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ONLINE: www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, June 8, 2018 Charlton welcomes deputy Three Charlton youth to attend chief and new firefighter BY JASON BLEAU VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT CHARLTON — The Fire Department cele- Boy’s State brated a big day on May 22 as they officially welcomed in not only a new deputy chief, but a new firefighter as well. Lieutenant Jason Cantara was announced as the pick for the vacant deputy chief posi- tion in April but, as per tradition, was offi- cially presented to the town during the meet- ing of the Board of Selectmen in May. Chief Ed Knopf, who was hired in December after serving as interim chief following the retire- ment of Chief Charles Cloutier, also intro- duced a new firefighter who is joining the force, Ian Haggerty. “When we bring somebody new on board we like to have them come down and meet the Board of Selectmen and officially pin them as a member of the department,” Chief Christopher Sampson Christopher Montville Knopf told selectmen in a room filled with supporters and family members on hand for CHARLTON — The ceremony. Charlton American Legion “We have an individual who started his Post 391 is pleased to announce full-time career in March of this year and the selection of three Charlton another gentleman who started his career in high school students as dele- 1988 as a full-time firefighter.” gates to represent the Charlton The first to be pinned was Haggerty, who American Legion and their started with Charlton in March and is enter- respective high schools at ing his first full-time firefighting position. the 2018 Massachusetts Boy’s Haggerty was proudly pinned by his girl- State Conference. Christopher friend and acknowledged by selectmen as Montville and Samuel Winalski, both members of the newest member of the Charlton Fire Courtesy Photos the junior class at Shepherd Department. Charlton’s new Deputy Chief Jason Cantara is pinned Then came a moment months in the Hill Regional High School, by his sons Nicholas and Jonathan. Nicholas is also a and Christopher Sampson, member of the Charlton Fire Department. a junior at St. Peter-Marian Please Read FIREFIGHTERS, page ­A3 High School in Worcester were recently selected after a rigorous screening and inter- Hamelin throws pots Please Read BOYS STATE, page ­A7 Samuel Winalski and history at JEL

BY GUS STEEVES STONEBRIDGE CORRESPONDENT SOUTHBRIDGE – Almost everyone in the area knows this about local history: water made New England a major player in the textile industry. But at the same time that was strong, even before it, the dirt made us a player in pottery and brick-making. That’s because of something that happened around 15,000 years ago – the glaciers, which left easily accessible deposits of clay “all over the place,” Rick “Pied Potter” Hamelin told a small crowd at Jacob Edwards Library last week. “I was never taught at [Tantasqua] that we were sur- rounded by clay pits and an old clay industry,” he recalled, noting his textbooks talked about pottery in Japan and Europe, but not the fact central Massachusetts has many kinds of clay. Some, dubbed “smooth” clay, is ideal for pottery, while others – those with higher sand content – can only become bricks. Clay however has personal- ity based on its chemistry and impurities. “It is a practical joker,” he said. “It wants to make you look like a fool. If you haven’t [made mistakes], you haven’t made Courtesy photos enough pots.” Carl Swenson enjoys a chair massage.

Gus Steeves photos Topping off a tea pot. Please Read POTTERY, page ­A17 Overlook holds Marijuana dispensary health fair and provides tour for officials offers fitness

BY JASON BLEAU liaison to the Marijuana Committee met down at the May 30 was National Senior ropractic screening provided VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT Advisory Committee oversee- Health Wise Foundation Health and Fitness Day, and by Page Chiropractic out of CHARLTON — Members of ing marijuana regulations and site on Route 20 and we had here at The Overlook we had Webster. the local marijuana committee related facilities in Charlton, a walkthrough of the framed- a mini Senior Health Fair in Did you know The Overlook have gotten an in depth look at provided an update to her out building. We went through our Performance Arts Center has a top of the line fitness the progress of a new dispen- fellow selectmen in late May each and every piece of it, the with a bevy of vendors, and center that is open to the pub- sary set to open in the coming explaining a design is in place doorways going in and out, the healthy foods on hand. lic 50 years and older?! For year on Route 20. for the facility on Worcester Balance assessment, chair $35 a month ($25 registration Charlton Selectman Debra Road. massage, blood pressure Noble, the Board of Selectmen’s “The Marijuana Advisory Please Read MARIJUANA, page ­A9 check, Reiki demo, and chi- Please Read OVERLOOK, page ­A4 2 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, June 8, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT pletion of the spring semester. about her famous friends SPRINGFIELD — Ryan P. L’Ecuyer STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT cial event. of the clues we have often of Charlton was inducted into Beta WORCESTER — Quinsigamond Featured in news deduced from their writ- Gamma Sigma, the honor society of Community College has released its media outlets, includ- ings.” AACSB-accredited business schools, at Dean’s and Merit Lists for the spring ing WCVB Boston, Political correspondent a ceremony conducted by the Western 2018 semester. A total of 565 students CBS WBZ Radio, The for the Associated Press, New England Chapter officers. The were named to the Dean’s List and 1,017 Boston Globe, and the Josh Lederman states, banquet, held April 19 at the Log Cabin students were named to the Merit List. Associated Press, artis- “History At Play con- in Holyoke, was attended by 120 stu- Students named to Dean’s List must tic director and founder nects the dots between dents, guests, College of Business facul- have a Quality Point Average (QPA) of Judith Kalaora expresses the characters that made ty and staff, Dean Rob Kleine, Provost 3.5 or higher and have earned 12 or more the delight in portray- up our past and the Linda Jones, and President Anthony credits in a given semester. Students ing an insider who was events they shaped that Caprio, in addition to several members named to the Merit List must have a well acquainted with still influence our lives.” of the College of Business Advisory QPA of 3.5 or higher and have earned great Transcendentalist Kalaora established Board. The keynote speaker was 6 or more credits in a given semes- History at Play has authors, including History At Play in 2010 Mark Berthiaume, ‘78, Executive Vice ter, but fewer than 12 credits. Among garnered nationwide Nathaniel Hawthorne, to create enriching President at the Hanover Insurance them were local students: Charlton: attention for their living Henry Wadsworth historical entertain- Group, headquartered in Worcester, Hayleigh Baker, Amber Berthiaume, history performances, Longfellow, and Harriet ment. She is a resi- who was also inducted into BGS as an Katharine Cunningham, Zachary chronicling the lives of Beecher Stowe. dent of Massachusetts honorary member. Also honored as BGS Dagnese, Savannah Gaspar, Jeremy legendary women who Kalaora describes Mrs. and a graduate of Professor of the Year was Professional Gosselin, Tyler Leblanc, Matthew changed society. A rare Fields as a woman who, Syracuse University and Educator of Accounting, Tara Corthell. Lovely, Donald Mahan, Jeffrey Morris, opportunity to enjoy the “...rarely spoke of herself, Shakespeare’s Globe Beta Gamma Sigma is a national honor Billie Porter, Christopher Rapoza, Rae- tales of the Victorian but kept thirteen years Education Program in society for business majors at schools Lynn Small, Kimberly Thorpe, Sarah Gossip Girl: Annie Fields of journals about her London, England. She has accredited by AACSB International, Ukpong, Megan Vezina, Jeffrey Wolcott; now comes to Charlton at famous friends. For the performed on stages from the Association to Advance Collegiate Charlton City: Kristopher MacKinnon. The Overlook, 88 Masonic first time, audiences get London to Montreal and Schools of Business. Students are select- The Merit List includes: Charlton: Erin Home Road, Charlton, on an inside scoop as to who across the . ed from the top 7% of juniors, top 10% Brown, Sarah Caplette, Tina Costa, Wednesday June 13 at 2 these great literary fig- www.HistoryAtPlay. of seniors and to 20% of graduate stu- Maxamillion Duncan, Nicole Grigas, p.m. A one-time only spe- ures really were, outside com. dents. Candidates must have completed Sean Hallihan, Daniel Hogan, Felicia two semesters of study at Western New Lemire, Chase Mannila, Matthew England University. 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Charlton was awarded a master of sci- Tiberii. ence degree in fire protection engineer- BIDDEFORD AND PORTLAND, ME, ing; and Joseph Ostrowski of Charlton TANGIER MOROCCO — The following was awarded a master of science degree local students have been named to the in fire protection engineering. Car Buying Tips Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semes- WORCESTER — The Assumption Customers ask place: How tions with the financing that can help to protect ter at the University of New England. College Department of Modern & should I pay for my new car or the value of the car. Consider GAP protection to Dean’s List students have attained a Classical Languages & Cultures has truck? protect against a total loss. Ask us for more details grade point average of 3.3 or better out announced that Mark DiLegge, of The RIGHT answer: There are three ways to on how this works. Of course, the downside of fi- of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semes- Charlton, has been named to the French pay for your vehicle. They are to pay cash, finance nancing is that in most cases you will pay interest. ter. Nikonas Aganis and Samantha National Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi. the balance or lease the automobile. Each method Because todays cars are rather expensive many Binnie of Charlton. DiLegge, Class of 2018, was inducted has its pros and cons. customers take on longer term notes increasing WORCESTER — Assumption College into the honor society this spring. Pi If you pay cash, you have the knowledge that the interest expense and leaving them still owing has announced that 590 students have Delta Phi has more than 300 chapters you own your car outright. You could, in theory, money when they want to trade in for another. 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bring arena football to Worcester Accuracy Watch The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- A local businessman and his son have Center in Worcester. The regular sea- record holder in both categories. He racy in all its news reports. Although numerous embarked on a journey few undertake, son will run through Saturday, Aug. holds the NCAA record with 6.0 sacks in safeguards are in place to ensure accurate bringing a professional sports team to 4. Ninety percent of the Massachusetts a 41-27 win over Ball State University. reporting, mistakes can occur. town. Pirates roster has previously signed He earned his bachelor’s degree in exer- Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Owner Hassan Yatim is president of contracts and cise science & physiology, as well as a the top right hand corner of page 3 in a timely Yatco Energy based in Worcester and many of the players come from some of master’s degree in sports management owning several Gulf stations including the biggest Division 1 college programs & administration. manner. Charlton Gulf, and his son Jawad Yatim in the country. As a professional player, Ismail spent If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4130 is a former arena football For over 20 years, Hassan and his some time in the NFL as a member of during normal business hours. During non-busi- who is serving as president of the team. brothers, Tarek and Khalil, have been in the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville ness hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice Together they are the men behind the the gas station and convenience store Jaguars. He also spent time in the AFL mailbox. The editor will return your phone call. , the state’s only business, providing quality customer with the and the professional indoor football team. service and competitive gas prices to Milwaukee Mustangs, but ended up And they are off to a winning customers throughout Massachusetts. making a name for himself in the IFL. . Before joining Spokane, Payton start! hit Lavon Pearson Tarek and Hassan first became store He played three seasons for the Tri- spent the 2016 season with the Portland with a ten yard touchdown pass with operators in 1993, when they opened up Cities Fever (2010), Bloomington Edge Steel of the , five seconds remaining to give the a closed Exxon location in Worcester. (2012) and Chicago Slaughter (2013), which marked his return to the side- Massachusetts Pirates a 44-37 victory In 2012, the brothers branched out earning two First Team All-IFL honors lines. Mark Konopka has been named over the May 8 at the into the wholesale gas distribution busi- and was the 2012 IFL Defensive Player the offensive line coach and Sergion DCU Center in Worcester. The win ness as Yatco Energy, providing brand- of the Year with a record 167-tackle Gilliam has been named the defensive gives the Pirates a record of 4 and 1 and ed and unbranded gasoline and diesel season in only 12 games. In total, he backs coach. a share of first place in the National fuels to both large and small facilities. recorded 357 tackles, 14 sacks, six inter- If you would like to learn more about Arena League. To create a winning team Jawad ceptions, five forced fumbles, and eight this exciting addition to our vibrant Massachusetts trailed 30 to 15 in the recruited Head Coach Ameer Ismail to blocked kicks. Ismail is also an IFL Hall Massachusetts sports scene we would third quarter before staging a come- lead the talented team of players. He is of fame finalist. be happy to line up an interview back. The home team outscored the originally from Lansing, Michigan, and Joining Coach Ismail is offensive with Jawad, Hassan or Coach Ismail. Lions 29 to 14 in the second half. For graduated from Holland West Ottawa coordinator Anthony “AP” Payton, who For additional information, please Columbus it was their first loss of High School. Ismail played at Western enters his tenth coaching season in 2018 visit www.masspiratesfootball.com, the season dropping them to 2 and 1. Michigan State University where he after spending last year with the former follow the Pirates on Facebook at face- Next up, the Pirates take on the Maine was a DI All-American, Conference Spokane Empire of the Indoor Football book.com/MAPirates and on Instagram Mammoths (1-3) at 7 pm on Saturday, Defensive Player of the Year, and two- League as the and wide @mass.pirates, as well as on Twitter @ May 12, 2018. time first team All MAC selection. He receiver coach, the same franchise that mass_pirates. A member of the National Arena led the nation in sacks with 17 and current Massachusetts Pirates Head League, the Massachusetts Pirates will tackles for loss with 26. He is the school Coach Ameer Ismail served as defen- play all their home games at the DCU and conference single-season sack sive coordinator for during the 2016 IFL Amendment approved for veteran RONNIE’S SEAFOOD Rt. 31 ChaRlton Depot to veteran mediation services “Proudly serving the community for over 45 years” BOSTON — Senator Anne M. Gobi (D-Spencer) ment, health care, and more. 1/4 lb Lobster Rolls • Clam Fritters has announced the Massachusetts State Senate For FY19, there will be a strategic shift to ele- Whole Belly Clams • Shrimp • Scallops voted to approve funding for a Veterans Mediation vate the program to a new level where mediation Training Program administered by Quabbin services provided by veterans are more widely Clam Strips • Haddock • Clam Chowder Mediation. 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FIREFIGHTERS continued from page 1 6th Annual making with the pinning of the new Deputy Chief Cantara. Chief Knopf said Golf Cantara was chosen from a pool of can- didates and immediately stood out as a frontrunner in interviews. Cantara Tournament comes to Charlton from Southbridge where he spent 30 years working in fire JOIN US! response. “Chief Cloutier retired back in Get your tickets early! November and I became the acting chief at that time. We started to put a plan in place to hire a new deputy chief,” Our annual golf tournament is right around the corner, happening Chief Knopf said. “We got that posi- this summer, July 14th! This 18 Hole Shotgun Start Scramble is sure tion approved again and we started a to be a great time for all players! hiring process. We put it out on social media and to other websites. We came There will be many other activities to take part in such as the 50/50 back with fourteen applicants. Of those raffle, a silent auction, mulligans and many other contests! fourteen we whittled it down. We had an initial interview process where we We hope to see you there! brought in seven and I didn’t have to go any further after the first interviews. I was given overwhelming and positive feedback for this one particular gentle- DATE: Saturday, July 14, 2018 man.” REGISTRATION: 7:30 AM Cantara was pinned by his two sons including current Charlton firefight- START TIME: 8:00 AM Tee Off er Nicholas Cantara, before also being acknowledged by selectmen and offi- FORMAT: 18 Holes using Scramble Format with foursomes cially welcomed to the Charlton Fire New Charlton firefighter Ian Haggerty is Department in his new position. pinned by his girlfriend. WHERE: Leicester Country Club 1430 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524 TICKET INFORMATION Golf/Lunch $100.00 - includes 18 hole round of golf, delicious buffet style meal, cart and goodie bag *Limit of 144 Tickets Don’t Golf? No problem! We offer meal only tickets! FORE!!! Lunch Only $35.00 - Delicious Buffet Style Meal CHECK OUT THE *All golf and lunch only tickets may be purchased online at www.secondchanceanimals.org SPORTS ACTION! or call the Second Chance Adoption Center at 508-867-5525 4 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, June 8, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com Harrington announces promotions; new staff

Michael Augustine Ann Beaudry Kerry Burrill Angela Chviek Greg Mirhej Stacy Teele

SOUTHBRIDGE — Cod Healthcare. Michael and Nursing Shared provide high-quality expanded role, Mirhej ing education. Harrington HealthCare lives in Charlton, where Governance Quality patient care. will oversee all outpa- Stacy Teele, CWOCN, is System recently transi- he grew up, with his wife Council. For the last sev- Angela Chviek, MBA, tient and inpatient behav- the new manager of tioned some of its employ- and five children. eral years, Ann has also CMA, joined Harrington ioral health services emergency and critical ees into valuable new Ann Beaudry, BSN, served as a member of in 2016 as the manager and work to maintain care services. Teele has roles within the organi- RN, has been named Harrington Hospital’s of business development our behavioral health been with Harrington for zation. These changes, the new director of Governance. and strategic planning. department’s reputation 14 years and has worked plus other efforts being quality, patient safety Kerry Burrill, RN, has Chviek has recently been as a model of care in the in several departments made system wide, will and risk. Beaudry man- been named the new named the director of Commonwealth. including medical-sur- be to Harrington’s advan- aged our pediatric and director of medical/ development and strate- Edyta Puczydlowska, gical, ICU and wound tage as the organization maternal health depart- surgical services and gic planning, where she RN, has been named the care. Stacy is a certified look to continue its suc- ments for many years pediatrics. Burrill has will continue to assist new director of surgical wound, ostomy care cess and provide critical and is well respected by been with Harrington and implement the orga- services. Puczydlowska nurse. Her background patient services in its her staff. Ann served for almost 15 years, nization’s strategic and has more than 17 years includes clinical coordi- community footprint. on the Massachusetts most recently serving long-range goals while of experience as a nurse nator of the wound care Michael Augustine has Department of Public as a nursing supervisor leading our organiza- in surgical care settings. center and assistant joined Harrington as the Health Perinatal (clinical coordinator) for tion’s fundraising efforts. She was previously the director of the ICU. In her new director of supply Advisory Council and the past six. In her new Greg Mirhej has been assistant manager at new role, she will oversee chain. Augustine has has also been involved position, Kerry hopes to with Harrington for five Harrington’s Webster daily operations of the more than 20 years of in quality-focused com- successfully continue to years as the executive campus, and spent 12 ICU and both emergen- experience, and previous- mittees and patient lead the departments in director of behavioral years as a perioperative cy department locations, ly worked for Harrington experience groups at achieving outstanding health and was recent- nurse in areas of ACU, with a focus on patient in the 1980s. Most recent- Harrington, including patient outcomes, hire ly named vice president PACU and OR. She holds satisfaction and quality ly, he was the director chairing the Patient- and retain staff members of behavioral health CNOR certification and of care. of supply chain for Cape Family Advisory Council and lead individuals to services. In his newly Master’s degree in nurs- Harrington Physician Services welcomes orthopedic surgeon

scheduling an appoint- more than a dozen professional ment can call (508) 764-2772. committees, and was recently Dr. Krueger received his medi- selected to be the deputy editor cal degree from the University of of social media for the Journal of Medicine and Dentistry of New Bone and Joint Surgery. Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson He is a member of several School of Medicine. He complet- professional affiliations, includ- ed his residency at Brooke Army ing the American Academy Medical Center while also com- of Orthopedic Surgeons, pleting a research fellowship at the American Orthopedic the United States Army Institute Association-Emerging Leaders of Surgical Research in Fort Program, the Society of Military Sam, Houston TX. Orthopedic Surgeons and the Most recently, Dr. Krueger American Association of Hip served in the Womack Army and Knee Surgeons. Medical Center as a staff ortho- Dr. Krueger will join Drs. pedic surgeon in Fort Bragg, NC, Samantha Chase, Russell as well as a consulting medi- Donnelly and Young-Ho Oh to cal staff member for Scotland provide diagnostic and preven- Memorial Hospital (Laurinburg, tive orthopedic medicine for all NC) and Sampson Regional ages. Dr. Chad Krueger Medical Center (Clinton, NC). The HPS orthopedic office Dr. Krueger is a well-versed offers total joint replacement SOUTHBRIDGE. — Chad academic professional. He has surgery, ACL repair, rotator Krueger MD, board-certified in presented more than 50 academ- cuff treatment, splints and casts, orthopedic surgery, has joined ic presentations and has many fracture repair, carpal tunnel the Harrington Physician online publications, in addition treatment and more. The office Services orthopedic office. to over 40 peer-reviewed arti- is located at 94 South St. in Patients interested in cles and webinars. He has sat on Southbridge.

and Joe McKenna. Powell announces campaign Powell brings experience to the greater Worcester community as the head administrative WORCESTER — Charlton resident Joanne assistant for the Worcester Probate and Family Powell held her campaign for Clerk of Courts Court. She is also a member of the Governor’s kickoff early this month, at the Ballot Box in Kelly Board of Trustees for the Massachusetts Hospital Square. Powell spoke to a very enthusiastic and Schools. She formerly worked for the District energized room full of her supporters. Attorney’s Office in the Outreach Unit. Powell has The guest speaker, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis her MBA from Assumption College. introduced Powell stating, “Joanne will bring “I will be a hands-on leader from the start. As much needed professionalism, efficiency, and always, I promise to listen to my community, my accountability to the Clerk’s Office. Joanne will staff, and focus on fixing problems. This will be use her strong business and managerial skills nec- a department that works for our community, to essary to bring this court into the 21st century.” ensure a better life within the Worcester County Other notables in attendance includ- Superior Court,” said Powell. ed: Governor’s Councilor Jen Caissie, state For more information visit www. Representatives Peter Durant, Kate Campanale, PowellForClerkOfCourts.com.

Barb Delano enjoys a yogurt parfait. April & Dick Zenger doing a blood pressure check.

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KIMBERLY MASCHI young girls in cheer, dance, or STONEBRIDGE CORRESPONDENT for anyone who loves frilly and CHARLTON — A little bit unique. of this and a little bit of that Fun-Key Chameleon set up seems to be the theme at the shop adjacent to the entrance Kim Maschi photos Charlton Arts and Activities into the gift shop at the center. Center located at 4 Dresser Hill “I make a little bit of this and Road. During the craft fair on a little bit of that,” says Kim could be displayed. Handmade feels right then I know I am time, we are all looking for- Saturday June 2 many craft- Koontz, Barre resident and spring and summer wreathes done, if not, then I move the ward to the Blueberry Festival ers were set up with a wide seamstress of all things origi- made customers gasp in awe. plants and little creatures in July,” says Petrik. variety of personally made nal. Koontz’ most popular item Pink flowery bows with flying around some more,” says The Blueberry Festival, items. Thanks to Bittersweet are her pillow case dresses. butterflies, yellow and blue Eckhardt. Potted Pleasures has Sunday July 29 from 10-4 is one Country Crafts, who sponsored “These dresses are made from frills and sparkling glitter some of the most pretty and of the main events in Charlton. the event, patrons were able to pillow cases, they can adjust made each wreathe special. petite succulent gardens avail- Residents from all around visit choose from handmade soaps, them to size because they Michelle Sargent of Worcester able. Each planted piece tells a the festival. Most of the crafters spring wreathes, bows and stretch, and most come with a says, “this is my first time journey of owls, fairies, adven- at this fair will be present at trinkets, wood burned art, and matching bow or scrunchie,” here (at the Charlton Arts and tures and color. These small the Blueberry Festival as well. succulent gardens with whim- say Koontz. Activities Center craft fair). It creations let you bring a small Each booth had something sical themes. There were more The dresses were exception- is going to be a great time! It world of nature and wonder new and wondrous to offer. than a dozen crafters set up ally designed and stunning. is a beautiful day and a lot of into your home. Everything is handmade with inside and outside of the cen- Koontz also makes weighted people will be coming in.” Inside the center more ven- love and talent. With a little bit ter. blankets by order, which has Sure enough the visitors dors were keeping cool and of yarn and a little bit of love, Socks and Locks Boutique, been known to help children began to fill the booths with showing off their many talents. a little bit of paint and a little by Robin Babst had beaded with sensory processing disor- oohs and aahs. The Witch’s Kitchen Soapery bit of skill, a little bit of soap socks of all different colors. In ders and autism. Kelly Bannon and her daugh- was set up with various bum- and a little bit of wonder, these business on and off for 15 years, “I make organic heating ter Breylyn Bannon were excit- blebee soaps and Harry Potter crafts will enrich any heart Babst says she loves to make pads and sinus pads. And baby ed to visit the craft fair. “We bath bombs. Each bath bomb, and home. these beaded socks and sold items like blankets and sock are moving to Charlton and we when dissolved, would tell you over 800 pairs in a year. Babst bouquets,” says Koontz. are very excited for the move,” what house you belonged in, is a resident of Shrewsbury but Lishada Natural Products says Bannon. Her daughter, 2 how magical. travels all over Massachusetts and Francine’s Fancy were set years old, is also excited to be Apple Cellar Original Toys to sell at craft fairs. The items up together in a shaded spot moving to this quaint town. was one of the most interesting she makes are perfect for where the numerous wreathes The Bannon family went into booths in the fair. Handmade the next booth where mysteri- pigs and lambs were beyond ous creatures awaited. intricate and unique. Made “I call them whimsies,” says from Merino sheepskin import- Tina Martin, Auburn resi- ed from Australia, these plush dent, and operator of Crafties toys are soft, durable, easy Creations and the Creative to clean and all handmade. Crafters Guild. “I wanted to Among the toys were leather bring fairies and other crea- aprons, bags, lanyards, and key tures to life in 3D so I designed chains. Beverly Haskell has these Whimsies.” quite the talent. The dolls are all fascinat- “The pigs are the hardest and ing and exceptional. Each most time consuming to cre- one has a story and each one ate,” says Haskell. has a theme. There are lady Another different and new bug whimsies and bumblebee kind of art is displayed in the whimsies; leprechauns and a back of the center, pour art by flowers. The amount of work Pour Girl, Kristen Petrik. This and dedication shows on each art is done by pouring the paint designed face. Martin, a fan of to make different designs. The Jim Henson states “they are tick tock of the poured paint all my design I create each and clocks bring the patrons closer every one by hand.” to this amazing booth. Petrik is Next to these whimsical on the board for the Charlton whimsies is the amazing suc- Arts and Activities Center and culent designs by Maryjane the Charlton activities council. Eckhardt from Rutland. “If it “I’m having an amazing 6 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, June 8, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com LEARNING Holy Name announces honor roll

The following students from our area Rehoboth: Carrina Carnrike HIGH HONOR Northbridge: Sophia Masciarelli have earned a place on the honor roll at Rochdale: James Flanagan Oakham: Alexa Olson Holy Name Academy. Shrewsbury: Conor McTigue Milford: Kaycee Conover Oxford: Brian Gionet Southbridge: Amy Loin North Grafton: Abaigeal Carroll Shrewsbury: Louis Davolio, Frank GRADE SEVEN Spencer: Adam Scannell, Amanda Shrewsbury: Wendy Zhang Yuan, Hailee Sung HIGH HONORS Scannell Worcester: Dyson Barbour, Nan Guo, Southbridge: Michael Power Cyndi Le, Charlotte Liu, Hannah Ly, Auburn: Chloe Diguette, Ryan Sutton: Deirdre Gill Spencer: Madison Catino, Devin Uxbridge: Kira Sullivan Anna Nguyen, Sarah Hoang Bae Tran, Desforges, Hannah Fitzpatrick Mechery Alexandra Ward, Francis Xu East Brookfield: Ronald Pataky West Boylston: Cadence Dimen, Sturbridge: Sarah Kowal Shrewsbury: Sabrina Williams Cristianna Giovanangelo-Nicotera, HONOR ROLL Thompson, CT: Kobe Akana Webster: Connor Paul Worcester: Bryan Agyemang, Cara Upton: Kaitlyn Shimp Charlton: Emma Bailen, Jarrod Worcester: Kwame Asare, Keziah Amorati, Isabel Ayers, Jacob Bowden, Uxbridge: Rachael Adam, Kalin DiMasi, Kenneth Graff Danso, James Farrell Anthony Cao, Emeline Class, Kaylee Wilson Grafton: Gabriella Vescio Honors DeSiata, Paige DeSiata, Angelina Westborough: Kathryn Smith Hudson: Katherine Regis Auburn: Adam Toscano Ashley Fernandes, Caitlin Graham, Lauren Whitinsville: Katherine Pingeton Leicester: Emily Gibney Wilbur Jeong, Ry Kariuki, Max LeFrancois, Worcester: Basil Bian, Conway Millbury: Jillian Carew, Alexis Northbridge: Emma Ronan John Lopes, Jose Martinez-Paulino, Campbell, Imad Coulibaly, Alexa Moscoffian Princeton: Catherine King Dominic Porcaro, Lilanne Lipka, Giroux, Amanda Gocklin Emily Millville: Michelle Riley Worcester: Joseph Bowden, Nicholas Sotiropoulos, Olivia Spokis, Greenslit, Justin Humpfrey, Ryan Rutland: Catherine Dinsdale Christopher Larson, Joong Lee, Nolan Sweetser, Jack Xia, Shawn Zhao Lanava, Anne Marie Larkin, Christine Shrewsbury: Olivia Ankrah, Freddy Stephanie Tran Lee, Ignacio Monje, Mia Monopoli, GRADE TEN Bai, Elizabeth Fernandez, Jax Kou, Jaclin Ngo, Scott Nguyen, Quy Nguyen, GRADE EIGHT HIGH HONOR Varun Nathan, Ava Vincequere Tina Nguyen, Keelia Rabbett, Chad Southborough: Gabriella Lindhurst HIGH HONORS Boylston: Elise Probst Ren, Ryan Saucier, Guenevere Smith, Sutton: Sabrina Woolf Oxford: Abigail Duval, Esther Kim Hayley Tighe, Yadriana Williams, North Grafton: Olivia Diorio Whitinsville: Michael Wickstrom Milford: Rachael Allegakoen, Juliana Yolanda Zhang Worcester: Kylie Barbour Worcester: Ginneta Abaidoo, Cafarella Honors Colivea Acquaye, Zuzanna Basta, GUIDANCE NEWS Millbury: Sophie Ikeda, Quinn Shrewsbury: Elyse Duff, Wyatt Hong Shirley Chen, Taylor Cordova, Zachary On Thursday, April 26th, the Holy Romaine Southborough: Isabelle Lindhurst Decker, Yulianny De Los Santos, Adam Name Guidance Department sponsored Spencer: Fallon Desforge, Elizabeth Sturbridge: Rebecca Kowal DiLiddo, Nicholai Faber, Kathryn a College Application Reader Review Manfield Upton: Maximus Lucas Horan, Emma Kennedy, Lala Liu, presentation for our Sophomore class. Upton: Kara Moquin Webster: Jessica Gardner Hannah Lynch, Malaika Ngigi, Julie Kate Diamond from the University Worcester: Maria Basta, Emma Worcester: Owen Coppinger, Ferras Obeng-Nyarkoh, Reanna Mankaryous, of Le Moyne and Tyler Tucky from Bolduc, Nicole Byrnes, Joseph Buckley, Coulibaly, Lucia Garcia, Benjamin Samantha Selvitelli, Erin Socha, Amy University of Dayton were our present- Brianna Borrero Matthew Camfield, Lanava, David, Luo, Olivia Lupisella, Shon, Jasmine Tao, Peter Wang, Sam ers. The purpose of this event was to Reianna Delapara, Morgan Kennedy Calvin Wang Zhao demonstrate to the students the pro- Terence O’Connor, Joshua Petkie, HONOR ROLL cess colleges use to determine an appli- Marjorie Ramon, Bella Romeo, Brendan GRADE TWELVE cant’s eligibility for admission to a Sheeran, Jaiden Shekoni Auburn: Anna Pyche, Nathalie Soto HIGH HONOR Charlton: Janelle Schulman college or university. The Admission GRADE NINE Hudson: Emily Regis Representatives discussed the impor- HIGH HONORS Jefferson: Madison Ayik Barre: Megan VanDyke tance of a solid academic transcript; Mendon: Priscilla Younes Holden: Molly Desautels preferably one that shows steady or Auburn: Ashley Deneault Millbury: Faith Sheehan Millbury: Caitrinn Romaine upward progress in grades through- Milford: Ashby Norris Millville: Elizabeth DiCecco Southbridge: Grace Martinek out high school, and shared with the Northbridge: Acadia Tucker North Grafton: Isabella Diorio Worcester: Destiney Monfreda students the importance of participa- Shrewsbury: Frances Feranandez Rutland: Erin Duncan tion in extracurricular activities such Worcester: Amelia Nadeau-DaCruz, Shrewsbury: Emily Baril, Renee as sports and clubs, employment and Carissa England Elizabeth Galeriu, HONOR ROLL Baril, Sean Hammit or volunteer experiences on the appli- Melina Iannacchione, Spencer: Abigail Manfield Auburn: Vanessa Symonick cation. The Reps stressed the signifi- Alexandra Selvitelli Uxbridge: Krista Sullivan Charlton: Meaghan Daniels, cance of writing a College Application Honors Webster: Jack Chen, Jason Lin, Mikhaela Daniels Essay that truly reflects the student, as Auburn: Matthew Card Connor Paul, Ashley Wentworth Clinton: Zachary Whitney opposed to an event or another individ- Charlton: Mary Graff Westborough: Rachel Liazos Dudley: Jared Berg ual, and highlighted to our students that Clinton: Issaih Agner Whitinsville: Lindsey Sanderson Holden: Ryan Prosser they should take their time completing Fiskdale: Kaitlyn Andersen Worcester: Samantha Augustin, East Brookfield: Alexandra Button, the application, making it as thorough Holden: David Prosser Linda Collesei, Angelyk Colon, Crystal William Demarski as possible. Lastly, the students were Oxford: Cienna Barszcz, Christopher Di, Ava Diggs, Jaini Edmonds, Oumou Hopkinton: Noah Kozub given the chance to review 5 mock Mahlert, Trever Johnson, Julianna Fall, Abigail Erickson, Kayla Leong, Jefferson: Ashley Setterlund applications with direction to “accept” Warman Jim Meng Amina Mohammed, Nkiruka Leicester: Kelly Krull 2 of the 5 students to a fictional univer- North Grafton: Anmarie Huggett Noside, Kallie O’Brien, Heavynn Marlborough: Carrington Leclerc sity. Ms. Diamond and Mr. Tucky each North Grosvenordale, CT: Lillian Ogunfeitimi, Daniel Onyema, Astrid Milford: Mitchell Baker shared which of the 2 students they Krysinski Otchere, Emily Vo, Mark Xu, Millbury: Quincy Johnson would have accepted to either Le Moyne North Oxford: Christopher Elliott North Oxford: Nathaniel Elliott, or University of Dayton and how they Paxton: Jillian Reynolds GRADE ELEVEN Krystal Melendez made that decision. Marianapolis announces senior awards

THOMPSON, CT — The following Music Medal: William Aldenberg, Elisabeth Villa, Auburn of Father Timothy Roth, MIC: Alyssa are the recipients of senior awards at Sturbridge. Distinguished Leadership Award: Harvey, Danielson, CT and Colin Marianapolis Preparatory High School. Photography Medal: Julia DiNoia, Kaitlyn Dodos, Charlton Hourihan, Whitinsville Valedictorian: Bridget O’Leary, Thompson, CT Father Casimir Kuckell Memorial Marianapolis Preparatory School Rochdale. Physics Medal: Thomas Nurse, Award: Grace Rett, Uxbridge and Myles is a coeducational, Catholic boarding Salutatorian: Emma Sarantopoulos, Brooklyn, CT Wagner, Dudley and day school offering college prepa- Pomfret Center, CT Computer Science Medal: Chengtao Father John Petrauskas Memorial ration for students of all faiths. At Tom Perkins Art Award: Sabrina Song, Qingdao, China Award: William Aldenberg, Sturbridge Marianapolis, students from the United Godin, Glendale, RI Social Studies Medal: Samantha John Kendrtarvich Memorial Award: States and 25 foreign countries come Chinese Medal: Elizabeth Acquaah- Gisleson, Thompson, CT Myles Wagner, Dudley together to develop the confidence Harrison, Charlton. Spanish Medal: Abby Cook, Dr. Louis Loffredo Award: Taylor and skills required for spiritual, intel- Drama Medial: William Aldenberg, Thompson, CT Downing, Brooklyn, CT lectual, athletic, and artistic success. Sturbridge. Theology Medal: Elisabeth Villa, Marianapolis Alumni Merit Award: Marianapolis enrolls 400 day and board- English Medal: Bridget O’Leary, Auburn. Kaitlyn Dodos, Charlton ing students. The school’s 150-acre cam- Rochdale. Eric Gustavson U.S. History Medal: Marianapolis Service Award: pus provides a beautiful and safe haven Gertrude Salvas English Language Emma Sarantopoulos, Pomfret Center, Katherine LeBlanc, Oxford for study and athletics. Established in Medal: Sebastian Peska, Brno, Czech CT Mothers of Marianapolis Award: 1926, Marianapolis is one of the oldest Republic Dance Medal: Ava Dussault, Sutton Sebastian Peska, Brno, Czech Republic independent Catholic schools in New Father Albin Gurklis Math Medal: and Nora Ilacqua, Charlton The Congregation of the Marian England. Chengtao Song, Qingdao, China Marilyn S. Ebbitt Book Award: Fathers Centennial Award in Honor Office of Senator Anne Gobi June office hours A Seussical

Tyler Wolanin, District Aide to invited to meet with Tyler to express 1:30 PM Senator Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) will any concerns, ideas and issues they Hubbardston Town Offices, 2 to 3 evening of song be holding office hours throughout have. Attendants should RSVP to Tyler PM Pasture Bedtime Players present the district during the month of June. at [email protected], or by Ashburnham Town Hall, 3:30 to 4:30 Seussical a Youth Musical Friday, July Constituents and town officials are phone at 508-641-3502. Town attendance PM 20 at 7 p.m., Saturday July 21 at 7 p.m. is not restricted to Winchendon Town Hall and Sunday July 22 at 2 p.m. at Bay Path residents of those (Auditorium), 5 to 6 PM Regional Vocational High School, 57 towns. Tuesday, June 19th Old Muggett Hill Road, Charlton. Tuesday, June Warren Senior Center, 9:30 to 10:30 Seussical is fun for the whole family! FREELANCE REPORTER WANTED 12th AM Adults $18, seniors and student $15; chil- Are you a writer at heart? Petersham Brimfield Senior Center, 11 AM to dren age 10 and younger $10. For tickets Do you love to capture the moment Town Offices, 12 PM contact pasturebedtimeplayers@gmail. you’re in with a photograph? 10:30 to 11:30 AM Wales Senior Center, 12:10 to 1 PM com or call (774) 230-9275. Do you have an interest in the Athol Senior Wednesday, June 20th Bring your empty bottles & cans for goings on in your community, and Center, 12 to 1 PM Sturbridge Senior Center, 11 AM to our drive to our future. want to get involved in your town? Phillipston 12 PM This program is presented through Town Hall, 1:30 to West Brookfield Senior Center, 12:30 special arrangement with Music Stonebridge Press, your best 2:30 PM source for weekly local news, is to 1:30 PM Theater International. All authorized looking for a hard-working, flexible Templeton New BraintreeTown Hall, 2 to 3 PM performance materials are also supplied freelance reporter. Job will include Town Hall, 3 to 4 Monday, June 25th by MTI. Seussical music by Stephen writing several stories per week, PM Paxton Town Hall, 11 AM to 12 PM Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book photography, information gathering Wednesday, Spencer - Howe Village, 12:30 to 1:30 by Lynn Ahren and Steven Flaherty. and networking. June 13th PM Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Ware Senior East Brookfield Municipal Building, Flaherty and Eric Idle; based on the Candidates must be able to work Center, 11 2 to 3 PM nights and weekends when needed. works of Dr. Seuss. Residence in Sturbridge is preferred, AM to 12 PM Tuesday, June 26th but not required. Palmer Senior Oakham Senior Center, 9:30 to 10:30 Center, 12:30 to AM www.StonebridgePress.com Stonebridge Press is an 1:30 PM North Brookfield Senior Center, 11 equal opportunity employer. Hardwick Town AM to 12 PM In Print and Online Hall, 2 to 3 PM Rutland Senior Center, 12:30 to 1:30 Ashby Town PM So what are waiting for? Hall, 6 to 7 PM Brookfield Town Hall, 2 to 3 PM Send your résumé to Editor Ruth DeAmicis at Monday, June Wednesday, June 27th [email protected], 18th Charlton Senior Center, 12 to 1 PM or mail to Barre Town Holland Town Hall, 1:30 to 2:30 PM Stonebridge Press, ATTN: Editor, Offices, 12:30 to Monson Town Hall, 3 to 4 PM P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, June 8, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•7 CHAMBER CORNER: June 2018

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BOSTON – As Senate chair of report on a course of action for employed by the SORB that municipalities do file arrest pursue their mission of moni- the Joint Committee on Public updating the State Police radio merit a legislative solution,” warrants when a local offender toring offenders, with a neces- Safety and Homeland Security, communication system which said Senator Moore. “The fails to register, there is cur- sary focus on those who fail to and as a former law enforce- remains outdated. SORB is a critical piece of our rently no statewide mandate. comply with the reporting and ment officer, Senator Michael A further $60K was also public safety infrastructure, Finally, the amendment notification system. O, Moore (D-Millbury) took the secured by a Moore-sponsored and there must be strict adher- requires the Board to estab- Differences between the lead to advance several budget amendment to support a joint ence to established policies to lish a Memorandum of Senate version of the State amendments during the Fiscal proposal for UMass Memorial effectively protect residents of Understanding with the State Budget, S.4, will now be Year 2019 budget debate in the Emergency Medical Services our Commonwealth.” Police to locate offenders who resolved with a version of the Senate. (EMS) to provide tactical EMS The Moore-sponsored have either failed to complete budget passed by the House Senator Moore advanced an support to the Massachusetts amendment would broaden the registration requirements of Representatives last month. amendment that would ensure State Police STOP Team. The reporting requirements when or avoided classification To continue tracking the state the confidentiality of peer sup- State Police STOP Team is an offender is released from due to a lack of notification. budget, visit the Legislature’s port services for first respond- tasked with responding to any custody. Currently, the Board Incorporating a designated law website, www.malegislature. ers. In particular, the amend- crisis across the state, includ- notifies the police department enforcement partner will allow gov. ment seeks to protect the con- ing hostage situations, barri- in the municipality where the the Board to more proactively fidentiality of personnel seek- caded subjects, high risk war- offender is ing help with managing stress rant service and riot control. scheduled to caused by situations that arise In response to a recent live, which in the workplace. Securing report issued by State Auditor drastically confidentiality will ensure first Suzanne Bump, Senator limits how far responders feel comfortable Moore offered an amendment this informa- j j j Friday’s Child j j j coming forward and do not feel to reform certain policies and tion is shared. stigmatized for receiving help. procedures utilized by the Under the In light of recent issues Sex Offender Registry Board amendment, Hi! My name is Ezra and I’m a involving the Department of (SORB). the Board State Police, Senator Moore Among its findings, the would also good writer! also led an amendment to Auditor’s report highlighted notify the Ezra is a twelve -year-old girl of require the Department to SORB’s inability to adequately State Police. Cape Verdean heritage. Ezra is usu- participate in an accreditation maintain the addresses of hun- Secondly, program at either the state or dreds of convicted sex offend- the amend- ally laid back and quiet until you get national level. The accredita- ers, and its failure to classi- ment would her talking about her favorite topics: tion process will help to ensure fy over 900 sex offenders in also require Monster High and the robotics club that the Department institutes the Commonwealth. Senator the State she belongs to at her Boys and Girls best practice regarding train- Moore serves as the chair of Police to seek Club! Ezra enjoys reading, writing ing, discipline, use of force stan- the Joint Committee on Public an arrest war- dards, and emergency response Safety and Homeland Security rant for any and drawing. She has a great imag- planning, communication, and which possesses oversight offender who ination for writing her own stories traffic operations. Another authority over the SORB. fails to com- and is an excellent writer. Those Moore-sponsored amendment “The Auditor’s findings plete their who know Ezra would say she loves requires the Executive Office detail troubling deficien- registration. to please others. She does well in of Public Safety and Security to cies with current practices While some school and has recently been on the honor roll. and Nancy Winalski and Sampson, BOYS STATE son of Craig and Rosanna Sampson Ezra is ready for adoption and will need to maintain monthly visits with continued from page 1 all of Charlton were recommended by her siblings whom she is unable to be placed with. Ezra expresses want- their teachers as well as their guidance ing a family with a mom therefore her social worker is honoring this wish view process. departments, along with other potential and seeking any type of family with at least one female parent. The three young men will join with delegates who would move on to meet other rising high school juniors from with Legion members. Who Can Adopt? across the state for a week-long camp It is fitting that the three will have from June 16-22 at at attended Boy’s State just before their Can you provide the guidance, love and stability that a child needs? If Easton, where they will study the work- senior year because the experience you’re at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income, and room in ings of the government and the legal should give them their first glimpse your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive system as part of an American Legion of the issues they will face on a larg- parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters tradition that dates back to 1935. Boy’s er scale as they grow into adults and or homeowners; LGBTQ singles and couples. State is considered one of the most voting citizens. In the past, the pro- respected and selective educational pro- gram has produced a U.S. President, The process to adopt a child from foster care requires training, inter- grams of government instruction for Senators, Congressmen, Governors, views, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you, and if so, high school students. attorneys and leaders in the business to help connect you with a child or sibling group that your family will be The main goal of the Boy’s State pro- world throughout the nation. gram is to increase awareness among a good match for. young leaders about their responsibil- To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts ity to their peers and themselves to participate in the democratic process. Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-964-6273 or visit www. A large part of the program is devot- mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a ed to the organization and operation permanent place to call HOME.” of mock municipal and state govern- ment. During the week, all students are required to attend classes in govern- This space is provided by: ment, law, and economics. Montville, son of Richard and Patricia Montville, Winalski, son of Thomas

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Glass or hard plastic are best, with virtually any type of investment, than yourself? en use is a common practice, the act although zip-lock plastic freezer bags and, although your contributions are The definition of narcissism and of fully harvesting herbs regularly is can be used. To preserve full flavor, not deductible, any earnings growth is even of sociopathic behavior is not also important to ensure new growth. avoid crushing the leaves until you are distributed tax-free, provided you don’t caring how what you do impacts some- For best flavor, cut or snip herbs in the ready to use them. Store dried herbs in start withdrawals until you are 59-1/2 one else as long as you are satisfied morning, after the dew has evaporated a cool, dry place away from sunlight, and you’ve had your account at least and gratified. from the leaves but before the midday moisture, and heat. Many herbs ca five years. In 2018, you can contribute Wow. sun heats the plant. keep for a year if stored properly. up to $5,500 to your Roth IRA, or $6,500 Now, we could drag up several exam- *** *** if you’re 50 or older. ples, but most glaring is the recent star Most annual plants can be harvest- Herbal Recipes But here’s where your “just married” studded quality of Roseanne Barr. ed twice during the planting season. Below are some simple, yet delicious status can affect your ability to invest First of all, being able to play a part Cut plants back to about five inches recipes that showcase the flavor of in a Roth IRA. When you were single, doesn’t make you any more knowl- above the ground and feed after cut- freshly picked garden herbs. you could put in the full amount to your Roth IRA if your modified adjust- edgeable about politics, economics, ting. Annual herbs can be harvested Melted Cheese Spread with Yarrow ed gross income (MAGI) was less than world affairs or education than any- until frost. This is a great salsa alternative when $120,000; past that point, your allowable one else. Not that you might not be *** served with tortillas or corn chips) Perennial herbs may be harvested Ingredients: one pound soft cheese; contributions were reduced until your intelligent, but using your position as MAGI reached $135,000, after which you an entertainer does not give you carte once during the first year and up to one tablespoon minced yarrow leaves; three times each season after the initial one half cup tomato soup two table- could no longer contribute to a Roth blanche to share your insight on any of IRA at all. But once you got married, those other topics. growth year. Harvest up to 75 percent spoons whole yarrow flowers; black of the top growth in late spring and pepper, onion powder and garlic pow- these limits did not double. Instead, if And why should we give weight then you’re married and filing jointly, your to the opinions of actors? Yet many do. another quarter in late summer. Stop der to taste. harvesting about one month before the Directions: Melt the cheese and add maximum contribution amount will So when those with stars in their be gradually reduced once your MAGI eyes have their idols opine on a topic, frost date. Late pruning could encour- the tomato soup, stirring until well age tender growth that cannot hard- mixed. Add yarrow leaves and spices reaches $189,000, and your ability to it could be either a really good thing or contribute disappears entirely when horribly bad. en-off before winter. to taste. Blend in one tablespoon of the *** yarrow flowers. Use remaining flowers your MAGI is $199,000 or more. In this case, beyond bad. Furthermore, if you are married and Flowering herbs should be harvested as a bowl garnish. Barr has always made her views filing separately, you are ineligible to when the buds are apparent or when *** known. contribute to a Roth IRA if your MAGI flowers are just opening. This is when Quick Chive Biscuits She has never pulled her punches is just $10,000 or more. their oil concentration is at its peak. Bisquick makes it quick and easy to about her own racism, feminism, or So, as a married couple, how can Preserving Herbs bake up a batch of biscuits laced with worldviews. Her early comedy was you maximize your contributions? The While herbs for cooking should be fresh chives. based on her hard life as an abused sin- answer may be that, similar to many used fresh for optimal quality and Ingredients: two cups Bisquick; 2/3 gle mom who got herself out of a bad endeavors in life, if one door is closed to flavor, a zealous growing season can cup sour cream; 1/3 cup water; one situation, then turned it into fodder for you, you have to find another – in this necessitate preserving the herbal tablespoon chopped chives. rather rude comedy. case, a “backdoor” Roth IRA. plants. There are several methods to Directions: Stir together all ingre- Her first try at the TV was inno- Essentially, a backdoor Roth IRA is a “keep” herbs for later use. dients to a soft dough. Beat 30 strokes vative, and refreshing. It did indeed conversion of traditional IRA assets to Freezing: This is the easiest method until stiff but still sticky. Knead dough portray a slice of American life not a Roth. A traditional IRA does not offer to preserve herbs that are to be used ten times. Roll out one half inch thick often shown; and in an era when it was tax-free earnings distributions, though in cooking. Herbs should be cut fresh and cut with a floured glass or biscuit needed. There are many more families your contributions can be fully or par- and rinsed briefly in cold water. Chop cutter. *** in the throes of the life of the Connors tially deductible, depending on your herbs and spread out on a cookie sheet Cilantro Salsa income level. But no matter how much than in the towers of Trump. to freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a This spicy salsa is a tasty accompani- She had some bumps, some strange you earn, you can roll as much money zip lock freezer bag. Another popular ment to seafood. as you want from a traditional IRA to sideways trips, but she managed to way to freeze herbs for uses in soups Ingredients: one half cup minced keep it even enough to keep the show a Roth, even if that amount exceeds the and other dishes that require liquid onion; one half cup tomato (chopped yearly contribution limits. And once on for eight seasons. is to place pinches of herbs in water small); one teaspoon minced Jalapeno Not so much now. Either her ego is the money is in the Roth, the rules for filled ice cube trays. Freeze and pack chili; one teaspoon salt. tax-free withdrawals will apply. bigger or less in control. She couldn’t them into a zip lock freezer bag. Don’t Directions: Soak onion in cold water Still, getting into this back door is not help herself. refreeze herbs after thawing. for a half hour, rinse and drain. Mix necessarily without cost. You must pay What hurts other than the nastiness Drying: Drying is the traditional together all other ingredients and chill taxes on any money in your traditional of her behavior with the people she method of herb preservation. There covered until serving time. IRA that hasn’t already been taxed, and maligned, and they were many, only are also several methods to dry herbs *** the funds going into your Roth IRA will the last one was the one that broke the for later use. Win Dinner for Two at the Publick likely count as income, which could dam and ended her reign; but she has Air Drying: If the herbs are clean, do House push you into a higher tax bracket in now cost her co-workers their jobs too. not wet them. Otherwise, rinse, shake Your tips can win you a great dinner the year you make the conversion. She has done deep damage to people off the excess water, and spread the for two at the historic Publick House Will incurring these potential tax con- she supposedly cared about. herbs out to dry on paper towels or Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply sequences be worth it to you? It might All for the sake of a few words of dishcloths until all surface moisture send in a hint to be entered into a ran- be, as the value of tax-free withdraw- vitriol on social media. Because she has evaporated. Remove any dead or dom drawing. One winner per month als can be considerable. However, you could. damaged foliage. Then, tie the stems will win a fabulous three course din- should certainly analyze the pros and It is very easy to hide behind a screen into small bundles with twine or string ner for two at the renowned restau- cons of this conversion with your tax and a keyboard. Because we don’t have and hang them upside down in a warm, rant, located on Route 131 across the advisor before making any decisions. to face people to share these words, dry, airy place out of the sun. Be sure town common in historic Sturbridge. In any case, if you’ve owned a Roth these opinions. We don’t have to see to make small, loose bundles and allow Because I’m in the business of dispens- IRA, or if you were even considering the shock and hurt on anyone’s face. for good air circulation around each ing tips, not inventing them (although I one, be aware of the new parameters See the results of the words that bite. bunch. Dry indoors as sun and dew can take credit for some), I’m counting you face when you get married. And The corrosive acid of them. moisture can discolor and ruin the on you readers out there to share your take the opportunity to explore all the And there is never taking them quality of many herbs. Hang and dry best helpful hints! ways you and your new spouse can cre- back. They are there, hanging in the in the kitchen or even a garage or shed. ** ate a positive investment strategy for atmosphere, part of the world. Part of Note: Some herbs, such as basil and Do you have a helpful hint or handy your future. a person’s background, their history mints may mold if not dried quickly. tip that has worked for you? Do you Edward Jones, its employees and whether they said them or they were An alternative to hanging herbs to dry have a question regarding household financial advisors cannot provide tax said about them. in bunches is to spread the herbs out on or garden matters? If so, why not share or legal advice. You should consult your So we ask again, who must teach this window screens. Suspend the screens them with readers of Stonebridge Press attorney or qualified tax advisor regard- to the generation coming up? The gen- over sawhorses or the backs of chairs. publications? Send questions and/or ing your situation. eration that no longer talks face to face Turn the leaves often to ensure even hints to: Take the Hint, c/o Stonebridge but only in abbreviations on screens? drying. To air dry herbs with seeds, tie Press, PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Where do they learn that words the herbs in small bundles and suspend 01550. Or e-mail [email protected]. Hints Jones Financial Advisor. Please contact hurt? inside a paper bag with holes punched are entered into a drawing for a three Jeff Burdick, your local Edward Jones in the sides. Suspend the bag in a dark course dinner for two at the historic Advisor in Sturbridge at 508-347-1420 area with good air circulation. Collect Publick House Inn! or [email protected] the seeds when they are dry, and store Print Worthy Moments Be sure to hold on to your memories with a photo reprint. Available From All Of Our Publications.

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Nick Ethier photos Shepherd Hill’s Katie Lavoie, right, scoops a groundball while battling with Notre Dame Academy defender Molly Vinton. Skylar Pietz of Shepherd Hill plays a tight defense on an attacking Molly Vinton from Notre BY KEN POWERS 11-6 with the loss. Dame Academy. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT “It’s incredible, being only a sec- DUDLEY — As far as goal-scoring ond-year team and making districts. duos go, Shepherd Hill Regional’s It’s crazy,” said Pietz, a sophomore and spot in the Central/West tournament ferent scorers to one two-headed scor- Skylar Pietz and Claudia Bonaventura co-captain of the team. “Seeing how was a realistic preseason goal, which is ing machine occurred mid-season. are simply dynamic. hard these girls work every game, it’s exactly what it was for the 2018 squad. “At first it was hard adjusting to us Against Notre Dame Academy of awesome. Their hard work really paid “We knew that we were going to be a both being out there at the same time. Worcester on Tuesday, May 29, Pietz off this year. I’m really proud of them.” whole different team this year,” Morin Early in the season it was definitely scored seven goals and Bonaventura six With one regular season game said. “The girls proved that. It took us to noticeable; we didn’t really click. But, to lead the Rams’ varsity girls’ remaining Pietz, who scored her seven the second-to-last game to get there, but during the middle of the season, it final- team to a playoff-clinching 13-8 victory goals on just eight shots, has scored 71 we’re excited to be going to districts. I ly clicked and we’ve been improving over the Rebels at Richard Carmignani goals this season. Bonaventura, a fresh- am just so proud of the girls and how throughout the year,” said Pietz, who Memorial Field. man, scored her six goals on 13 shots, far they’ve come. They play as a team; believes the transition occurred as a Shepherd Hill improved to 10-9 with raising her season-long goal total to 75. it’s obvious when they’re out there. result of the pair playing together. “The the win and, as a result — in just its “Qualifying for districts is so excit- They really love the game and they’re more we played together the more we second season as a varsity program — ing,” Bonaventura said. “We knew just happy to be here. I think that shows learned how to play together.” qualified for the Central/West Division we needed to win today and everyone when they play and that’s why we’re Bonaventura agreed. 2 district tournament. Notre Dame worked really hard to get that win.” going to districts.” “It took us a little while to figure out Academy, which defeated the Rams Rams’ head coach Sarah Morin said After falling behind early, 1-0 and 2-1, that we can use each other offensively,” 12-11 earlier in the season, slipped to that she — and the team — believed a Shepherd Hill scored eight of the final Bonaventura said. “At the beginning of nine goals of the first half to lead, 9-3, the season we were just kind of scoring at halftime. Pietz scored the Rams’ first on our own; we weren’t really looking two goals of the game, Bonaventura for each other. But now we have plays then scored three straight for Shepherd we set up where we’re able to see each Hill. Pietz then scored two in a row and other in the field and off the draw. I Bonaventura then scored two in a row think it’s going to be great playing with herself. her for the rest of this year and the next The Rams picked up in the second half two years.” where they left off in the first, scoring four of the first five goals to push their lead to 13-4 with 10:57 remaining. Pietz scored Shepherd Hill’s first three goals of the second half, and Bonaventura the Rams’ final goal of the game. Sports Briefs “The first time we played Notre Dame we were missing four starters and we lost by just one goal, so we knew we had Annual Saint-Jean-Baptiste a real chance to win today and go to districts,” Morin said. “The girls really Educational Foundation wanted it and they showed up today and they did the job. We’re excited to be golf Tournament comes to moving on.” When the season began Morin said Pleasant Valley she knew she had two legitimate scor- The 22nd annual Saint-Jean- ers in Pietz and Bonaventura, but what Baptiste Educational Foundation she has enjoyed most this season is golf tournament is set for Monday, watching how the duo has morphed July 23 at Sutton’s Pleasant Valley into a single scoring threat. Country Club. The cost is $150 per “We’ve got a nice balance offensively, person — twosomes and singles having both of them playing together. are welcome — and there will be They’re beautiful to watch and they’re a hole-in-one contest as well as a such leaders on the field,” Morin said. putting contest, door prizes and a “In the beginning their scoring was special golfers raffle. There will be more individualized. As the season has 18 holes of golf on a PGA and LPGA gone on, anytime we score it’s off of a course with valet parking, bag han- play or because they’ve really used each dling services, unlimited use of the other. They don’t just depend upon each driving range, and chipping and other however; they rely on the whole putting areas prior to the 10 a.m. team. That shows me they’re good team- shotgun start, Florida-style scram- Shepherd Hill defender Hannah Cushing makes a stick-check on an attacking player from mates.” ble. Early registration begins at 8 Notre Dame Academy. Pietz said the transition from two dif- a.m. with carts with bag rain cov- ers, a gift bag, coffee, continental breakfast and snacks. An executive buffet dinner follows the tourna- ment. For additional information and registration please call Ken (Golf Committee) at (508) 277-5314 or Ted (Foundation Trustee) at (508) 764-7909. Golfers who make entire payment by July 1 will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift certificate from the Pleasant Valley Pro Shop.

Dudley/Charlton women’s looking for available players There will be women’s pick- up basketball happening at the Heritage School gym from 7-9 p.m. We play Monday evenings based on school schedule until June. There are no set teams and no fees, so no weekly commitment. Come when you can for some friendly competi- tion and exercise. Must be 18 years of age or older. Please contact Deb at (508) 248-3600 or mzd531@char- ter.net for more information. Shepherd Hill goalie Carrianne Fortier holds her ground while Notre Dame Academy’s Jill Lucier comes charging in with possession of the ball. www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, June 8, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•13 SPORTS Shepherd Hill finds form in final game to beat Warriors, qualify for districts

Hill amped up its desire to win. Still down a goal near- ing halftime, Detarando made a gutsy play deep in Tantasqua territory. He fought for possession of the ball with multi- ple defenders and won the battle, eventually popping a shot up over Lucas’ shoulder and into the net to tie the game at 3-3. Moments later the Rams took the lead on a jumping shot by soph- omore Nolan Burke, assisted by Detarando. Shepherd Hill never sur- rendered the lead again. “It is a character win,” expressed Kelley. “They set their goal to make and they did it. I am proud of them. They showed a lot of charac- ter and hard work, just Shepherd Hill’s Cole Carty defends the open field against Tom Muir of Tantasqua. guts.” Shepherd Hill stuck to its game plan and never veered away from it. “We always want to make them play our Mathew S. Plamondon photos game,” explained Kelley. “They play a very differ- Shepherd Hill’s Ben Carpenter releases a pass as he tries ent style, very patient. It to run out the clock during the Rams’ district-clinching win can be very frustrating, over Tantasqua. so one thing we have adopted this year is we BY DEAN P. ST. LAURENT also partake in the try and force our oppo- SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Central/West Division 2 nent to play how we want STURBRIDGE — Tournament. to play. That is why we Shepherd Hill Regional Tantasqua got on the go as quickly as we do, a senior captain Tristan board first when Tom lot of off-ball stuff. We try Pietz raced down the Muir found Austin not to be one-dimensional sideline as time ticked Varney with a perfect and try to be as produc- down to less than 40 sec- pass toward the middle of tive as we possibly can.” onds remaining versus the field. Varney did the Fighting the whole Tantasqua Regional on rest, avoiding a Shepherd game, Tantasqua played Wednesday, May 30 in Hill defender with a juke hard and with great dis- a boys’ varsity lacrosse to the right, followed by cipline. With Districts matchup. Pietz wound a rocket of a shot that next up, Warriors’ head up and rifled a shot past pierced the back of the coach Gregg Anderson Warriors’ goalie Mike net. explained that his team’s Lucas to secure the Rams It didn’t take long for offensive production a 9-7 win over Tantasqua. the Rams to counter, as needs to increase. More importantly, it lift- with aggressive offense “We have to score more ed The Hill’s record to Pietz penetrated the goals, our defense has 9-9, earning them a spot Warriors’ defense and been playing pretty well in the upcoming Central/ dumped a pass to a cut- the last few games, but Tristan Pietz of Shepherd Hill runs into the open field while battling against the defense of West Division 2 District ting Anthony Detarando, we have had some trou- Tantasqua’s Nick Stagias. Tournament in their final who finished the play ble putting the ball into regular season game. with a finesse shot that the net,” Anderson said. Pietz gave all credit to crossed the goal line. “That is what we will be his teammates after the “We are an up-tem- focusing on in practice emotional win. po team, explained the next few days.” “It felt good,” Pietz Shepherd Hill head coach Muir led Tantasqua expressed excitedly. “It Mark Kelley. “We like to with three goals and an means a lot, my team run and a lot of teams assist. showed a lot today. It was have taken the approach Both teams will play all on them. I had a guy where they’re going to their playoff games locking me off, but my keep the ball from us and on Tuesday, June 5, teammates were moving we try and get after it as after press time. No. 9 and I knew I could draw quick as we can and get Shepherd Hill will com- and dump to them. It was the ball.” pete at No. 8 Nashoba all them today.” With their backs Regional (11-7), while No. Back and forth the against the wall, the 11 Tantasqua will take on game went for its entirety Rams’ performance No. 7 Shrewsbury High in a battle of two playoff could be best described (11-7) at Assumption teams, as the Warriors as “gritty.” Down 3-2 at College. finished 11-7 and will the 7:13 mark, Shepherd

Shepherd Hill’s Eric Dileone handles the ball as the Rams run out the clock and advance into the District tournament.

Seamus O’Brien of Shepherd Hill looks to make a pass while being defended by Tantasqua’s Tyler Mills.

Tantasqua’s Austin Varney scoops a groundball following a faceoff. Tantasqua’s Chase Freeland jars the ball loose and away from Ben Carpenter. 14 •The Charlton Villager• Friday, June 8, 2018 www.StonebridgePress.com SPORTS Colonial Athletic League announces five from Bay Path to All-Star Team The Colonial Athletic League announced a league-high five all-stars from Bay Path Regional’s varsity baseball team. Those from the Minutemen include Alec Desimone, Nick Jose, Jake Leone, John O’Loughlin and Nate Shoemaker.

File photos Jake Leone Alec Desimone

Nick Jose John O’Loughlin Nate Shoemaker Veterans Inc. raises $90,000 at annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic

A couple of players at the Best Ball Charity Golf Classic that helped raise more than $90,000 for Veterans Inc.

Courtesy photos songwriter Lyssa Coulter, spe- ticipated in this year’s tour- players Matthew Slater, left, and Devin McCourty, right, with Veterans Inc. President cial guest appearances by New nament, as well the staff and Vincent Perrone and Samuel Perrone. England Patriots players Devin volunteers who worked behind McCourty and Matthew Slater, the scenes to make this event and WBZ on-air news person- the success that was. It ensures Veterans Inc. hosted its 21st golf that included giveaways, pin contest. alities Paul and Steve Burton. that we can continue our mis- annual Best Ball Charity Golf a continental breakfast and Donors supported the event “Today was truly a success, sion of being there for our vet- Classic at the Heritage Country a steak dinner. Contests by purchasing raffle tickets for even the weather cooperated,” erans when they need us.” Club in Charlton on May 9. included a hole-in-one con- the chance to win over $11,000 said Veterans Inc. President A huge thank you goes out to Over $90,000 was raised to sup- test sponsored by Sheldon’s worth of items, a silent auction Vincent Perrone. “We are very our major sponsor Home Depot port veterans in need and their Harley-Davidson of Auburn, online, and new to this year a grateful to Matthew Slater and TJX Companies, Inc. who families receiving support pro- and Patrick Volkswagen of golf ball drop contest. and Devin McCourty of the helped make the Charity Golf vided by Veterans Inc. Auburn, a men’s and women’s Event highlights included New England Patriots, Paul Classic an exciting and suc- Tournament participants longest drive, a closest to the the singing of the National and Steve Burton, all of our cessful fundraising event. enjoyed playing 18 holes of line contest and a closest to the Anthem by Country singer and sponsors and to those who par- www.StonebridgePress.com www.StonebridgePress.com Friday, June 8, 2018 •The Charlton Villager•15

Jacqueline A. St. Germain,69 OBITUARIES SOUTHBRIDGE- Jacqueline A. St. Jacqueline was an assistant dean Germain,69, died peacefully Wednesday, at Georgia State University and most May 30 in the Jewish Healthcare Center, recently worked for Fallon Healthcare Worcester. in Worcester before retiring. Veronica R. ‘Ronnie’ Jolicoeur, 89 She leaves her brothers Ronald At her request, no funeral services are CHARLTON/ and Veronica (Kasik) Hudec and was a F. St. Germain and his wife Irene planned. Please omit flowers. Memorial WORCESTER- 1946 graduate of Bartlett High School, of Rochdale and James M. St. Germain contributions may be made to Jewish Veronica R. ‘Ronnie’ she then lived many years in Worcester of Charlton, her niece Kristine A. St. Healthcare Center, c/o Patient Activity (Hudec) Jolicoeur, 89 before moving to Charlton. Germain of San Francisco. Acct., 629 Salisbury St Worcester, MA passed away Thursday, Ronnie worked in the medical records Born in Worcester, she was the 01609 May 31, 2018 at the department at U.Mass. Hospital and daughter of Roland and Helen (Salus) MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Overlook Masonic prior to that worked for Rexnord in St. Germain and later graduated from St., Leicester is assisting the family Healthcare Center in Worcester. Notre Dame Academy in Worcester and with arrangements. Charlton. Her husband She enjoyed gardening, The past two earned a BS and Master’s degrees from www.morinfuneralhomes.com of 41 years, Hervey J. years she enjoyed visits with her sister Northeastern University in Boston. Jolicoeur died in 2001. Rose. Kuvo and Beth were a joy to many She leaves a son, Kevin J. Jolicoeur while at the Overlook and being with Stephen H. Brown, 58 and his wife Cathy of Charlton, 2 sis- her daughter-in-law and her family and ters; Rose Gaumond of Southbridge her dogs. SPENCER- Stephen H. Brown age 58 engineering, and took post grad at WPI. and Stella Borawski of Utah, daughter- Ronnie’s Funeral Mass will be died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his home. He was a member of the Free Masons. in -law, Barbara of CA, many grand- Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10 AM in He was the husband of Rene (Dumont) One of his great joys was cooking. A children, several great grandchildren St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H-Putnam Rd., Brown of Charlton, MA. He was prede- Celebration of life will be held June and nieces and nephews. She was pre- Ext. in Charlton. Burial will follow in ceased by a daughter, Melanie Brown 13, 2018 at 5 pm at the Wong Dynasty deceased by a grandson Steven who Notre Dame Cemetery, 162 Webster St. of Salem, MA. He leaves a step-son, Restaurant in Holden. Donations may died in 1978 and her husband’s chil- in Worcester. Michael McEleney of Worcester, a be made in his memory to the Fox dren, Donald, Robert and and Paula A calling hour will be from 9-10 AM step-daughter, Jena McEleney of Island United Church of Christ, PO (deceased). Ronnie was also prede- prior to the Mass (At the Church). Spencer. Stephen also leaves a sis- Box 475 Fox Island, Washington, 98333 ceased by her brother John Hudec and The ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON ter Rev. Janet Brown Matthews of Gig where his sister is the pastor. sisters; Anne Strenk, Agatha Werstak FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old Worcester Harbor, Washington and his moth- There are no calling hours. The Shaw- and Margaret Kruger. Rd. is directing arrangements. er June Claire (Adams) Macindoe of Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Veronica was born and raised in For an on line Guest Book for Ronnie, SC. He was born in Rumford, Maine Webster, MA has been entrusted with Webster, the daughter of the late Gaspar please visit:RJMillerfunerals.net son of June Brown Macindoe and the his arrangements. A guest book is late Kenneth P. Brown. He grew up available at www.shaw-majercik.com Send all obituary notices to Stonebridge Press, in Holden, MA and was a graduate of where you may post a condolence or PO Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, Wachusett Regional High School, a grad- light a candle. or by e-mail to [email protected] uate of the Univ. Of MA with a degree in CALENDAR

this event and must be paid in advance • June 25th - 9:30 am Bethlehem lawn sturbridge.ma.us Monday June 11 by June 1. Registration forms for this July 30th - 9:30 am Bethlehem lawn event may be received by contacting August 27th - 9:30 am Bethlehem lawn CHARLTON GARDEN CLUB: Betty treasurer Gretchen Gray at gretchg@ All are welcome. Bethlehem Lutheran Sanders, a lifelong Master Gardener, ONGOING verizon.net, or call Whispering Hill Church is a dynamic, growing church, will speak on Going Native – Trees at (860) 928-0162 for more information. a faith community in the Lutheran ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: and Shrubs at 7 p.m. at the Charlton To learn more about rug hooking and tradition. We hold a lively bluegrass third Wednesday each month, 6-7 p.m. Federated Church, Charlton. $5 dona- become a member of Atha Quiet Corner, worship once per month, as well as a at the Overlook Independent Living tion suggested for non-members. For individuals can contact Whispering fresh historical worship on all other Building, fourth floor Solarium, 88 more information, contact Ginny Hill regarding membership. All are Sundays. Join us in God Work by being Masonic Home Road, Charlton. The Charette (508) 248-7300, Marcia Liedigk welcome. God’s Hands. Bethlehem is Shining intent is to build a support system, at (508) 434-0507. HOW DOES THE GARDEN GROW? Through the Trees by feeding the hun- exchange practical information, talk Garden Tours in Charlton on June gry, clothing the naked and being a through issues and ways of coping, 16 from 10am-3pm! Featured will be gar- place of shelter. share feelings, needs and concerns and Thursday, June 14 dens of 6 local residents in all their sum- to learn about community resources. mer splendor. Join us in touring these Contact Kathy Walker at (508) 434- FLAG RETIREMENT: On Flag Day, classic and unique outdoor spaces cele- 2551 or kawalker@overlook-mass. June 14th at 6 p.m. on the Charlton Friday, Saturday & brating the wonder of nature. Proceeds org for more information. Presented Common, American Legion Post #391 will benefit Elm Street Congregational by Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH and Boy Scout Troop 165 will be per- Sunday Church in Southbridge. Tickets are Chapter, visit (800) 272-3900 or alz.org. forming a Flag Retirement Ceremony. available for $15 by calling Tricia Gay NUMISMATICS: Looking for a new Flags no longer in service can be July 20, 21 & 22 @ 774-230-3589 or Linda at the church hobby? Come learn about the hobby dropped off to the Grange and placed office @ 508-764-8058. SEUSSICAL! Pasture Bedtime Players of coin collecting. Or maybe you are in the bin closest to the side entrance present Seussical a Youth Musical an old time collector. Our club, the to be included in the retirement cer- Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m., Saturday July Nipmuc Coin Club, has both. We learn emony. All are welcome to watch the 21 at 7 p.m. and Sunday July 22 at 2 from each other through our monthly Ceremony. Wednesday, June 21 p.m. at Bay Path Regional Vocational guest speakers, show and tell presenta- MOLLY’S CONCERT: The 14th annu- MAKE MUSIC DAY! On Thursday, High School, 57 Old Muggett Hill Road, tions, monthly coin auctions and free al Molly Frances Watson Memorial June 21 6-8 p.m. Rain or Shine! Charlton. Seussical is fun for the whole attendance prizes. Our group loves to Hand Bell Concert is scheduled International Make Music Day, www. family! Adults $18, seniors and student share their knowledge with each other. Thursday June 14 at 7 p.m. at the First makemusic.org was created to cele- $15; children age 10 and younger $10. About half of our members also like to Congregational Church, 20 Main St., brate music and the arrival of summer! For tickets contact pasturebedtimeplay- eat. Each month we have a simple din- Brimfield. Outside if possible, inside in case of rain [email protected] or call (774) 230-9275. ner with dessert and refreshments just This is a family friendly concert with at Hitchcock Free Academy. Also the Bring your empty bottles & cans for prior to our meeting, which allows us a Fruit & Sweets Reception immediate- Summer Fun Registration Night! Meet our drive to our future. time to socialize too. We meet the fourth ly following the concert. All Welcome. some of our music instructors, register Wednesday of each month starting at Freewill donations greatly appreci- for summer programs, including musi- 6:30 p.m. in the Oxford Senior Center ated to benefit the “Songs of Love” cal instruction, and/or just enjoy. Bring located at 323 Main St. in Oxford. It is Foundation whose mission is to create a chair or blanket, and a picnic to enjoy Sunday September 9 the building directly behind the Oxford an original personalized song for any with great music. Come join the fund, Town Hall building. For more informa- child with a serious illness. play with your community friends and STURBRIDGE PLANNING HALF- tion, please contact Dick Lisi at (508) make music with joy! MARATHON: a half-marathon road 410-1332 or [email protected]. race to honor Sturbridge resident and Free Playgroup at the Hitchcock Saturday, June 16 ESPN’s ESPY award winner, Rick Academy; sponsored by Union 61 Family Hoyt will be held on Sept. 9 at 10:00 Foundation Five Grant. It includes: A HOOK IN: The Association of Monday June 25 a.m. Registration page can be found Music & Movement on Wednesday Traditional Hooking Artists Quiet CHURCH PLANS BLUE GRASS at: https://app.racereach.com/event/ 9-9:45 a.m. and Playgroup on Monday & Corner Chapter is hosting a Rug SUMMER: Bethlehem Lutheran the-rick-hoyt-sturbridge-half-mara- Thursday 9-11 a.m. For more informa- Hook In gathering on June 16 at the Church is pleased to announce its sum- thon. 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Hamelin puts finishing touches on what’s called “agateware” or “twisted ware,” a pottery style made by mixing two different colors of clay.

sodium, aluminum, sand and to court, the judge decided the other minerals in it have dif- case by comparing the halves ferent melting points. Pure red to be sure they were actually clay can’t take high heat (above written at the same time. (The 1600 degrees), while that tem- term “indenture” comes from perature is ideal for stoneware the tooth-like edges of that torn creation. But the latter also page, he noted.) “Pied Potter” Rick Hamelin demonstrates how to make “pinch pottery,” one of the oldest forms of pottery on releases chlorine, one of the But tapping the clay goes back Earth. reasons potters were dubbed millennia before Europeans “noxious or obnoxious,” since arrived, since Native Within that century, towns tended to become ponds, which their vicinities stank and they Americans of our area were POTTERY and the colony defined areas as were havens for mosquitoes. were “a fire risk,” he said. making pottery around 4,000 continued from page 1 “public clay lands” so people In the late 1800s, eastern For many years, potters years ago, using what Hamelin The local industry “devel- would have access to material Massachusetts faced rampant depended on training appren- termed “pinch pottery.” That’s oped very early on,” and some to lay floors and build chim- malaria, and the state ordered tices to keep their trade alive. exactly what it sounds like: of today’s famous places – such neys without taking it out of the big clay pits around Such apprentices were termed take a chunk of flattened clay as Tufts University, Norton Co., the roads (hence the term “pot- Medford to be filled in, pushing “chums” (which also meant the and pinch it between your fin- and the Baker’s Chocolate Co. – holes”), Hamelin said. Initially, the potters and brick-makers clump of clay they brought the gers to create the shape you were founded by families who chimneys were made of about west. potter), and Hamelin read from want while you turn it in your got rich off it. Several areas five inches of clay laid over Before glass became popular, an apprentice’s indenture con- other hand. Such bowls tended are still known for that lega- sticks, so when the clay flaked pottery was used for almost tract from the 1780s. In that era, to be small and were hardened cy, with at least three brick- off, it often caught fire. The everything – beer jugs and some children became appren- by firing them in their cooking yards in Southbridge (Alpine government started requiring bottles, transport containers, tices as early as age 6 or 7, usu- fires. They also made coiled Drive, run by the Dresser clan, houses above a certain size to sugar molds, hair curlers for ally around age 13, and grad- pottery, where snake-like coils Brown’s downtown, and one be built of brick instead, giving wigs, canteens and plant pots, uated about age 21. The potter of clay are used to shape the in Westville) and places in a “big boost to the brickyards.” just to name a few. Several promised to provide food, shel- pot. Hamelin noted coiling is Sturbridge, Brimfield, Holland, The clay pits were at least types developed and compet- ter and clothing, education in a good way to test the clay’s the Brookfields and Warren, as dangerous, He noted they ed, with local red clay potters math, reading and writing and quality for pottery: “If you can among others. were “notorious for killing peo- getting the colonial govern- his trade, and a new suit of roll a coil and it stays together, “Brookfield bricks were sup- ple because people got stuck ment to give them a monop- clothes upon graduation; the great. If not, give it up. Too posedly the best in the state,” in them.” One of the more oly in the early 18th century kids pledged to learn that trade, much grit,” he said. he said. “Northampton bricks famous stories involving such to stave off the production of keep his master’s secrets and The Natives also got red were the worst.” a trapping was that of Paul stoneware then coming in from avoid marrying gambling and ochre from the clay deposits, The first Massachusetts pot- Revere’s ride – he escaped two Philadelphia. It came anyway. other “adult” activities, among which has long been sacred in tery dates back to the 1630s in British soldiers by detouring Hamelin noted the difference other things. They literally burial and other ceremonies. 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Asking CABle SNoW CHAINS: New $ BUY & SELL $ Some high school courses and ELP ANTED 1991 HARLEy DRESSER: SToVe $500 or best offer. Call tiques, Chinese collectibles and H W $13,500 obo.(774) 230-4156 55,000 Miles. runs Great! $45. Call ed. 508-479-9752 ALL GOLD & SILVER ITEMS 3 to 6 months customer service 508-471-0959 misc. items Specializing in $4,500 or Will Trade for Car of or retail experience preferred. BASED In north Brook- equal Value. BASS BoAT nUMISMATIC COInS, Knowledge of modern library field: Home every Night. 725 AUTOMOBILES ****************** STEREO EqUIpMEnT - ex- gold & silver of any 16 1/2fT lUND Very Good 200 GEN. BUSINESS procedures. Ability to alphabet- Class A Driver And/or Gen- Condition! MANY eXTrAS fULL LEnGTH MInK cellent condition. Marantz re- form! ize and perform inventory con- eral Mechanic for 18-Wheel 1999 fORD MUSTAnG ceiver Model 2215 $325, Dual $3,750 o.B.o.Call for Info (508) COAT: Size 12. New $2,400. trol. Ability to use office computer Trailer Trucks COnVERTIBLE: 35th Anniver- 1219 turntable $245, Teac 943-5797, Cell (508) 353-9722 Asking $300. 508-612-9263 205 BOATS Qualified with over 30 years expe- software. Hiring rate: $11 hourly. ****************** sary edition. 121,000 miles, 5 ****************** reel to reel A1250 with Sure rience & Application deadline is 6/18/18. Contact H.r. Salem Trans- speed manual transmission, V- 12’ STARCRAfT ALU- Microphone, $165, Sylvania a following of many More qualifications and applica- port, llC.(800) 262-9081 8, Great Condition Inside and with oars 1BEAUTIfUL DW MOBILE turn table $189, Pioneer Disc MInUM ROWBOAT satisfied customers. tion details: www.townofcharl- out! Always Garaged. $3,500 or GARDEn MAnURE, deliv- player Po 5010, $25, Pioneer and 2.2 Mercury outboard HOME IN GATeD SeNIor ton. net/opportunities.htm TOWn Of CHARLTOn seeks best reasonable offer. Call (508) MoBIle HoMe PArK ered. 4 yards, $130. Call DVD player DV-C503 $45 Call $500. No trailer. 508-885-6975 We also sell a nice a fT Planning Director. Bache- 943-7705 to See $16,000. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, Prindle Hill farm 508-320- 508-885-4053, 8am-8pm, if no 15’ STARCRAfT ALUMInUM selection of fine jewelry, lors in related field and 3 to 5 working kitchen, dining room, 3273 or 508-248-7335 answer, please leave mes- antiques & collectibles. WARD NURSE - APPROX. 35-40 years related experience or 2004 BUICK pARK AVE sage. CAnOE with Keel. $350. Call llr & 2 florida rooms, com- hrs/wk. Weekdays and every other equivalent combination. Mas- ULTRA 175,000 miles, $900 or pletely furnish. 863-682-6473. (508) 278-2083 weekend. Must be self-motivated, GLASS TOp pEDESTAL TOOL SHEDS Made of Texture Bring in your items & see what ter’s degree preferred. familiar- best offer. Call 508-885-2055 lakeland, florida CAnOE - 17’ GRUMMAn enjoy working with pets, willing to TABLE: Silver base, 36”high, 1-11: 8x8 $1075 8x10 $1260; they’re worth. You won’t leave ity with the Town of Charlton and ALUMInUM, flat bottom. Ideal clean with attention to detail. Apply in 2 LAzy BOy LEATHER- with attached 24” round top 8x12 $1350; 8x16 $1675 Deliv- disappointed. municipal government pre- for fishing and family fun. $850. person to Sturbridge Veterinary swivel rocker recliners, beautiful $120. GlASS ToP for A ered, Built on-Site. other Sizes Honesty and fairness are our ferred. Application deadline is 2011 DODGE CHALLEnGER: Call Sue 860-412-9632 Hospital, 6 Cedar Street, Sturbridge, rich mahogany color. less than TABle 1/2” Thick, 44” Square Available. CAll (413) 324-1117 best policies! 6/25/18. More application details 305 hp V6 Se auto w/slap stick MA Mango Tango w/black strips 1 year old, perfect condition. $100. (508) 347-8942 OLD TOWn CAnOE: 1931 old at: www. 59,000 miles, loaded, remote $500 each. 774-280-2639 TREES/fIELDSTOnE: town 18’ restored Maine guide Lee’s townofcharlton.net/ start. $14,500. 508-864-1906 GORGEOUS HAnD- Trees- evergreens, excellent canoe. Clear resin coated, Coins & Jewelry 311 PART-TIME opportunities.htm 2 TWIn BEDS: Complete, In Privacy Border. Hemlocks- 239 West Main Street CARVED China Cabinet from Mahogany gun wales and HELP WANTED excellent Condition. 508-423- China $4,000 New, $1,500 Spruces-Pines (3’-4’ Tall) 5 for East Brookfield 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK - 4824 caned seats, a third seat 136,000 miles, great shape, reg- oBo. Cherry Dr Table & Six $99. Colorado Blue Spruce mahogany caned seat and (Route 9 - Panda CUSTODIAn - responsible for 400 SERVICES 225 GALLOn WATER Chairs $900 oBo. oak Table & (18”-22” Tall) 10 for $99. New Garden Plaza) all custodial tasks, H.S. diploma ular maintenance, roof rack, back. Paddles included. Perfect trailer hitch, back-up camera. STORAGE TAnK - used 6 four Chairs $75 oBo. Dove- england fieldstone for the wooden canoe (508)637-1236 or equivalent and 1+ years of 402 GENERAL SERVICES $7500. 508-688-7666 months. $350 508-867-2523 Tailed Dresser $80 oBo. (860) round/flat, excellent retaining enthusiast. $5800.00. (508)479- (508)341-6355 (cell) custodial experience. 10 630-4962 Wallstone. $28/Ton 0230 hours/week (M-f, 7-9am), AffORDABLE STUMp 4 SnOW TIRES -235/50 r18 (508) 278-5762 evening $14/hour. Send letter of applica- 2012 BUICK VERAnO,crystal 101T used 2 months- paid GRInDInG AVAILABLE - Get red, 19,500 orig. miles, 1 owner, JAMAICA WICKER Queen tion plus 3 references to $800, asking best offer. 508- TWO DRESSERS best offer. 225 INSTRUCTIONS rid of those ugly tree stumps meticulously maintained, gray Bed Set: Head & foot Board, [email protected] or vial mail 414-2474 Custom made parlor cabinet, MOpEDS & OLDER SCooTerS from your yard - getting sick of leather, fWD, 6-auto, remote Woman & Man’s Dresser, 2 qUALITy OnE TO OnE to Director, PlCMl, 40 whacking stumps with your lawn $1500. Glass door hutch - best HOME TUTORInG - english, AND MoTorCYCleS. Call Schofield Ave., , Dudley MA starter system, blue tooth, Nightstands. Paid $5,400. Ask- mower? let me help. Call 508- CD/MP3/NAV/AV $10,500 ******* offer. John Deere snowblower History & Music, grades 7-12. Travis. (774) 242-9227 01571 6-pIECE TWIn BEDROOM ing $1,200. 2 SeATer 365-7321 774-745-0069 (like new) $700 - must be seen! flexible hours, patient & cre- SET fOR SALE: Matching lANCer PoWer CHAIr WAR RELICS & WAR Call for appt. 774-507-6315 ative. Be prepared! Give your headboard, footboard, 5-drawer 4’ long, olive Color. NeVer SOUVEnIRSWAnTED:WWII 454 HOME child the edge! $20 per hour. chest, 6-drawer dresser with BeeN USeD! Asking $350. TWO SOfA TABLES: oNe & eArlIer CA$H WAITING! pART-TIME DRIVERS -All 2012 TOYOTA RAV4- 79,000 860-339-9676 or email IMPROVEMENT mirror, and night stand in dark (508) 461-9621 DArK oAK w/ Shelf Under- Helmets, Swords, Daggers, Bay- shifts.Good driving record and miles. Well-maintained, 3rd row [email protected] oak. In very good condition. neath $125. oNe MAHoGANY onets, Medals, Badges, flags, criminal background. Please fURnITURE DOCTOR: Have seats, black, one-owner. Asking $500.00 or best offer. MEC 650 pROGRESSIVE ColoreD $100. Both Very Uniforms, etc. Over 30 Years Ex- come in to fill out application, your furniture Professionally $11,000. 508-688-7666 Mon-fri. 10am-2pm. King Call 508-846-5486 LOADER: w/ extras $250. Good Condition. Can email Pic- 265 FUEL/WOOD perience. Call David restored at reasonable rates. ******* 400 ANDerSoN WINDoW tures. (774) 239-3006 1-(508)688-0847. I’ll Come To Courier Transportation,217 furniture face lifting, painting, DODGE CARAVAn-2005 - 5 51x32 ro $200.THerMATrU CORD WOOD - Seasoned, YoU! Main Street, oxford, MA striping to refinishing, caning and Michelins, recent engine, bat- Door 36-80 left Hand Inswing TWO USED RECLInERS, $75 cut, split, delivered. $250 a cord. repairs. ANTIQUe DoCTor, tery, brake-work, $700. See ACORn STAIRLIfT - 3.5 each. Dishwasher, bought new, 508-826-3312, 508-344-9214 full View with Grill $185 or best LERICAL Daniel ross (508)248-9225 or Saturday or Sunday at 10 years old; like new condition. never used, $225 or best offer. 313 C 11 feet long. Asking $1400 or offer. (508) 892-9595 (860)382-5410. 30 years in Mountain Brook rd, off New 508-764-3567 please leave 300 HELP WANTED LOOKInG fOR A RESOnSI- business Boston rd, off rt. 20, across best offer. Call 508-277-6568 if message BLE ADMInISTRATIVE AS- MOTORS: 1/2HP 230/460V from State Police-barracks, interested. SISTAnT. Duties include an- 1725rPM, 56 frame $30. 5HP, VIKInG RAnGE, pROfES- 310 GENERAL HELP Sturbridge. No calls. ALL BEST OffER MoVING Local swering incoming calls, record- 500 REAL ESTATE 230/460V 1740rPM, 184T SIOnAL SERIES, propane ing data, input data, scheduling SAle: 6 Chairs, Two wedding frame/TefC $100. 5HP, WANTED gas, 6-sealed burner, 36” in- trips, and working with our dri- SADDLEBACK MOUnTAIn dresses size 14 & 18; Mother of 230/460V 3495rPM, 184T Heroes ToYoTA CAMrY le 2008, frared broiler, as new, never lit, BRIMfIELD fAMILy looking vers. excellent customer service property in Colorado, 1.21 bride dress size 18; Bridesmaid frame/TefC $100. 4 Motor champagne, 4-cyl., fuel-injected, still in original packaging, w/tags. for a compassionate, caring skills and computer skills re- acres, asking $12,000. Prime dresses, size 18; Piano; 2-draw Speed Controls Hitachi J100, low mileage, one-owner, well- Model VCGSC-5366BSS, woman to be a live-in helper. My quired. Send resume to property, flat land. Pike’s Peak filing cab. Green Sofa & 400/460V Best offer. Call 5pm- maintained, excellent condition, trades considered. $5,500 508- family lost my mom on 12/10/16. [email protected] can be seen from property 508- loveseat; 4-burner gas grill; 8:30pm 508-867-6546 very pretty car! $6,900 508-248- 865-7470 $150 monthly. Please call 413- 867-6140 9139 Patio Table w/ Glass Top; Pres- 301-2058 for an appointment. 319 HEALTH CARE sure washer; 6 Chairs; Umbrella MOVInG SALE: Hillsboro full- Tools, Axes; recliner; Twin PROFESSIONALS 505 APARTMENTS FOR Size Iron Sleigh-Bed with Box DRIVER/LABORER - North 740 MOTORCYCLES Beds; Desks; Book Cases; TV. Spring & Mattress. excellent Brookfield Highway Department RENT (774) 262-0442 WOOD STOVE - good heater Condition. $1,000. Walnut for workshop, garage, or green is looking to fill a full-time dri- STETSOn SCHOOL, DIRECT 2-bedroom townhouse apt., 1982 HOnDA GOLDWInG ALUMInUM OUTSIDE pATIO Dresser & Nightstand and house $100 or best offer. 508- ver/laborer operator position. SUppORT pROfESSIOn- Southbridge. All appliances, ASpEnCADE: 25,500 original fURnITURE WITH CUSH- full/Queen Headboard. excel- 943-6520 Class B CDl license. Applica- ALS(Job ID#12703) Direct sup- furnished. 1/1/2 baths, elec. Miles, one-owner, recent IoNS: 6 Swivel Chairs, lounge lent Condition $450. Beige re- tions available at the Highway port professionals care for a heat. $950 + util., 1st, last, secu- Tires, Battery, front fork Seals, Chair, Three-Seat Glider, Two- clining lift Chair $350. White WOODSpLITTER: 21 Ton, Garage, 58 School Street, North group of students under super- rity. No pets/no smoking. 508- Plus Cover, 2 Helmets, extras! Seat Glider, Glass Coffee Table, Couch and Blue Velvet Chair & Horizontal/ Vertical $1,600. Brookfield 508-867-0213 vision of Supervisor and Unit Di- 765-5129 $3,000 or Best reasonable Glass Side Table, Will Sell Indi- floral Chair $450. 48” round floor Jack $20. Shop Vac 16 nbhighwaydept2@ rector, ensuring that all essential offer. (774) 696-0219 vidually, excellent Condition, Slate and Cherry Coffee Table Gallon $50. Craftsman verizon.net student needs are met on the 2-BEDROOM, 2-BATH Never Been outside! (508) 234- with Matching end Table $500. Sanders, Home-lite Chainsaw, equal opportunity employer, unit each shift. Stetston School COnDO, first floor, South- 2005 HARLEy- 2573 Antique Dining room Set; Table Wheeled Bikes. 8 Barrels for A FOUND HERE! Tell me about yourself is a nationally accredited, fully li- bridge. Nonsmoking, cat ok. no DAVIDSOn w/ Six Chairs, Buffet Server, floating Dock $10/each. Glass censed residential and educa- dogs. Quiet, safe, and clean. SpORTSTER ROADSTER, AnGLE IROn CUTTER for China Cabinet & Secretary. Top Table 42”X68” $50. Player DRIVERS/MOVERS tion Treatment Program for $950 a month +util. 508-868- Yellow pearl, cast rims, forward Shelving 4W296, HK Potter excellent Condition $1,500. Piano (Needs Work), Includes male youth and young adults, 0261 controls, Cobra slip on mufflers. fIREWOOD: Cut, Split & WAnTED: fresh Start, The 2790. Normally Sells for $700. Queen Size Hillsboro Iron Bed 140 rolls. $1,000. Dishes for 8 ages 9-22, with complex devel- looks, sounds and runs really Delivered. Green & Seasoned. Moving Crew. Valid license and $50 oBo. Call 5pm-8:30pm, w/ Beautyrest Black Box Spring Still In Box. GPS Garmin 255, opmental difficulties, chronic STURBRIDGE $725 3 rooms, well. Asking $3200 508-461- Wood lots Wanted. Call reliable transportation. Must lift (508)867-6546 and Mattress. excellent Condi- Canon Power Shot Camera mental illness, and autism spec- 1 bedroom, Main Street loca- 7257 Paul(508)769-2351 heavy furniture and work flexible COMpLETE MACHInE tion. $2,000. (508) 987-2419 1010x. (508) 885-3136, (860) hours. 774-745-0590 trum disorders, who have suf- tion, easy access to Mass. Pike, SHOp: Bridgeports, C & C 888-5207 email: freshstartlocal@ fered from severe trauma. Stet- walk to restaurants and shop- 284 LOST & FOUND ping. Hot water & heat included. Milling Machine, lathes, Air nICHOLS and STOnE gmail.com son School offers a continuum Nonsmoking, no pets. Security 2005 HOnDA REfLEx Compressors, fork Trucks, Drill Pedestal Dining Table: PETS of supports and services to the deposit required. Please call SCOOTER: 18k miles, looks Presses, A Complete Mezza- 78”x60”plus 18” extension, 6 high-risk population with a fam- 100 GENERAL 508-347-0810 and runs Great!$1,700. Please nine 3,500 sq.ft. NeVer IN- Side Chairs $800. Harden Gold Did you find ily-focused individualized “cul- Call (508) 335-2747 STAlleD! Pallet racking, elec- Wedge Sofa excellent Condi- FOSTER PARENTS ture of recovery.” Qualifications: your pet? WANTED: Seeking Quality tric Pallet Jacks. (508) 792-9950 tion $400,. (774) 241-0141 130 YARD SALES Associates Degree in field re- 546 CEMETERY LOTS AMERICAn IROn HORSE Homes Throughout Central lated to human services; or 6 (2005): Pro-Street Softail, 3,000 Or find a home MA To Provide Foster Care ***** **************** months experience working in WORCESTER COUnTy miles, Polished 111 S&S Motor, CRAfTSMAn ROLL Around To Children In Need. 24/7 nORDIC TRACK TRL625: DEADLInE fOR for one? the field of human services with MEMORIAL pARK: Garden 6-speed, Dual Disc, 280 rear, Tool Box: 6 Drawers, Support. Generous Reim- recumbent cycle w/stabilizing yARD SALE a High School Diploma or GeD. of faith, Paxton, MA. 2 loTS right Hand Drive, Bought left- 52Hx34Wx19D $100. Com- bursement. $1000 Sign-On floor bar for secure balance. SUBMISSIOnS IS Specialized training or specific for SAle. BUY oNe for over in 2008. $11,000 or bo. puter Desk 23Dx30Hx47W Bonus. Call For Details. TreADMIll - for therapeutic fit- skills; student intern experience $2,500. GeT 2nd loT for (508) 733-8020, (774) 280-9865 $30.00. Glass Chess Set nOOn MOnDAy Devereux Therapeutic Fos- ness (walking & jogging) (for up or volunteer work may be cred- free!! Call Dick. 508-612-9263 $15.00. Poker Chips/ Aluminum fOR ALL ter Care. (508)829-6769 to 400 lbs.) $250 each both in ited toward experience. re- CAn-AM SpyDER MOTOR- Case $20.00. leapfrog 6 Books MASS. WEEKLy WORCESTER COUnTy excellent condition. 508-892- quires a current alid driver’s li- CyCLE for SAle: 2011, ex- $25.00. Call (508) 867-4546 pApERS MEMORIAL pARK: Paxton, 3998, 508-723-4452 cense from state of residence. cellent Condition, 13,000 Miles, ELECTRICAL MATERIAL: MA, Garden of Heritage. Plot ***** Deadline subject to Benefits: *Comprehensive Med- one owner, Never Saw rain. Industrial, Commercial, resi- change due to holidays ical and Dental plans *Paid Va- 535C 1—2, Asking $3,000. Asking $9,800. A lot of extras! dential. Wire, Pipe, fittings, re- (508) 248-7750 (508) 248-5406 REMEMBER yOUR SWEET- Call for more info cations, Sick Days, Holidays & lays, Coils, overloads, fuses, HEART: Collection of Victorian ******************** LET US KNOW!!! Personal Days *Vacation Cash Breakers, Meters, Punches, 565 ROOMS FOR RENT era hand-painted items All Please call us so that we out *long-term disability insur- 745 RECREATIONAL Pipe-Benders. New recessed with roses: vases, rose bowls, GIGAnTIC yARD SALE ance *life-insurance *Tax De- Troffer, flourescent 3-Tube T-8 pitchers, chocolate pot, cake Sat/Sun., June 9&10, 8:30am- can take your ad ferred Annuity/403b retirement ROOM fOR REnT In SUT- VEHICLES 277V fixtures enclosed $56 sets, planters. No reasonable 2:30pm, 262 Main St., Stur- out of the paper... Savings Plan *Tuition reim- TOn- in private home with pool. each. Call 5pm-8:30pm. offer refused. 508-237-2362 bridge, rain or shine! House- Town-To-Town MAInTEnAnCE/CUSTODIAL bursement/remission. Benefits No pets, no smoking. large 2007 TRAVEL WILD RV Auto, (508)867-6546 Auburn hold items, tools, lawn equip- pERSOn needed at Salem may vary based on work sta- home with pond. Call Jim at White, ONLY $8,995. Herb Cross Inn, W. Brookfield. 40-hr Chambers Toyota of Auburn, EnTERTAInMEnT CEnTER: ment, furniture, old & new. Classifieds tus/hours of work. View job spe- 508-922-0941 SEARS 12” BAnDSAW. New week including weekends, cific details: www. 809 Washington Street, Auburn, oAK 4’9”W 4’9”H 17 1/2”D. 508-909-4111 Apply in person or on website. Total Gym. (774) 241-0027 sevenhills.org/careers and 575 VACATION RENTALS MA (877) 906-1649 excellent Condition, Has Drawers Salemcrossinn.com and Shelves $150. Call (508) 347- HUGE yARD SALE - 76 search by Category & location. CAPE COD TIME SHARE SMALL BUREAU $75. EED 7492. Can email picture Baylies road, Charlton, Home 287 F AA/eoe FOR SALE: Edgewater Printer’s Antique Drawers $20 decor, furniture, lots of baby/tod- Beach Resort, 95 Chase Av- Per. fake Brick fireplace With TOWN OF CHARLTON - ExCELLEnT ITEMS fOR dler items/clothing, misc. items. HAy fOR SALE - DelIVerY enue, Dennisport, MA 02639 Heater $140 Kitchen Chairs. Highway temporary posi- SALE!!TV ArMoIre: Solid All MUST Go! Saturday, June AVAIlABle 508-826-3312 Want to Place On the water, Studio (Unit Spare Tire P225/60r16 eagle tion opening - The Town Wood, Corner Space, fits 9, 9am-3pm a Classified Ad? 706). Permanent Week 33 GA With rim $45 Vanity Table 40” flat Panel, 57h x 40w x of Charlton Highway De- (August). Deeded rights.You’ll & Chair $135. Car Sunroofs 298 WANTED TO BUY Call 800-536-5836 24d, Space for electronics partment is looking for own it for a lifetime & can be 2016 RIVERSIDE TRAVEL $100. Per. Homemade Pine and Storage. $300 oBo. lG two (2) temporary full- passed down to your children TRAILER RETRO WHITEWA- Coffee Table & 2 end Tables ROUTE 169 AnTIqUES: WASHer AND DrYer: HUGE yARD SALE - Start time laborer starting June and grandchildren. $5000. TER MODEL 195 bought new, $100. Antique lamp Jug $40. 884 Worcester St., South- 442 LICENSED DAY Models WT5070CW and Christmas shopping early fabu- 18, 2018. Person must (508)347-3145 used twice in new condition w/ Antique Croquet Set $40. Wood bridge MA. looking To DleX5170, large Capacity lous selection brand new sale Purchase Antiques And hold a valid Massachu- CARE extras; must give up camping. Truck ramps 8 foot $100.00. Asking $13,900 860-779-3561 and TrueSteam, like New! rep samples- including giftware, Collectibles Single Items or setts Drivers License. Em- SpACIOUS, BEAUTIfUL $500 for pair, $300 if sold Drop leaf Cart $50. end Table home decor, linens, women’s ************************* entire estates. We Buy It All ployment applications can The Commonwealth of BEACH HOUSE in Saco, separate.In Northbridge, Call W/Drawer $50. end Table accessories, picture frames, etc. Maine - 20 steps to beach! 3- And Also Do On-Site Estate be picked up in the High- Massachusetts office of Child (508) 801-6367 W/Drawer $60. elvis Presley Sil- 131 MacArthur road, North- bedrooms, immaculate inside & 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT houette $50 (he talks!), Indian Sales And estate Auction. way Department Office, Care Services requires that all bridge, MA. June 9&10, 9-3. No We are now accepting deal- out, sleeps 9. Grill, decks, hot- fOR SALE 8’ pOOL TABLE: canvas painting $60, 9 golf clubs 100 Flint Road, Charlton, ads placed in the newspaper for 1997 BOBCAT 763 skid steer early birds. ers for our multi-dealer group outdoor shower. Parks 3-4 vehi- red felt/Slate. excellent $100, Call 1-508-764-4458 or 1- MA 01507. Deadline for re- child care (daycare) in your loader in great condition. 1800 shop. Call Mike Anytime cles. full kitchen, walk to every- Condition! $400. CAll (508) 774-452-3514 ceiving applications will home include your license num- hours, 46hp. Auxiliary hydraulics (774)230-1662. thing! $2400 week. 508-400- 988-0698 be June 13, 2018. ber 4939 $2100. 617-706-6736 4 • The Villager • Friday, June 8, 2018 Friday, June 8, 2018 • The Villager • 5

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CHARLTON – 8 Chelsie Way! ANGALIE WEBSTER – 17 5TH Ave! 3 Fam! 4/4/4 Rms! SUTTON – 36 Boston Rd! Well Maintained DUDLEY – 34 West Main St! 10 Rm, 3,322’ Antique Colonial! .87 Acre! Grand Entry Foyer! Frplcd DUDLEY – 7 Sawmill Rd! 6 Rm Custom STURBRIDGE – 13 Main St! Work & Live OXFORD – 19 Wheelock St! 6 Rm Cape! Well ESTATES! 2,500’ 10 Rm Colonial! 4 Bdrms, 2/2/2 Bdrms! Each w/Spacious Kits, & Liv Rms! 5 Rm Ranch! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Formal Formal Liv Rm & Frplcd Library/Fam Rm w/Hrdwds! Formal Din Rm w/Hrdwds & Tall Bay Window! Ranch! SS Appliance Granite Kit w/ Here! Completely Remodeled! “Turn Key” 1st Maintained! Level Lot! Knotty Pine Sunroom 2.5 Baths! 3.02 Acres! Cul-de-sac! 2 Full Baths! 1st & 2nd Flr Units Remodeled, Din Rm w/Corner Hutch! Frplc Liv Rm w/ Appliance Eat-in Kit w/tile Flr & Walk-in Pantry! 1st Flr Laundry Rm! 1/2 Bath w/Dressing Rm! Breakfast Bar! 2 Full Kits! Din Area & Din Flr Beauty Salon w/CAir, Handicapped Bthrm, w/Slider to Stone Patio! Applianced Eat-in Kit! Story Grand Foyer! SS Applianced Kit w/ Rented in V/Good Cond! 3rd Flr Vacate, Needs Rm! Frplc Liv Rm w/Cathedrals, Skylight Cosmetics! Washer/Dryer Hookups Each Unit! Bay Window! 3 Bdrms! Full Bath! Hrdwd Grand Stairway to 2nd Flr! Spacious Frplc Master Bdrm w/Hrdwds, Walk-in Closet & Full Bath! 2 Kit, Gas Heat! 2nd Flr - Applianced Kit, Liv Rm, 2 Liv Rm w/Hrdwd Flr! 2 Spacious 1st Flr Bdrms Isl! Huge Liv Rm! Formal Din Rm! 1st Flrs! Vinyl Siding & Windows! Newer Roof! Additional Bdrms w/Built-ins & Hrdwd Flrs, 1 Bdrm w/Access to Additional Full Bath! “Maids Quar- & Hrdwds! Fam Rm! 1st Flr Laundry! 2/3 Bdrms, 1.5 Baths, New Oil Furnace! 13 Parking w/Hrdwds! Full Bath! 2nd Flr 3rd Bdrm w/New Flr Master w/Bath! 1st Flr Laundry! C/ C/Breakers & Landlord Meter! Separate Gas Heat & Water Heaters! Newer Roof! Nice Garage Under! Walkout Basement w/ ters” w/Spacious Bdrm w/Hrdwd Flr, Full Bath & Separate Stairway Access! 4 Bdrms, 3.5 Baths, 4 Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! C/Air! Solar Panels! Spaces! 2 Car Garage! Sep Utilities! Town Carpets! Full Basement w/Laundry! Attached Air! In-ground Pool w/Pool House! 3 Car Yard! Shed! Laundry! Fenced Yard! Shed! Town Services! Frplcs! Lower Level Finished Fam Rm w/Frplc & Abundant Shelving & Storage! 2 Car Detached Garage! 1.02 Acre Lot! Listed by Another – Services! Rte 20, 84 & 90! Garage w/Workshop! Garage! $488,000.00 249,900.00 $224,900.00 Garage w/Full Loft! Fenced Yard w/Circular Driveway! Commercial Zoned! $695,000.00 SOLD by C21 Lake Realty! $329,900.00 $289,900.00 $239,900.00

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NEW PRICE ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT NEW LISTING NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT WEBSTER – 32 Camile Rd! 9 Rm DUDLEY – 50 Airport Rd! Updated 5 Rm DUDLEY – 9 Page Ln! Newly Renovated WEBSTER – 53 Brookside Ave! 7 Rm THOMPSON – 1338 Riverside Drive! WEBSTER – 38 Batten St! 6 Rm Ranch SUTTON – 33 Old Mill Rd! West Sutton! Country Road! Fabulous Craftsmanship Cape w/Farmers Porch! Open Flr Plan! Ranch! 1/2 Acre Level Lot! Kit 2009! Frplcd 6 Rm, 3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath Cape! 1 Acre Lot! Cape! .46 Acres! Applianced Eat-In Kit, 8 Rm Colonial w/Grand Entry Foyer! .94 is Ready for You! Recently Painted Eat-in in this 4,592’, 9 Rm, 4 Bdrm, 3+ Bath Custom Home! Entertaining is the Essence of Breakfast Bar, Din Area, Slider to Deck! Liv Acre! Farmers Porch! Applianced Granite Kit w/New Flooring! Large Liv Rm w/Cedar this Open, Airy Flr Plan! Spacious Country Kit Surround the Sunken Liv Rm! Frplcd Applianced Kit! Din Area w/Slider to Deck! Liv Rm! 2 Comfortable Bdrms! Master Cul-de-sac! Hrdwds Throughout! Open Liv Rm w/New Carpet & Wall A/C! Full Bath! Kit w/Isl! Din Area w/Pellet Stove & Slider Closet! Bonus Rm/Den w/Access to the Din Rm! French Drs to Deck and In-ground Pool! 2nd Flr Master Suite w/Vaulted Frplc Cathedral Liv Rm! Den or Din Rm! Bath! 2 Full Baths Total! Mud Rm Entryway! Rm, Kit & Din Area! SS Appliance Granite to Deck w/Jacuzzi! Din Rm & Frplcd 2 1st Flr Bdrms! 2nd Flr w/2 Huge Bdrms, Deck! 3 Bedrooms! Full Bath! Expandable Ceiling, Spacious Windows for Natural Light, Whirlpool Tub, Separate Shower, Full Bath! 2nd Flr Master Suite w/Master Walk-out Frplcd Lower Level! Updated Kit w/Isl! Slider to Composite Deck! 1st Cathedral Ceiling Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Den/ Bath! 2 Add Bdrms! 3 Baths Total! C/Air! Roof & C/Air 2010, Breakers 2011, Windows Flr Master w/Walk-in Closet & Master Walk-in Closet & Skylights! Full Bath! Walk- Office! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Lower Level! New Roof, Electrical Service Private Water Closet! You’ll Enjoy the Fam Rm w/3 TV’s, Pool Table, LP Gas Frplc & out Fam Rm! 2 Sheds! Fenced Play Area! Finished Lower Level! C/Air! Garage! & Panel! Recent Exterior Paint! 1 Car Wet Bar! Oversized Garage for 6 Cars w/Ceiling Height for a Lift! Generator Hook- LL Fam Rm! Garages! Irrigation! Shed! 2015, Furnace 2016! Won’t Last! Bath! 2nd Flr w/2 Large Bdrms & Full Bath! $299,900.00 $369,900.00 Garage! $249,900.00 up! 5.5 acres! Easy Access to 395, 146 & MA Pike! $892,600.00 $349,900.00 $269,900.00 Garage Under! $309,900.00

ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT ONON DEPOSITDEPOSIT WEBSTER – 21 Malden Dr! 7 Rm Split Entry WEBSTER – 7 Vine St! 5+ Rm L – WEBSTER – 47 Lakeside Ave! 2 Family! DUDLEY – 67 West Main St! Live or Work Cape! SS Appliance Granite Kit w/Breakfast Bar! Shaped Ranch! Looking for Larger, this 6/6 Rms! 3/3 Bdrms! 1/1 Baths! Appliance or do Both from this 7 Rm Colonial on Din Area w/Slider to Dble Tier Deck! Din Rm & May Be It! 10’6” X 19’ Eat-in Kit! 27’ Liv Kitchens! Recent Roof at 5 Yrs! Solar 25,860’ Lot - .594 Acre! Needs Updating! Frplc Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Fam Rm! 1st Floor 1/2 Rm! Entry Foyer! 3 Comfortable Bdrms Panels at 2 Yrs! Separate Oil Furnaces! Zoned Business! Convenient Location Walk to Lakeside Beach! Launch Your Boat for Either! Room to Expand! Hrdwds! 2 Bath Laundry! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! 2.5 Baths w/Dble Closets! Huge Master! Hrdwds at the State Ramp! Convenient Location! Baths! Corner Lot - Rd Frontage on View Flrs! Tile Bath! 1.5 Baths! Walk-out Lower Total! Skylights! C/Air! Gas Heat! 2 Car Garage! $249,000.00 St As Well! Town Services & Gas! Recent .52 Acre Lot! $309,900.00 Level! Heat & Hot Water by Gas! Garage! Buderus Furnace! $198,900.00 $219,900.00

SOLD NEW LISTING ON DEPOSIT ON DEPOSIT SOUTHBRIDGE – 11 Forest Ave! THOMPSON – QUADDICK LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE – 10 Kenneth Ave! South CHARLTON – Oxford Road – Across 28 Breault’s Landing! Western Expo – 7 Rm Cape w/Character! Applianced from #122! Fantastic 2.72 Acre Lot with Pond! Sandy Shoreline! 9 Rm Contemp Eat-in Kit! Din Rm & Liv Rm w/ Beautiful Sunsets! 100’ Waterfront 8 Rm Ranch, 3 Bdrms! 3 Baths! Lake Views from Hrdwds! Fam Rm/Bdrm w/Hrdwds! 300’ of Road Frontage! Area of Nice Colonial for Your Yr Round or Summer Most Rooms! Hrdwd & Tile Flrs Throughout! Entry Foyer! 1/2 Bath w/Tile Flr! 2nd Homes! Build Your Dream Home Here! Enjoyment! Open Flr Plan! Applianced Brunarhan Custom Granite Kit w/Cherry Flr w/3 Bdrms! Bath w/Dble Vanity, Allows for Plenty of Space & Privacy! Center Isl Kit! Lake Facing Din, Liv & Fam Cabinets! 1st Flr Office! Master w/New Bath! Whirlpool Tub/Shower & Linen Closet! Previously Perced and with 4 Bedroom Rms! 3 Bdrms! Lake Facing Master! 2 Full Frplcd Fam Rm! Deck w/Custom Bar! 2 Car Walk-in Cedar Closet! Town Services! Septic Design! Super Convenient! Be Baths! C/Air! Generator! $399,900.00 Garage! $639,900.00 $159,900.00 Ready for a Spring Build! $79,900.00

SOLD SOLD ON DEPOSIT SOLD NEW PRICE SOLD SOLD WEBSTER LAKE – 15 Lakeview WEBSTER LAKE – 33 Beacon Rd! 6 WEBSTER LAKE – 60 Bates Point Rd! Middle Pond! Absolute Prime 52’ Level WEBSTER LAKE – 412 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE Access! WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Long Island! WEBSTER LAKE – 3 Lakeview Rd! Accessible by Boat Only! “True Summer Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! Ideal Rd! Reid Smith Cove! Enjoy the Music Rms, 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths! 141’ Waterfront! Waterfront Lot w/Western Expo! Beautiful Sunsets! Panoramic Lake Views! 8 WATERVIEW 1,280’ 5 Rm Townhouse! 2-A Lakeview Rd! 7 Rm Split Entry Cape! End Corner Unit! Lake Views! Applianced Applianced Granite Kit! 4/5 Spacious Cottage” Ready to Rough It! Loads of Summer or Yr Round! Western Expo of Indian Ranch & the Indian Princess! 7 12,458’ Lot w/Plenty of Privacy! Kit, Master Rms, 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths, A/C’d, Ranch! Custom SS Applianced Granite Kit! Din Rm Galley Kitchen! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hrdwds! Bdrms! 2 Full Baths! C/Air! Handicap Potential! Water on 2 Sides! Panoramic – Beautiful Sunsets! 6 Rm Ranch! New Rm Summer Cottage w/4 Possible Bdrms! Bdrm, Master Bath, Roof & Windows New Master Overlooking Lake! Great Potential! w/Hrdwds & Slider to Waterfront Deck w/Awning! Lake Facing Frplc Liv Rm w/ Din Rm w/Hrdwds! Master w/Custom Bath ELEVATOR! 2 Car Under! 30X40 2 Story Views Across Wide Expanse of the Quartz & Stainless Kit! 3 Remodeled in 2013! Enjoy Sunsets from Wrap-around Bdrms! 2 New Baths – Master Bath! Or Tear It Down, Build Something New! 50’ Cathedral, Skylight & Hrdwds! Comfortable Master Bdrm! Frplcd Lower Level & Closet w/Skylight! 2.5 Remodeled Tile Detached Garage w/12’Ceiling & 3 Car Middle Pond! 3 Separate but Connected Porch! Beautiful Lake Views! Frplc Liv Tile & Hrdwds! Frplc! Oil Heat! Unique X 118’ Lot w/Gentle Slope, Almost Level! Fam Rm! 2 Car Garage! Baths! Central Air! Garage! Great Lakeside Lifts! Overlooking & Short Walk to Lake & Buildings! 4 Bedrooms! Town Water & Rm! SS Appliances C/Air! 2 Car Garage! Waterfront! $575,000.00 Town Sewer! $297,900.00 $729,900.00 Pool! Sandy Beach! $279,500.00 Dock! $479,900.00 Sewerage! $229,900.00 $519,900.00

SOLD PRICE REDUCED ON DEPOSIT NEW PRICE NEW PRICE – 8 Reid Smith Cove Road! Panoramic Lake Views! West Expo! Super Sunsets! WEBSTER LAKE – 48 Laurelwood Dr! Reid Smith Cove! One of the Lake’s Best Lots! Beautiful 10 Rm, 3,686’ Contemp! WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE - 109 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – Access! 124 Gore WEBSTER LAKE – 602 Treasure Isl! 9,698’ Lot! Gently Sloping! 2,254’ Custom Contemp Cape, Built 09 as 2nd Home, Like New! Open Flr 104’ Waterfront, 228’ Rd Frontage, 33,628 Sq. Ft, or .77 Acres! The Best on Market! Gradual Sloped Lawn to Beach/Shore! Waterfront, Beach Front, Pool Side Rd! 440’ Waterfront! Great Location! Townhouse! 6 Rms! 1,874’! Hrdwd Floors! Private Rd w/Woods Across Street! Location, Slope to Water, View & Exposure, Things You Can’t Change, After that it’s Plan! Spectacular Lake Facing Great Rm w/17’ Ceiling, Recessed Lights, Sliders to Trex Deck, Stone Gas Frplc, Surround Sound & Gleaming Hrdwds! Granite Kit w/Isl, SS Appliances, Soft Close Cabinets, Townhouse w/BOAT DOCK! 5 Rms! Direct Highway Access! 3.4 Acres! Applianced Granite Kit! Open Flr Plan! One’s Imagination! Front, Back, & Side Yards, Space to Roam, Entertain, Park & Expand! Main Level, White & Black Hrdwds & Recessed Lights! 1st Flr Master w/Tile Bath, Whirlpool Tub/Shower, Dble Sink & Linen Move-in Condition! Panoramic Lake UNDEVELOPED LAND w/EXQUISITE 2 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Whirlpool Tub, Granite Kit, Center Isl w/Gas Range & Sink, Wall Ovens! Din Area! Lake Facing Din Rm! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Cathedral Open Closet! Upstairs Sitting Area Overlooking Grand Rm w/Lake Views! Hrdwd Hall to 2 Bdrms w/Recessed Views! Applianced! Din & Frplcd Liv Rm VIEWS! Explore the Opps! Build a Separate Shower & Bidet! 3 Baths! Frplcd to Sun Rm w/Water View! Lake Facing Office/Possible 4th Bdrm! Half Bath! Upstairs, 3 Bdrms, 2 Bathrms! Amazing Lake Lights, Ceiling Fans & Dble Closets! Full Bath & Linen Closet! Lower Level Walkout Fam Rm w/Tile Flr, w/Hrdwds! Lake Facing Master! Custom Restaurant, Hotel, Condominiums! Cozy 4 Fam Rm! CAir! Gas Heat! Trex Deck! Recent Facing Master, Bath w/Whirlpool, Steam Shower, Dble Vanity, Cathedral w/Skylight & Laundry! Walk-out Lower Level w/ 10’ Ceilings, Recessed Lights, Ceiling Fans, Stone Gas Frplc, Surround Sound, Wet Bar & Slider! Full Master Bath! 2 Bdrms! 2.5 Baths! CAir! Rm, 2 Bdrm Home! Oversize 2 Car Garage Windows/Doors! Garage! 2 Boat Slips! w/2nd Floor! $339,000.00 Frplcd Fam Rm, Summer Kit & 3rd Full Bath, 3.5 Total! C/Air! Gas Heat! 2 Car Garage & More! $999,900.00 Bath w/Tile Flr! Utility Rm w/Laundry & Storage! Nice Docks! Get Packing! $724,900.00 Garage! $288,000.00 Heated Pool, Sandy Beach! $339,900.00

Featured Listing hope2own.com WEBSTER - 36 WEST AVE 508.943.4333 First Time Offered! Grand Custom Built Cape! 10+ Spacious Sharon Pelletier - Broker Rooms. 4 BRs 3 Full Baths, 2 Full Kitchens, Dining Rm, 2 Lg Licensed in MA, CT & RI Family Rms, Gorgeous Formal Living Rm w/ Fireplace. 2 - 3 Season Enclosed Patio Rooms! 3,235 SF+/- ONE LEVEL LIV- ING w/ 2 BRs. 2nd flr - 2 huge BRs & full bath! in-law setup WE WANT YOUR w/ kitchen, family rm, full bath, garage. $279,900 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 LISTINGS! Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! June Cazeault * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * Mark Barrett

WEBSTER - 19 PEPKA DR THOMPSON - 5 BEATTIE AVE WEBSTER – 109 UPPER GORE RD WOODSTOCK - 606 PROSPECT ST. WEBSTER - 115 SUTTON RD

SORRY, SOLD! ON DEPOSIT New listing! Charming well appointed cape! Mahogany floor farmers Desirable one level living with a long list of upgrades! NEW LISTING! Under Construction! 1.31 acre +/- lot Close Gorgeous brick faced, 3 bedroom, 2.5 Bath split entry on a manicured FIRST TIME OFFERED!! Pristine Colonial on 2.54 Acres! Picturesque porch!! Andersen windows! Beautiful 2 story foyer! Cabinet packed Electrical service, new pro windows, roof, central air & heat to I-395! Open flr plan, cathedral ceilings, hrdwd & ceramic yard! Location, location, location! Spacious home with many updates! Setting!! Magazine Quality Décor! Arched Openings, Balcony, Bonus kitchen custom cherry cabinets ~ ss appliances ~ island, formal pump, gas heat. New ss appliances, new kitchen and more! Large dining area, inviting fireplaced living room! New wall to wall Room above Garage! 9 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, Teen Suite ~ dining room w/hardwood floors, family room with fireplace! French tile flrs! Granite counters, center island! Dining rm w/ carpeting and hardwoods! Both bathrooms are remodeled! Master has Media Room ~ Game Room ~ Craft Room!! Brick Patio with Attached Hardwood flooring. Private, tree bordered - level lot! Shed sliders to deck! 2 BRs, & Mstr BR suite w/private bath! 1/2 a luxurious jet shower! Walk in closet! Sun porch overlooks inground doors that open to 15x18 of extra entertaining space! Second floor which has garage door. Covered back porch for summer en- bath/laundry, 2-1/2 bath total! Central Air, 2 car garag. heated pool! Family room has new enchanted wood stove with large Fire Pit! *2011 Updates: Roof, Furnace & Re-pointed Chimney! All has large 10x23 master & full bath with jetted tub ~ bedrooms 2&3 This and More is Waiting for YOU $415,000. joyment! $245,900 $259,900. bar area, great for entertaining! 2 car garage. $311,900 share a full bath! Finished basement! $329,900 WEBSTER -90 UPLAND AVE WEBSTER LAKE - 203 BEACON PARK LAND! WEBSTER LAKE - 110 LAKESIDE AVE WEBSTER/THOMPSON BUILDABLE LOTS Panoramic Views Define this Unique Webster Lake Waterfront Contemporary! 190’ of water-frontage spanning the horizon from East Webster Lake - 16 Black Point Rd. To West! Pavilion sits at water’s edge! Lakeside patio, fire pit & sandy Waterfront, Boat Access, Buildable w/Town ON DEPOSIT Water & Sewer. $59,400 ON DEPOSIT beach for swimming! Huge waterside decks & aluminum docks! Contemporary style home offers 2,497 SF+/-, 9 Rms, 4 Bedrooms, Webster Lake - 22 South Point Rd. 2-1/2 Baths including private master bath. Open concept w/kitchen/ Waterfront, Southern exposure! Town Water & NEW LISTING! Excellent home for 1st time home Webster Lake Condo in BEACON PARK! 10 acres of buyers! Cape that has 3 large bedrooms, 2 on the main Park like Grounds!, Natural Sandy Beach! Excellent for dining/living & year-round sun-room. Lake facing private master BR Sewer $229,900 Swimming! Do your early morning laps in the inground level and one on the 2nd floor. 1 bath on the main suite. Walkout lower level features a family room, half bath & lakeside Thompson - East Thompson Rd. White’s pool! 1200+ sf Living space! 2 large bedrooms, dining and 3 season room! 2 car attached garage! NEW PRICE $739,900. Highway 23 acres! Abuts Mass. Line Beautiful level, 1/2 bath in the basement. Heated by oil - forced living room! 2 sliders - Deck! BOAT DOCK INCLUDED! Buy SORRY, SOLD! hot water baseboard! 1 car garage under $134,900. now - enjoy the 4th of JULY FIREWORKS! $254,900 view! $99,900. On the shores of Lake Char gogg a gogg man chaugg a gogg chau bun a gung a maugg WEBSTER LAKE - 93 BIRCH ISLAND RD WEBSTER LAKE - 118 POINT BREEZE RD WEBSTER LAKE - 22 LAURELWOOD DR WEBSTER LAKE - 705 TREASURE ISL.

1st Time Offered in Reid Smith Cove, Spectacular 3700+/- SF, 13 Rm/4.5 Bath Lake Home, Uniquely Designed for Lake-Style Living! Private Setting, Ideal Location, .68 Acres, 92’ of Natural Shoreline, Prof. Landscape, Multiple Decks, Lakeside Cabana, ON DEPOSIT 3 Mstr BR Suites w/Elegant 1st Flr Mstr ~ all w/ New listing! 2 Family on webster lake middle pond waterfront! Rare Excellent Opportunity to Finally Own Your Own Webster Lake Waterfront Private Baths, Finished Walkout LL w/Living Just in time for summer! Move in ready! This End Unit Condo Opportunity! Great for the investor or home owner looking for additional Property! Prime Location, 5,697+/- SF Lot, 50’ Rd & Water Frontage at a is nice and bright with early morning natural light! Hardwood income. Views with a sandy shoreline! First floor has one bedroom ~ Great Price! Contemporary Ranch offers 996+/- SF of living area w/2 BRs & full bath. Plus, convenient, indoor access to Walkout Lower Level w/tremen- & Billiard Rms & Summer Kitchen! Call Sharon at floors! Recent Energy Efficient Windows! 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 second floor is 2 bedrooms. Each unit has its own washer/dryer hook dous potential for additional living area. Main level features Open Floor Plan ON DEPOSIT 508-954-7222 for More Information $1,150,000. Baths, Fireplaced walkout Lower Level! Impeccable Park like ups. Quick access to i-395! Walkout basement & storage area. Paver w/sliders to full front deck! Spectacular Westerly views across Middle Pond! grounds, Heated Pool! Boat Slip! Don’t miss out! $334,900 patio! Taxes $4,624 yr. $412,900 Additional land & shore frontage available. $345,000 6 • The Villager • Friday, June 8, 2018

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EAST BROOKFIELD Lake Lashaway: Year NEW BRAINTREE: Cape w/ apt on 7.8 acres! WARE: First time on the market! In established Round Waterfront Home approx 51 ft of water Great property for small farm. Approx 6 acres of neighborhood of well-kept homes near Palmer pasture for horses or sheep w/ room for a barn. Main line. Generous sized, eat-in kitchen has a ton of Lisa Caron, Realtor front & private dock. Cathedral ceiling w/ open I am all about my clients. floor plan for kitchen w/atrium doors give you house 4 BRs, 2 full BAs. Unfinished fam room could cabinet and counter space. Nice natural light from GRI, ABR, LMC, CDPE, SRS, a full floor to ceiling view of the lake. Skylights, convert to a heated garage. Huge WO basement w/ slider leads to deck. Formal dining & living rooms, Dorrinda O’Keefe-Shea, Realtor Notary Public tongue & groove pine ceilings & wood stove room for storage, workshop or finish for playroom & den on 1st level. Den has custom cabinet built- or office area. Apt is registered w/ the town as a 2 in cabinets w/ fireplace & French doors leading to CDPE, Notary Public complete the package. Formal dining/living Buyer & Seller Representation family w/private entrance & own laundry hook-up back deck. Beautiful front to back master suite w/ NS Lovett Real Estate room. Heated finished room in basement... & can bring in about $900 a month in income. full BA. Two more BRs and a full BA make up the 270 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562 Please visit me at my NEW private office located family room, office or for sleep overs. Workshop Recent updates incl kitchen, wood floors 2nd floor, 2nd fl. Walk up attic. Basement w/plenty of room at 42 W. Main St Brookfield, MA 01506 w/walkout basement & detached 2 car garage. electrical panel, new UV water filtration system for storage or game room. 2 car garage under has c: 978-434-1990 e: [email protected] Electric, oil and wood heat. Off street parking. & new 5 BR septic system! 6 acres of pasture & interior entrance to the home. Close to Restaurants, www.DorrindaSellsHomes.com c: 508.341.8299 Motor your boat to East Brookfield’s newest about 2 acres of wooded area, w/ enough frontage shopping, Quabbin Reservoir, fishing and 10 My listings are selling! If you or someone you know is [email protected] • lisacaron.com restaurant for dinner. Lake front living doesn’t to possibly divide into an extra building lot. Just 20 minutes to the MA Pike for commuters, half hour to thinking about buying or selling their home please call me. Each EXIT Office is Independently Owned & Operated Michelle Terry, Broker/Owner get much better than this! $409,000 min to Worc for commuters. $389,900 Amherst area. Don’t wait! $329,900 As your local Realtor, I would be happy to assist you!

Outgrown your house or apartment? Jules Lusignan Call Ron today and get pre-approved! #1 in Sales 2006-2017 Get the service and selection you want South Worcester County from Face-to-Face Mortgage. $137,425,880 SOLD Get Pre-approved Have a special situation and before you start would like to sit down and talk? Jules PLEASE CALL! Lusignan FREE A looking to buy! Ron LaPrade (DPHS 1982) Owner 39 Year and company owner since 2000 Broker A mortgage broker like Ron has more Founder Company! options to see what is best for you! Lake ReaLty OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS Face-To-Face 111 East Main St., Webster, MA Mortgage Co. Thinking of selling? Call 1-800-552-7444 ph: 508-892-8988 www.Century21LakeRealty.com e: [email protected] when you advertise in this section Mass. Mortgage broker number NMLS #1241 www.WebsterLake.net

508-943-7669 • 774-230-5044 Maria Reed Diane Luong Maureen Bill Roland JoAnnSoldMyHouse.com 508-873-9254 774-239-2937 O’Connor 508-272-5832 508-981-4902 NMLS #20898 Open House Directory LICENSEDLICENSED IN IN MA MA & & CT CT Jo-Ann Szymczak Call any agent listed “Home Free Ownership Market Analysis! Matters” (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse CRS, GRI, SRES, ASP above for a showing (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult Community $675,000 (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment (W) Waterfront ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SATURDAY, JUNE 9 DUDLEY NEW TO 95 Dudley Oxford Rd, S Noon-1:30 $299,900 Remax Advantage 1 / MARKET Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 OXFORD: Recapture the grace of times gone by - The Taft House” 4300 sq. ft. of living space with SUNDAY, JUNE 10 a spectacular stairway highlighted by a stained glass Paladium window. 5 bedroom, 14 rooms, 3.5 OXFORD baths, 2 fireplaces, modern kitchen. 3 Levels with exquisite detailings. Both residential & business 2 Merriam Dist. S 1-2:30 $329,900 Remax Advantage 1 / use allowed & second building includes apartment, office space and garage. Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044

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Brenda Ryan Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Robin Broker- Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Giguere *136’ Frontage * Fully • Owner Hilli Doros *2-3 Br * Garage * Newly Vinyl Recreational * Finished Lower *Sided * 3 Bedrooms “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” Sided * Nearly 1/2 acre lot * 1.5 Baths * 1st Floor Laundry Level * 2.5 baths * 3 Bedroom 201 SOUTH STREET, * Refinished HW Floors * Fireplace * 2-C Garage SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 81 Lakeside Ave $234,900 84 Coburn Ave ~ $259,900 R 142 Gleason Ave $335,000 508-765-9155 FAX: 508-765-2698 Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan Michelle Paula NEW TO DUDLEY- Charming Cape Totally Renovated!!!! Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek Splaine Aversa MARKET E ••• WE NEED LISTINGS! ••• * 3 Bedrooms * 1.5 Baths * Crown Molding, A Hardwood Floor * Granite Countertops Southbridge: Great 2 family with many Stubridge: One of a kind beautiful Condo loaded * Town services and easy renovations! 5 rooms 2 bedroom units. with costly upgrades.Exquisite Condo with 8 rooms BEAUTIFUL LOTS L 4 bedrooms 3 baths. Each closet has been upgraded Beautiful hardwood floors, natural woodwork, commute with closet organizers. Lower level all finished FOR SALE! large kitchen w/pantry. Dining room has closet, including Jacuzzi/hot tub. Living room, bedrooms Sturbridge, Charlton and Southbridge. 95 Dudley Oxford Road $299,900 rd could be 3 bedroom. Updated electrical and lower level have built in cabinetry custom Ranging from $15,000 to $69,900. We have service with landlord meter. Newer HW heaters. made for the seller. Attached 2 car garage. So builders too! BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! much storage! Location a premium for commuters! Roof in 2012. Windows & Doors 2008. Long Call us! WEBSTER LAKE - WEBSTER LAKE - term clean tenants. $199,900. $279,900. SUBDIVISION POSSIBLE MOTIVATED!!! Divide off a Lot- * 3 Levels Build Your Way! * 3.5 Baths E * 130’ Frontage *3900 sq. ft * Cathedral * 3 BR Ceilings S * 2-C Garage Southbridge: Great commercial property! Formally used as *Cathedral Ceilings Southbridge:Prime Commercial Property located downtown a Beauty Salon with fixtures & Real Estate included! 572 SF of Southbridge. Fully rented with almost 6000 sf of retail space. Three space. 2 chair. 3 dryer stations. Reception desk. Vinyl sided. 2012 *Family /Dining Room separate units. Electrical, roof, and heating updated. Money maker! Over roof. New flooring in 2011. CB. Gas heat. Parking two cars.Could $30k a year! Super visibility!! Excellent condition. $325,000. convert to other uses. Town approval would be required. Just off 13 Bates Grove Rd $1,250,000 16 Pattinson Rd Asking $799,900 T Main St.$79,900.

INGROUND POOL - DUDLEY OXFORD- CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING A FOR LEASE *Cathedral * Sunken RETAIL or OFFICE SPACE Livingroom Ceilings * 24x24 Great * 7 Rooms Beautiful water views with over 2400 SF of Room T * 1.5 Baths space available in a standalone brick building * Finished Lower with a full kitchen & 3 bathrooms *1400 sq. ft. Ranch Level located on busy Rt. 16 in Uxbridge, MA * Studio Office Game Room E or Family room * 2 Baths PLEASE CONTACT * 2 C-garage 11 Luther Lane $304,900 23 Merriam District $329,900 Capron Corp. at 508-278-9191 Friday, June 8, 2018 • The Villager • 7

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OPEN HOUSE SUN 6/10 10:00-12:00 Killingly $189,900 NEW LISTING Pomfret $425,000 NEW LISTING Killingly $159,000 NEW PRICE Hampton $790,000 NEW PRICE Putnam $339,900

Custom contemporary Cape 3/4 BR, 3 BA. 200 Paine Rd, Pomfret, $258,500 Beautiful, well-kept 2003 Cape style home 30-acre horse property w/indoor arena. Gleaming hardwoods, cathedral ceilings, Multi-family w/good income. 3 bay garage Perfectly located in East Putnam, 3/4 BR, 3 1,656 SF, 1.21 acres, nicely landscaped, 2 with 4 BR and 2 BA in a neighborhood Stunning views & fenced-in pastures. gas FP for add’l income. Live in one & let the full BA, 2.48, 3,212 SF. Quiet yet close. car garage, 3 BR, 1.5 BA, partially finished setting. Move-in ready! Abuts Air Line Trail. Beautiful 4 BR 1st FL master suite, abuts Audubon tenant pay the mortgage! The White Cook Team: basement w/bonus room. The White/Cook Team: w/in-ground pool. preserve. Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343 Amy 860-377-2830 Lauren Heidelberger 860-933-0735 Diane 860-377-4016 John Downs 860-377-0754 Mary Collins 860-336-6677

Ashford $189,900 Woodstock $345,000 Congratulations! May Top Agents Charlton, MA $389,000 Brooklyn $554,900

Located on Woodstock Hill on just under 1 Elegant Contemporary w/in-law, sauna, Great owner/occupy opportunity. Side by Quality custom Colonial w/wrap deck. New acre of land with 4,736 SF and 4 BR! Gor- Top Listing Agents: Top Selling Agents: Top Buyers Agent: sunroom, master suite w/walk-in closet side units. Updated in 2003. Sits on 2.44 granite kitchen, nice hardwoods, fireplace, geous views and wrap-around porch. & master BA. Wood floors & 2 fireplaces! lovely acres. newer bonus RM w/pellet stove. New septic. The Gosselin Team: White/Cook Team Mary & Joseph Collins Rachel Sposato Open living! Vivian Kozey 860-455-5363 Mary Collins 860-336-6677 Stephanie 860-428-5960 860-377-4016 860-336-6677 860-234-1343 Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343

Brooklyn $395,000 Woodstock $525,000 Eastford $475,000 Woodstock $498,000 Woodstock $415,000 Woodstock $655,000

Premier Bunggee Lake offering w/2,445 Custom Colonial w/5 fireplaces, hand craft- Privacy on 28 acres. Acacia wood floors, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 1.71 acres, 2 car garage, shed, SF & cherry floors throughout! Privacy, A wonderful country home & working farm Stunning 4 BR with 4 garage spaces, bonus ed built-ins, granite kitchen & hardwoods modern 6 car over beautifully landscaped, spacious, living landscaping, fire pit & private beach! It’s on 19.5 acres. Includes large post & beam living spaces & private pond! throughout the home & in-law/au-pair & under detached garage, room, formal dining room, hardwoods. all here! barn, separate in-law & fenced pastures. New roof & more! home. w/game room. Sportsman’s paradise. Lauren Heidelberger 860-933-0735 The Gosselin Team: John Downs 860-377-0754 Brooke Gelhaus 860-336-9408 The White/Cook Team: Robert Viani 860-264-5921 Stephanie 860-428-5960 Diane 860-377-4016

Pomfret $575,000 Woodstock $525,000 Woodstock $249,000 Putnam $194,000 Woodstock $1,000/mo Commercial Lease Putnam $4,000/mo Commercial Lease

Over 4,900 SF on 3 floors of grand living! Wonderful to be built new construction w/ 6 BR & 3.5 BA w/new kitchen, baths & a Sweeping valley views! Stunning Antique Recently listed. Conveniently located 3 BR Ideal location for a retail store or profes- Location! Location! 2,696 SF commercial lake rights & views of Lake Bunggee. 3 lg park-like back yard. Pool, pool house & home. 19.55 acres with pasture, developa- home in mint condition. All major compo- sional office-very neat plaza-well lit-ample space for lease with ample parking. Con- BR, 1 BR on the 1st floor. Won’t last long. barn/garage! ble land and 4 outbuildings. nents replaced within past 2 years. parking-good traffic exposure. venient to I-395. A must see! The White/Cook Team: The Gosselin Team: John Downs 860-377-0754 Chet Zadora 860-208-6724 Chet Zadora 860-208-6724 Vivian Kozey 860-455-5363 Diane 860-377-4016 Stephanie 860-428-5960

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Many happy years with our sweet Abby. Peanut 2001-2017. Zoe lived in Suffolk, Va most her life and passed away Love & miss you, North Brookfield, MA You always gave the best hugs Dec 5 2016. We feel her loss every day Recognize and relieve sources of pets’ stress Stress can affect anyone, even house- people, which may contribute to their hold pets. Although life may seem foot- own stress. It can be challenging to loose and fancy free for companion ani- determine what is causing stress in mals, they have their share of stressors birds. However, the appearance of stress as well. bars on feathers, the sudden onset of It may be hard to believe that dogs, aggression, fearful behavior, changes in cats, birds, and other animals can suf- appetite, and destructive behavior can fer from stress. But certain situations indicate that stress is present. or scenarios may trigger a stressful response in pets, and pet owners should learn to recognize such stressors and do CATS what they can to help pets avoid them. Cats can become stressed over situ- Research indicates that stress, espe- ations their owners may not consider cially constant sources of stress, can major. Loud music and noises, changes impact pet health and well-being. A in food or litter brands, having new car- 2011 study published in the Journal of pet or furniture installed, or a number Physiology and Pharmacology found of visitors in the home may be stress- that when dogs are under stress, their ors, says Pam Johnson-Bennet, author bodies release an excessive amount of and cat behavior expert. Some of the the fight or flight hormone norepineph- easiest stress symptoms to spot include rine. This can alter gut bacteria and excessive self-grooming, urine spray- interfere with gastrointestinal tract ing, aggression, extreme vocalization, motility. Resulting diarrhea can com- and eliminating outside of the litter pound stressful situations and exacer- box. bate the situation. The pet advice site Pet-Happy says that, during stressful situations, pets’ DOGS blood pressure may climb, breathing The British Small Animal Veterinary may become more rapid, heart rate may Association’s “Manual of Canine and increase, and the immune system can Feline Behavioural Medicine” says that become less effective — instances that some of the most common dog stress would also occur in humans. Various triggers are novelty, housing chang- studies show that stress can be a con- es, loud noises, changes in household tributing factor to disease. members, and changes in schedule. Animals experience stress for differ- Dogs may exhibit stress through appe- ent reasons and exhibit stress in ways tite changes, isolation, digestive issues, that set them apart from one another lethargy, and increased sleeping. and their human companions. The fol- Once stress is identified apart from lowing is a breakdown of what may con- any other health issues, pet owners can tribute to stress in birds, cats and dogs. take steps to reduce it. Providing a secu- BIRDS rity spot to which the pet can retreat, regular exercise, mental stimulation, According to James Morrisey, a vet- and gradual changes to routine, diet erinarian at the College of Veterinary or other things a pet has relied on can Medicine at Cornell University, birds help. are very good at picking up stress in Great reasons to adopt your next pet

There is no end to the urged to first consider says “mutts,” or animals companionship, love and adopting shelter pets. The whose genetic makeup joy a pet can bring to one’s following are reasons why are a combination of at life. That is perhaps one adopting shelter dogs or least two breeds, tend to reason why the number of cats is such a great idea. have fewer health prob- pets surrendered to shel- • Well-behaved animals: lems and live longer than ters each year so great- The Humane Society of their purebreed counter- ly upsets animal lovers. America says most shel- parts. But shelters also But the same places that ter pets end up in facilities house many purebreeds house animals that were not because of behavioral for those who prefer to go lost or abandoned can be issues or something they that route. the very locations where did wrong, but due to cir- • Room for others: For families find new pets to cumstances affecting their every adopted cat or dog, love. owners, such as moving or room is freed up to take in The ASPCA estimates divorce. That means there more pets that need assis- that 6.5 million companion are thousands of house- tance. animals enter animal shel- broken, behavior-trained • Hurt puppy mills: ters in the United States pets just waiting for a new Puppy mills produce pets each year. According to family. in factory-style facili- its most recent report, • Lower costs: When ties that seldom take the the Canadian Federation a person adopts a pet, welfare of animals into of Humane Societies says microchipping, first consideration. Adoption around 82,000 cats and immunization costs, neu- hurts puppy mills’ bot- 35,000 dogs were taken tering/spaying, and some tom lines and helps fight into Canadian shelters in vet costs may be covered against their inhumane 2015. by the adoption fee. Plus, breeding techniques. Animal shelters, res- that adoption fee can be Animal shelters can be cue groups, pounds, and nization DoSomething. enough adoptive homes. bred animals that make hundreds of dollars less the first and last stop for humane societies are org states that, each year, Homeless animals out- great pets, to relieve the than purchasing a pet animal lovers looking to great places to begin approximately 2.7 million number homeless people problems of relinquished from elsewhere. welcome companion ani- searching for new com- dogs and cats are eutha- five to one. While private or homeless pets residing • Longer life expectan- mals into their lives. panion animals. The orga- nized because shelters are breeders and reputable in crowded shelters, pro- cy: The Canine Journal too full and there aren’t pet stores may have pure- spective pet parents are 4 • The Express • Friday, June 8, 2018

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beach. * Camouflage money. Wallets left behind on the sand become easy targets. Find ways to keep money and other belongings out of sight. A good idea is to use an empty sunblock container as a money holder. Clean it thoroughly and allow to dry. Cut the container in half or cut the neck of the bottle enough so you can easily insert cash, phones and keys. Stashed with other beach supplies, sunscreen will not look out of place. Women can store money in a sanitary napkin wrapper as another option. Any container that would blend in with other beach supplies will suf- fice. * Keep cash and cards to a minimum. The beach is not the place to bring all vital documents and large amounts of cash. Carry only what’s needed, which may include only a few dollars and a driver’s license. Should personal effects become stolen or get swept away by the waves, it is much easier to only replace a few items instead of the contents of an entire wallet. * Set up camp far from the incoming tide. Sometimes the incoming surf is a greater danger than potential thieves patrolling the sand. If the tide is coming in or if the waves grow rough, clothing, shoes, towels, and other belongings can be quickly dragged out to sea. It may require a bit of a hike to the water, but placing blankets, tents and umbrel- las far enough inland on the beach can save your belongings from being Spending time at the beach is a pop- sand and surf. However, a select num- and leave your e-reader safely at home. washed away. ular form of recreation and keeping ber of people visit the beach hoping to Remove jewelry before you leave for the Ensure a trip to the beach is a safe cool when temperatures soar. A day of take advantage of vulnerable people shore. Rings, earrings and necklaces and enjoyable venture. Keep money, swimming necessitates bringing along who leave their valuables unattended. can come off in rough surf and be lost keys and other personal effects in mind supplies, namely towels, sunscreen When swimmers wade into the water, forever. Flaunting a lot of jewelry could when packing for your trip. TF146231 and maybe even a bestselling novel. potential thieves may be canvassing the make you a target for theft. Establish a Having a few dollars on hand also can personal belongings swimmers leave beach wardrobe of inexpensive attire CAPTION: Keep items you bring to be beneficial, especially for those who behind, so it’s best that swimmers take that won’t be missed if they happen to the beach to a minimum. Do not adver- plan to visit shops or concession stands steps to protect their valuables. be stolen. tise how much money you’re carrying, along the boardwalk. But keeping your * Do not bring valuable items. It is * Don’t advertise what you have. and hide the money you do bring in con- belongings safe at the beach while best to leave expensive tablets, smart- Avoid flashing cash or credit cards at tainers that look inconspicuous. you’re playing in the water may require phones and jewelry at home if at all pos- the beach. Try not to showcase certain a little ingenuity. sible. If you are a beach reader, invest items, such as mp3 players or costly Many beachgoers want to enjoy the in a paperback for summer reading cameras, that you brought along to the Guide to end-of-summer sales Top tips for fun days door cooking equipment experienced heavy use throughout the summer, at the beach now is a great time to shop sales on grills and outdoor cooking gear. Travel beach bag, which will Consumer Reports help loosen sand from says that prices tend to kids’ bodies before they drop on airfare, hotels get back in the car. And and theme parks after while at the beach, use Labor Day. Deals on hand-decorated alumi- luggage also can be had num cans as drink cozies once summer travel sea- to keep condensing bev- son ends. Tuesdays are erage bottles from becom- a great day to book air- ing caked with sand. line tickets because they tend to be cheaper on Time beauty regimens Tuesday than other days right of the week. Travelers Shaving legs or under- can use this informa- arms right before head- tion to their advantage, ing to the beach can booking trips to desti- result in some painful nations that have super irritation. It’s best to weather throughout shave the night before the fall, such as Hawaii diving into saltwater or or the Mediterranean. even pool water. If you Caribbean destinations need a last-minute touch- also are good choices, up, use mineral oil while though travelers should shaving to help keep irri- consider travel insur- tation to a minimum. ance to protect against It’s important to apply hurricane-related cancel- sunscreen to the skin lations. approximately 15 min- utes before heading Vehicles outdoors so that it has Many dealerships tend time to absorb, advises to begin discounting cars the American Academy End-of-summer sales include discounts on bathing suits and when new models begin of Dermatology. If you recreational items. to debut in August and wait until you get to the September. The longer beach, you put your skin The end of summer is shoppers are bound to a dealership holds on at risk. Use a self-tanner marked by mixed feel- find discounted tables, to a vehicle, the more for bronze skin rather ings. Come the end of chairs, fire pits, umbrel- money it tends to lose. than soaking up the rays. summer, vacations may las, and chaise lounges. Prospective car buyers Millions of people visit be coming to an end as Individuals can use this may be able to negotiate the beach each summer. Protect electronics Hide your money children ready them- opportunity to update a good deal this time of For some people, there is Sand and surf can be Leaving your money selves for a new school worn-out patio furniture year, ultimately walking no better place than the calming, but not if your or belongings out in the year. But shoppers know and other seasonal items away with a brand new beach, where they can lis- newest mobile phone gets open may entice thieves. the end of summer is an they can store over the vehicle with a solid war- ten to the waves crash on doused with the incom- Camouflage items of ideal time to find great winter. ranty. It’s not unheard of the shore and smell the ing tide. For those bring- value by storing them in deals on an array of to receive a discount of 15 briny air. ing their phones or tab- an empty sunscreen bot- items. Camping/hiking percent or more on previ- The United States lets along, steps to protect tle nestled in a beach bag. Although back-to- equipment ous year models. Lifesaving Association the gadgets can make the school sales flood the Only the most devoted routinely compiles statis- day even more calming. Stay cool marketplace this time campers camp out when Spa treatments tics on beach attendance, A zip-seal plastic bag can Purchase or make a of year, plenty of other the temperatures begin Many spas have begun watercraft use and other do the trick, and you can vividly patterned tarp/ sales take place in the to dip, so consumers discounting massages recreational informa- still access the screen tent to offer a shady final weeks of summer can use this opportunity and facials at the end of tion, estimating that through the plastic. If respite. This will also — and consumers can to grab camping equip- summer, according to 367,231,142 people took you plan to spend time help the family find their save substantial amounts ment before it’s gone for the International Spa to beaches across the on a boat, you may want way back to your beach of money if they know another season. Tents, Association. Shoppers country in 2015, the most to invest in waterproof, spot. Place sandals or where to look. flashlights, cooking gear, can use this opportunity recent reporting year. floating pouches. flip-flops face-down in backpacks, outdoor rec- to try out new spas and Cool coastal temps and the sand or on a blanket Outdoor furniture reational items, such as save some money in the refreshing oceans and Keep clean to ensure they won’t be As stores clear out kayaks or fishing tackle, process. lakes make the beach an Sand gets everywhere scalding after a day at the their seasonal items, water bladders, and heat- In addition to these ideal place to survive the at the beach, so it can beach. shoppers can score big ers may be available at discounts, bathing suits, heat. be a challenge to remain Trips to the beach are deals on patio sets and steep discounts. summer clothing, lawn While a trip to the clean. Invest in a beach a summertime tradi- other outdoor furniture. and garden equipment, beach has the makings blanket where the sand tion. 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Vacations are a great oppor- provided, activities are coor- tunity for families or individu- dinated, and you don’t have to als to recharge. But especially carry extra cash, as most costs active vacationers often return generally are covered. from their trips in need of rest, Keep your itinerary flexible as planning may have taken its Scheduling right down to toll or schedules loaded with the minute can remove the too many activities might have fun of the trip. Leave oppor- left little time for R&R. Those tunities to just sit and enjoy willing to simplify their vaca- your surroundings. Perhaps tions may find their excursions other members of the family provide the rest they need and or traveling party have their the energizing boost they can own ideas for entertainment. make use of upon returning A rigid timeline can make the from their destinations. vacation seem more like a com- Leave work behind mitment rather than an oppor- The United States is one of tunity to let loose and stop the few countries that does watching the clock. not guarantee paid days off. Rent a car The Center for Economic and Find out if a rental car can Policy Research says one in be included in the price of your four working Americans do not vacation. Having a car at the get paid time off. The employ- ready means vacationers can ment site Glassdoor notes that come and go as they please among those who do get paid without worrying about hail- vacations, 75 percent of employ- ing taxis or waiting for pub- ees chose not to use all of their lic transportation. Rental cars time in 2013. By comparison, also provide access to areas Canadians get an average of 19 outside of resort confines. days of vacation time per year. Research possible destinations from the time you need to relax choose to book their own trips your reservations instead of Stress about making up work in advance and map out where and recharge. Cut work ties as a cost-cutting measure. What pouring over the minutiae of or falling behind makes some you want to go to remain safe and immerse yourself in the they don’t realize is that travel planning. professionals worry about and prepared. vacation experience. agents may be privy to special Vacations don’t have to be using their vacation time, Use a travel agent deals and perks they can pass Consider an all-inclusive trip and those who do travel may taxing. Cut down on some of Using a travel agent to plan on to customers. These agents All-inclusive resorts and stay connected to the office in the stressful aspects of travel- your vacation can remove any also know the ins and outs of cruise lines take the work out some shape or form. Splitting ing by simplifying and delegat- stress and anxiety you may certain resorts and locales. of having a good time. These time between leisure and work ing tasks. feel when planning a trip and Leaving the legwork in their types of vacations remove a responsibilities on a vacation juggling the responsibilities accomplished hands means all lot of the problems associated can be taxing and take away of everyday life. Many people you have to do is show up with with personal travel. Meals are Plan ahead for a fun day at the water park

The search is on to find entertaining ways to fill the not an early bird, visit the park just before closing. steamy dog days of summer. After days spent swim- Crowds may have thinned out by then and the weath- ming in the pool or at the beach, adults and children er may be considerably cooler. alike may be looking for something new, and water * Wear brightly colored bathing suits. Many water parks are an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon. parks have strict guidelines as to which type of cloth- Such parks are not only adventurous, but they also ing can be worn. Bathing suits are usually a must, as make great ways to cool off when the mercury soars. they won’t get caught or tangled like shirts and shorts As with any trip, preparation is necessary to make the might. Choose brightly colored or patterned swim- most of your day at the water park. suits so kids will stand out in the crowds. This will * Study the weather report. Summer weather can make it easier to keep them in your sights. Similarly, change in an instant. One moment it may be hot and wear something that makes it easy for your children sunny, while the next moment ominous thunderstorm to find you should they get lost. clouds may soak anyone still outdoors. Many water * Invest in a waterproof money holder necklace. parks shut down rides when there is thunder and Chances are you will store many of your belongings lightning, and the park may close early if the weather in a locker so that you will not have to carry around is particularly bad. Double-check the weather report too many items. But it is helpful to have a few dollars before making the trip so that your time and money on hand for those times when lemonade or ice cream is well spent. sundaes beckon, so purchase a waterproof necklace to * Visit when the park is unlikely to be busy. Many secure and hold your money. parks are very busy during the summer, especially * Bring along a change of clothing. Sitting around on the weekends when parents are not at work. So in a damp bathing suit, especially on the long car ride families who visit during the week might enjoy a less home, can be uncomfortable. Pack a change of clothes crowded park, which means shorter lines to get on and different shoes. This way everyone will be dry, the rides. Call ahead to inquire if any camps or large warm and comfortable. groups are scheduled to visit the park on a day you * Continue to apply waterproof sunscreen. Water want to visit. reflects the sun’s UV rays, making water park revel- * Research coupons and discount codes. Search the ers highly prone to sunburn. Be sure to wear water- Internet to find out if the water park is offering any proof sunscreen and apply it continuously throughout discounted tickets. Admission for a family of four can the day to protect against painful skin damage. be expensive, but coupons or other discounts can cut * Study and explain the safety rules. Water parks those costs considerably. Find out if the park sells are frequently crowded, and children who wander season passes, which will end up saving you money if off can easily become lost. As a family, go over safety you plan to visit the park on a regular basis. Certain precautions, including what to do in the event some- amusement parks pair up with retailers and sponsors one gets lost. Children can go to a park employee or to offer discounts, so you may be eligible for discount a security guard and ask for help. Or suggest to your tickets by dining out at a particular restaurant or children that they go into any of the shops and tell the collecting a coupon code from the back of a cereal box. counter staff that they’re lost. Establish a meeting spot * Measure the kids before you embark. Rides may to enable everyone to gather together in the event of have height restrictions. It is beneficial to understand an emergency. these height limits so that you will know if your kids * Plan break times. The water park may be over- will be able to enjoy most of the attractions. In many whelming, especially for tired, hungry children. So parks, 42 to 48 inches is the magic number. Some take breaks for snacks, lunch and even a few moments parks may allow shorter, younger children to ride to just settle down and catch your breath. when accompanied by an adult. If your kids are too Water parks are a summertime staple. With a few small, it may be better to wait until next season when tips, visiting a water park with the family can be a safe they can enjoy more of the fun. and memorable outing. * Get there early or very late. The parking lot at the water park may be as large as the park itself. Get to the park early to avoid parking miles away from the entrance. Know when the water park opens and be the first one in line, which affords you the luxury of the best parking spot and first choice for rides. If you’re

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