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BY JASON BLEAU Selectman Bill Borowski said VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT it came down to two factors for him, finances and relationship CHARLTON – After a brief building. but extensive search pro- “We have literally three cess the Charlton Board of fine candidates, and any one Selectmen has chosen the top of them could do a great job candidate to serve as their new for the town of Charlton,” said Town Administrator. Borowski. “The most import- In October, Charlton said ant characteristics that I was farewell to long-time town looking for were financial acu- administrator Robin Craver men, because we all know our leading the town’s top board to budget constraints especially initiate a search for a new hire with our capital expenditures with the goal of solidifying the over the next few years, and new administrator before the as important if not even more end of the calendar year. important is around relation- On Wednesday, Dec. 4, ship building. We all know selectmen welcomed the three we’ve had a tumultuous couple finalists, Barre town adminis- of years between boards, citi- trator Andrew Golas, former zens, administration, and those Bourne Town Administrator to me at the two biggest factors Thomas Guerino, and Mendon I was looking for – Those were town administrator Kimberly the two real drivers, at least for Newman to be interviewed in Courtesy Photo me.” a lengthy question and answer Borowski’s sentiments were Joel H. Prouty Lodge members braving the cold while filling the baskets, and delivering the donations session giving each individual echoed by many members of to the Auburn Youth and Family Services Center. time to share their experience the board with several agree- and goals for the Charlton com- ing that considering the town’s munity. In the end, Kimberly budgetary situation and sev- Newman was chosen as the AUBURN — Over the last 21 years, there Youth & Family Services shelves so they eral controversies in the last first choice to fill the vacancy has been a partnership that has evolved may assist local families. year that have created a void receiving the most first place between the Auburn Youth & Family There has been a bond molded between the between town leaders and the rankings among the select- Services and the local fraternal lodge of Auburn Youth & Family Services Executive public having personability men who each ranked the can- Masons, known as Joel H. Prouty Lodge Director, Sally D’arcangelo, the store man- and financial skills were cer- didates on their own private situated at 780 Southbridge Street, Auburn ager Ed Paquette and Jim Alicea, Asst. tainly at the top of their lists ballots. Golas was ranked sec- for annual food drives held on Nov. 16 & 23. Store Mgr. along with the Charity and Relief of qualifications. Even still, ond and would be the candi- Twice a year, the brothers at the lodge Committee of the Masonic lodge, chaired by Board Chair David Singer said date approached should nego- gather up their banner, tables, cold weather R.W. Daniel Barston. it didn’t make it any easier a tiations between the town and gear, and a crew to man their collection You can learn more about the Auburn decision and made the inter- Newman fall through. station outside of the Park’n Shop grocery Youth & Family Services, Inc. mission to views an integral part of the Prior to revealing their rank- store at 711 Southbridge St., Auburn. support families through Empowerment decision-making process. ings, the selectmen all praised The Masons are putting into action their and Community Collaboration on the Web “I had a certain hope to come the three finalists as worthy values of brotherly love, relief, and truth to at: www.ayfs.org from this. I think coming in candidates for the job which help, aid, and assist those that are less for- You can also learn more about the world’s I already had the impression several admitted made their tunate and in need of their assistance. They oldest & largest international fraterni- that I’d be looking at three rankings tough to finalize. In spend two consecutive weekends before ty through the Grand Lodge of Masons of incredibly talented people the end, though, each board Thanksgiving and before the Easter seasons Massachusetts on the web at: www.mass- who could do this job or they member had their priorities in to encourage their fellow man in assisting wouldn’t have made it this far, them in filling the pantries of the Auburn mind for what they were seek- Please Read MASONS, page ­A4 ing in a leader for the town hall. Please Read NEW TA, page ­A5 Region digs out after first major snow storm

BY KEVIN FLANDERS The Route 9 corridor was on the nights of Dec. 1 & 2. West Brookfield following a by a backdrop of white. STAFF WRITER also hit hard, with school clo- As the snow continued to string of wet and windy days Craft fair organizers were sures taking place across the pile up, plow drivers saw cash for the annual tradition held in also pleased by the early season REGION – Worcester County area following a foot of snow. accumulate with every inch. the town center. Though res- snow, which got people in the residents spent much of last The Spencer-East Brookfield After lackluster winter seasons idents always show up ready spirit of Christmas shopping. week digging out from the sea- Regional School District was last year and in 2017 in terms to celebrate no matter what Holiday-themed fairs were held son’s first major snowstorm. among those to call off class- of snow accumulations, local the weather is like, the snow last week in East Brookfield, Accumulation totals var- es as late as Tuesday, Dec. 3, plow drivers said they appre- makes it far more memorable, Spencer, and Leicester, while ied widely, with some towns nearly 48 hours after the storm ciated the early season snow. officials said. Auburn is gearing up for its receiving significantly more began. Students were also thankful The snow-covered lawns annual major event at the high snow than their neighbors. In Leicester, meanwhile, for an extended Thanksgiving also added to the ambience of school on Dec. 14. Northbridge checked in with Mulberry Street was closed break, though they might be the annual Parade of Lights All in all, an early December about 22 inches of snow, while in the area of the airport due singing a different tune in June held in Spencer on Dec. 7. The snowstorm was as much a Warren also received just to high winds causing snow if too many snow days add up. event always draws thousands gift as it was an annoyance in under two feet of heavy wet drifts. Police in area towns also At the western edge of the of guests to the sides of Route 9 Worcester County. snow. Just to the west, Ware responded to multiple minor county, officials and residents for a holiday celebration, and only picked up about seven accidents, but most drivers alike were thrilled to finally the winter themes along the inches. avoided the peak snow times receive a White Christmas in parade route were augmented Charlton police raise funds for Harrington’s Cancer Center

SOUTHBRIDGE — The Cancer donated their concession stand tip jar Center at Harrington received a check during a few home games, and the for $1,300 from the Charlton Police Police also set up a table at Treehouse Department on behalf of its fundrais- Brewing Company in October. Many, ing efforts for the Pink Patch Project. many thanks to our wonderful, sup- The Charlton Police Explorers, Police portive community for the generous Department and Charlton Dudley donation, which will assist so many Youth Football and Cheer teamed up patients who live right in south central to sell more than 100 patches, with 100 Massachusetts. percent of the proceeds going toward The Cancer Center in Southbridge. Retired Police Detective Mike McGrath said it was important for the group that the money raised Courtesy Photo directly supports patients in treat- From left: Stacy Delacruz, Harrington Infusion Nurse; Heather Staniszewski, Harrington ment. The Cancer Center has a ded- Infusion Nurse; Donna Kentley, PA, The Cancer Center at Harrington; Joseph Fantini, icated fund that helps patients and Executive Director of Fundraising for CDYFC; Austin Foyle, Lieutenant with the Charlton their families with co-pay assistance, Police Explorers; Stephanie LaChance, Charlton-Dudley Cheery Director; Beth Bourassa, medication expenses, transportation 6 5652510391 9 Treasurer, CDYFC; Graham Maxfield, Charlton Police Chief. and other helpful items. The CDYFC 2 • The Auburn News • Friday, December 13, 2019 Relieving the pressure New Hope UCC breaks one box at a time! the mold to bring families Christmas fun!

STURBRIDGE — New Hope United Church of Christ, “the fun church,” is once again reaching out to the community by hosting a free Christmas Carnival on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. While churches tradi- tionally use holiday time for fundraisers, New Hope UCC wanted allevi- ate some of the pressure on families of all variet- ies and to give them gift of laughter and holiday fun by hosting this free event. There will four or five craft and science sta- tions, four to five game stations, door prizes, a quiet corner for holiday storytelling, a simple lunch offering and a take home goodie bag for each child. It was all the brain- Courtesy Photo child of Liz Lamparth, Connie Thompson peeks over pile of Care Boxes as they get ready for shipping. a busy mother of three active boys. The con- gregation jumped into Courtesy Photo STURBRIDGE — New Hope United even have a snail mail box so we let joyous action when she Paige Higby (center) trys out a few Christmas Carnival activ- Church of Christ, the fun church, sent them know when it’s on its way - elec- said at a gathering sever- some smiles, goodies, and a bit of relief tronically of course. ities with the Lamparth boys (left to right) Dennis, Eli and al months ago, “Family Christopher. to their students and miltary person- New Hope United Church of Christ, time is so hard to come nel recently as they sent off their care the fun church, is located at 345 Main St. by during the holidays, boxes. (in the Bethlehem Lutheran Building). wouldn’t it be nice if 9 p.m. Everyone, every- judgment-free Christian “Our youth are under so much pres- It offers Church School from 10 - 10:45 we could do something one, everyone is invited! community who believes sure these days. sending goodie boxes a.m., and parents are invited to drop to help them,” and the New Hope United that everyone has import- serve as friendly reminders that they off or chill out with coffee. Worship is Christmas Carnival was Church of Christ, the fun ant insights and gifts to may be out of our sight but never our at 11 a.m. born. church, is located at 345 offer. They sincerely wel- of our hearts and prayers,” said Reneé New Hope United Church of Christ is Everyone is so excited Main St. (the Bethlehem come and value every- Graveline, Mission Shepherd. a judgment-free Christian community about this project and Lutheran Building). It one, everyone, everyone. The congregation donates items and who believes that everyone has import- hope that it will become offers Church School They happily partner treats and does their best to customize ant insights and gifts to offer. They a regular event. from 10 - 10:45 a.m., and with and serve our local each of them. Each box includes an sincerely welcome and value everyone, Once again with the parents are invited to and global neighbors is encouraging note from Pastor Janet. everyone, everyone. They happily part- hectic family schedule in drop off or chill out with peace, hope and love. The boxes go out twice a year and are ner with and serve our local and global mind, New Hope United coffee. Worship is at 11 You can find them on the scheduled arrive just before exams. One neighbors is peace, hope and love. You Church of Christ will a.m. Web at www.newhopeu- funny note was that in the age of e-mail can find them on the Web at www. hold their Candlelight New Hope United cc. org. and social media, we’ve discovered that newhopeucc. org. Christmas Eve Service at Church of Christ is a the students rarely check and may not Forum provides information on school building project

BY KEVIN FLANDERS about the town’s school building project dle school. The existing building would During the Nov. 27 public forum, res- STAFF WRITER during a public forum last month. then be demolished, with the space to be idents viewed site plans and interior On Nov. 27, the Leicester School used for athletic fields. designs for the school, which would LEICESTER – Residents learned more Building Committee hosted its third After a careful evaluation of several house approximately 930 students public forum regarding the proposed options, school leaders agree that a new across ten grades. Forum attendees also school that would house students in building is the best route. It would cost shared some of their concerns, includ- grades pre-K through eighth grade. about $31 million to renovate the exist- ing drainage operations on the site. Officials and residents gathered at ing elementary and middle schools, and Officials explained several facets of the Leicester High School to ask questions additional funds would be needed for design scheme in detail, then provided and offer input. repairs as the schools continue to age, an outlook for actions planned over the “The forum went well. It was a very officials said. next few months. productive meeting that informed the The new school would also ensure “We will submit the plans for two 430 Main St., Oxford, MA town about the site,” said Leicester that all students in the district remain independent firms to give us estimates, We repair all makes and models of Public Schools Superintendent Marilyn on the same campus, which increases finalize the estimates, and submit the Garage Doors and Tencza. efficiency for district-wide transporta- proposal to MSBA,” Tencza added. “We Electronic Openers • Broken Springs If the $87 million project receives tion and programming. Moreover, the will return to MSBA to seek funding approval for funding at the 2020 Town new school would feature several tech- approval in February or April.” Replacement Sections • Broken Cable Meeting and election, the school would nological amenities, including a STEM Once MSBA funding is secured, addi- Remote problems be built on the site of the existing mid- space and a media center. tional public forums will be held ahead dle school. About $41.5 million would be The district currently runs three of the Annual Town Meeting to inform 8x7-9x7 Steel covered by the Massachusetts School schools, and the new building would residents of the cost to the town. 2 Sided Insulated Garage Door Building Authority, while the town enable long-term cost savings for the Additional information about the r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & track, would be responsible for $45.5 million. district by reducing the campus to two school building project can be found by 8 color & 3 panel design options If approved, the new school would be buildings. The project would also pre- visiting www.leicesterbuildingproject. INCLUDES constructed on the field behind the mid- clude continued costs needed annual- com. $ ly to repair aging 645 INSTALLATION buildings. Fine Craftsmanship • Experienced Designers • Custom Framing Outstanding Print Selection • Photo Restoration Liftmaster 1/2 hp Chain Drive We have 7 ft. Opener Almanac $ INCLUDES handmade gifts from local artists 330 INSTALLATION eal state Price matching available on all written quotes R E

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ending torment of Lyme disease Accuracy Watch BY GUS STEEVES The grant that covers part of her cost CORRESPONDENT The Auburn News is committed to accuracy was arranged by a private donor for SOUTHBRIDGE — Jen Sheehan has Lyme patients in Massachusetts, but in all its news reports. Although numerous one really big Christmas/New Year’s it calls for Sheehan to raise part of the safeguards are in place to ensure accurate wish this year: a last-ditch chance to get funding herself, including by setting reporting, mistakes can occur. rid of the chronic Lyme disease she has up a GoFundMe page – https://www. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at been battling for years. gofundme.com/f/help-jennifer-get-to- the top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely In January, she might be able to do germany-to-fight-lyme – with a $35,000 manner. that by taking part in an experimen- goal. That would cover the German trip If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4111 tal treatment in Germany, but it’s not plus subsequent treatment back home; cheap. Even with part of the cost cov- as of Monday, she had $9,000 in pledg- or email [email protected] during ered by a grant, she needs to find $35,000 es and has people in the community normal business hours. During non-business before then. helping to round up donations in other hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice “It’s the only place in the world that ways. mailbox. The editor will return your phone knows how to treat complex chronic “I recognize it’s a tough ask, especial- call. Lyme cases like mine,” she said during ly at this time of year,” she said. “I’m a recent interview. “… After 15 years of Jen Sheehan hoping people will respond, help me get hoping I could get care here [in the US], there in any way they can.” I’m taking a leap of faith.” For a long time, even her family didn’t So far, she said her part-time job The place is called the Klinik St. get it, pushing her into depression, but (Savers Bank) has been “very support- Georg (St. George Hospital) in Bavaria, that’s changed. Last month, her father ive,” by giving her a lot of time off for and uses a method called hyperthermia, joined her at the annual Central Mass doctors’ visits and a flexible schedule a controlled rise in body temperature Lyme Conference in Sturbridge. to deal with how much Lyme takes to 106.8 degrees to essentially bake the “When he listened to their stories, out of her. She bacteria. After a while at that temp, the he said, ‘My god, they’re talking about notes she’s lucky doctors carefully reduce it to normal, you,’” she said. to work behind and she’ll return for a second round. Now he plans to go to Germany with the scenes, rath- Treatment, however, isn’t over then; her. er than having to that just kills off enough of the Lyme- A large majority of Lyme cases, when deal with people causing bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) caught early (for example, by seeing a daily. Savers bank to allow several weeks of antibiotics to bullseye rash), are fairly easy to treat is accepting cash work on the rest and the various co-in- using a couple weeks of antibiotics, but and check dona- fections. the body does not develop immunity tions at any of Sheehan knows she’ll be awfully sick to it, even when successfully treated. their branch loca- after hyperthermia, since “when you However, some cases don’t get a rash tions. Checks can kill the bacteria, they release toxins,” and/or the bite occurs in an unseen be made payable but she admits she’s reaching her last location. To make things worse, the to The Jennifer straw. standard Elisa test for Lyme gives false Sheehan Medical “If you told me at this point to cut off negative results for a wide range of Treatment Fund. a limb and the bacteria will go away, cases, sometimes depending on when C/0 savers bank I’d do it. That’s how desperate you get,” the test occurs, and sometimes even 270 Main St she said. when a rash is visible. (It also gives Southbridge Ma Sheehan’s case dates back to 2002, false positives in some.) A test called 01550. They have when she spent summer on Cape Cod the western blot test is more accurate set up a fund and and came back “feeling weird” but had (because it looks for certain proteins, are supporting never seen a tick bite or the charac- not just antibodies), but is often not this effort. teristic “bullseye rash.” That turned given if there’s a negative Elisa result. “I’ve lost into “the worst flu that wouldn’t go Without the rash, such tests can- friends, but I away,” insomnia, numbness, forgetful- not detect antibodies until at least gained better ness, bone pain that “felt like someone four weeks after infection, meaning it friends,” Sheehan set me on fire from inside,” and a long becomes harder to treat. Furthermore, said. “You kind list of other symptoms over the years, since the body still has antibodies for of find out who especially after a tick bite she knew years after an infection, they can’t your real friends about in 2012. Those have in turn been detect a new round of Lyme, according are with Lyme. diagnosed as a laundry list of ailments, to lyme-basics.com. There’s a lot of including multiple sclerosis, fibromyal- The closest the National Institutes blessings mixed in gia and a couple of other autoimmune of Health comes to a “chronic Lyme” with the hell I’ve disorders, fears of cancer that have so diagnosis is the wordy “Post Treatment gone through.” far not materialized, mini-strokes, var- Lyme Disease Syndrome.” By defini- ious organ conditions, and probably tion, that presumes the patient got treat- Gus Steeves can the most troublesome one, somatization ment, thus doesn’t include people misdi- be reached at gus. disorder. agnosed with other ailments. Several of steeves2@gmail. The latter is a psychological concept them coexist with and look much like com. by which many doctors write patients’ Lyme, including babesiois, ehrlichiosis concerns off as “faking it,” even when and other tick-borne diseases, further they have other doctors’ diagnoses to complicating both diagnosis and treat- Place Motors is proud to sponsor look at. It’s unfortunately super-com- ment. mon as a depiction of chronic Lyme For Sheehan, the road to Germany sufferers, because a large swath of the began when her doctor said she’d be a medical community rejects even the good candidate and gave her an applica- j j j j j j existence of chronic Lyme. Friday’s Child tion. She sat on it for a while, thinking “I was somebody prior to Lyme dis- she couldn’t afford it, but finally sent ease who never went to doctors,” she it in two months ago, then “everything Hi! My name is Makaila and I’ll be recalled. “After my early 30s, it became happened so fast.” She said she got happy to show off my dance moves. a full-time job, and they hold it against a response directly from the Klinik’s me that I want to find out what’s hap- Makaila is a friendly and empathetic main doctor, Freidrich Douwes, who teenager with a big heart and a warm pening to me.” accepted her based on the severity of That really angers Sheehan, who said her records and told her she needs to get smile. She enjoys playing sports, and be- she’s had doctors tell her “you just need there ASAP. ing particularly tall for her age she loves to get a life and get to work,” she said. basketball. She also enjoys taking dance classes and spending time with friends. Makaila is social teen who enjoys en- A Step Ahead gaging in lively conversation with oth- ers and exploring her community. 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the correct amount of CBD in them,” she notes. “Some have none, some have more” than their labels state. Finding the right one for per- sonal use can depend on sev- eral factors, some of them we don’t know much about yet. She notes effective dosing can vary a lot, and people should start low and work their way up to one that works for whatever they’re using it for. But there are some people for whom CBD doesn’t work, although in her experience, even those folks won’t see negative side effects. “I have no medical training,” Huard admits. “This just comes from years and years and years of knowledge for myself and my family.” CBD products come in various forms, including edibles, salves and tinc- Mark Huard agrees. He said tures (shown here). he’s found relief from spinal stenosis that used to require him to wear a back brace almost everywhere and caused Regardless, Huard is a big CBD comes in have various his arms to get numb. proponent of CBD, saying it uses. For skin issues and sur- “We’ve seen a lot of coinci- has antimicrobial, antifungal, face pains, she typically uses dences with things,” he said, antiinflammatory and other a soap or salve, but for deep- referring to people using CBD efects on the body. That’s in er issues, edibles or tinctures in conjunction with other treat- large part because human cells might be better. The latter ments. “But [the real question] (particularly in the immune come in two main forms – oil- is why does it happen nd how system) have natural cannibi- or alcohol-based (she prefers does it happen?” noid (CB-2) receptors, and she oils); alcohols get into the Both of them note there are argues that through much of bloodstream more quickly, but some circumstances where human history, most of us had the body absorbs more CBD you should not use CBD – but regular small doses of it from from oils, she said. many of them are also cases various sources (often hemp Both of them say there’s still where mixing any substanc- seeds, which are edible by peo- a need for better education es can be dangerous. One is ple and were long grown as arounnd cannabis, particular- pregnancy, since almost any- feed for farm animals). ly for medical professionals. thing the mother uses will pass Historically, cannabis has While some have been more- through the placenta to the been traced back at least 5,000 or-less quietly embracing it, fetus. Another is when using years. The plant is native to others strongly reject it – some- some diabetes medications. the steppes of Central Asia, thing Mark largely attributes They also note cannabis and the earliest known arche- to the influence of the pharma- should generally be avoid- ological evidence of its use ceutical industry. ed by young people, because was found in Chinese graves. Last year, federal law legal- their bodies aren’t yet fully Gus Steeves Photos In reality, there are three spe- ized hemp growing, is working developed. But Mark said one cies – Cannabis sativa (by far toward allowing hemp firms to Laura Huard talks about her CBD-based business and related issues. famous case led to the discov- the most common), C. indica, use banks, and multiple bills ery that a certain cannabis and the very rare C. ruderalis have been filed to legalize mar- strain without THC has nota- – plus other plants that have ijuana outright. But there have bly reduced seizures in child- BY GUS STEEVES and strongly urges people to chemicals that mimic canna- also been some conflicts. In our hood epilepsy. It’s now called VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT get the paperwork to make binoids and use the same body state, for example, the govern- Charlotte’s Web after the girl sure whatever they use has receptors. ment greatly restricted hemp who took it in Brooklyn. been tested. CBD, an abbreviation for farmers’ ability to sell this CHARLTON – Laura Huard These days, one of the more “You can buy this stuff in cannabidiol, is just one of more year’s crop after farmers had has a lot of experience with common uses Laura Huard gas stations,” her husband and than 200 natural chemicals planted it. Furthermore, the cannabis, saying she’s found puts CBD to is stress relief. partner, Mark Huard, agreed. found in the plants. Growers rules for hemp set a very low it helpful over the years for a “I did my CBD before I came “Do your research. Some have bred many strains with THC limit – just three tenths of range of ills, from skin to anxi- up here. No matter how often I things are insanely expensive, varying concentrations of a percent – and mandate that ety to her son’s migraines. talk, I get anxious,” she admits. but some are insanely cheap,” them, mostly for THC and CBD, anything above that be burned. But that doesn’t mean she She said she sees an effect and buyers should be wary of the two for which we have the In Vermont, he said, the state just accepts all the hype that’s almost instantly “but for other both. most research. Testing facili- allows those accidentally-high- come to surround the growing people, it seems to take up to Legally, testing for CBD prod- ties currently test for a handful er levels to be sold to dispen- marijuana and hemp industry. 20 minutes.” Curiously, her ucts isn’t (yet) required (but it of others, as well as metals, saries. Under the name Hole in the father is an exception; she said is required for THC products), toxins, molds and pesticides to Wall LLC, she makes and sells it can take two days for him to so “a lot of products don’t have ensure purity. Gus Steeves can be reached at CBD oils, salves and tinctures, see an effect. Huard said the various forms [email protected]. Bay State Savings Bank Bay State Savings Bank promotes Lucas J. Miller promotes Trinny Pineda WORCESTER — Bay able resource for all of us as to Branch Manager State Savings Bank is proud we navigate the constantly to announce that Lucas J. changing world of banking Miller has recently joined rules and regulations, and I WORCESTER — Bay Employee Appreciation the Senior Leadership team, am confident he will contin- State Savings Bank Committee. currently holding the role of ue to help our Bank thrive is proud to announce Mrs. Pineda currently Senior Vice President and as a member of the Senior Trinny Pineda has been resides in Worcester with General Counsel. Leadership team.” promoted to Branch her husband and four In this new role, Mr. Miller Mr. Miller has more than Manager at the Bank’s children. will oversee Information 20 years’ experience serving 799 Grafton St. location in Bay State Savings Bank Technology and Facilities the legal & financial services Worcester. of Worcester has been a while continuing to ensure industries. He also values Mrs. Pineda holds 16 mutually owned commu- that the Bank’s regulatory serving our communities, years of banking experi- nity savings bank since compliance, BSA obligations, Lucas Miller whether through volun- ence. She joined Bay State it was founded in 1895. In and legal affairs are handled teering, providing pro bono Savings Bank in 2003, addition to its main office, efficiently and effectively. legal counsel to need-based serving as a Teller at the Bay State Savings Bank Bank’s Worcester and has branches in Auburn, “Lucas has been with the individuals, or otherwise Trinny Pineda Bank for over six years, heading up helping nonprofits such as Habitat for Holden branch locations. Holden, and Worcester. our Compliance Department,” said Bay Humanity and others. He currently In 2014, she was promot- For additional informa- State Savings Bank President and CEO resides in Leicester. ed to Senior Teller. In Supervisor. tion, visit www.baystate- Peter Alden. “He has become an invalu- 2015, she was promoted She currently serves as savingsbank.com. to Head Teller and then a member of the Bank’s shortly after, to Branch

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dren,” the study team led by not EPA. Katherine Boronow wrote in After talking, she took sev- the January 2019 edition of the eral audience questions. One Journal of Exposure Science & involved Walker Pond resi- Environmental Epidemiology. dents finding salt and arsenic Later in their discussion, the in their wells and being tols to team noted, “Consumer prod- treat the latter before the state uct sources of PFASs are diffi- would help with the former. cult to untangle, and this study She connected them with State extends work identifying con- Rep. Paul Frost, who has been sumer product pathways for a legislative supporter of Silent exposure to these chemicals Spring over the years. and draws attention to food Frost said the legislature is packaging and dental floss as currently looking at earmark- modifiable sources.” ing $200,000 for Silent Spring’s Fitzstevens noted the PFAS work, and he believes there’s chemicals are just one group of a need to compare Cape Cod the more than 80,000 chemicals results to inland communities. now on the market and in our The level had been as high as environment. “Very few have $1 million a year, “but when been tested for their ability to we started finding what some cause breast cancer” or other answers are, they cut the illnesses, alone or in combi- money,” Cheryl Osimo said. nation, she said. As an exam- “Drinking water is very pre- ple, she said the US bans just cious” worldwide, Frost said. 11 chemicals from cosmetics, “...These are nice conversa- while Europe bans 1300. tions for us to have.” “In Europe, chemicals have The Silent Spring fund- to be proven safe, but in the US, ing and several PFAS-related we have it a little backwards,” issues are part of the ongo- she said. “Chemicals have to be ing supplemental budget bill proven harmful to be taken off amendments, but PFAS is also Gus Steeves Photo the market.” subject of three specific bills. Maia Fitzstevens talks to Rep. Paul Frost after her presentation. But there are some ways to Two (S. 2284 and H. 3851) aim inform ourselves about risks. to create a PFAS task force to Silent Spring offers a free Detox “investigate water and ground BY GUS STEEVES in Massachusetts, including REACH, involves 120 children Me app, which offers “practical contamination,” while H. 3839 CORRESPONDENT Stow, Hyannis and elsewhere in Hyannis and Portsmouth, tips on reducing exposure;” aims to ban PFAS in food pack- SOUTHBRIDGE — As (although not in Southbridge NH, looking at PFAS effects one of the more effective is aging. As of Sunday, local Sen an acronym, PFAS is pretty at this point). Fitzstevens said on growth and immune tox- carbon block water filter use. Ryan Fattman had co-spon- non-assuming. As a full name, they end up in drinking water icity. Next year, Hyannis and She also recommended avoid- sored H.3851, but Rep Peter it’s a bit of a mouthful: per- and via at least four main routes: Ayer residents (1000 adults, 300 ing bottled water, since “PFAS Durant hasn’t co-sponsored polyfluoroalkyl substances. firefighting foams, chemical children) will be sought for an levels are high in bottled water, any of them. But as a group of more than manufacturing sites, farm ATSDR-funded study on more so it isn’t necessarily safer. … 4700 chemicals, it’s increas- use of sewer sludge (because general health effects. Cape Bottled water is generally less Gus Steeves can be reached at ingly being recognized as a most sewer plants can’t test Cod is also central to the third well-tested than tapwater” [email protected]. health threat that’s in use near- for or remove them) and land- project called STEEP, which because it’s under FDA rules, ly everywhere and is already fill leachate. Regarding sludge runs for five years looking at in the bodies of nearly every use, she noted PFAS have been PFAS concentrations in wells American citizen, even infants. found in Mass Water Resources and how it moves through According to Maia Authority fertilizers – the agen- groundwater. Fitzstevens, a water quality cy that runs the reservoirs sup- In the latter case, they’ve so project scientist at the Silent plying Boston with water. far found about half of the wells Spring Institute, PFAS were Nationwide, there are 610 have detectable PFAS levels, first manufactured (they do known contaminated sites in generally in association with not exist naturally) in the 1950s 43 states, but she believes there high nitrate levels. In some and have since been used in all are likely more, since state wells, they’ve found long-un- kinds of things, including non- testing programs vary greatly. used PFAS varieties, and have stick cookware, various waxes, Michigan has “one of the most so far not found any above the food packaging (including cans comprehensive testing pro- EPA’s 70 ppt level, but some and coated pizza boxes), fire- grams,” so that state has found over the state’s proposed 20 ppt fighting foams, Goretex jack- many sites. level, Fitzstevens said. ets and flame-retardant furni- Based mostly on animal “We’re trying to make this ture. Although a few have been tests, “these chemicals have pretty complex issue translat- banned (particularly bisphe- very harmful health effects able and relatable to people,” nol-A) and others are under even at very, very low levels,” she said. scrutiny as carcinogens, there she said. Among them are can- Silent Spring’s website are so many of them that cor- cers and other illnesses, chang- includes links to several recent porations engage in what she es in breast/mammary gland research projects on PFAS dubbed “regrettable substitu- tissue, endocrine disruption, and other contaminants. One tion,” making a slight formula and even reduced effectiveness from this year was the first to change that doesn’t change its of vaccines. implicate use of some kinds properties. For these reasons, state and of dental floss as a PFAS risk She spoke last Thursday to federal governments are start- factor alongside various other a small audience as part of ing to look at designating safe better-known sources. the Festival of (Giving) Trees, drinking water levels, although “Given their extensive use although her talk was not in they’re only “guidelines,” not and persistent nature, it is the festival calendars posted requirements at this point. The unsurprising that PFASs have in many local places or on the EPA level is 70 parts per tril- been detected in water and FOGT Web site, even after lion (ppt), but many states are soil, and in the bodies of almost the fact. This reporter only looking at much lower levels all Americans. Exposure to knew of it from a flyer seen at around 20 ppt. That includes the long-chain PFASs perflu- Big Bunny about two days in Massachusetts, where the orooctanoic acid (PFOA) and advance. DEP started a guideline cre- perfluorooctanesulfonic acid The problem with these “for- ation process last January and (PFOS) has been linked to ever chemicals” is that they are released draft standards at 20 kidney and testicular cancer, “very mobile; travel[ing] easily ppt on six PFAS chemicals in decreased semen quality, and through the environment,” and June. ulcerative colitis in adults, and is being found in groundwater Fitzstevens said Silent Spring to thyroid disease, immune wells in several communities has three PFAS-related stud- response, and lowered sex ies running now. One, called and growth hormones in chil-

stitutive, perhaps a bit deeper thinking about our NEW TA community and also revolved around transparen- continued from page 1 cy, honesty and integrity,” Singer said. Negotiations between Kimberly Newman and which makes this decision difficult. I had to enter selectmen took place behind closed doors and with this assumption that any one of them could were not discussed in a public forum. Police do the job, any one of them could build a budget, Chief Graham Maxfield has served as interim any one of them could manage a town. Which then town administrator since Craver’s departure after in my opinion could do what I thought we really 13-years of service to Charlton. needed and would focus on that? To me that meant answers from the heart, answers that were sub- A Real Keeper

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Dec. 31 New Years Eve “DAY” at Please call or email me if you plan to DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA the Lake Pearl in Wrentham, Mass. come to the December 3 informational Let’s Celebrate the New Year during the MARY QUEEN OF THE ROSARY PARISH meeting. The Daughters of Isabella proudly “DAYTIME”. Featuring the dynamic present our 2019 Fantastic Worldwide Tom LaMark Orchestra as they cover LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S one family and said house is to cost not 2019, and recorded with said Worces- or before January 06, 2020 or you may SALE OF REAL ESTATE less than $5,000.00. No garage for more ter County (Worcester District) Regis- lose the opportunity to challenge the Premises: 29 Carroll Street, Auburn, than two (2) cars shall be erected on the try of Deeds in Book 60201, Page 289, foreclosure on the ground of noncom- Massachusetts premises. No mercantile or manufac- and now held by the Plaintiff by assign- pliance with the Act. By virtue and in execution of the Power turing business shall be carried on said ment, has/have filed with this court a Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of Sale contained in a certain mortgage premises. complaint for determination of Defen- of this Court on November 20, 2019. given by Ronald H. Bushee and Patri- The description of the property con- dant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers Attest: Deborah J. Patterson cia Bushee a/k/a Patricia E. St. George tained in the mortgage shall control in status. Recorder Bushee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. the event of a typographical error in this If you now are, or recently have been, 17-028375/ FC01 and now held by LoanCare, LLC, said publication. in the active military service of the Unit- December 13, 2019 mortgage dated November 6, 2007, For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dat- ed States of America, then you may be and recorded in the Worcester County ed November 21, 1995, and record- entitled to the benefits of the Service- (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, ed in Book 17506 at Page 58 with the members Civil Relief Act. If you object (SEAL) in Book 42057 at Page 372, as affected Worcester County (Worcester District) to a foreclosure of the above mentioned THE COMMONWEALTH by an Assignment of Mortgage dated Registry of Deeds. property on that basis, then you or your OF MASSACHUSETTS June 22, 2017, and recorded with said TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will attorney must file a written appearance LAND COURT Deeds in Book 57385 at Page 340, of be sold and conveyed subject to all and answer in this court at Three Pem- DEPARTMENT OF which mortgage the undersigned is the liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax berton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on THE TRIAL COURT present holder, for breach of the condi- titles, municipal liens and assessments, or before January 13, 2020 or you may 19 SM 005853 tions in said mortgage and for the pur- if any, which take precedence over the lose the opportunity to challenge the ORDER OF NOTICE pose of foreclosing the same will be said mortgage above described. foreclosure on the ground of noncom- To: sold at Public Auction on December 20, TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars pliance with the Act. Michelle Welch 2019, at 11:00 AM Local Time upon the of the purchase price must be paid in Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice and to all persons entitled to the benefit premises, all and singular the premises cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s of this Court on November 26, 2019. of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, described in said mortgage, to wit: or cashier’s check at the time and place Attest: Deborah J. Patterson 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): A certain parcel of land, with the build- of the sale by the purchaser. The bal- Recorder Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ings thereon, and all privileges and ap- ance of the purchase price shall be paid 17453 claiming to have an interest in a Mort- purtenances thereto belonging, situated in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s December 13, 2019 gage covering real property in Auburn, in said Auburn, on the westerly side of or cashier’s check within forty five (45) numbered 7 Ravine Drive, given by Carroll Street, bounded and described days after the date of sale. Michelle Welch and Mark A. Welch to as follows: Other terms to be announced at the (SEAL) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated January BEGINNING at a point in the westerly sale. COMMONWEALTH 24, 2011, and recorded in the Worces- line of Carroll Street three hundred sev- Marinosci Law Group, P.C. OF MASSACHUSETTS ter County (Worcester District) Regis- enty-five (375) feet northerly of the in- 275 West Natick Road, Suite 500 LAND COURT try of Deeds in Book 47124, Page 219, tersection of the northerly line of Lincoln Warwick, RI 02886 DEPARTMENT OF as modified by a certain modification Street with the westerly line of Carroll Attorney for LoanCare, LLC THE TRIAL COURT agreement dated March 19, 2019, and Street; Present Holder of the Mortgage 17 SM 001532 recorded with said Worcester County THENCE: northwesterly by Lot 13 on Telephone: (401) 234-9200 ORDER OF NOTICE (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds plan of House Lots in Auburn, owned by MLG File No.: 19-02824 To: in Book 60394, Page 70, has/have filed Mary J. L. Pond-Snyder by Arthur November 29, 2019 Joseph Malloy with this court a complaint for determi- N. Pond dated November 2, 1947 and December 6, 2019 and to all persons entitled to the benefit nation of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Ser- not of record, as revised, for a distance December 13, 2019 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, vicemembers status. of one hundred sixty-seven and seven- 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): If you now are, or recently have been, ty-five hundredths (167.75) feet, more Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC in the active military service of the Unit- or less, to a point at land now or formerly (SEAL) claiming to have an interest in a Mort- ed States of America, then you may be of Pinehurst Development; THE COMMONWEALTH gage covering real property in Auburn, entitled to the benefits of the Service- THENCE: northerly by said Pinehurst OF MASSACHUSETTS numbered 16 Linda Avenue, given by members Civil Relief Act. If you object Development one hundred thirteen and LAND COURT William D. Malloy and Joseph Malloy to to a foreclosure of the above mentioned eleven hundredths (113.11) feet, more DEPARTMENT OF Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys- property on that basis, then you or your or less, to an iron pipe; THE TRIAL COURT tems Inc. as mortgagee, acting sole- attorney must file a written appearance THENCE: easterly on a line parallel 19 SM 005791 ly as a nominee for Bank of America, and answer in this court at Three Pem- to the northerly line of Lot 14 on said ORDER OF NOTICE N.A., dated May 20, 2009, and recoded berton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on plan one hundred eighty-two and eight To: in Worcester County (Worcester Dis- or before January 13, 2020 or you may tenths (182.8) feet, more or less, to the Jenelle Girouard trict) Registry of Deeds in Book 44430, lose the opportunity to challenge the westerly line of Carroll Street; and to all persons entitled to the benefit Page 75, and now held by the Plaintiff foreclosure on the ground of noncom- THENCE: southerly by the westerly line of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, by assignment, has/have filed with this pliance with the Act. of Carroll Street one hundred twelve and 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): court a complaint for determination of Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice five tenths (112.5) feet, more or less, to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemem- of this Court on November 29, 2019. the point of beginning. claiming to have an interest in a Mort- bers status. Attest:Deborah J. Patterson Being Lot 14 and the southerly half of gage covering real property in Auburn, If you now are, or recently have been, Recorder Lot 15 on said plan. numbered 5 Chestnut Avenue, given in the active military service of the Unit- 17988 This conveyance is made subject to and by Jenelle Girouard to Mortgage Elec- ed States of America, then you may be December 13, 2019 together with rights over Carroll Street; tronic Registration Systems, as nom- entitled to the benefits of the Service- Subject to the following restrictions: All inee for Plaza Home Mortgage Inc., members Civil Relief Act. If you object buildings are to be set back at least dated March 31, 2017, and recorded in to a foreclosure of the above mentioned thirty (30) feet from street line except- the Worcester County (Worcester Dis- property on that basis, then you or your ing steps, bay windows, porticoes, etc. trict) Registry of Deeds in Book 56922, attorney must file a written appearance may be within restricted area. No house Page 58, as modified by a certain mod- and answer in this court at Three Pem- to be built to accommodate more than ification agreement dated February 5, berton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Auburn News • 7 Home FallThis section reaches 47,000 households in 7 Massachusetts newspapers. Call 508-764-4325 or email [email protected] for more information Auto BEST WINDOW COMPANY Builder &Oil & Propane

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A Stonebridge Press Weekly Newspaper 25 Elm Street, Southbridge MA 01550 bonus (or gift) Tel. (508) 764-4325 • Fax (508) 764-8015 of Spice Healers www.StonebridgePress.com With the holidays Or, some people sim- around the corner, the Take ply eat several pieces wisely Frank G. Chilinski focus turns to homemade of crystallized ginger to Stonebridge Press President and Publisher pies, cookies and other the help relieve joint and comfort food confections Hint nerve pain. that conjure up fond hol- *** iday memories. One of brendan berube KAREN Financial Editor the simple pleasures of Allspice: Christmas churning out home baked TRAINOR pudding, mincemeat Focus goods this time of year is and pumpkin pies all the unmistakable aroma benefit from the addi- of such spices as cinnamon, nutmeg and tion of allspice, but did you know your DENNIS Editorial ginger. health can too? ANTONOPOULOS The next time you’re stocking up on Allspice is famous for its ability to these “pie spices” you might want to relieve muscle aches and pains when grab an extra jar or two. Studies show applied topically. To make an allspice popular holiday spices can benefit your poultice, mix ground allspice with As 2019 draws to a close, you may Celebrate the be anticipating – or have already health as well as your taste buds. Read water to form a thick paste. Apply it to on for this column’s annual review of the body, cover with gauze and relax for received – a year-end bonus from your how a dash of this and a pinch of that 15 to 20 minutes. employer. Or you might be receiving a season with can spice up your life! Sipping tea made from the spice can substantial cash gift for the holidays. also be helpful in relieving menstrual (If you’re really lucky, you might get Note: Do not ingest spices as home cramps and headaches. both.) You can doubtlessly think of remedies without proper medical super- Allspice berries can also be used to many ways to spend this money right Yuletide lore vision. Life threatening allergies, over- temporarily relieve toothache pain. now, but how can you use it to help doses, and side effects can occur. Simply chew one allspice berry for yourself in the long run? Did you ever wonder where the tra- *** quick relief. dition of the Christmas stocking came *** Here are a few suggestions: from, why the traditional Christmas Nutmeg: Often sprinkled in a holi- Pay off some debts. Virtually all of colors are red, green and gold, or why day eggnog or added to a meat pie, the More kitchen cupboard Rx: us carry some type of debt, and that’s Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan is so nutmeg spice jar does duty beyond the not necessarily a bad thing. For exam- busy on Christmas? kitchen cupboard, from clearing a com- Soothe a Sore Throat: To relieve ple, your mortgage not only gives you There are endless myths and fables plexion to promoting sweet slumber. a sore throat, squeeze one half fresh a place to live and a chance to build surrounding the Christmas holiday, but According to the Encyclopedia of lemon into one half cup warm water. equity in your home, but the interest there are even more interesting facts. Healing Foods, a little nutmeg added to Mix one tablespoon of salt and one quar- payments are typically tax deductible. While researching Christmas, and dig- a glass of warm milk can lull you off to ter teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Gargle Other debts, though, such as those on ging deep, we found a plethora of fun sleep in record time. with the mixture three times per day consumer items, are not so positive – and thought provoking facts worth shar- Nutmeg has also been hailed for its until pain is relieved. Do not swallow you generally can’t deduct the interest ing with our readers. anti inflammatory properties, which this mixture. payments, and the items themselves The first one notes that early images makes it a powerful weapon in battling This remedy, attributed to Dr. Jane probably won’t enhance your personal of St. Nicholas depict him as a strict dis- blemishes. To zap a zit, make a paste of Guiltinan, chief medical officer at John wealth. Plus, the bigger your monthly ciplinarian rather than the overweight, ground nutmeg and milk, and apply to Bastyr University Natural Health Clinic debt payments, the less you’ll have to jolly man in the red suit we see today. pimple to reduce redness and swelling. in Seattle, is said to also relieve coughs invest for your future. So, you might Way back when, a common Christmas *** and fight viral infections. want to use your bonus or monetary Eve tradition was to tell scary ghost *** gift to pay off, or at least pay down, stories by the fire; it was, in fact, this Cinnamon: Move over cinnamon Time to Cure Cough: Did you know some of your less productive debts. uniquely British tradition that Charles toast and apple pie, the spice has a high- Thyme may help reduce coughing due Start an emergency fund. If you were Dickens intended to hearken back to er calling. Ever since a study published to a cold? Make up thyme tea by adding to face a large, unexpected expense, with his classic “A Christmas Carol.” in the journal Diabetes Care found half a teaspoon of crushed thyme to one half such as the need for a new furnace In 1914, during the First World War, a teaspoon of cinnamon daily could be cup of boiling water. Allow to steep for or a major car repair, how would you a truce between the United Kingdom helpful in reducing blood sugar levels ten minutes, then strain and sip. As a pay for it? If you didn’t have the cash and Germany was held. They decorat- in people with type 2 diabetes, cinna- bonus studies suggest that thyme can on hand, you might be forced to dip ed their shelters for the holiday and mon has been touted as an additional help maintain brain function and pro- in to your long-term investments, exchanged gifts and even played a game dietary supplement along with conven- mote heart health. such as your stocks and mutual funds. of football with each other. tional medications to fight the disease. *** A much better option is to build an When a child drops a letter in the mail The study also revealed the spice Halt a Headache: Cayenne pepper is emergency fund, containing six to 12 to Santa in America, the mail is sent to reduced triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, a proven pain reliever, especially for months’ worth of living expenses, with Santa Claus, Indiana. and total cholesterol levels among the headaches. It is said cayenne dilates the money kept in a liquid, low-risk Thanks to the province of Nova Scotia, same test group. blood vessels to improve circulation. account. It will take time to build such which has, since 1918, been sending the Want more? Research from Before you reach for a pain killer, you a fund, of course, but your year-end city of Boston an enormous Christmas Copenhagen University showed a sig- might want to try this: Mix one half bonus or gift money could give you a tree as a thank you for supporting them nificant relief in arthritis pain when teaspoon cayenne pepper in six ounces good start. during the Halifax explosion. patients were given half a teaspoon of of water and drink slowly. Contribute to your IRA. You can put Pope Julius I, Bishop of Rome, pro- cinnamon powder combined with one *** in up to $6,000 to your IRA, or $7,000 if claimed Dec. 25 as the official day to tablespoon of honey every morning for Cut Congestion: For generations, cay- you’re 50 or older. And although you’ve celebrate the birth of Jesus in 350 A.D. a week. enne has been used as a remedy to clear got until April 15, 2020, to fully fund Interestingly, there is no mention of And another study found that the a head cold and relieve congestion and your IRA for the 2019 tax year, you still Jesus’ exact date of birth anywhere in mere act of smelling the spice can boosts sinus pain. All it takes is a dash or two might want to put your “extra” money the Gospels. The date of Dec. 25 was cognitive function and memory! of cayenne powder in a cup of hot tea into your account right away. If you chosen because it happened to coincide Cinnamon FYI: Microbiologists at (preferably with honey and lemon) to wait, you’ll probably find other uses with an existing celebration honoring Kansas State University found that add- do the trick! for this money. And if you’re going Saturn, the Roman god of wealth, agri- ing small amounts of cinnamon to sam- to enjoy a comfortable retirement, culture, and renewal, making it eas- ples of apple juice contaminated with E. Win Dinner for Two you’ll need to maximize every possible ier for early Christian missionaries coli bug killed most of the bacteria. Just Your tips can win you a great dinner resource – and your IRA is one of your to encourage pagan converts to make one teaspoon of cinnamon killed 99.5 for two at the historic Publick House best ones. Furthermore, the sooner Christ, rather than Saturn, the central percent of the bacteria after three days Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send you get the money into your IRA, the focus of the festivities. at room temperature. in a hint to be entered into a random more potential it will have to grow For the past 40 years, people in Japan *** drawing. One winner per month will over time. have made it a national custom to eat win a fabulous three course dinner for Feed your college fund. If you’re Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas Ginger: Ginger bread and ginger two at the renowned restaurant, located already contributing to a college fund dinner. There is so much demand for snaps are familiar holiday treats, but on Route 131 across the town common in for your young children or grandchil- KFC at the holidays that customers are did you know ginger has long been historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the dren, you can use your year-end bonus asked to place their family meal orders hailed for its power to tame a tummy business of dispensing tips, not invent- or monetary gift to add to the fund. If two months in advance. ache? It’s also a well known home rem- ing them (although I can take credit for you haven’t already started such an British illustrator John Callcott edy to treat motion and sea sickness. some), I’m counting on you readers out account, you might want to use this Horsley invented the notion of the In fact, in one study, ginger was shown there to share your best helpful hints! money for that purpose. You could Christmas card in 1843. to be superior to a commonly used ** open a 529 plan, which provides possi- In England from 1649-1660, Puritan over-the-counter and prescription drug Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip ble tax benefits and gives you control dictator Oliver Cromwell outlawed for motion sickness. reducing dizziness, that has worked for you? Do you have a of the funds until it’s time for them Christmas celebrations and carols. nausea, vomiting, and cold sweats. question regarding household or garden to be used for college or some type The first artificial Christmas trees It’s also claimed that ginger can aid matters? If so, why not share them with of vocational school. (Depending on were made in Germany out of dyed in relieving arthritis and sciatica pain. readers of Stonebridge Press publica- where you live, you might also get goose feathers. A simple Ginger tea is made by steep- tions? Send questions and/or hints to: tax benefits from your state if you X is the Greek letter “chi,” which is ing one or two half inch slices of fresh Take the Hint!, c/o Stonebridge Press, use a 529 savings plan to pay for K-12 an abbreviation for the word “Christ” in ginger in a cup of hot water. Or add P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. Or expenses.) Greek — hence, the abbreviation X-mas 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger powder too e-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered To achieve all your financial goals, being used so often. three cups of boiling water and let steep into a drawing for a three course dinner you’ll need to take advantage of your Several European countries thought for a few minutes. for two at the historic Publick House Inn! opportunities – and your year-end that good and evil spirits were active bonus or monetary gift can certainly during the Twelve Days of Christmas. be one of them. These ‘spirits’ later found their way into the more family-friendly mythology sur- LETTERS This article was written by Edward rounding the holiday as Santa’s elves. Jones for use by your local Edward Have you ever wondered what a ‘Yule’ Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Jones Financial Advisor. Please con- log actually is? It is a large log that We think you’re important enough to tell tact Dennis Antonopoulos, your local Edward Jones Advisor at 5 Albert St., is burned during the Twelve Days of all our readers to turn to the Opinion pages Christmas as a symbol of health, fertili- Auburn, MA 01501 Tel: 508-832-5385 ty, luck and is said to ward off evil spir- and read your Letters to the Editor. or dennis.antonopoulos@edwardjones. its. Don’t have a fireplace? Rest assured But first, you have to write us! com. — there is something of a cottage indus- Mail your letters to the Auburn News, P.O. try in video recordings of Yule logs on Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. the fire that you can pop into your DVD Or e-mail your letters to the editor at or Blu-Ray player on an endless loop at your holiday gatherings. [email protected] . In Bolivia, there is a celebration called You’ll need to provide your name and www.StonebridgePress.com the ‘Mass of the Rooster’ that takes place place of residence, along with a phone on Christmas Eve. Some people bring number, so we can verify the letter is yours. In Print and Online roosters to the mass to symbolize the thought that a rooster was the first ani- We don’t have a set limit, but if you keep mal to announce the birth of Jesus. it around 600 words or so, you’re going In 2010, the Columbian government to have a better chance at seeing all your hung lights on jungle trees. When the words in print. FARC guerrillas sauntered by, the trees If you want to write a bit longer about a particular issue, lit up and released banners asking the terrorists to lay down their weapons. maybe a guest Your Turn column is your cup of tea. If you do As a result, 331 guerrillas peacefully that, try to keep it between 700-800 words. re-entered the community to celebrate Remember, libelous remarks and/or personal attacks are a the holiday. no-no and could lead to your letter not being published. Turn To EDITORIAL page ­­­A13 So, what are you waiting for? Start writing! Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Auburn News • 9 Reflecting on shotgun season

this week’s picture. The ly have more than one moose like antlers were hundred. Although the awesome. numbers were a bit low, This past Saturday, wildlife officials are con- the success rate of fidant the harvest will local hunters increased be very good this year. dramatically as walk- Successful deer hunt- ing and tracking con- ers are reminded that ditions improved in all deer do not need to the snow, although be brought to a check- the snow very noisy ing station after the first underfoot. Hunters week. They do need to that consisted of four be checked in online at or five more trackers mass fish hunt within 24 did very well harvest- hours. This year, local ing deer. My broth- Environmental Police er Ken and I hunted found numerous hunt- a small track of land ers failing to keep the on Saturday, but did tag on the deer, and also not find a single deer, brought the deer to the although there was plen- checking station with- ty of deer tracks in the out a portion of the deer area. After hunting a showing, as required by few hours, we headed for law when transporting the nearest coffee shop. the deer to a check sta- We decided to take our tion or transporting it annual ride to Bob’s Pro to their residence. After Shop in Douglas. It is the deer is checked in one of the many check- the hunter does not need ing stations through- to have a portion of the out Massachusetts that deer showing. successful hunters can The shotgun deer sea- check in their deer. On son closes this Saturday our way to the station in in Massachusetts, fol- the area of the Douglas lowed by the primitive State Forest on Route 16, arms season that opens a very large doe bolted this week, Dec. 16, and out of the woods in front runs until Dec. 31. There of my car. I was able to are a lot of deer available stop in time, avoiding a to the primitive arms car deer collision. Two hunter in Massachusetts more deer were spot- this year, and it could ted waiting to cross the become a record year road. One quickly darted for deer hunters. The days. Two snow storms the ice and drowns does not mean that the across the road, but the new inline black pow- kept many older hunt- because of poor judg- entire lake is safe. second deer retreated der guns are extreme- ers away from the ment. Dogs are also lost Sportsmen & women The Great back into the woods. ly accurate and easy to woods because of the to unsafe ice. Keeping will need to dig deeper When we arrived use. It will be the last hard walking condi- your dogs away from into their pockets in 2021 Outdoors at the checking sta- opportunity to harvest tions. The deer were frozen ponds and rivers if Massachusetts Fish & tion Shawn Linnehan a deer in Massachusetts not moving much needs to be practiced at Wildlife makes good on was checking in a real this year. RALPH because of the heavy this time of year. Only their proposals to raise nice buck shown in Ice fishermen were out TRUE snow Monday & experienced anglers and hunting & fishing licens- this week’s second pic- on some small ponds this Tuesday, but hunters the adult skating public es in the state. Sources ture. The eight point past weekend, but the did manage to harvest should be on what is pre- report that sport- As we swing into buck weighed in at 164 forecast for heavy rain some very impressive sumed safe ice. Constant ing licenses will cost the final days of the pounds field dressed. At and warm temperatures deer. One of the most checking of ice needs to $90, and all permits will Massachusetts shotgun noontime Saturday, the this week was expect- impressive bucks was be practiced as you walk rise to $20. Yikes! deer season, it is time to checking station had ed to negatively impact harvested on opening on first ice. Because it Take A Kid Fishing reflect on the crazy but 72 deer checked in for all safe ice. Every year, day by Mark Kuras of may be safe on one end & Keep Them Rods successful first few the week. They normal- someone falls through Whitinsville, shown in of the pond or lake, it Bending.

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wreaths, stars and indoor hol- for whiskers and you have the Just cover the wreath form or doorstep to craft into works of Garden iday trees. start of an adorable mouse. frame with milkweed pods or art. And you may find your- Remove the pods from the Even those with limited use moss, burlap or greens as self adding more milkweeds Moments plants, separate the halves artistic talent can create pret- a base. to the garden. You’ll have and allow them to dry as need- ty ornaments. Paint the pod But don’t stop with winter plenty of pods for crafting and ed. If you don’t have your own and glue a colorful feather or inspired decorations. Save enjoy the monarch caterpil- MELINDA milkweed plants, ask a friend string of beads to the inside. some milkweed pods to craft lars munching on the leaves MYERS or neighbor if you can harvest Add twine with a bead or two into beautiful dahlias, birds, and adult butterflies sipping a few of theirs. to the top for a hanger. butterflies, fairies and more. on the nectar in the garden. Search the internet and Paint the inside and outside Just start experimenting with Homemade gifts are a won- craft books for creative ways of the pods green, gold, silver paint, hot glue, florist wire Melinda Myers has derful way to show you care. to use these. You would be or other color of your choice and other natural materials. written numerous books, Making them from items surprised how a little paint Purchase a Styrofoam cone Then next fall consider including Small Space grown in your garden adds can turn milkweed pods into and attach the pods, inner side harvesting the pods before Gardening. She hosts The that extra personal touch. a work of art. Paint a win- facing out with pins. Place they open. You’ll either con- Great Courses “How to And just like the plant, deco- ter or holiday scene on the the pods in rows, covering the tain the spread if desired or Grow Anything” DVD rations and gifts made from inside of the pods. Or add a cone to create the perfect ever- harvest seeds to share with series and the nationally-syn- milkweed pods are gaining in bit of moss, tiny dried flowers, green. friends. Place the pods in a dicated Melinda’s Garden popularity. acorns and miniatures to cre- Glue the wide end of five paper bag in a warm location Moment TV & radio program. Considered a weed by some, ate a three-dimensional piece pods together to form a star. to open. Use the fluffy seeds Myers is a columnist and con- common milkweed is making of art. Fill the center with a small to fill clear ornaments or sep- tributing editor for Birds & a comeback as more garden- Decorate the outside with cone or sweet gum pod. Still arate the seeds from the fluff Blooms magazine and her Web ers are growing this import- the eyes, nose and hat of Santa more pods? Use them to dec- to plant and grow more mon- site is www.MelindaMyers. ant food source for monarch Claus or one of his reindeer. orate a holiday wreath. If you arch-friendly plants. com. butterflies. Harvest the seed- Add some pinecone scales for have enough you can create a Once you get started craft- pods and craft them into ears and evergreen needles wreath of all milkweed pods. ing, friends and neighbors will be leaving pods on your

Melinda Myers Photo Common milkweed is making a comeback in part because it’s an important food source for the monarch butterfly. The milkweed’s seedpods can be crafted into wreaths, art and more. 10 • The Auburn News • Friday, December 13, 2019 SPORTS Leicester can’t complete undefeated season, loses to Abington in Division 7 State Final, 21-7

Leicester’s Jack O’Neill makes a catch in traffic versus Abington.

Mathew S. Plamondon photos Leicester fans show their support for quarterback Dan Mero.

BY DEAN P. ST. LAURENT They had trouble moving the SPORTS CORRESPONDENT ball the rest of the game, fin- Editor’s Note: Leicester High ishing with just 79 yards in was the only Stonebridge Press the first half and 171 total. The affiliated school to reach the Wolverines were 0-9 on third state championship game. down, which was a huge factor During the course of their sea- in the game’s outcome. son, the Wolverines defeated “We practiced it during the local team from Bay Path the week, but we didn’t play Regional. well offensively, explained FOXBOROUGH — It wasn’t Griffiths on the trick play and the start that Leicester High’s overall offensive production. varsity football team wanted “I thought our defense did Leicester defenders Joseph Barbato (74) and Devon Gillis (26) go high and low to successfully tackle an following the coin toss of the enough to keep us in the game. Abington player. Division 7 Super Bowl State I call the [offense] and we didn’t Championship game versus get it done on the offensive side Abington High, played at of the ball, so that is on me. Gillette Stadium on Saturday, We didn’t execute, but maybe Dec. 7. The Wolverines won the play calling wasn’t good. the toss and chose to receive Whatever, it is what it is.” the opening kickoff in hopes “We needed a sense of urgen- of starting quickly, settling cy in the first half definitely, nerves and putting points on and I told the guys that at half- the board first. time,” added Gosselin. “I think Their plan didn’t pan out, they came out in the second though, as Leicester was half with the sense of urgency forced to punt after its first that we needed in the first half possession. to get the game going.” Following the punt, it didn’t In the second half Leicester take long for Abington to flash started to run the ball a little their game plan of “run the more aggressively. It helped football.” In just three plays to move the ball, but the two senior running back Will Klein promising drives they had both took off for 61 yards to score eventually stalled. Gosselin his first of two touchdowns in had a few good runs, ending the Green Wave’s 21-7 victory. with 51 yards on 11 carries “They’re good,” expressed after being held to just four Leicester head coach Tim yards on four carries in the Griffiths. “I think nerves first half. O’Neill finished with didn’t help our cause today. 94 yards on two catches to lead We did some things that we the passing attack. haven’t done all year long. We For the Green Wave (11-2), made a bunch of mistakes A: Klein had himself a day. He because they forced them, and finished with 207 yards on 23 B: because we didn’t execute carries with the two touch- for whatever reason. We had a downs. Gaby Spry had the great year, but this is tough.” final touchdown for Abington, Senior co-captain Bryce a 4-yard rush with 1:40 to play Leicester’s Michael Mero gets low to tackle Abington’s ball carrier. Gosselin added, “giving up to ice the game. that first touchdown in three “I said it last week, he stood plays that hurts, that hurts out on film and he stood a team a lot and the morale out today — he is a player,” early.” Griffiths said while praising Down 6-0 early after a Klein. “He is a strong kid, fast, missed two-point conversion runs hard. We knew we would rush with 7:52 left in the first have our hands full with him. quarter, Leicester was forced He is the real deal.” to answer, and they did — with It wasn’t the outcome the the help of a little trickery. tailback had wanted, but With 6:52 remaining in the Gosselin explained how amaz- quarter, Gosselin lined up for ing this run was for he and his a direct snap with quarterback teammates, as the Wolverines Dan Mero out wide. Mero went finished 12-1. in motion as Gosselin received “It has been amazing with the snap. The ball was hand- this team. It is such a special ed off to Mero in a jet sweep group and it is sad that it had motion and, as Abington’s to come to an end because we defense collapsed on the senior didn’t come out in the first quarterback, he flipped it to half and fight like we want- his brother Michael Mero, who ed to,” he said. “Twelve and then threw a strike to Jack zero coming into this game is O’Neill in stride for a 74-yard something I never imagined to touchdown. happen ever in my life. Never The Wolverines took the in my life would I have thought lead, 7-6, on a Nolan Power I would’ve played in a state extra point kick only a minute championship. It is an honor after surrendering the lead. to be here, I wish we could’ve The trick play ended up being won it, I wish we could be state the only score for Leicester. champions, but it is what it is.” A youngster gives it his all while rooting for Leicester. Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Auburn News • 11 12 • The Auburn News • Friday, December 13, 2019 The Community Connection Your area guide to buying, dining & shopping locally!

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time to socialize too. We meet the fourth 28 through Oct. 31. There will be gourds ONGOING EVENTS MUSEUM HOURS: The Auburn Wednesday of each month starting at and pumpkins of all sizes and pric- Historical Museum, 41 South St. is open 6:30 p.m. in the Oxford Senior Center es – one for every need; be it for your 12 STEP PROGRAM: Christian 12 Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturday located at 323 Main St. in Oxford. It is fall decor, carving, baking – you name Step Program for Men and Women 7-8:15 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Admission is free the building directly behind the Oxford it! Taking in the beautiful sight of p.m. every Tuesday at Faith Baptist to see a variety of artifacts and memo- Town Hall building. For more informa- the pumpkins, in combination with the Church, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. Do you rabilia concerning Auburn as far back tion, please contact Dick Lisi at (508) changing leaves and the backdrop of feel your life/relationships/habits are as when it was known as the town of 410-1332 or [email protected]. the church steeple – makes it worth spinning out of control? A Christian 12 Ward. All are welcome to come. For the trip! If you have any questions, feel Step Program is the key to Christ and more information contact Sari Bitticks STORY TIME: Open Story Time will free to call the church office at 508-832- life providing abundance, blessing and at [email protected]. be held 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at 2845. See you there! Where do these grace. Come as you are or contact (508) the Auburn Public Library. No regis- pumpkins come from? The pumpkins 832-5044 x 155 for information. NEW GROUP FORMING: If you’re tration required. Please drop in. Open are raised and harvested by the Navajo separated or divorced, you don’t have to to all ages. 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the White House in 1901. EDITORIAL Apples were the first Christmas tree decora- continued from page A8­­­ tions. Christmas in Heaven Why do we hang stockings by the chimney with The Bicycle playing card company created decks care? Apparently, there were three sisters who of cards during WWII that revealed an escape were too poor to afford a marriage dowry and Memorials route for POW’s in Germany. were bound to end up on the streets. Bishop Saint In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the Nicholas filled their stockings with gold coins, and In the December 20th issue, verse referring to “true love” is a reference to God. their lives were forever changed. we invite you to place a memorial A “partridge in a pear tree” represents Christ, and We hope you enjoyed these fun Christmas facts for your loved ones not with us this the “two turtledoves” represent the Old and New and hope that you have a happy holiday season Christmas in this newspaper Testaments. filled with endless laughter and memories to last Did you ever wonder why the colors red, green a life time. for just $10. and gold are affiliated with Christmas? Size is 2.4” X 2” and all will run on the The color green is a symbol of life and Obituary Page December 20th. rebirth, red symbolizes the blood of (Includes a photo and your own personal message.) Christ, and gold is a symbol of light, wealth and royalty. To place a Card of Thanks Christmas trees are grown for rough- Sample Ad: ly 15 years before they are purchased. In-Memoriam, Birthday Ad Shown Actual size of 2.4”x2” In Poland, spider webs are a common or Anniversary Greeting, decoration for trees because a spider, according to legend, wove a blanket for baby Jesus. the deadline is Friday noon JOHN Alabama became the first U.S. state to for the following week. officially recognize Christmas in 1836. SMITH Mistletoe is considered sacred to the (Memoriams will run on the Obituary pages) 1/1/23-6/20/99 Druids because it produces fruit and Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) remains green throughout the winter. Missing you this Christmas The Druids never let the plant hit the or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). Season and Always. ground and believed that it was a cure You can add a photo at no additional cost. Love, Jane, John Jr. for infertility and warded off evil spirits. Kathy & Mark Proto-environmentalist Teddy Roosevelt banned Christmas trees from To send by mail, please mail or drop off to June Simakauskas, P. O. Box 90, 25 Elm St., Deadline Friday, Dec. 13th @3pm Southbridge, MA 01550. Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. Please email to June at For more information, [email protected], please call June at 508-909-4062 or email [email protected] or mail or drop off by and she’ll be happy to help! Friday Dec. 13th to June Simakauskas 25 Elm Street, PO Box 90, www.StonebridgePress.com Southbridge, MA 01550. 14 • The Auburn News • Friday, December 13, 2019

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OXFORD – 27 Rocky Hill Rd! Move Right Into this 6 Rm Ranch! Bright, Fresh WEBSTER – 27 N. Main St! 3 Family! DUDLEY – 9 Nellies Way! TOBIN FARM ESTATES! 10 Rm Colonial Set on 1.2 Acres! Applianced Dine-in Granite Kit! 3 DUDLEY - 7 – 9 West Street! Brick 4 Family plus a 2 Family! Side by Kitchen! Dining Rm! 20’ Living Rm! 3 Comfortable Bedrms! Nice Bathrm! Deck 5/5/3 Rms! 3/3/1 Bedrooms! 1st Flr w/ Season Sun Rm off Kit! Din Rm, 2 Story Fam Rm w/Pellet Stove, Bdrm, Full Bath w/Laundry & Gleaming Hrdwds Round Out Side! All with 5 Rooms and 2 Bedrooms! Gas Heat! All Separate Utilities! Eat-in! Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms! Updated Bathrm! 2 Car Detached Garage! The 4 Family with Beautiful Natural Woodwork! All w/Awning! All the Work has been Done! Roof, Siding, Windows, Insulation, Gas 2nd Flr w/Kit w/Din Area! Liv Rm! 3 Bdrms! 1st Flr! 2nd Flr Features an Open Balcony to the Liv Rm! Plenty of Space for an Office, Playroom or Reading Area, Use Your Apartments are Empty and Work is Needed in Several Apartments! Excellent Furnace, Gas Hot Water Heater, AC, Front Porch Windows, Door, Living Rm Floor, Updated Bath! 3rd Flr w/Eat-in Kit! Liv Rm! Imagination! Master w/Tray Ceiling & 3 Closets! Master Bath w/Dual Sinks, Shower, Whirlpool Tub & Makeup Counter! 2 Potential! Will be a Good Investment for the Right One! $399,900.00 Skylights, Kitchen, Bath & Dining Rm Floors! 2 Bedrm’s Wall to Wall Carpeting Bdrm! Full Bath! Long Term Tenants! Sep Additional Bdrms & Full Bath! Huge Finished Walk-out Lower Level Perfect for Entertaining! Wet Bar w/Wine Cooler & & the Interior Freshly Painted 10/2019! Quick Closing Possible! $269,900.00 Utilities! Vinyl Sided! Laundry Hook Ups! Freshly Painted Hallways! $249,900.00 Fridge! Half Bath w/Tile Flr! Irrigation! Shed! JD Riding Mower! Don’t Miss Out! $469,900.00

ON DEPOSIT SOLD DUDLEY – 61 Townfarm Rd! Charming 7 Rm Cape Set 1.9 Acres! This 3 Bdrm THOMPSON – 299 Quaddick Rd! Beautiful Custom Cedar Log Home Privately Home Completely Renovated 2015! Updates Include - Roof, Windows, Sid- Set on 5.47 Acres! Stone Wall Entry Leads Up the 700+’ Driveway! Nestled ing, Kitchen, 2 Baths, Furnace, Electric Panel, Well, Septic, Driveway & More! in the Woods! 6 Rms of Gorgeous Cedar! Applianced Granite Kit w/Soft Ideal Open Flr Plan! Cabinet Packed Granite Kit w/Island & SS Appliances! Close Hickory Cabinets! Ideal Open Flr Plan w/Soaring Beamed Cathedral SOLD 1st Flr w/Beautiful Hrdwds! Frplc Liv Rm! 1st Flr Master Bdrm! Office or 4th Ceilings w/Skylights! Gleaming Hrdwds! Liv Rm w/Spectacular Stone Frplc w/ Bdrm! Custom Tiled Bath w/Laundry! Upstairs 2 Spacious Bdrms w/Hrdwds Pellet Insert! 1st Flr Master w/Full Whirlpool Bath & Walk-in Closet! 3 Bdrms & 2nd Full Bath! Large Paver Patio! Shed! Gorgeous Views! $299,900.00 & 2.5 Baths Total! 3Z Buderus Oil Heat! 2 Car Garage! $399,900.00

SOLD SOLD WEBSTER LAKE – 250 Killdeer Island Rd! North Pond’s Sandy Shore! 9 Rm Ranch in Meticulous Condition! Absolutely Beautiful 100’ Waterfront Lot! Stainless Applianced Kitchen w/Cherry Cabinets, Granite Counters, Hrdwd Floor & Dining Area DUDLEY – 94 Tracy Road! 7 Rm 4 Bdrm Colonial On 1.24 Acres! Privacy! Many w/Slider to Deck! Formal Dining Rm w/Hrdwds! Front to Back Living Rm Overlooking the Lake w/Cathedral Ceiling, Custom SUTTON - LAKE SINGLETARY WATERFRONT! 5 West Sutton Rd! 8 Rm Upgrades! Hrdwds Throughout! Frplce Liv Rm w/Recessed Lights! Formal Din Rm! Eat- Built Cabinets, Gas Frplc & Hrdwds! 1st Flr Lake Facing Master Bdrm w/Slider to the Deck & Access to the Screened Hot Tub, Cape! 3 Bedrooms! Screen House at Waters Edge! Gradual Access to the in Kit Updated in 2015! Cherry Cabinets, Granite Counters, Center Isl & SS Appliances! w/Walk-in Closet, Full Bath w/Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower & Commode Closet! 1/2 Bath & Separate Laundry Rm Nearby! Water! Well Maintained! Kit, Formal Dining Rm! Spacious Fireplace Living Sunroom w/Skylights, Hrdwd Flrs & Slider to Deck! 1st Flr 1/2 Bath w/Laundry! Master Walk-out Lower Level w/Full Kitchen, 22’ Lake Facing Family Rm w/Sliders to the Patio/Lake! 2 Lake Facing Bdrms w/Sliders to Rm! Den! Sun Rm! Updated Windows! Brand New Furnace w/Hybrid Hot Bdrm w/Dble Closet & Full Bath w/Linen Closet! 2nd Flr Full Bath! Lower Level the Patio/Lake! Full Bath! Oversized 2 Car Garage! LP Gas Heat/Hydro Air! Generator! Private Boat Ramp! Docks! Don’t Delay! Game Rm/Office! Utility/Storage Rm! 16X21 Deck! Garage Under! Save on Your $910,000.00 Water System & New Septic Just Installed! Quick Closing! $449,000.00 Electric Your Bills, 2015 Solar Panels! Level yard w/Shed! Call now! $349,000.00

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SOLD SOLD NEW LISTING CHARLTON – 105’ WATERFRONT! Baker Pond! 63 Lincoln Pt Rd! East Facing = Fantastic Sunrises! Custom 9 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 50 Union Point Rd! Panoramic Views of Middle Pond – South Facing – Tons of Sun! Princi- WEBSTER LAKE – 506 Beacon Park! 1,280’ Custom WATERFRONT Colonial! Beautiful 1/2 Acre Lot w/Lawn to Water’s Edge! 2 Story Foyer! Natural Woodwork! Open Flr Plan! Appliance pal Residence or as a Second Home this 6+ Rm Gambrel Colonial will be Ready for You! You’ll Appreciate its Easy Townhouse, Ideal End Corner Unit w/Panoramic Lake Views! Granite Kit w/Isl, Recessed Lights, Tile Flr & Water View! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Sunken Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr Access and Taken Back by the Ever Changing Lake Vistas! Featuring Applianced Kitchen w/Island, Dining Area, Overlooks Lakeside Pool & Sandy Beach! From the Private Entry & Water Views! Din Rm w/Hrdwd! 1/2 Bath w/Pedestal Sink! 2nd Flr w/4 Bdrms, 3 w/Water Views! Master w/Cathedrals, Lake Facing Fireplaced Living Rm with Custom Cabinetry, All with Hardwood Floors! Ideal Lake Facing 3 Sea- this Unit is Like No Other! Being Sold Fully Furnished & Appointed! French Dr to Balcony, Bath w/Separate Tub/Shower, Walk-in Closet & Laundry! Hall Bath! 3.5 Baths Total! Finished Walk- sons Rm w/Tile Floor & Anderson Sliders All Around! 3 Second Floor Bedrooms! Spacious Lake Facing Master w/ 1st Flr w/Beautiful Maple Hrdwds! SS Applianced Silestone Kit! out Lower Level w/31’ Fam Rm! Full Kit! Full Bath & Laundry! Includes NEW A/C SPLITS SYSTEM! Enjoy Outside Cathedral Ceiling & 2 Sliders to its Private Deck! 2 Full Baths! Central Air! Composite Decks & Flag Stone Pa- Recessed Lighting! 2 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Tile Baths! Recent A/C from the Farmer’s Porch, Deck, Patio, Screened Porch or Dock! 2 Car Garage! Full Recreational Use! $524,900.00 tio for Your Enjoyment! 7,405’ Lot with 50’ on the Water! Sorry, Closing not before 9/10/2019! $624,900.00 & Heat! Garage! $369,900.00 Featured New Listing! Featured – New Construction! hope2own.com THOMPSON, CT - 6 LILLIAN AVE, LOT #1 508.943.4333 There is No Place Like Home! ~ beautiful newly Sharon Pelletier - Broker constructed home! Split level style home has an attractive Licensed in MA, CT & RI modern flare! Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, tile floored baths, & master full bath w/ extra wide shower & walk in closet, plus 2 more spacious We Want BRs & a full hallway bath. 24’ lower Level family room, half 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 bath w/laundry hookups! Two car garage! Central AC. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! Your Listings! $299,900. June Cazeault * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * William Gilmore II * Brian Bohenko

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Estate like long paved driveway! 3158 Sq Ft Colonial! Geothermal Wow! Young 8 room Center Hall Colonial! Better than new! 3 Spacious ranch 3-4 bedrooms. 1-1/2 baths, 1 car attached Cape gutted to the studs and remodeled, 3 Br, 1 bath; Large 4 Family! 3 car garage! Off street park- built. Open floor plan, ash flooring throughout! Granite and s/s appli- bedroom, 3 full baths! 23’ X 23’ Cathedral ceiling Family Room! garage. Newly remodeled kitchen. Partially finished basement 1.7 acres. New kitchen cabinets w/granite counters and anced kitchen! Large master bedroom, coffered ceiling, master bath, just waiting for carpet or laminate flooring. Hardwood & Tile ing. 2 bedrooms each unit! Walk-up attic W/Jetted tub! Walk in closets. Two car garage. Radiused catwalk on Hardwood & Ceramics throughout. Heat by forced hot air/oil, center island. New electrical/plumbing. Large Gambrel throughout 1st floor. Flat level lot. Town water & sewer. with a lot of potential! Solar panels!! Fully upper level! A walk up attic. Walk out lower level! The third garage is Central air! 2880 Sq Ft of living area. In one of Dudley’s finest Post & Beam. 2 bay garage w/loft. New septic. Potential to finish a studio above garage $267,000. accessed from the lower level. Generator hookup. One beautiful prop- developments with underground utilities! $420,000. NEW PRICE $249,500 Rented. $369,900. erty! assisted sale $499,900. WEBSTER - 3 STEFANIAK AVE. SOUTHBRIDGE - 79 N.WOODSTOCK RD WEBSTER/OXFORD/DUDLEY/DOUGLAS WEBSTER - 17 PINEWOOD DR WEBSTER LAND - COOPER RD Dudley - Marshall Terrace 12,000 +/- Sq, Ft. Possible potential for a 2 family to be built! Town Water, Sewer, City Gas! Nice level lot. $70,000 Douglas-Mount Daniels Lot #2-2.5 Acres of flat land that ATTENTION abuts Douglas State Forest $132,900 DEVELOPERS ON DEPOSIT SORRY, SOLD! Webster - 3 Lots Cooper Rd. Attention Developers! 3 SORRY, SOLD! abutting house lots, potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! Cute 2 Bedroom Ranch! All hardwood Floors, FRESHLY PAINTED 3 BEDROOM RANCH HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER!! water/sewer access $129,400 Location, Location, Location! Close to I395. Split En- gas Fireplace living room! 2 baths. Applianc- ALL HARDWOODS THROUGHOUT! REMODELED BATHROOM! 3 Webster - 85 Upper Gore! View of the Lake. 1+ acre,artesian try with 6 rooms. 3 bedrooms & 1-1/2 baths. Many Attention Developers! 3 abutting house lots, SEASON ENCLOSED PORCH. KITCHEN/ DINING AREA HAS A VERY es included. 2 zone heat. Large deck! Young well, Septic Design,Etc. $130,000. Updates! Fireplace living room. Wood floors! Recent potential to divide into 5-6 Buildable lots! SPACIOUS OPEN LAYOUT! BEDROOMS WITH DOUBLE CLOSETS! Lake Residential area, Water/Sewer access asphalt roof. Walk out lower living level. Town Wa- CORNER LOT WITH SIDE GARAGE UNDER! CLOSE TO SHOPPING Oxford - 4 Leicester St. approx. 8.47 acres! River frontage! Asphalt Shingled Roof & Solar Panels. $129,400. ter & Sewer, City Gas $219,900. AREA AND MAJOR AMENITIES. Town Water. New Price $214,900 Highly possible to be subdivided. $99,900 ASSISTED SALE $289,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg

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Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Wa- AN INTRIGUING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AN EXTREMELY UNIQUE terfront Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water 3.32 ACRE WEBSTER LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Charming, Frontage at a Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of year-round, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, located at the Southern most end of living area w/2 BRs & 2 full baths. Plus, convenient, indoor access Webster Lake’s South Pond beyond Cedar Island! Extremely private to Walkout Lower Level w/tremendous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan w/sliders to full front deck! w/direct Lake access. The home offers a full finished LL w/walkout SORRY, SOLD! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! Additional land & SORRY, SOLD! access, a screened-in 18x20 patio,18x26 det’d garage & 8x8 storage shore frontage available. NEW PRICE $299,900 shed. Park like grounds! New Price $375,000 4 • The Auburn News • Friday, December 13, 2019

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NEW CONSTRUCTION PROPERTIES OXFORD, MA - $234,900 COMING SOON STURBRIDGE, MA - $299,900 WEBSTER: MOTIVATED SELLER! Well maintained 44 Depot Road DUDLEY: SUITABLE FOR SUBDIVISION. 5 234 Podunk Road 3 Bedroom, Ranch BUILD TO SUIT room arts & crafts home w/room to expand. Possible w/3bdrs, hardwoods, 24’ LR, porch and garage. On 1/2 Antique Colonial, 4 bed, 2 bath, Remodeled to subdivide 1or 2 lots in addition to keeping existing acre lot w/town services — a must for easy highway Recently Remodeled house. Water & sewer available in the street. access to 395, Rtes. 196, 290, 12, and 20 71 Mason Rd– $359,900 $239,900 FOR SALE PENDING COMING SOON SZYMCZAK SELLS! BUYERS FREE COFFEE HOUR WORKSHOP WEBSTER: HIP ROOF New Construction DEC. 14 • NOON-1 RANCH! 3 bedrooms, SOLD! WEBSTER, MA - $259,900 20’ family room, fireplace DUDLEY WEBSTER, MA - $289,900 Lot on Alton Dune BOOKLOVER’S DUDLEY, MA - $249,900 56 Chase Ave w/pellet insert, 1 full, 2 90-A Sutton Rd. 4, br, 2.5 baths, family room, $75,000 5 Fairview Ave 2-Family half baths GOURMET 3 Bedroom, Raised Ranch. Come Under Priced, Needs Work new construction. Choose Your Colors & Finishes Now! Completely Renovated 30 Stoughton Ave. – 24 Normandy Ave– 16 Subdivision Jesse Pond MAIN ST. $269,900 Francis Dr ~ $419,000 $575,000 WEBSTER, MA We Have Qualified Buyers, Always Looking To Sell, Any Type! Contact Us Today! Friday, December 13, 2019 • The Auburn News • 5

Open House Directory (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 SOUTHBRIDGE AUBURN - 2 ACRE LOT 20 Hartwell Ter. S Noon-3 $239,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 FOR SALE 483 Alpine Dr. S Noon-2 $269,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 Abuts Eddy Pond. Well & Title V 2 BR septic installed. Conservation approved location & maximum house size. $75,000 Call John 508-789-8230

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Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Mar- Robin Broker- Cournoyer Demick Thomo rero-Doros Giguere Owner Hilli “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” JUST LISTED JUST LISTED 201 SOUTH STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 508-765-9155 FAX: 508-765-2698 Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Michelle Paula ASHFORD- Cape Cod style home sitting on a prime 28+ AC lot. PUTNAM- East Putnam Cape style home located in KILLINGLY COTTAGE-This 636 sqft., furnished seasonal Lacoste Thomo Splaine Roy Misiaszek Splaine Aversa Great location for commuting anywhere and distance to Uconn. a convenient commuting location sits on 4 acres. The lake front cottage, will enable you to canoe, sail, fish and This home features 3 bedrooms 1 full bath, a great living room swim all summer long. This home provides you with 2 CAN’T FIND A HOUSE, BUILD ONE!! WE HAVE LOTS & BUILDERS! CONTACT US! and den area with raised paneling wood surround, fireplace, eat- home has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, an eating bedrooms, 1 bath and open living space. Morning coffee to ing space kitchen and plenty of access to the private backyard. space kitchen and large living room with wood stove. evening night caps with a view from your deck or screened OPEN HOUSE There is a 1+ car over sized garage, a great back patio area, an The walk-out basement has great potential for finish- in porch. A thermostatically controlled gas stove will take in-ground pool and a large paved driveway. The home features 12-2PM SAT ing, workshop or much more. This home has just had the chill off in early spring and autumn. Canoes and paddle SOUTHBRIDGE wood floors, a walk-up attic first floor laundry and an auto- boats convey, as well as a storage shed. Approximately 17 483 ALPINE DR. matic propane Generac whole-house generator. $279,900 a nice facelift and is ready for new owners. $219,900 years left on a 20 year land lease. Minutes to I-395. $167,900 Country Living at it’s BEST! Private oasis! Great Colonial with 6 rooms 3 bedrooms 2 ½ BROOKFIELD: Gorgeous WATERFRONT! Move in OPEN HOUSE 12-3PM SAT ready 8 room 4 bedroom 2 ½ bath Colonial! New sep- SOUTHBRIDGE • 20 HARTWELL TER. baths. Large kitchen/dining room combo with tic system! Town Water! Level yard to dock w/decking. Impeccably maintained Cape Cod Style home! tile floor. Half bath and first floor laundry. Master 6 rooms 4 bedrooms 2 baths. Beautiful kitch- First floor 2 bedrooms & full bath. Second floor great bedroom with large walk in closet and master MULTI-FAMILY room with sliders to deck plus two more bedrooms en with appliances. Wonderful heated sun bath. 2017 Pellet stove to keep you warm. Cozy room with deck for barbecuing. Hardwood & bath. Magnificent views of the water! 2 car garage. three season sun room which leads to patio/ Year built very deceiving. This property updated floors. Central Air. Updated boiler and hot wa- deck and a large flat yard. New roof in 2019. throughout. Full recreational lake! $389,900. ter. Professionally landscaped yard. Located at the end of a dead end street. $239,900. $269,900 Weather permitting.

POMFRET-Located on 4.6 mostly wooded acres and abutting Conservation THOMPSON HILL-This Federalist Colonial style home with 4 bedrooms THOMPSON-Fully rented with established tenants, this duplex style 2 land, this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath colonial resides in a quiet rural location, also features kitchen with wood floor, butcher block kitchen-island, granite family home is located on Route 12 within a few minute’s walk of town hall, yet is a reasonable drive for the Hartford and MA commuter. The open kitchen and family room has an oversized slider opening onto a 2 tiered counters with a farm sink & s/s appliances. The dining room & living room banking, convenience stores, restaurants and library. Each unit has 3 bed- backyard deck overlooking nature in every season. Formal living and dining have painted wide wood floors, plaster walls, and are good sized. The family rooms, though 2 of the bedrooms have no closets. Unit A has 1 full bath while rooms are located off the front foyer. The generously sized master suite room/office features an impressive brick fireplace with raised paneling, built- Unit B has an additional 1/2 bath and a mudroom/office/playroom. Separate provides 2 walk-in closets and a full bath. The wide open walk out basement STURBRIDGE: Desirable Double Wide in bookcases and french doors out to the fireplaced stone patio. The grounds utilities for each unit which is the responsibility of the tenant with the ex- WEBSTER: INVESTORS TAKE NOTICE! SOUTHBRIDGE: INEXPENSIVE! Bargain can be made into a workshop, playroom, office, yoga studio, or all of the are pristine with stone walls, and a large side patio with pergola. Having once Mobile Home in Sturbridge Retirement ception of water/sewer. Exterior is vinyl sided, driveway easement in place. Fully rented! 2 Large 3 bedroom apartments Hunters take a look at this Antique Colo- Co-op Park! 5 rooms 2 bedrooms 2 baths! above! Newer hot water heater, boiler, well pump and Central A/C round been a working farm the barn has evidence of a tack room, horse stall, and even and one 2 bedroom apartment. Exceptional out the picture of this house that you will want to call home! $348,000 $154,000 nial with 8 rooms 4 bedrooms 1 ½ Baths. EXCELLENT LOCATION being the last home an old 3 seater outhouse. There is room for a car and much more. $324,900 large & level yard! Centrally located for com- Hardwood floors. Economic gas heat. New- on dead end! Privacy! Large master bedroom muters. Tenants pay their own utilities. Washer er roof, boiler, & HW heater. Front & rear with master bath! Vaulted ceilings in living & dryer hook ups. Newer hot water tanks. stairways to go upstairs. Fireplace. Needs room/dining room combo. Eat in kitchen. Enclosed staircases. Large off street parking some paint & updating but well worth it! Large enclosed porch too! Shed. $70,000 P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT lot. $219,900. plus park share! Garage $149,900. Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 ACTIVELY SEEKING LISTINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net SOUTHBRIDGE, STURBRIDGE, DUDLEY, CHARLTON, WEBSTER, HOLLAND. PLEASE CONTACT US!

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 SUNDAY, ONGOING DECEMBER 15 THE CENTRAL MA CHAPTER OF TROUT LADIES & GENTS The stockings are hung. MARIACHI BAND UNLIMITED The wish lists are done. LUNCH WITH SANTA First Thursday of the meets the first Monday of every month from Join us at Cormier CLAUS month 5-8 p.m. September through May. We discuss a variety Jewelers for a sequel 11am-2pm MEXICALI of conservation programs to improve the local evening of fun! Join us Kids 7 and under eat free MEXICAN GRILL cold water fisheries, local fishing opportu- for Free Refreshments & from kids menu Webster location nities. Our annual High School Fly Fishing Appetizers including Beer 308 Lakeside 41 Worcester Rd., Championship (open to all MA high school from local Breweries * 308 East Main Street Webster, MA students) And our annual fund raising banquet. Exclusive One Day 508-461-5070 Auburn Sportsman’s Club Raffles 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA *Must be 21 years old 5:30-7:30pm 136 Main Street • Spencer 508-885-3385 • cormierspencer.com

East Brookfield, MA 01515 774-449-8333 TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 7:00 p.m. register 7:30 p.m. start up HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB SECOND CHANCE MOBILE UNIT PET SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA ADOPTION 508-892-9822 WHISKEY NIGHT from 2-4pm. Home for the Holidays! (playing) 9pm MOBILE ADOPTION UNIT is coming to LIVE 308 Lakeside Klem’s! On the road to saving more lives! Be ENTERTAINMENT 308 East Main Street sure to stop by and say hi to some of the sweet FRIDAY NIGHT East Brookfield, MA 01515 dogs and cats looking for a new home! Let HEXMARK TAVERN 774-449-8333 adoption help you find your next best friend. AT SALEM CROSS INN Lets Hang Out Let us know you’re coming. Click here to 260 West Main St., W. RSVP at our Facebook Event Page. Please Brookfield, MA 508-867- don’t forget to share with your friends! 2345 salemcrossinn.com To g e t h e r ! 6 • The Auburn News • Friday, December 13, 2019

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Firm $12,000 as Generator-Unboxed, never SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 1-(508)688-0847. I’ll Come To 500 REAL ESTATE 508-450-5241 bike is MINT! DUCK STAMP RW#1.$150. got used. Original manual + war- **************** YOu! stamps?. Call Ron 413-896- ranty card. Provides 5500 DEADLINE FOR 2010 MAZDA M3 iSV. $6800. 3324 stamps wanted. watt power supply. Asking YARD SALE Call Ray 508-450-5241 $575. 203-209-6418 505 APARTMENTS FOR ENCYLOPEDIA Britannica-24 SUBMISSIONS IS 2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT. volume 9th edition(1880) TRAC VAC NOON MONDAY RENT 79,000 miles. 1.4 liter engine, leather bound with marbled GENERAC GP500 Gasoline Model 385-IC/385LH FOR ALL blue, remote start, Weather tech edges. Excellent Condition. Generator-Unboxed, never Used Once MASS. WEEKLY mats. $9000. Call 508-234- NICE 1 BEDROOM $500. call 860-774-1871 used. Original manual + war- Best Offer 300 HELP WANTED 6944. PAPERS APARTMENT ranty card. Provides 5500 Deadline subject to ENCYLOPEDIA Britannica-24 watt power supply. Asking Large rooms. Has heat and air 760 VANS/TRUCKS change due to holidays 310 GENERAL HELP FOR SALE volume 9th edition(1880) $575. 203-209-6418 BEAR CAT conditioning 1999 GMC 3500 leather bound with marbled Call for more info WANTED (not included) $800 8 foot bed. 454 cubic inch en- VAC-N-CHIP PRO 2000 GMC 2500 SIERRA 4- edges. Excellent Condition. ******************** please call gine. New front and rear breaks. HOME SEWING door cab & 1/2, 4-wheel drive, no $500. call 860-774-1871 & VAC PRO FOSTER PARENTS 774-230-7640 New front routers. S U P P L I E S rot, with plow + truck mount including a large assortment of Models 72085, 72285, WANTED: Seeking Quality or (508)943-1593 New radiator & water pump. ENTERTAINMENT 135 LOST AND FOUND slide-in Fleetwood Alcorn fabrics in both prints and solids to 72295 Homes Throughout Central Four general ten ply tires. 1 year CENTER camper (2001) w/bath, fridge, choose from. Also includes MA To Provide Foster Care old.Well maintained. $2500 FREE Used Twice a/c, kitchenette. $6300 508-341- choices of a variety of laces, STEREO EQUIPMENT To Children In Need. 24/7 508-826-8891 3 Pieces each 6 ft 2 inches Tall Best Offer 6347 trims, sequins and beads etc. RECEIVER ONKYO AV HT Support. Generous Reim- 31 Inches Wide CALL Please call R8230Digital Dolby Wrat bursement. $1000 Sign-On Adjustable shelves for TV’s ect.. 413-436-5073. (508)765-5763 Wide Range Amplifier Bonus. Call For Details. 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Cabinets for storage VEHICALS FOR SALE 1999 TO SEE COME TO Tech.TEAC W-450R Devereux Therapeutic Fos- F150 118k miles. 4x4 single Call 1-508-347-3145 Stereo Double Reverse ter Care. (508)829-6769 HOME SEWING 22 TAFT ST. 2ND FLR PARK MODEL MOBILE cab stepside capt. chairs ENTERTAINMENT Cassette Deck Dolby-BC S U P P L I E S HOME- Highview Campground, Loaded Red with Cap CENTER including a large assortment of SOUTHBRIDGE, MA NR HXPRO Auto Reverse $4,000. 2002 Chevy Silver- SONY Mega Storage 300 West Brookfield. Season begins FREE fabrics in both prints and solids to April 15th and closes Oct. 15th. ado 2500 HD black long bed- 8’ PLOW - three cable hook, in 3 Pieces each 6 ft 2 inches Tall CD High Density Linear choose from. Also includes New windows, furnace, refriger- loaded with plow. Low mil- good condition. $700 or best 31 Inches Wide Transport chair, excel deluxe Converter System Asking choices of a variety of laces, ator, and kitchen floor. Call 508- lige. 67 thousand. $7500. offer. Call Jim at 774-317-0628. Adjustable shelves for TV’s ect.. by Medline 19” seat, up to 300 $175 call 508-347-3145 trims, sequins and beads etc. 873-6312. 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