. Sleep 774-318-8439 used only one month Helmet Collection We Buy It All Sofa; Bookcases; Round ATER QUIPMENT Five Ridell Team Helmets Call: 508-347-5804 Paid $1,100.00 Kitchen Table w/4 Chairs. 204 W E And Also Do Asking $575.00 Signed By MVP Icon or: 508-245-2221 Quarterbacks On-Site Estate Sales HONDA 250EX Glass/China: Large Limog- Floating Pontoon Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Looking for And 4-wheeler. Barely used es Charger; Roseville Vase; Dock/Swimming Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Estate Auctions $2,500.00 Cut, Pressed, Etched, Col- And Peyton Manning. wonderful loving LOST CAT Call 508-560-5056 ored Glass; Stemware; Vas- Platform All Have COA’s homes... Orange & white male cat. CALL MIKE ANYTIME es; Knic Knacks; Decorative $2000 OBO Neutered. Answers to 508-765-9512 Items; Trays. With ladder. EDDIE. 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Daily/Weekly Rates Julie Ann Bainton West Brookfield Green $135 1-800-551-7767 Call: 508-949-2189 CALL: Large Play Yards See You There! (Knurowski) 128 cubic feet. I love to be loved and 413-245-1264 36 Year Senior Secretary Proceeds benefit two want a human to take Training Bay Path High School area teenagers for a 205 BOATS (774)696-7879 care of. I will purr, love, Basic - Advanced Dear Friend, Please Visit People to People trip to LOST: SOLID BLACK Our Guest Book And Leave A be affectionate, and Group Or Private Europe this summer 14’ 2003 Polar sleep with you. I want to MALE CAT New - Open Enrollment $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ Note To Pay Your Respects FIREWOOD Neutered. Diabetic, needs For Unusual Bicycles www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton Kraft Bass Boat be the only animal in the Seasoned or Green house although fishes insulin. Missing many teeth Grooming 1870’s-1970’s JULIE & Trailer Cut, Split, Delivered Has a few white hairs on his Nov. 26th, 1954 MOVING SALE are great I love to Baths To Full Grooms Hi-Wheel 5/19 & 5/20 8:30am-2:00pm 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, WOOD LOTS WANTED chest Answers to “Salem” Nov. 30th, 2008 look at them. Missing since January 31 in Balloon Tire 91 Lakeshore Dr Minkota trolling motor, Call Paul Send Your Love To: W. Brookfield New batteries, the vicinity of Pleasant St. Certifications! Stingray 888-974-1977 (FAX) Excellent condition. 508-769-2351 I don't do tricks but I and Hillcrest Ave. PCSA Levels I & II Choppers Or Mail To: Furniture, clothing, toys, 508-987-5349 promise to be there for in Southbridge CPR Certified Schwin $5,000. 508-314-2252 PO Box 979 brass bed, TV, antiques Call 508-347-3575 you if things ever get Reiki Master Columbia Charlton City, MA 01508 Good Stuff!!! tough or depressing. 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Monday thru gazebo, snowblower, tools, Outdoor Burners/Stoves. and ask for Steven Vicki Kelley Oxford, MA Friday 8am-noon. compressor, refrigerator, $5,000 Delivery Available Stonebridge Press & generator. Call: 508-234-5676 By The Truckload Professional starwoodpetresort.com 25 Optical Drive 283 PETS (located behind Southbridge Groomer $ BUY & SELL $ Hotel & Conference Center) Multi Family 508-867-2564 Need Help Fixing 20 Years Exp. FOR SALE Your Pet? 286 LIVESTOCK ALL GOLD & SILVER Yard Sale 1984 Formula 24’ 508-347-7804 “We Go Right to ITEMS 6 hillside Drive We can help at an Your Door” Quality Specializing in 350 Merc Cruiser affordable price!!! Horse Hay FREE WOOD (off Shepard Rd) Log length firewood All surgeries performed by 508-987-2419 NUMISMATIC COINS, Sturbridge With trailer. GPS Finder. 3’x3’x8’ gold & silver of any and more!! Well For Sale liscenced vets at our Square Bales Weigh PALLETS Saturday May 19th Approximately 7 cords per wellness center. form! maintained, must sell Approximately 800lbs Each. You pick up. Monday thru & Sunday May 20th truck load. moving!! $650 delivered locally. Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa Qualified with over 30 Friday 8am-noon. 9am-2pm years experience & a Stonebridge Press No Chemicals or Furniture, clothes Asking $8,500 OBO Also specialize in heat treated Preservatives following of many 25 Optical Drive satisfied customers. household items, toys, Call: 508-476-3824 kiln dried firewood. Insect Second Cut Available (located behind Southbridge antiques. free, dryness guaranteed!! We also sell a nice Hotel & Conference Center) Rain date June 9th & 10th Rock Valley Farm selection of fine jewelry, 215 CAMPING Also Hardwood Pellets W. Brookfield antiques & collectibles. 109 MUSIC/ARTS Transportation and additional Going... Going... 508-867-2508 Available discounts are also available. 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WAR 508-909-4111 RELICS or email: & [email protected] WAR 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP SOUVENIRS WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED Foster Valet/Guest WWII & EARLIER Parents Wanted CA$H WAITING! **Finance** Seeking Quality Homes Services Helmets, Swords, Throughout Central MA To Work At Several Director To Provide Foster Care Locations In Daggers, Bayonets, We are seeking an experi- Worcester, MA Medals, Badges, Flags, To Children In Need. enced Director of Finance to 24/7 Support. Generous IMMEDIATE Uniforms, etc. oversee and manage the Fis- Reimbursement. PERMANENT OPENING! Over 30 Years Experience. cal operation of the YMCA. $1000 Sign-On Bonus F/T-P/T available. Potential Call David The ideal candidate will have Call For Details Lifeguard to earn $11 and more to 1-508-688-0847 a degree in accounting and a Positions start. Great benefits health, I’ll Come To YOU! minimum of 5 years relevant Available For dental, 401k plan, plenty of experience within a grant room for growth! Applicant funded non profit accounting Certified must be over 18, have valid environment, strong working Lifeguards license, and prior customer knowledge of GAAP, financial service experience a plus!!! 300 HELP WANTED statement preparation, budg- Devereux Therapeutic For Our Please contact us at: et development and analysis, Foster Care Community www.valetparkof grant writing and the ability 508-829-6769 Pool. Days america.com/employment 310 GENERAL HELP to communicate financial & Weekends information to program staff. WANTED Experience supervising full G&F Industries, (Including 311 PART-TIME HELP time exempt staff and work- Sturbridge, MA Holidays) WANTED Wanted Class A ing knowledge of human Injection Molding Applications resource functions a plus. Senior Process Truck Driver Send resume to: Available At: For a small auto transport Technician Brookside Terrace The Comfort company in Holland, MA. Glenn Juchno Must have 3yrs driving expe- 43 Everett Street Develop and ensure manu- 11 Village Drive, Inn and Suites rience and clean record with Southbridge, MA 01550 facturing jobs are running a Southbridge, MA in Sturbridge current DOT physical card. or email to: decoupled molding process- is now hiring for: gjuchno@tricommunity es. Assist in design, installa- Call Wanda tion of robotics. Train lower Reply to: ymca.org 508-764-7675 x5 Night Auditor [email protected] level personnel. Bartender **Aquatic** Maids Wanted We have permanent Housekeeping Director part-time positions available. EXPERIENCED Qualifications are; your own weekends and holidays We are seeking an experi- required CNC MACHINIST enced teamplayer to be re- vehicle, cleaning experience sponsible for the overall op- Please e-mail a plus but not mandatory, eration of the aquatics de- resume to: personable, organized and Apply In Person Or Accellent Inc. is a recognized punctual. Hours estimated market leader in the fast- partment. The ideal candidate employment709@ Apply Online At: will have 3-5 years experi- 15-25/week. Must be able growing outsourced medical gmail.com to start at 8:45AM www.sturbridge device manufacturing and ence in supervising staff, Perfect mothers hours. comfortinn.com/ design solution industry, managing budgets and or fax to: 1-508-347-5470 All qualified employees start career specializing in Cardiology, developing programs. Bache- at $9.00/hour. Raise to Endoscopy and Orthopedics. lor’s degree in physical edu- $10.00/hour after first 30 Please visit our website: cation or related field is days, advancement possible. 316 SUMMER HELP www.accellent.com required. LGI and WSIt We do withhold taxes. required. Strong communi- IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Looking for applicants TOWN OF SPENCER We are seeking experienced cation skills and computer residing in the towns of: SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT CNC Machinists with CNC skills a must. Experience for experienced Dudley, Southbridge and OPPORTUNITIES Mill or Swiss Machining supervising part time aquat- CDL-Class A Charlton. background to work 2nd ics staff required. Shift at our Brimfield, Drivers Waterfront Send resume to: Call Tammie MA site. With growing company 508-347-3275 Program: 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 402 GENERAL SERVICES 402 GENERAL SERVICES Glenn Juchno located in Webster, MA. Perform a variety of water Responsibilities: 43 Everett Street O-T-R & Local routes safety duties at the Town Medical Assistant * Set up and operate most Southbridge, MA 01550 available. Flatbed Beach. Minimum age jobs on all CNC equipment or email to: experience necessary. Personal requirement 16 and Busy Family Physician office within a cell in accordance Excellent pay, health, in Sturbridge. gjuchno@tricommunity Care Attendant appropriate Red Cross ARMY OF 1 to set-up sheet, blueprints dental, paid holidays, certification. Experience required. Vaccine and operation sheets per ymca.org paid vacation and Needed For Woman in injections. phlebotomy, EKG Water Filtration customer requirements. retirement plan. Sturbridge. Water Safety Instructor etc. Pleasant and ability to * Make most types offsets **Member** Call: Lifeguard multi-task a must. Do you have bad water such as staining, adjustments to maintain 800-446-4089 Monday, Wednesday Parking Attendant odors, hardness, iron, low PH, dimensional integrity. Service or visit our website & Friday Fax: 508-347-5702 10:00am-4:00pm Submit application letter, Phone: 508-347-5755 manganese, arsenic, radon or sediment Requirements: Representative www.specialized machinerytransport.com resume and standard town email to apply: * Set-up and programming Part time hours available. And Every Other application form to: experience on CNC Must have computer skills, Weekend [email protected] ARMY OF 1 will treat all water lathe/mills. Ability to work Human Resources be dependable, outgoing with 5:30pm-8:30pm Department independently. High school great customer service and problems!! graduate or equivalent. Lawn Maintenance Please Leave Your Name 157 Main Street, phone manner. Responsible 400 SERVICES * Good understanding of for accurate daily receipts Foreman And Number At Spencer, MA 01562 • New Installations geometric tolerances, shop and reconciling end of shift Must have clean drivers (508)450-3325 or email to: math, trigonometry and [email protected] report. Bilingual/Spanish license, male or female, must A CORI check will be 402 GENERAL SERVICES • Servicing all equipment CAD-CAM. preferred. have knowledge of all lawn done Reviews begin immediately. • Service plans are available Applications available maintenance equipment, Please email your communication/organization- Service/ EEO Employer • Well tank and pump service resume to: online at: al skills for large crews, www.tricommunityymca.org Maintenance All Cleanouts [email protected] 3-5 years min. experience James Morse or at the Tri-Community Technician- 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Cleanups YMCA located at: with references. Compensa- North Brookfield, MA tion based on experience Full time Haul-Away 43 Everett Street WhiteWater, Inc., CNA's Cell: 774-200-0225 HELP WANTED Southbridge, MA Fax Resume Southbridge, MA M-W-F Basements email: [email protected] Please contact Sue G at: 774-241-0117 Attics 508-765-5466 for more Perform maintenance of Radius HealthCare Center at Or Email Resume facilities, resolve safety Apartments information carrierlandscaping@ Southbridge is currently issues, maintain safety seeking highly motivated Garages yahoo.com equipment and supplies and 508-868-8212 individuals to join our Yards 402 GENERAL SERVICES *Building/Shift* associated forms, schedule dynamic team! CNA's needed Rental Property and coordinate work. Educa- for our Dementia unit. Supervisor tion or background in water Estate Cleanouts FREE Part time hours, evening and Lawn Maintenance and/or wastewater treatment Interested candidates, please Small Building Metal Pickup weekends. Must have com- desired. Ability to read/inter- complete an application at: Laborers pret/utilize blueprints and Demolition A/C, Refrigerators, puter skills, dependable, For Landscaping Business 84 Chapin Street, Washers, Small Trailers, good communication skills specs. Must possess valid Southbridge, MA Better Than Surrogate Hardworking, Responsible, driver's license and be Batteries. with a diverse population. Male Or Female. or email Carol Wyrzykowski, A Dumpster The building supervisor is computer literate. Salary Director of Nursing at: 3 Years Min. Experience. range of $16-20/hr + bene- We Do It! WE PAY YOU Mothers responsible for the entire cwyrzykowski@radius Clean Driver’s License. fits. Pre-employment drug FREE Estimates! Top Dollar For Your Needed operation during their sched- Fax Resume screenings/EOE/AA. management.com AUTOS uled shift, the safety and se- 774-241-0117 774-329-3386 TRUCKS Be part of a miracle curity of the Tri-Community Or Email Resume To apply: 774-230-8586 Or TRACTORS Town-to-Town Earn $28,000 YMCA members, staff and carrierlandscaping@ http://rhwhite. Classifieds facilities. yahoo.com iapplicants.com LPN Full Time 508-867-2564 1-800-536-5836 Seeking Women Applications available 508-868-8212 508-347-7804 508-765-6940 21-43 Non-Smokers Minimum 1 year med online at: surg experience, multilin- With Healthy www.tricommunityymca.org Pregnancy History gual/Spanish preferred, or at the Tri-Community must have experience YMCA located at: To advertise in the with computers, excellent 43 Everett Street Town-to-Town wage/benefit package. 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402 GENERAL SERVICES 454 HOME 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 550 MOBILE HOMES IMPROVEMENT WANTED RENT RENT RENT RENT Brookfield Call The Our readers are hereby Douglas Webster Nanatomqua Mobile PAINTING informed that all dwellings Southbridge Four & Five Room, Two & Home Park (55+) advertising in this newspaper New Two Bedroom, New FREE RENT! Mobile Home For Sale. Junk Man Appliances, Dishwasher, Coombs Street Three Bedroom Apartments Interior/ are available on and equal For Rent. Large Living Room, Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. opportunity basis. To Quiet, Private Country Road. Heat/Hot Water 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Large Kitchen & Living Exterior No Traffic. No Smoking, Available. Large Kitchen, Porch, Trees Cut complain about Included! Appliances Included Room. Screen Porch discrimination call The No Dogs. Applianced, Washer/Dryer & Carport. Power Washing Department of Housing and $850/Month FREE RENT Off-Street Parking. Brush/Limbs Hook-ups. No Pets. Section 8 Approved. Park Rent $110/Month Carpentry Urban Development “HUD” Plus Electric Affordable 1 2, and 3 $725-$800 CALL FOR PRICE Removed • FREE ESTIMATES • toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Call: 508-476-1722 Bedroom Apartments 2 Bedroom- $675/Month 774-262-7307 • FULLY Insured • For the N.E. area, call HUD First And Security. 3 Bedroom- $750/Month WE NOW TAKE ad 617-565-5308,. The toll For Rent. References And Credit YOUR AUTOS • Reasonable Rates • Spacious, Fully Check Required. free number for the hearing AND For sale by FOR CASH! Rich O’Brien impaired is 1-800-927-9275 GREEN ACRE Applianced. Call (508)596-8497 Studio basement apartment motivated owner: Removal of Metal, Painting ESTATES Starting at $698 $450/Month Sturbridge, MA Appliances, 28 Years Of Experience 13 Zgonis Drive Southbridge 5 Room updated fully Furniture, TV’s. 508-248-7314 South Grafton, MA 01560 • Pets Considered For More Information applianced clean, mobile (508)839-5605 New 2 bedroom second floor Call 508-943-8807 Construction apartment. Off-street parking home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Mass. Relay • A/C In Every Unit large kitchen and living Materials. 7-1-1 No Pets. SIMPSON • Pool room. 4 season sun porch, Cellars/Attics Green Acre Estates lots of storage, central air, Cleaned. PAINTING is a privately owned • Basketball Court $775/Month 2 large electrified sheds (1 Small Building SIMPLY THE BEST ************** apartment community, First & Security WEBSTER insulated) Nice private yard Demolition, Tires. EQUAL HOUSING federally subsidized by • Playground Call: 508-765-5852 with patio screen house, ****************** HUD. They are currently • On-Site Laundry mature plantings plus more! Leaves Removed. accepting applications for Residential Moves. Interior & Exterior OPPORTUNITY Prospect Painting Services their one-bedroom and INCOME LIMITS APPLY Only $79,900 Furnaces Removed ************** accessible unit waitlist. Section 8 Welcome Southbridge plus park share All real estate advertising in Renovated one bedroom, Estates Check-our-down-to- Wallpapering & Applicants must be 62 Call for more details: this newspaper is subject to years of age and/or Office Open From: first floor apartment. Walk- 1 & 2 Bedroom earth prices first! Designs The Federal Fair Housing Act ing distance to downtown. 860-315-7122 disabled and income Monday-Friday Apartments. of 1968, which makes it eligible. Appliances, heat and hot Weekends also! illegal to advertise any 9:00am to 5:00pm water included. Over 25 Years In Saturday 10:am Now Available: N. Grosvenordale Central Mass preference, limitation or Historical Buildings and Connecticut Business!! discrimination based on race, to 3:00pm Lease/Credit Check CT ****************** color, religion, sex, handicap, Evening Required Must Income Qualify Mobile Home For Sale Dave familial status (number of Appointments $700/Month SECTION 8 14x64 Doublewide Joe Simpson children and or pregnancy), CERTIFICATES 508-867-2564 Professionally Managed By Call: 508-347-7709 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. (508)765-1155 national origin, ancestry, age, S-C Management Corp. WELCOME Large Kitchen, Living Room. 413-262-5082 Fully Insured marital status, or any Laundry Room. intention to make an such Call Appliances Included. 508-347-7804 Free Estimates preference, limitation or Available Spencer North Brookfield 2 Bedroom Townhouse. Plenty Of Cabinet Space. discrimination. This (508)943-9567 $65,000 newspaper will not Brookside Terrace Gas Heat & Hot Water, SJB Construction 28 Spring Street Electric Appliances, EHO For Appointment LDER ARE Commercial & Residential knowingly accept any 3 large rooms, third floor, 11 Village Drive 860-923-0421 412 E C advertising for real estate Hookups. One Year Lease. Hydroseeding like new, washer/dryer hook- Southbridge,MA 01550 No Pets. SERVICES that is in violation of the law. up, quiet neighborhood, Foundations Dug Our readers are hereby 510 off-street parking. (508)764-7675 First & Last Nice Comfortable informed that all dwellings $575/Month COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Certified Aides Driveway Repair advertising in this newspaper $720 per month 2 Bedroom Trailer ****************** Building Demolition are available on and equal No Pets SOUTHBRIDGE Security Deposit ($500) Well kept in Needed for a private home opportunity basis. To References/Security Deleaded, renovated Call: 508-886-4312 retirement park. Stump Grinding complain about 3-bedroom, 3rd floor Office or Retail care agency. Cover towns & Removal Required $65,000 from the Brookfields, Holden, discrimination call The 508-867-7404 apartment. Space Available Call: 774-318-0275 Sturbridge, Southbridge, No job too small Department of Housing and 11-17 Charlton Street Spencer Worcester and Shrewsbury. Urban Development “HUD” Available July 1 In the Center of Call for a free estimate toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Attractive One orTwo- 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am Bedroom Apartment, North Brookfield Park Model shifts needed. For the N.E. area, call HUD North Brookfield Washer/dryer hook-ups, Steve Burlingame ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 3 bedroom apartment, first off-street parking, Appliances, Call Nellie: Mobile Home ****************** 774-230-4944 free number for the hearing floor, stove & refrigerator basement storage. W/D Hookup Available For Sale By Owner Modern, Bright, 508-347-2774 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 included, washer/dryer $675/month leave a message Fully Furnished, New Porch Call Heritage Home 457 LAWN/GARDEN hookup in basement. Section 8 ok! No drugs, dogs Quiet Country Setting. Addition, Also Nice Shed & Directly Off Route 9. Health Care 505 APARTMENTS FOR or drama please Great Place For A Garden. Monday through Black Diamond First Last & Security Good references required Visit Our Website On Beautiful Lot Near RENT Friday between Lawn Care Credit Check Required www.spencercondos.com Southbridge Swimming Pool. 10am& 3pm Call Nellie: Call Joe 774-230-8486 Located At Highview Professional Work 508-347-2774 PROFESSIONAL Campground In 508-347-0036 At Prices Beating leave a message Spencer West Brookfield. The Competition! Brookside SOUTHBRIDGE SPACE Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 Cleanups One Bedroom Duplex For Rent 433 CLEANING Mowing Terrace Summer Street All Electric & Plowing w/Appliances 98 Hamilton Street Asking $28,000 Heat/Hot Water Orchard First floor 2 bedroom, (Left Hand Side) Mulching includes hot water. No Pets 508-867-8736 * TLC Home * Hedge Trimming Included! Natural gas heat Formerly Patios Hill $725/Month 1 Year Lease/1st And Last Dave’s Styling/Hairdresser FREE RENT $500 Security Deposit First Floor, Good Visibility! 575 VACATION RENTALS Cleaning Etc. First/Last/Security Have You Heard The Free Rent Parking Affordable 1, 2 and 3 $525 A Month 900 Sq. Ft./210 Sq. Ft. Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” Seth Goudreau Bedroom Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Service Pets Only 508-886-4312 We Use & Supply Organic 774-402-4694 For Rent. Apartments. W/D Hookups, 508-320-9075 **SOUTH** Cleaners To Ensure Your Spacious, Fully Family’s Safety. FREE Estimates CALL FOR Stove/Refrigerator. Fully Insured Applianced. First/Last/Security, Sturbridge DENNIS: Gift Certificates For MORE DETAILS Experienced & Starting at $698 References. 1738 House Wonderful Space Baby Showers, Ambitious! Heat & Hot Water $20 Application Fee ****************** Anniversaries, And More! Studio Apartment Available •Available Memorial Day A Perfect Gift! • Pets Considered Included 508-765-5542 Free Parking $675/Month Webster Weekend $100/night; CALL TAMMIE TODAY Spring Lawnmower/ • A/C In Every Unit Fully Applianced One Bedroom Apartment 6/2-6/9, 6/9-6/16, 6/23- Southbridge 6/30; 7/28-8/4, 8/25-9/1. FOR A GREENER Tractor Tune ups! • Pool Specious $900/Month 7,500sq ft Free All work done at YOUR Starting At $797.00 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Two Bedroom Apartment •June $875/wk. TOMORROW! • Basketball Court All hardwood floors, Standing Building house from my mobile Must Income Qualify $1,000/month •July & Aug. $975/week. workshop. No pickup or fireplaced living room, Very secure very bright •Off season & winter 508-347-3275 • Playground SECTION 8 great office area, loading delivery. No long waits! whirlpool tub, security at All Appliances. rentals available. 774-230-7885 CERTIFICATES front door, lots of space and dock, plenty of parking • On-Site Laundry WELCOME Free Electric, Heat, Lawnmowers-$44.95 fully applianced! conveinient to 395 CT Office/Homes INCOME LIMITS APPLY Hot Water. Tractors & Riders-$129.95 Off-Street Parking & RI. Spring Or Fall Cleanings Section 8 Welcome Call Marie Call: 774-230-0680 Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or 30 Years Experience, Office Open From: 508-987-8121 508-347-1101 2,400sq ft Free Monthly Cleanings work guaranteed! Monday-Friday Standing Building Flexible Hours/Days EHO Southbridge Loading dock, nice office Call Matt’s Repair at: 9:00am to 5:00pm Registered/Insured/ Saturday 10:00am 1 bedroom 3 rooms, Sturbridge Duplex Bonded (508)410-0455 to 3:00pm Oxford third floor, includes heat and 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 9,000sq ft hot water nice area cute washer/dryer hookup, Good for cold storage References Available Evening Appointments Available Walking distance to every- and cozy. thing. 1 bedroom apartment no utilities. 3 bedrooms, (dbl, queen, Woody’s second floor. Heat/hot water, 1,200sq ft rubbish removal stove & $610/Month $875/Month Office and storage 2 twins), on dead end Affordable Landscape Call: 508-769-2500 street, screened porch Brookside Terrace refrigerator included. 12 Month Lease Cleaning Service Green is in! No Smoking/No Pets income verification required $875 Security Deposit Owner will give you with gas grill, outside We Offer Quality Work At Our John-Deere equipment shower, full kitchen with 11 Village Drive Call For Further price you cant refuse An Affordable Price! will give your lawn a clean, Southbridge,MA 01550 First & Last Month’s Rent Southbridge microwave, full bath, professional cut. Information on all spaces!!! • Homes & Offices $800/Month 1 bedroom basement 774-329-3386 washer/dryer, 3 tv's with • Carpet Cleaning (508)764-7675 Call: 508-987-0665 apartment. Laundromat on cable, DVD. Close to golf, • Floors Call us today premises, clean, new cabi- Call: 508-753-3670 bike trail, shopping, thea- • And Much More! 508-581-0178 nets, refrigerator & stove Sutton ter, 10 mins from bay Check us out online for included, off-street parking, REGISTERED, near shopping. Very nice 4 room apartment, side and ocean side INSURED & BONDED other landscaping C&C River Mill kitchen/dining area, large beaches. Give Maria A Call services we provide bedroom, second floor, laun- 532 R.E. AUCTIONS www.woodys Properties Village $675/Month dry hookup in basement, 508-764-2500 off-street parking, no pets. ****************** landscape.info LOOK & COMPARE N. Grosvenordale References Call: 508-892-1793 ONLINE AUCTION Call Janet at: Southbridge/Charlton Affordable $725/Month MASSACHUSETTS House/Office Line Country Living 508-335-8878 508-865-1583 plus utilities BANK-OWNED HOMES after 6 pm Cleaning Available 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes Call: 508-476-2941 Reasonable rates. 500 REAL ESTATE Luxury Condo. Southbridge or e-mail: 2 bedroom, third floor 128 Linwood Ave No job too big or small. Appliances, Gas Fireplace Move-In Special [email protected] Days and evening $795/Month Rent includes $750/Month Whitinsville, MA hours available. 501 REAL ESTATE 8 BR, 2 BA, 2,312 SF for photos Southbridge 1,2 & 3 Br’s 3 bedroom, first floor Bonded WANTED Webster AGENT: Bernice Salzberg ****************** Call Wendy for a Quality 1, 2 & 3 Rents Starting at $950/month Salzberg Real Estate Bedroom Apartments! $600 FREE estimate at: Appliances, Off-Street 4 bedroom, third floor NORTH VILLAGE 401-762-6430 (508)943-9880 Parking. Heat & Hot Water $950/Month 2 Bedroom Units Up to 1% Buyer’s Agents! Call (508)765-0501 Included Hampton W/D Hook-ups All have been remodeled and Starting At $783!! 442 LICENSED DAY Section 8 is welcomed No back taxes, No liens, Off Street Parking Insurable title!! CARE Heat And Hot Water Beach: Large Spacious Call: 508-320-2175 Is Included. Charlton Units Go ONLINE to Cottage and *************** ************** 2 Bedroom Community Park Southbridge Must Income Get Your Offers in Now!! www.OnlineBidNow.com Suites The Commonwealth of EQUAL HOUSING $175/Week & Library 4Rm-2Br-2Fl Qualify. Sleeps 3-8. 200 feet to Massachusetts Office of Available 4/15 Voucher Holds Heat, hot water, stove, OPPORTUNITY Hudson & Marshall beach, located behind Child Care Services Newly remodeled, Welcomed! refrigerator, washer/dryer Section 8 Vouchers Ashworth hotel. Private “Must Be Income Qualify” High Performance requires that all ads ************** carpeted, stove & included, wall-to-wall, 1.5 Accepted. Auctioneers yard, with grill and tables. placed in the newspaper All real estate advertising in refrigerator included. baths, no pets, no smok- 1-866-539-4174 Great family area for child care (daycare) this newspaper is subject to Section 8 Approved. Call Today ing, one car off-street Please Call and rates. in your home include The Federal Fair Housing Act No Pets Allowed (860)923-3919 parking. (508)987-1595 John Economou Call 603-926-1867 your license number. of 1968, which makes it Security Deposit & Mass. AU lic. 245 illegal to advertise any References Required rivermillvillage@ EHO preference, limitation or winnco.com First/Last/Security Call 774-289-1714 Credit Check WELLS, MAINE discrimination based on race, 546 CEMETERY LOTS 3 Little Bears color, religion, sex, handicap, $850/Month Webster Village By the Sea familial status (number of 508-765-2941 Large, bright 2 bedroom 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Child Care children and or pregnancy), DOUGLAS Southbridge apartment. Wall-to-wall Four Plots Pool complex, with Has 3 full time openings national origin, ancestry, age, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom carpeting, washer/dryer In Worcester Country jacuzzi, exercise room, for children ages 12 weeks First Floor 2 bedroom Spencer marital status, or any Apartments Available off-street parking, low gas facilities, parking, no pets. Memorial Park, Paxton, MA outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, and older. intention to make an such 3 bedroom duplex house, Prices start at $845/month. heating, low electricity, fully renovated, new In The A/C, cable. Affordable Rates preference, limitation or Includes heat, hot water, stove and refrigerator, Credit Check & References “Rememberance Section” Summer Rentals discrimination. This appliances. First/Last A/C, pool, fitness center de-leaded, washer/dryer $1000/Month All Four For $4500 OBO $875 Weekly Jennifer Morse: newspaper will not & children’s program. (Currently Sells For knowingly accept any $750/Month First & Last CALL FOR DAILY RATE 774-200-1423 Off street parking. Credit Checked $650/Month $1800 Each) North Brookfield advertising for real estate Call (508)476-3777 Call: 508-943-0474 508-721-2572 (508)429-7568 that is in violation of the law. Call: 617-645-2811 Lic #9009607 Call: 774-276-1974 Classifieds keep you on the right track. 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ May 16, 2012

720 CLASSICS 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 767 VEHICLES WANTED 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1975 Chrysler 2002 NISSAN 2005 Honda VTX VEHICLES Imperial Lebaron 1300 Retro 2003 35’ Motor Home 2002 GMC Vehicle Needed XTERRA SE 1998 Holiday Elderly woman looking for 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 2 door, 440 cubic inch Exellent Condition Keystone Hornet engine good driver, In great condition!! Rambler Sierra SLT donated vehicle. Even if it is 1983 Ford 351 4-Wheel drive. New $7,500 OBO Located at High View 1500, Z71 off road in need of minor repairs. needs TLC. Campground on seasonal Windsor Rebuilt trans $2,500 exhuast system, battery Endeavor Diesel package. Extended cab, Does not need to pass site. Has 24’ attached screen 1 Slide, Low Mileage, inspection if it is a minor fix. and transfer case brakes and tires. Call for details room, like new!! Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new $350 Supercharged, California Washer/Dryer, Very Mastercraft tires. Pick-Up truck side 860-923-9067 Good Condition. Call: 774-230-2564 boxes Yellow. 93,000 Miles. $9,000 224,000 miles 1952 Chevy Power Call: 508-765-5678 (2) 8ft, good condition, also $6,900 2007 Harley $33,000 $6,000 OBO Train have ladder rack free if you Davidson Cell: 508-361-0766 Call 860-774-6128 $350 buy boxes! Please Call: Call: 774-922-2098 $500 XL 1200 N Roadster Vehicle 860-923-0133 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. 2006 Wildcat Fifth Needed 1987 GMC Parts Many Added Customized Wheel Camper 2009 Chevy Call: 508-885-4651 Accessories. Including Vance For elderly couple with Nice chrome front 2004 Land Rover 33’ Bunkhouse model with 760 VANS/TRUCKS Silverado bumper, heater core, Hines Exhaust. health problems. Freelander $7800 superslide. Excellent condi- Club Cab Important, we need to misc. 1978 Firebird tion, includes camping get from Charlton to Call 860-966-1660 equipment. 19’ awning, one 1983 Ford Pickup 1500 Series 78K miles. Extremely well Has Z-71 Package. Formula maintained, clean Carfax. owner, non-smoker. Worcester/Boston for Chevy 283 & 327 V8, 4-speed, too many new Truck Silver Blue Color. With Doctors appointments. Sport leather interior, faux 2009 Harley 6-Cylinder, Clean Tonneau Cover & Liner. crankshafts parts to list! Nice cruising wood grain console, AWD, $18,000 Also needed for general car, includes custom fit car Underneath, 8k Miles, One Owner. errands, vehicle must be tow hitch, cargo area with Davidson Call: 774-364-1127 No Undercarriage Rust. Asking $25,000 cover, color black. privacy canopy. in running condition. Call: 508-892-8481 Motorcycle Good Mechanics. Fran 508-791-9885 $1500 $8,500 OBO $11,400 Heritage softtail, saddle bags 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Call: 508-434-0022 Ford Ranger Call: 508-278-6219 Call 508-846-0986 & cover, windshield. Mint 978-760-3453 Bed Extender After 5pm condition! 1988 33 Foot Handicapped will not fit step side 740 MOTORCYCLES Southwind Van: 2000 Dodge 725 AUTOMOBILES $13,000 Motorhome 1987 Chevy Pickup $150 1986 Harley Ram Maxi Wide Glide Call: 508-762-6172 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New 6in. lift, completely rebuilt, 58,500 miles, like new condi- Call: 774-230-7158 02 VW Jetta or 508-755-8103 Tires, New Batteries, 383 stroker, 35in. tires, lots tion, used very little. Power Vehicle Needed!! 5 speed, 1.8T, A/C, CD, 1340 CCEVO Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. of new parts. Awesome lift, air, stereo, wood trim, If anyone has a car that Reese 5th Wheel heated seats, sunroof. Custom paint, many Price Reduced For monster truck. Great for entertainment center and runs and can get a sticker 135,000 miles. Runs and upgrades and chrome. BMW Quick Sale! mud runnin!! much more. and they want to donate it Hitch Kwik-Slide looks great! Comes with original parts MOTORCYCLE Serious Inquiries Only to an old man that needs a $7500 FIRM car to get to the stores. 15K for 6 ft bed, never used, and spare chrome parts. 1997 R85OR T2K $11,500 OBO will need to buy mounting Can Be Seen On Craigslist $3,500 OBRO Let him know he may be $3,400 OBO New tires, hard bags, Call: 508-892-8242 willing to give you some- brackets. $6,000 OBO tank bag Call 860-923-0406 Call Neal: 508-612-5658 $600 OBO Call: 860-315-5381 thing for the car. leave message if no answer Call: 860-974-9811 $3,500.00 or: 508-488-0566 OR will trade for 2-wheel 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Here is his number!! Call: 508-581-0649 1997 Harley drive pickup of equal value 2002 Flagstaff 25ft or email: 1999 Volvo Call Joe at 860-315-7181 Ultra Light Camper 1992 GMC Call: 508-764-0594 [email protected] Davidson Fat Boy Michigan V70 Wagon 745 RECREATIONAL LIKE NEW! Dual axle, sleeps Diesel Truck Backhoe mint condition 6, double doors, heated UPS Truck-Style, Stowmaster Turbo, Auto, Leather VEHICLES queen bed, microwave, bath- Payloader Runs, Check Engine Light EXTRAS! EXTRAS! Aluminum Grumman Body, EXTRAS! EXTRAS! tub, air conditioning/heat, Shelves. Rebuilt Diesel, Runs Good Towing Bar On. Needs Electrical Work awning and more. We Buy Junk To Pass Emissions. 28,000 miles, a must see! 1997 35’ Transmission/Motor, $9997 $10,900 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Cars $500 OBO Good Engine, Drive Train Holiday [email protected] Chevy Box Truck Call: 860-608-7168 & Body Parts. Call: 774-241-0577 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, UPS-Style $1,200 anytime Vacationer for picture 11’ Area Behind Seats Excellent Condition $3500 TOWING EQUIPMENT Call: 860-974-1801 First Time Ad Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 Call: 413-245-9036 miles, (6) Michelin tires, 14,100GVWR John Deere Blue OX Towing Call 5pm-8:30pm 2003 Mercury 1997 Yamaha queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan 2010 40’ Hideout Skidloader Base Plate Royal Star 7.0 generator, backup 508-867-6546 Needs Motor Work With Tow Bar And Sable camera, (2) new batteries, Camping Trailer Black, 19,550 Miles (ball type) Call Us At: Accessories. BX1665 For With 72,000 miles, Great Condition hydraulic leveling jacks, Let’s Talk, Make 04-05 3L engine, power windows & many extras, Paid $24,000, 1997 Dodge 774-230-8586 Saddlebags, Cover 2 Slideout Queen An Offer! Chevy Malibu locks, cruise control, very New Tires/Battery excellent condition. Dakota $$$ $175 good condition. Master Bedroom, Call (508)347-7300 Ready To Ride! $18,000 Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, Extended Cab $3,000 $4,000 OBO Blue Ox Heavy Duty Call: 508-254-1052 Call: 508-892-4102 Used 1 Season. 2 wheel drive, dark green 8” Drop Receiver Call Jim $16,000, 58,000 miles, 5 speed $75 508-523-5980 Sacrifice, My Loss standard transmission, Call 508-320-2944 2004 BMW Z4 2003 Is Your Gain. good condition. Black with red interior, Very Nice Unit! 2.5L engine, 21,000 miles 2 Motorcycles Damon Call Rich $2,700 860-576-0526 or Call: 508-713-3066 Wheels With Tires $16,500 For Sale Challenger or 508-779-0194 16” Koenig rims (4) black 10 2007 Roadstar 860-382-5071 spoke with chrome ring and 508-282-2884 Motor Home 20 lugs. All mounted on Warrior- Gas Engine Brimfield/ Prometer Radials. 2006 Chevrolet Metallic Gray, VERY LOW Allison Transmission 2001 Dodge 2500 Excellent condition! MILES, Samson Ground Sturbridge Pickup, 4 wheel drive, Silverado For Sale Work Horse Chassis automatic, single cab with 8” Pounders, Very Clean. 24 K Miles Must Sell $475 OBO 4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, $7,000 OBO body, V-8, new snow tires, Running Boards, Remote 1-Slide Out Campground Lot! fisher plow ready. Call: 508-764-4111 Starter. Queen Size Bedroom Was $19,000 $4,500 Call: 857-636-8913 2008 Yamaha Asking $45,000 NOW $9500 720 CLASSICS My Loss, Your Gain! Call: 860-974-1801 FZ6- price is negotialbe 508-989-8165 1950 Chevrolet 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY 860-928-2820 4-Door Sedan 2006 Mazda 6S LOW MILES, Very Clean, or 860-923-3071 6 cylinder, 4door, all Slider Guards. 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. power, a/c, traction control, $5,200 OBO New Factory-Built Motor. 25 mpg, 73,000 miles. Solid Body, Runs Excellent. In Excellent Condition!! Needs Interior & Minor Work $10,000 OBO Call: 908-242-2016 To Be Road-Worthy. call: 508-769-8324 or email: $5900 [email protected] 978-760-3453 2006 Volvo S60T Leather Heated Seats 1962 Chevy Bel Air Power Everything. 2001 Harley 8cyl, 5 passenger, 2 door New Tires. Electra Glide automatic. Aqua color Excellent Condition. 78k Miles. Classic Best Offer $15,200 Excellent condition, red Call: 508-473-6350 774-200-5015 burgundy, 15,500 miles. Every service done, helmets, 1963 Ford leather jackets available. 2007 Toyota Fairlane 500 $10,000 Rebuilt 260 V8, new Camry XLE automatic transmission, 4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, Call: 508-942-8300 floors and interior. New dual Leather/Loaded, exhaust, paint and chrome Premium Condition. 2005 Harley good. $21,000 OBO Davidson $8,400 OBO Call After 6PM 860-974-0069 Fat Boy Anniversary Will consider trades and cash Edition Call Chuck: 10,250 miles, a lot of 508-248-5928 Classic chrome, drag bars, 1984- 500 SEL Super G carb 1973 Triumph TR6 asking $13,500 OBO Red, Many New Parts - Mercedes Benz Call: 508-340-7950 Interior, Top, Exhaust, 4 door sedan, 134,000 Electrical, Brake Lines, miles, very good condition. 2005 Harley And More! $6500 OBO Best Offer Davidson 508-248-1592 Wide Glide Call for more information: Black cherry, 14,000 miles, 1979 Chevy 508-867-2774 runs excellent!! El Camino $8,000 Rebuilt engine, transmission FOR SALE Call: 508-277-8745 and rear end. Many new 1997 Volvo Station parts included for Wagon 2007-2009 restoration. Garaged for years, runs great, 6cyl, White, 5 cylinder automatic Yamaha VStar 3 speed manual. transmission. 850 GL Turbo 1300 Stock Seat Needs Work $3,000 $500 OBO Call: 508-867-9566 $200 Call:508-885-2110 Call: 774-230-7158

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BY KEITH GRIFFIN

As I write this I am sitting in Las Vegas on a media program for the Scion FR-S. The reason I mention that is I was brought from the airport with another journalist in a Lincoln Town Car. I bring this this because I asked the driver, “What are you going to do when the Lincoln Town Car goes away?” (It has ceased production.) He didn’t have an answer but I think I do: the 2013 Ford Flex. I’m sure that’s going to make the proud designers of the Flex shudder. After all, they don’t build cars for people to be driven in; they build cars to be driven. But I consider it a high compliment. The 2013 Ford Flex is a near-perfect family vehicle that could also double as an executive car or a small airport shuttle. (Hmm, maybe if this journal- ism thing doesn’t work out I could open an airport shuttle.) The seven-passenger, three-row crossover – which debuted last fall at the Los Angeles Auto Show – comes equipped with the new generation of MyFord Touch, industry-exclusive rear inflatable belts, collision-avoid- ance technologies, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry, first-row heated and cooled seats, power-fold mirrors and an optional new Appearance The 2013 Ford Flex gets a new front end and other styling updates but where it really continues to hit a home run is in its interior that is stylish, comfortable and Package. Plus, the base 3.5-liter engine packed with technology. has improved fuel economy of 1 mpg better on the highway and in the city, wheel spin and transfers engine torque of as a parent (and limo companies The popular 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with 25 more horsepower. to the outside wheel, which has more should agree) is the automotive world’s remains on the new Flex, bringing the What continues to impress me about grip, to maintain traction and steering first production rear inflatable belts to fuel economy of a V6 engine with all- Ford’s interior designs is how elegant control. offer improved comfort and protection wheel-drive capability and V8-like per- yet simple they are to use. Controls are Unlike a traction control system that for rear seat passengers. The optional formance of 365 horsepower and 350 intuitive. I still haven’t quite con- reduces engine power, the intervention advanced restraint system (it really lb.-ft. of torque. Stick to the V6 unless quered My Ford Touch yet but the rest from Torque Vectoring Control is should be standard)[RTF bookmark you somehow need all that power and of everything else that runs the Flex’s extremely subtle and may not even be start: }_GoBack[RTF bookmark end: the desire to burn premium fuel. Plus important features are easy to grasp. noticed by the driver. In other words, }_GoBack is designed to help reduce it’s only in the top-of-the-line Limited One aspect of the Flex that intrigues the Flex continues to run normally.My head, neck and chest injuries for rear and Titanium editions. Both engines me is the new Torque Vectoring driving partner inadvertently tried it seat passengers, often children and are mated to a six-speed SelectShift Control and Curve Control technology. on a snowy curve and the system did older passengers who can be more vul- Automatic transmission. The Torque Vectoring Control system its job with help from Curve Control. nerable to such injuries. They are I can’t say enough good things about uses the car’s brakes to imitate the As Ford explains it, Curve Control designed to deploy over a vehicle occu- the 2013 Ford Flex. Pricing starts at effect of a limited-slip differential, con- senses when a vehicle is entering a pant’s torso and shoulder in 40 mil- $31,710 for the base model and goes up stantly balancing the distribution of curve too quickly, and can apply four- liseconds in the event of a crash. to $40,505 for the well-equipped top-of- engine torque between the front wheels wheel smart braking to reduce vehicle Here’s some info on the powertrain, the-line Limited. It comes in front- during cornering, resulting in speed by up to 10 mph in approximate- too. Under the hood, Flex’s new base wheel drive but all-wheel is an avail- improved grip and steering and a ly one second and help drivers follow engine delivers even more efficiency able option. reduced chance of understeer. their intended path. Curve Control is and performance with the addition of Basically, you’re not going to hit a effective on dry or wet pavement, and is twin independent variable camshaft (For the latest new car news, follow me curve too fast and spin sideways expected to be particularly useful when timing (Ti-VCT) to the 3.5-liter V6. The on Twitter at aboutusedcars. You can through it. drivers are entering or exiting freeway upgraded 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine also read the latest automotive news at The system operates using the car’s on- or off-ramps with too much speed. provides 287 horsepower – an approxi- TorqueNews.com, where I am a contrib- stability control module and monitors When a vehicle enters a curve too fast, mate 25 horsepower increase from the utor, or learn about buying and selling the vehicle 100 times per second. As the the system responds to the driver’s previous engine – and 254 lb.-ft. of a used car at UsedCars.About.com.) car accelerates through a corner, the steering input by rapidly reducing torque. The new Flex will also deliver 1 system detects when the front inside torque and increasing brake pressure mpg more fuel economy, with EPA-cer- VITAL STATISTICS wheel is starting to slip and applies to help keep the vehicle under control. tified fuel economy of 18 mpg city and Wheelbase: 117.9 inches braking to the wheel. This prevents Another safety feature I am a big fan 25 mpg highway. Length: 201.8 Width: 88.8 Curb weight: 4471 lbs. Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower: 287 @ 6,500 rpm Torque: 254 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm EPA estimated mpg city/highway: 18/25 Base price: $31,710 As-tested price: $40,505 Also consider: (a comparative vehicle) Chevrolet Traverse. Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander

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That’s one reduces signs and symptoms your electrolytes, controls your reason it’s so important to drink plenty of it. in adults with moderate to fever, feel very tired, cough, blood pressure, cleans the toxins severe rheumatoid arthritis feel flu-like, or warm, red or (RA), including those who from your kidneys and gives you painful skin. have not been helped enough “I talked with my doctor more energy by helping your blood repays hydration by being smoother, soft- by other medicines for RA. about the self-injectable for- maintain a healthy volume. Proper hydra- er, more supple and healthier. Orencia may prevent further tion also regulates your body temperature mulation of Orencia and we • Improving water in your home. If you damage to your bones and discussed that weekly and can help prevent heat stroke or skip drinking water at home because you joints and may help your abil- hypothermia. 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Call your healthcare The condition is more com- read the Patient Information your other organs aren’t hydrated enough, For more information, visit www.culli- provider immediately if you mon in women, who account in the Full US Prescribing your skin will pay the price. Your skin gan.com. feel sick or get any of the fol- for 75 percent of patients lowing signs of infection: Information. Soothing Your Skin (NAPS) insomnia or stress, it is also used to include a soap bar, lotion and body ABOUT CANUS help promote healthy,beautiful skin. wash. For an herb that’s so pretty and so Working with goats, the compa- deliciously aromatic, lavender has The herb’s antiseptic, antifungal and As with all Canus products, the anti-inflammatory properties are new line is made with all-natural ny’s mission is to create a healthi- some surprisingly practical uses. er, softer, more natural world. 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BY N. A. MARK ESTES, III, M.D. with a fivefold increased risk tions can thin the blood to (NAPS) of stroke and a greater likeli- prevent the clotting associat- There’s an alarming gap in hood that the stroke will lead ed with stroke. knowledge about a common to significant disability— Despite the substantial ben- heart condition called atrial even death. efits that come from taking fibrillation, or AFib. By clos- these medications, many peo- ing the gap and arming peo- IDENTIFYING ple don’t receive or don’t take ple with what they need to CHALLENGES them. One of the hurdles know, we could prevent dis- A survey by Synovate, Inc. could be that blood thinners abling—and even deadly— for the American Heart have an undeserved reputa- strokes; perhaps thousands of Association found that 90 per- tion as problematic. It’s true strokes each year. cent of patients get AFib that one popular blood thin- Work recently done at the information from their doc- ner, called warfarin, requires American Heart tors. monitoring to adjust the dos- Association/American Of the AFib patients sur- ing; newer medications, how- Stroke Association to identify veyed, half thought they were ever, don’t. In addition, some gaps in AFib knowledge and at risk for stroke; 25 percent physicians and patients tend treatment suggests that about claimed they were not at risk; to overestimate the risk of half of the estimated 2.7 mil- and the rest didn’t know. The bleeding complications from lion Americans who have survey also found only two- these medications. AFib have not been properly thirds of patients re?called educated about their stroke YOUR LIFESAVING that their health care ASSIGNMENT risk. provider talked with them The gap? We know that peo- about their elevated stroke If you have AFib, make an ple who have AFib are at risk. Among those who talked appointment with your doc- higher risk of stroke than with their doctors, 21 percent tor’s office. With today’s people who do not have the said they were told they have health care system, you might condition, yet this informa- no stroke risk. have the bulk of your AFib tion (and resulting proven conversation with your doc- prevention) isn’t trickling to CONNECTING PEOPLE tor’s nurse practitioner or the people who need it most. AND INFORMATION physician assistant. These WHAT AFIB IS There are several proven people are often charged with There are several proven ways to reduce atrial fibrillation associated stroke risk. ways to reduce the AFib-asso- taking more time with AFib is an irregular heart patients to answer questions ciated stroke risk. A healthy The solution to closing this turmoil and funding is School of Medicine and rhythm that occurs when the lifestyle and maintaining an and educate. heart’s two upper chambers Learn all you can about the gap is simple communica- scarce, talking doesn’t cost a Director, New England ideal body weight through tion. We have to start talking dime. Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, beat erratically, causing the exercise and diet can prevent condition. You’ll find credible chambers to pump blood rap- and extensive AFib informa- about AFib and stroke. At a • Dr. Estes is a professor of Tufts Medical Center, Boston. high blood pressure and dia- time when the economy is in medicine, Tufts University idly, unevenly and inefficient- betes that predispose an indi- tion from the American Heart ly. Blood can pool and clot in vidual to AFib. For individu- Association/American the chambers, increasing the als who already have AFib, Stroke Association at risk of stroke. 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She wondered why they kept repeating this to him. recently signed with Optum “I started to get worried,” Pro Cycling’s newly formed recalls Dr. Edelman, an professional women’s team. endocrinologist and clinical To feel her best, Jade recom- professor of medicine at the mends a diet high in protein, University of California San When tracking blood glucose levels, it can help to recognize patterns. fruits and vegetables. She Diego School of Medicine. also recommends staying “But it soon became clear that review. enables the patient and their away from processed foods, I’d have to learn to control my Dr. Edelman also empha- health care professional to using the rule of “seven diabetes if I wanted to live a sizes that regular blood glu- more easily recognize the ingredients or fewer.” healthy, full life.” cose testing is a critical part issue and take action to cor- • Prepare nutritional- As a patient and a physi- of good diabetes manage- rect potential problems. ly for a long ride: On long, cian who treats people with ment. Testing provides key “This is particularly impor- rigorous rides lasting more diabetes, Dr. Edelman under- insights that allow patients tant for people taking insulin than two hours, your body stands the challenges faced by and their health care because they have the great- will need about 250 to 300 the nearly 26 million providers to adjust treatment est risk of experiencing low calories every 45 minutes to Americans with the disease. as necessary and to see how blood sugar which can be Cycling is a great way to get fit and stay active. an hour. Sports gels or small He founded Taking Control of food choices, activity and dangerous,” explains Dr. snacks that incorporate lean Your Diabetes (TCOYD), a many other factors affect Edelman. “So identifying and (NAPS) ed by Kelly Benefit protein and carbohydrates nonprofit organization that blood sugar levels throughout correcting a developing pat- holds conferences featuring tern of low blood sugars as In nearly half of developed Strategies, provide these fit- can be smart choices. the day. programs and resources to When treating highs and early as possible is key.” countries, 50 percent of peo- ness and nutrition tips: • Recover effectively help educate and empower lows, it’s important to be Dr. Edelman offers other ple are obese or overweight. • Make sure your bike after a ride: Take in some fits: “Finding the right bike calories immediately after a people with diabetes. proactive in looking for root suggestions for successful With obesity, diabetes and Dr. Edelman notes that it is fit is important for a com- long ride to help your body causes in order to take steps diabetes management. He heart disease on the rise, especially important for recover. Wohlberg recom- to prevent them in the future. advises patients to talk to now is the time to take con- fortable ride,” explains patients to overcome the fear Rachel Heal, Women’s mends chocolate milk to “Otherwise, if people just their doctor about diet and trol of your health, fitness factor. “Some of the biggest treat them in the moment and exercise. He also recommends Performance Director and a incorporate calories, sugar and well-being. barriers I’ve observed that move on, they can get on a taking notes between visits former Olympian. An expert and protein quickly. After Cycling can be fun, low prevent people from control- roller coaster of reacting to about any concerns patients cooling down, eat a good impact, inexpensive and can help you find a bike that ling their diabetes are emo- patterns of highs and lows may have, and he encourages helps improve health while suits your body and riding meal of lean protein and car- tional ones,” says Dr. over and over again without talking about other factors, controlling weight. It burns style. bohydrates and plenty of Edelman. Fear, misconcep- even realizing they may be such as stress, that could around 600 calories an • Ride at your own water to rehydrate. tions and depression can be connected,” he says. affect blood sugar levels. hour—and lowers the risk of pace: Know your limits. If • Enjoy it: The best powerful derailers of proper Fortunately, advances in “Managing diabetes is a heart disease and stroke. In you can’t keep a smooth thing about cycling is that care. While people are afraid blood glucose monitoring marathon, not a sprint,” says addition, cycling promotes pedal stroke or you aren’t just about anyone can do it, of complications, many also technology are making this Dr. Edelman. “Get educated, psychological well-being. able to talk or take a full at any level, and still have fear what they’ll find when easier. The OneTouch take advantage of the latest Several studies suggest that breath, slow down. fun. “You control how hard they really examine their dia- VerioIQ Meter with tools, and never give up hope cycling leads to reduced • Cross-train for or easy your workout is,” betes. Dr. Edelman says that PatternAlert Technology is because it’s never too late to stress, improved mental abil- strength: Men’s Performance said Wilcoxson. it’s not uncommon for people the first meter to find pat- take control of your dia- ities and a more positive atti- Manager and three-time • Learn more: For to equate blood sugar levels terns of high and low blood betes.” with their own self-worth. tude. Olympic athlete Eric more information on cycling sugar and provide alerts right For more information These attitudes can some- To help you get into Wohlberg suggests adding and to follow the team, visit on the screen. With every test, about the OneTouch VerioIQ lower body exercises such as www.humanpowered- times lead patients to “forget” the meter compares the cur- System and diabetes, visit cycling, members from one to get their lab tests or to of the United States’ premier single leg squats, lunges, health.com. rent result with previous www.OneTouch.com. 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