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‘BREAK DOWN’ IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL In the meantime, it appears To further cloud the issue, story,” she said. “Why should STAFF WRITER the layoffs will go forward, as Selectman Kathleen Walker, I have to chase after this infor- CHARLTON — Two days Police Chief James A. who is not a member of the mation? Nobody gave me the after selectmen voted to layoff Pervier said he “anticipates” selectmen’s bargaining com- story.” three police officers, the the notices will still be sent to mittee, said she had received Charlton Police Alliance the officers, but Town new information that would ‘COERCED’ union filed a petition with a Administrator Robin L. have caused her to vote to Besides those issues, the state agency asking them to Craver would not confirm continue the collective bar- union’s attorney, Scott mediate a dispute with the that last week. The layoffs are gaining process with the Dunlap, has alleged Craver town over their contract sta- part of the town’s efforts to police union. was “bullying” the union in tus. form its fiscal 2010 budget. “I didn’t have the whole Robin Craver Turn To UNION, page 11 Kathleen Walker State: sex One last bell offender Tucker retiring as middle school head bylaw too

BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER three-sided sign sits on Kathryn strict Tucker’s desk. One side reads, “Smile, happy boss.” The other, “Silence, think- TOWN ENCOURAGED A ing boss.” The third side reads, “Danger, explosive boss.” TO RELAX SOME A feeling of reflection, however, was racing through Tucker, the Charlton Middle School principal, last week as she kicked off the final RESTRICTIONS days of her job. She is retiring from the school at the end of the year, and will be replaced by BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL STAFF WRITER Assistant Principal Dean Packard. “It is 30-plus years of mixed feelings,” she CHARLTON — Selectmen are following said during an interview in her office last the state’s recommendations and proposing week. changes to the town’s sex offender bylaw. While the 59-year-old Whitinsville resident “We don’t want to be so overzealous that started her time in Charlton in 2000, her we are facing civil rights challenges,” Police career in education began many years before Ryan Grannan-Doll photos Chief James A. Pervier told selectmen in 1972, when she was a home economics Tuesday, March 24. Charlton Middle School Principal Kathryn Tucker, above and below, is retiring from her job this year. teacher at what is now the Chandler Magnet The Attorney General’s School in Worcester. She served as the princi- office, in a March 12 letter pal at the Blackstone-Millville Middle School to selectmen, raised sever- from 1994-2000. She was also a guidance coun- al concerns with the regu- selor there. lation town meeting voters Having raised three children of her own, passed in November. Tucker’s desire to be surrounded by youths The regulation bars propelled her into her profession. Level 2 and 3 sex offenders “I loved working with kids,” she said. “You from living within 2,000 like seeing that spark when they catch onto feet of a school, park, day something.” care center or elderly Jim Pervier After stints in other school systems, Tucker housing facility. Level 2 came to Charlton in 2000, where she literally offenders, of which there are two in town, helped build the school from the ground up. As have a “moderate” risk of re-offending, part of a large project to build several new according to the state Sex Offender Registry. schools in town and in Dudley, Tucker began There are three Level 3, or “high” risk her current job overseeing the middle school offenders in the community. building’s construction. She picked furniture Potential court challenges and constitu- for the school and even went as far as to tionality issues were the AG’s main con- inspect portions of the building for things she might want to change. Turn To BYLAW, page11 The physical construction part of the job Turn To PRINCIPAL, page 11 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S Old Home Day gets help VILLAGER The second annual silent $1K ADDED TO BUDGET FOR ANNUAL TOWN FEST auction for BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL budget at the town meeting using reserve account money, the STAFF WRITER Monday, May 18. The gather- which stands at $1.6 million, Southbridge CHARLTON — The future ing will be held at the to further fund the venture. of Old Home Day has gotten a Charlton Middle School at 7 Recently received money, Area Relay little brighter now that $1,000 p.m. which she said could not be STONEBRIDGE For Life! of town money has been Previous versions of the discussed in open session, PRESS Your chance added to the fiscal 2010 budg- draft budget did not fund Old could also be used. & et. Home Day, but now, Town “Old Home Day has always to join the SOUTHBRIDGE The celebration is held Administrator Robin L. been funded, usually around fight against AREA RELAY FOR annually on the Town Craver has cut $1,000 out of $5,000,” she said. “I am con- cancer before Shawn Kelley photo Common and has, in the past, the Planning Board’s studies cerned with cutting the funds LIFE this year’s big received up to $5,000 in town account and put that same because of the way it gets per- 2ND ANNUAL DISNEY-FLAVORED! funding, along with other amount back into Old Home ceived by the volunteers.” event ! money and equipment dona- Day. Selectman Scott. D. Brown SILENT AUCTION CHARLTON — Wearing the Disney character Stitch tions. That is just one of the The previous lack of fund- disagreed with Walker’s idea. on his head, pre-schooler Andrew Lavoie gets a changes made to the 2010 ing drew concern from “The argument … can be front-row seat for a show put on by the Charlton spending plan as the town Selectman Kathleen Walker. made for anyone of these Middle School Show Choir Friday, March 27 as part struggles to come up with a To further boost the event’s items in the budget that is ON PAGES A16-17 of the Charlton Elementary School’s Disney Day. For balanced budget. Voters will coffers, she proposed, during more photos, turn to page A8. have final approval of the a Tuesday, March 24 meeting, Turn To BUDGET, page 11

TRIVIA Almanac ...... 2 Learning...... 14 “NATURE BOY” This former three-time Obituaries ...... 7 Calendar ...... 9 OSV HIT WITH MAKES SPECIAL NCAA scoring leader’s Police Logs ...... 5 Real Estate ...B Section MORE LAYOFFS shooting touch earned him Opinion ...... 10 Sports ...... 18-19 APPEARANCE the nickname “Pistol.” INDEX INDEX PAGE 4 PAGE 19 Who was he? Answer inside. 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, April 3, 2009 www.charltonvillager.com Town losing three cops with layoffs THE WEEKLY QUESTION Do you agree with the state’s CHIEF: ‘DON’T HANDCUFF ME’ recommendation that the town modify its sex offender bylaw? BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Pervier reminded STAFF WRITER selectmen he had been Last week’s question: Are you likely CHARLTON — Selectmen last week voted to implementing the lay off three police officers. They delayed a budget based on the to vote in the town’s annual election? decision, however, on whether to layoff five selectmen authorizing • Yes — 71 percent Highway Department employees. the grant application • No — 18 percent The town will be down from 19 to 16 police earlier this month. • Unsure — 11 percent officers, after selectmen, in a 4-0 vote done as “I’m asking you to part of an effort to balance the fiscal 2010 draft allow me to continue We want to hear from as many readers as possible budget. forward with the for every question each week. Please keep responses brief. They may either be e-mailed to charltonques- Selectman John R. Bacon, who is up for re- grants. Please don’t [email protected] or phoned in to the editor election this year, did not attend the March 24 handcuff me,” Pervier at 508-909-4107. Please specify you are calling with an meeting. said. answer to the Charlton Question of the Week. All Police Chief James A. Pervier said last That permission, responses must be received by noon Monday, so that week no official layoff notifications had yet however, never we may tabulate the results for the following issue. No been made. The decision comes after the assumed keeping a 19- names, addresses, e-mail addresses or phone numbers Charlton Police Alliance union rejected a officer force, accord- will be published. This is strictly an anonymous opin- wage freeze selectmen offered them earlier ing to Town ion forum. last month. Administrator Robin Along with the layoffs, which are part of the L. Craver. next fiscal year’s staffing plan, the department Selectmen Kathleen will now have one, instead of two, officers par- Walker asked the chief CHARLTON ALMANAC ticipating in the Central Massachusetts Law why the layoffs could Ryan Grannan-Doll photo Enforcement Council SWAT Team. not have been avoided, Charlton Police Chief James A. Pervier makes a point with Selectman Scott D. “By reducing down, it gives me less ability but selectmen waved Brown. Selectmen voted to lay off three police officers last night. THEY SAID IT to float officers … have less officers on her off from that ques- “I didn’t have the whole story. shift…,” Pervier said. “I am trying to keep a tion saying, if Pervier police union will receive a 2.5-percent pay Why should I have to chase after this lid on things. I am not in any way, shape or answered it, it would put him in a precarious increase. form, supporting the idea to go down to a position with his union, of which he is not a information? Nobody gave me the story.” staffing level of 16.” part. Walker said she was sympathetic to the HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT — CHARLTON SELECTMAN KATHLEEN WALKER, The layoffs will leave the department with chief, but eventually went along with the deci- Also last week, Craver, in consultation with ON INFORMATION SHE SAID SHE DID NOT three officers and one sergeant on duty sion. Highway Superintendent Gerry Foskett pro- RECEIVER RELATIVE TO THE COLLECTIVE around the clock, but with only one detective. “The police union has made this decision. I posed a temporary layoff of five highway BARGAINING PROCESS WITH THE POLICE UNION. Previously,the department had two officers in don’t see how we have any choice,” she said. workers for the month of July, in hopes of its detective bureau. Police union president Sgt. Graham rehiring them in August when road mainte- The emotion surrounding the decision was Maxfield could not be reached for comment PEN TO LOSE nance and paving begins. O C apparent during one point in the meeting last week. Earlier this month, the highway depart- when selectmen all had their heads down, and Craver said she wants to leave the spots TOWN HALL (508) 248-2200 ment union rejected the wage freeze, saying it with one, Rick Swensen, clutching his head open to possibly rehire the officers in future Board of Selectmen (248-2206): wanted to keep the raises their contract calls with his eyes closed. with grant money. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for...... 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Factoring into the decision was the town’s The decision comes in the wake of the The layoff decision was delayed, however, Tuesdays...... 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. recent application for federal grant money union rejecting the terms of a wage freeze the after Craver acknowledged the proposal did Fridays ...... 7:30 a.m to 12 p.m. that would pay the salaries of two officers for town offered. However, the union did signal its not include the costs for unemployment and Town Clerk (248-2249): three years, the grant requires the town to openness to the idea, but requested the town sick time pay they would owe the workers. Monday to Thursday...... 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. keep a compliment of 19 officers for that peri- bargain with them on other issues. Their con- Fridays...... Closed Craver acknowledged she had just created the od. No decision has yet been made. It would tract expires June 30. First and Third Tuesday...... 5:30 to 7 p.m. plan Monday, March 23, the day before the also require the town to pay the salaries of the “We were hopeful that all the unions would PUBLIC LIBRARY (248-0452) meeting, since Foskett had been on vacation two officers for a fourth year. come back and say we will wait another year Mondays, Wednesdays...... 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until that day. Selectman Scott D. Brown expressed con- [for pay raises],” Walker said. “I just want to Tuesdays, Thursdays ...... 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone Fridays, Sundays ...... Closed cern about the pay requirement, saying it say that I was surprised that the union did at (508)-909-4050 or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- Saturday...... 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. would make the police department staff vote the way they did. I am very disappointed bridgepress.com POLICE DEPARTMENT (248-2250) “untouchable, protected” during tight budget by that.” Monday to Friday...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. times in the future. Also, Craver said she is estimating the For emergencies, dial 911 “If we have 19 officers, we are committed to FIRE DEPARTMENT (248-2299) have keeping that staffing level for that four- Monday to Friday...... 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. year period,” he said. “I think it’s a very POST OFFICES important difference.” A REAL Charlton Center Post Office...... (800) 275-8777 Selectmen Vice Chairman Peter J. Boria Charlton City (01508) ...... (800) 275-8777 drove the point home about waiting for the SCHOOLS CUT-UP! Dudley-Charlton Regional School District grants...... (508) 943-6888 “We can’t wait for that,” he said. Courtesy photo Charlton Elementary School ...... (508) 248-7774 or (508) 248-7435 AUBURN — Charlton’s Mara Heritage School ...... (508) 248-4884 New Flash Movies Weber, 2, held by her mother, Charlton Middle School...... (508) 248-1423 www.marketticartoons.com Marcie, gets a haircut from Shepherd Hill Regional High School Lord’s & Lady’s salon stylist ...... (508) 943-6700 Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical Check Cassie Shablin during the Haircut-a-Thon at the Auburn High School (508) 248-5971 or (508) 987-0326 out the Mall Saturday, March 21. new Proceeds benefited the EAL STATE RANSACTIONS Auburn Lions Club and R E T animated Auburn Recreation $100, 5 Burns Lane, Gayle Hough cartoons! Committee, to help fund Dragicevich to John M. Dragicevich and Gayle Hough Dragicevich. more to Auburn’s annual come Independence Day Festivities on Saturday, June DID YOU KNOW? 27. The last classes at the District 2 Schoolhouse were held in 1949.

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Sunday Family Mass 10 a.m., Sunday LifeTEEN Hitchcock Free 30 Ton Capacity Mass 5 p.m., Weekday Mass Monday, Tuesday, Call for Academy 162' Vertical Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. enrollment 1 800 400 6009 • Hope Christian Fellowship, 6 Haggerty Road, Brimfield information. Reach 248-5144 Hampden Mini Mall • Monson at Hillside www.olearywelding.com • Assemblies of God Southern New England Randall’s Boys & Girls Club, Ludlow 508-347-2687 - Sturbridge District Headquarters, Route 20, 248-3771, Mark G. Pearlman, Chief Instructor 508-885-4995 - Spencer Reasonable rates snedag.org, Office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 Phone: 413-566-0056 or 519-4574 www.davespestcontrol.net a.m. to 4:30 p.m. e-mail: [email protected] • www.shobukan/net 508-476-9793 • Jehovah’s Witnesses, Route 169, 765-9519 • Lamblight Christian Church, 166 Worcester Road (Route 20), Charlton, Ma 01507, Rev. 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Friday, April 10...... 6:15 a.m...... 7:24 p.m. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 3, 2009 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•3 Town, Historical Society team up for schoolhouse PUBLIC MEETINGS Editor’s Note: The meetings listed below NO. 1 PRIORITY IS CARE FOR NO. 2 are compiled from Town Hall listings. The Charlton Villager is not responsible for any BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL Historical Society President Cindy Cooper Since closing, the building has served as a STAFF WRITER meetings that are subsequently cancelled, said keeping the building at the proper tem- meeting place for the American Legion, rescheduled or otherwise changed from the CHARLTON — The No. 2 Schoolhouse is perature is crucial to preserving historical which now meets at another site, and the postings below. We encourage readers to one step closer to getting some tender, loving, items that are inside the facility. Charlton Cultural Council. Starting in 1950, call or visit Town Hall to verify meeting care. Selectmen had differing views on who the Legion controlled the building, but gave it dates and times. One more hurdle, an inspection of the would oversee and maintaining he facility, up in 1963. building’s heating system, must be cleared. despite what the contract calls for. MONDAY, APRIL 6 “As we discussed it, it is a work in progress,” Selectmen Peter J. Boria said the thermo- Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone Town Administrator Robin L. Craver told stat should be set at the proper temperature in at (508)-909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- The Cemetery Commission will meet at selectmen last week. line with the season. bridgepress.com 4:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. The town and the Charlton Historical “Without knowing the condition of the The Recreation Commission will meet at Society have drawn up a five-year agreement building, our expectations might be different 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. for the future of the town-owned building than that of the Historical Society,” Boria The Personnel Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. located on Northside Road near the Rider said. in the Town Hall. Tavern. It calls for the town to perform and Cooper took issue with that saying she The Fire Station Building Committee will pay for maintenance; the Historical Society wanted community groups to be able to use meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. would manage its regular operations. The the building more. Her husband, Peter, who is TUESDAY, APRIL 7 building is used for various community also a member of the Historical Society, things, such as serving as the meeting place backed her up. The Board Of Assessors will meet at 6 p.m. for the Charlton Cultural Council. “The town of Charlton, it is their building. in the Town Hall. Either party can terminate the agreement “[The historical society] did the maintenance The Charlton Housing Authority will with a 30-day notice. If the parties disagreed that really the town should have been doing.” meet at 6:30 p.m. in at 1 Meadowview with each other an issue the selectmen would Selectmen Kathleen Walker said she agreed Drive. “prevail,” according to the contract. with Boria, but still supported signing the “I think it gives both entities a comfort agreement after seeing Meskus’s report. THURSDAY, APRIL 9 level,” Craver said. Craver tried to bring the parties together. The Ad-Hoc Recycling Committee will The moves comes after the Historical “It would be helpful if we sit down and have meet at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall. Society and the Friends of the No. 2 the same expectations as move forward,” she Schoolhouse, which had been maintaining the said. TUESDAY, APRIL 14 building, asked the town assist them in keep- Also, no restoration projects of the building The Board of Assessors will meet at 6 p.m. ing up the facility. They cited a lack of funds are planned, according to Craver. The facility, in the Town Hall. in their request to the town. however, does need a new roof. The Charlton Housing Authority will Selectmen vote to delayed signing the agree- The old schoolhouse has a stories history, meet at 3 p.m. at 1 Meadowview Drive. ment until Building Commissioner Curtis J. Built in 1848 on the site of an old church, Meskus issues a report about the building’s according to Cooper, the school closed in 1949, THURSDAY, APRIL 16 heating system. Selectman Kathleen Walker along with two other schools. That move was cast the lone dissenting vote, while Selectman part of the town’s redistricting plan to accom- The Democratic Town Committee will John R. Bacon did not attend the meeting. modate increasing enrollment in the town’s Ryan Grannan-Doll photos meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Selectmen plan to discuss the issue at their schools, according to Historical Society mem- The No. 2 Schoolhouse sits peacefully surrounded MONDAY, APRIL 20 Tuesday, April 7 meeting. ber William O. Hultgren. by snow on Northside Road. The Fire Station Building Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. TUESDAY, APRIL 21 School district passes $45.5M budget for 2010 The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. NO LAYOFFS NEEDED ‘AT THIS TIME’ MONDAY, APRIL 27 The Historic Districts Commission will BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL July 17, according to Shepherd Hill Regional High School Guidance meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. STAFF WRITER Counselor Mike Resener. An enrollment session will be held June 22- DUDLEY — The Dudley-Charlton Regional 24 from a 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the high school. Registration flyers will School District last week adopted the final version also be sent home with report cards for eligible students. There is a of its $45.5-million fiscal 2010 budget. $125 charge for each subject except for physi- Now, the spending plan will be sent to both cal education, which costs $70. towns for its approval at their respective town Student who received above a grade of 52 meetings. are eligible for the classes, Resener said, Overall, the budget represents a 1-percent, while those who scored below that are $482,220, increase over last year’s spending plan. required to retake the entire course. The effort, to be held at the high school, is The plan was built on $29 million of state aid, an Sean Gilrein increase of $428,090 over last year. meant to boost the district’s graduation rates, The budget calls for both towns to contribute he said, which now stands at 87.3 percent. the minimums as required by state law, which in this case, means MUSIC $9,834,448 for Charlton and $5,700,153 for Dudley. In total, the town assessments increased by $895,364 over last year. The district plans to The committee also approved a show choir use $914,946 from its reserve account to balance the budget. clinic to be held at Shepherd Hill Regional No layoffs will be made “at this time,” according to District High School Aug. 10-14 at 7 p.m. The work- Superintendent Sean M. Gilrein. shop will be open to grades 5-8 and culminate There are a couple of budget caveats, however, Gilrein said. The in a final singing performance sometime this dollar amounts for the federal economic stimulus school money Gov. summer, Gilrein said. Deval Patrick announced recently could change. The state CAPEN HILL Legislature has to approve how much each community will receive. Patrick’s plan called for the district to receive $781,241. By collecting coins, Heritage School stu- “Those numbers … really are just the initial stages of what they dents and staff recently donated $2,134.94 for have to do,” Gilrein said. to pay for one acre of the fourteen Capen Hill Also, the Dudley-Charlton Teachers Association union is still Nature Sanctuary is trying buying, accord- negotiating at new contract with the district, Gilrein said, since the ing to the school’s March newsletter. The current one expires June 30. nature preserve, located along Route 20, has Getting to the plan was difficult as the committee made several entered into an agreement to by 14 of acres of cuts to their proposed original spending plan. Last month, the group nearby land that would serve as hiking trails decided to use $164,946 out of the school’s reserve fund, in addition to for outdoorsman. the $700,000 they had already planned. The district also delayed buy- The next committee meeting will be held ing two new copy machines and $8,500 that would have been spent on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the high supplies. They also chose to spend $28,000 less on technology school. The committee will also meet upgrades. Wednesday, April 29 at the Charlton Middle School, at the same time. SUMMER SCHOOL The district is also launching a new pilot summer school program Free Estimates this year for ninth and tenth grade students who failed major sub- jects, such as math, science and history, English Language arts and 508-347-2305 physical education, according to Gilrein. Closets “This is really a step toward the right direction,” he said. Home Offices The session starts Thursday, June 25, and runs through Friday, Garages Cat Show

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BY GUS STEEVES broad cross section of supporters,” but “still as ways to link the area together and with the “…Grameencredit is based on the premise STAFF WRITER have holes in some areas.” U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide aid that the poor have skills which remain Among the proposals being investigated by To Alexandra McNitt, director of the for farms and small business development. unutilised or under-utilized. It is definitely not an infant regional organization is an idea that regional Chamber of Commerce, that slow That makes sense in part because of the the lack of skills which make poor people saw great success in the Third World — micro- approach is a good one, although there’s been region’s focus on ecotourism, but also because poor. Grameen believes that the poverty is not loans of a few hundred dollars to help poor a need for such coordination for a long time. the CDC’s original funding came from the created by the poor, it is created by the institu- people escape their poverty by starting small “It sounds like they’re approaching this first state’s tourism department. Settles said it was tions and policies which surround them. In businesses. year as a getting-the-ducks-in-a-row year orga- earmarked in 2005 “to flesh out the idea,” but order to eliminate poverty all we need to do is But it will probably take a while before the nizationally,” she said. “… They are reaching the group was a slow, entirely volunteer con- to make appropriate changes in the institu- newly formed Southern Worcester County out, reaching deeply … and being very cept until the middle of last year, when she tions and policies, and/or create new ones.” Community Development Corp. is ready to do thoughtful about how they approach this.” started working at the Central Mass. Regional Even without the Grameen concept, the that. Administrator Trish Settles said the Once it’s up and running, a regional CDC Planning Commission. CDC “would be a great dovetail into efforts of CDC is now just “talking to various stakehold- can provide resources — both people and These kinds of goals are also elements of the community health network (CHNA 5) ers … to get a sense of what are the real needs funding — this area needs to bridge gaps the model India’s Grameen Bank uses to pro- group,” said CHNA 5 co-chair Robin Weber. in the area.” between what the chamber and other business vide microloans. Settles said she hopes to use Her group is trying to coordinate various “My understanding is that there were a groups, environmental groups, and social that model as a basis for a CDC program, even- kinds of public health services in a 13-town handful of folks that discussed a need for services are now doing, McNitt said. It would tually. area which includes all of the CDC’s towns. broader coordination, cooperation and com- give the area people specifically dedicated to According to the Grameen Bank website, Weber sees a need for “integrated develop- munity services in the seven-town area,” she its own interests within the broader Central such credit is “a human right” and “is offered ment” — more jobs, economic expansion, bet- said. Mass. region. for creating self-employment for income-gen- ter health care, development of youth leader- Specifically, the new group aims to under- “The prospects are really good, but it’s so erating activities and housing for the poor, as ship skills and marketing/protecting outdoor take “projects that address economic, environ- achingly slow compared to the need,” she opposed to consumption.” The system is assets — as the biggest potential benefit of the mental and social needs of the residents while added. based, it states, on trust rather than collateral new group. Overall, she said, the region needs enhancing the community’s physical image That’s not surprising, since Settles and the and contracts, with borrowers being part of a help reinforcing “the whole aspect of commu- and fostering a sense of regional pride” in CDC directors have a lot on their plate. Settles group rather than individuals. Typically given nity.” Charlton, Douglas, Webster, Oxford, said the group is initially looking at coordinat- through local nonprofits or groups owned by “There are not too many people left working Southbridge, Dudley and Sturbridge, accord- ing first-time homebuyer classes because the borrowers, all loans are paid back in one- and living in the community,”she said, noting ing to its Web site. Among other things, it also “there’s a real need for education so people or two-week installments, with people becom- that many go elsewhere for jobs and that tends aims to be “a vehicle for public policy dis- don’t get trapped in bad mortgages.” She will ing eligible for more money when they pay off to weaken their community ties. “Anything to course,” do regional planning and study com- probably reach out to another organization, the previous loan. bring the whole shebang to this community munity issues, help address the need for possibly the Quaboag Valley CDC, to run those “It was initiated as a challenge to the con- would help.” affordable housing, preservation and related classes while her group does the publicity ventional banking which rejected the poor by Settles said she is planning a large commu- issues, and “eliminate the physical, economic work and outreach. classifying them to be ‘not creditworthy.’ As a nity meeting for mid-June to bring the various and social deterioration” of the region. Among other things, she added, the CDC result it rejected the basic methodology of the players and interested citizens to the table to “We’re starting now to just take some baby wants to work with conservation groups to conventional banking and created its own share ideas. Where and when that will happen steps,” Settles said. “… We hope to create a promote the area rivers and outdoor resources methodology,” the site adds. is still in limbo. Candidates night brings hopefuls before voters BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL make the dam safe by either the state is only funding 31 percent accessibility.The money,Craver told The money will be put toward devel- STAFF WRITER repairing or breaching it by of its share, Craver told selectmen selectmen, could be used to put an oping a performance of Grease on at CHARLTON — November. Selectmen plan in a memo, which could lead to the elevator into the building and con- the school May 8-10. to discuss the issue town paying 100 percent of costs in struct a new handicap-accessible Candidates for the upcom- TRENCH PERMITTING ing May town election will Monday, April 13. the future. Ultimately, selectmen ramp. The move is part of larger have an opportunity to approved sending a letter to the state effort to make the building more STORM CLEANUP Selectmen plan to hold a meeting impress voters. Legislature asking them to fully handicapped accessible and comply Tuesday, April 7 to discuss how to A Candidates Night The Highway fund the mandate or consider with the federal Americans with implement new state regulations forum will be held Department is picking up rewriting the law. According to Disabilities Act. about trenches. A new state law that Craver, the town paid $266,124 to its Wednesday,April 15, at 6:30 residents’ natural waste BLESSINGS FARM went into effect at the start of the p.m. in the Senior Center at COMMUNITY leftover from the December officers last year, while the state year requires excavators get a per- only paid $82,499. Blessing Farm, located on H. mit before digging a trench for a con- the Town Hall for residents NOTEBOOK ice storm. Residents were running for elected posi- asked to place brush and STAFF ISSUES Foote Road, where individuals can struction project on private or pub- tions. Shepherd Hill RYAN trees along the side of the take equestrian lessons, will hold an lic land. Each community is Regional High School stu- road by April 1. Auxiliary Police Officer Michael Open House Saturday, May 9 from 9 required to create an authority to dents will host the event GRANNAN-DOLL Lovely has resigned from the force, a.m. to 4 p.m. issue the permits. The law is meant QUINN BILL citing personal reasons. to prevent the public from accessing and all candidates are TOLL ROAD invited. Selectmen last week debated how A Highway Department worker is trenches. Craver said the meeting to fix a payment issue with the applying for disability retirement Selectmen approved a request should be held to address the differ- PRINDLE LAKE state’s Quinn Bill that gives police from the town. from the Shepherd Hill Regional ing opinions expressed at town meeting last year. The town plans to research the officers extra money if they obtain High School Drama Club to hold a HANDICAP GRANT Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached legal ramifications of breaching the advanced education degrees. voluntary toll road Saturday, April by phone at (508)-909-4050, or by e- Prindle Lake Dam, according to The law, which Charlton adopted The town has approved teaming 11. The event will be held at the in 1976, requires towns pay 50 per- up with Bay State Grants to apply intersection of Masonic Home Road mail at Town Administrator Robin L. [email protected] Craver. The state Office Of Dam cent of that cost, while the state for money to improve the Town and Main Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Safety has ordered the dam’s owners shells out the other half. However, Hall’s handicap

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CHARLTON — 112:24 p.m. — Theft on Beach Road. Report taken. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 CHARLTON — 11:59 p.m. — Traffic control on Carpenter Hill Road. AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH CHARLTON — 6:39 p.m. — Fire on Oxford Road. Extinguished. CHARLTON — 11:55 a.m. — Assault at Bay Path Regional Vocational The Charlton Villager is committed to accu- Technical High School. Call given to officer. racy in all its news reports. Although numer- ous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate TUESDAY, MARCH 24 reporting, mistakes can occur. CHARLTON — 6:36 p.m. — Theft on Sturbridge Road (Route 20). The arrests and offenses listed herein were listed in each town's police Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Investigated. department logs. Those charged are innocent until proven guilty in a CHARLTON — 3:35 p.m. — Motor vehicle accident on Dresser Hill the top right hand corner of page 3 in a time- court of law. Road. Investigated. This newspaper will publish dispensations of cases at the request of ly manner. CHARLTON — 3:22 p.m. — Brush fire on Buteau Road. the accused, with proper documentation. Extinguished. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909-4107 CHARLTON — 3:07 p.m. — Vandalism on L. Stevens Road. during normal business hours. During non- Investigated. business hours, leave a message in the edi- MONDAY, MARCH 30 CHARLTON — 1:50 p.m. — Southbridge Road (Route 1690(. Removed hazard. tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your CHARLTON — 10:47 a.m. — Larceny, forgery, fraud on Stafford CHARLTON — 1:29 p.m. — Burglary on Beach Road. Investigated. phone call. Street. Report taken. CHARLTON — 11:45 a.m. — Burglary on Beach Road. Investigated. CHARLTON — 1:43 a.m. — Burglar alarm on Masonic Home Road. CHARLTON — 11:43 a.m. — Suspicious activity on Dresser Hill Building secured. Road. Party spoken to. Sunday, March 29 CHARLTON — 11:34 a.m. — Domestic disturbance on Sturbridge CHARLTON — 10:59 p.m. — Erratic operation on Worcester Road Road (Route 20). Transported to hospital. (Route 20). Services rendered. FIVE QUESTIONS CHARLTON — 8:35 p.m. — Assault on Masonic Home Road. Report taken. ARRESTS/CHARGES 1. Which occurred first: U.S. presi- CHARLTON — 3:54 p.m. — Postal violation on berry Corner Road. dents limited to two terms or Puerto Party spoken to. MONDAY, MARCH 30 Rico becomes U.S. commonwealth? CHARLTON — 3:34 p.m. — Animal nuisance on J. Davis Road. 2. This West Virginia Democrat is the Referred to other agency. CHARLTON — 11:40 a.m. — Sgt. Daniel P. Dowd charged 21-year-old CHARLTON — 1:43 p.m. — 911 hang up on peaceful lane. Sturbridge resident Chelsea N. Kavanaugh with allowing her vehicle longest serving member of Congress. Investigated. to be driven without insurance. Police stopped the vehicle she was Who is he? CHARLTON — 8:42 a.m. — Suspicious activity on Southbridge Road driving on Worcester Road (Route 20). 3. Which U.S. city is where the first (Route 169). Call given to officer. CHARLTON — 8:00 a.m. — Sgt. Daniel P. Dowd charged 24-year-old ambulance service was instituted? Kristy Marie Mitchell, of 48 Gillespie Road, with driving with a revoked registration. Police stopped the vehicle she was driving on 4. Which movie has won the most SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Worcester Road (Route 20). Academy Awards? 5. What do Norman Chapman, CHARLTON — 7:22 p.m. — Animal nuisance on Glenmere Road. Tommy Moore and Pete Best all have Referred to other agency. SATURDAY, MARCH 28 CHARLTON — 4:08 p.m. — Larceny,forgery,fraud on Stafford Street. in common? Party spoken to. CHARLTON — 9:26 a.m. — Officer Gregory Lewandowski charged CHARLTON — 4:04 p.m. — Animal nuisance on Daniels Road. 24-year-old Kyle S. 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BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY ued, saying the goal of the analysis was to STAFF WRITER answer the question, “How can we make it For the second time this year, jobs have been affordable to [schools] given the other budget eliminated at Old Sturbridge Village. pressures they’re facing?” Two educational department positions were Lindblad said the ultimate decision was to terminated recently, as a result of economiz- eliminate the most expensive tour option in ing programs offered to school groups. favor of adding more elements to the more Ann Lindblad, director of marketing and affordable — and already more popular — self- communications for OSV said last week that guided tour. with prime field trip season just about to start, “By changing what we offer and eliminating a close look was given to the affordability of a the more expensive program it resulted in a trip to the Village. change of staffing levels,” she continued. “Recently the Old Sturbridge Village man- One managerial position and the accompa- agement team did an analysis of the educa- nying clerical position were terminated. tional program offering,” Lindblad said. “We do hear from so many schools that the “So many schools are struggling these days transport costs are a concern for them so our with high transportation costs,” she contin- adjustments in our program offerings were a way to add value to the more affordable choices,” Lindblad said of the new OSV lesson plan containing tools for integrat- ing what is learned at the Village with SENIOR EVENTS classroom curriculums, that will be given to educators in charge of field trips. Although Lindblad said field trip reser- CHARLTON SENIOR vation are still being made daily, with a few days in May already expecting 1,000 CENTER students, she will not have an accurate perception of how this year’s numbers compare to those last year, until the April File photo – June season ends. Discovery Camp students look on as potter Jeff Friedman demonstrates his skill last August. That program APRIL EVENTS Regular attendance however, is up 32 is unaffected by recent layoffs prompted by an OSV analysis of what schools are looking for in more eco- percent Lindblad said, over not only 2008 nomical field trips this spring. • Home Energy Savings — Monday,April 13 figures, but the last seven years. at 10 a.m. “We’ve been busy, we’re up,” she said, seems to be more relevant than ever, and a “I think everything’s fine,” Cimini said. Want to reduce your home energy costs? indicating that OSV membership has good value, and those two things are key in “They’re retooling to revamp that division,” Looking for cheap, do-it-yourself solutions? increased over last year as well. “We’re this economy,” she said. “We’re very encour- he said of the changes in the educational Interested in ways to finance energy and bucking the economic trend.” aged, the visitor comments have been heart- department. heating improvements? “This is pleasantly surprising, because felt and positive and encouraging.” Cimini said that by maintaining all of the You’ll learn about all this and more by obviously January and February are the Despite a second round of layoffs during a costumed interpreters, the visitor experience attending this free seminar sponsored by coldest, snowiest, iciest months,” she reported upswing, Lindblad said the recent should stay the same, continuing to attract Mass Municipal Association added. action was not considered when five positions people to Sturbridge. • Sun Damage Screening — Thursday, April Confident outlook were cut in February. “They’re being much more cautious about 16 at 11 a.m. — Sponsored by Harrington Lindblad is confident that attendance “Had they been related, it would have been not cutting frontline staff,” he said, explaining Memorial Hospital trend will continue, saying that between more prudent to do everything at once, this is that everyone of the guests that comes to • Live Longer, Retire Stronger — Tuesday, the economy and locals having braved the something that we’ve discovered subsequent- town, even if they do not utilize the restau- April 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. Planning to retire? December ice storm, she has seen an ly,” Lindblad said. rants and overnight accommodations, their What if one smart step could ensure that you increased interest in people’s desire to “I think its good business practice to always money is still spent in the local gas stations never outlive your money in retirement? learn ways of being self-sufficient in a reassess and always be ahead of the curve,” and smaller stores, and within the village Make sure you have enough retirement home without electricity and ways for she continued. “I think you have to be respon- itself. income to: Maintain your lifestyle, Last your children to remain occupied using toys sive and nimble and constantly reassess and “Every dollar spent at OSV is potentially lifetime, Outpace inflation with no batteries. adjust.” going to be a dollar that is leveraged by an Refreshments available — Sponsored by This weekend, Lindblad said, the Chairman of the Sturbridge Economic employee of the village in Sturbridge.” Financial Consulting Group Village is anticipating up to 800 Girl Development Committee, Michael Cimini, News staff writer Christopher Tanguay may • Please call for reservations and more info Scouts, said the cuts are not really any cause for con- be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctan- on all programs at 508-248-2231. All ages wel- “Increasingly, the visitor experience cern. [email protected]. come.

CHARLTON SENIOR Champagne ‘grateful’ for Pentagon award BY JOY RICHARD “I am extremely grateful for this award. It the honor to him in 1991. CENTER TRIPS TIMES STAFF WRITER was a team effort and I hope that this Champagne said he volunteered for May 29-31: “ Red Sox in Toronto & Niagara DUDLEY — Because of a Dudley resident, research will help in future endeavors,” said Operation Desert Storm because he was a Falls” military technology once thought to be Champagne. civilian working for the Army everyday, but $279 PP/double, $27 .triple, $369 single, ( impossible is now a reality, and last month, Along with researching this technology, he knew that his services could be used to $249. child w/adult ); Meals are not included. the Pentagon took the chance to honor him Champagne is internationally the foremost help in the war — so he made the choice to Birth Certificate & ID required for it. expert on Cold Spray Technology and was join. July 10: “ Tall Ships Cruise”; $59 per person Dudley resident Victor Champagne, who the editor for the first comprehensive refer- “Both my father and grandfather served – Lunch not included — Waiting list works for the United States Department of ence book on the subject, which was pub- in the military and using my knowledge of Aug. 6: “Downeast Lobsterbake” in York, Defense along with The US Army Research lished as of last year. different areas of technology, I hoped that I Maine — visit to Nubble Lighthouse; $65 per Laboratory for the past 25 years, received Four-star Gen. Ann Dunwoody awarded could help in saving solders from harm. I person. the award last month for the research and him for these achievements at the knew that this would make them proud, that Nov. 29–30: “Holiday Magic” North Pole development he has conducted for Cold Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes, Thursday,March was my goal,” said Champagne. Express Train ride, Christmas Spectacular at Spray Technology. 12. “Our main goal working for the U.S Army Radio City Music Hall w/Rockettes & much Cold Spray Technology, which is also Dunwoody is the first female four-star gen- is that we work for the soldiers and their more; $299 p/p double; $379 single. known as “Super Sonic Particle Deposition” eral in American history. President George benefit,” he added. “This alone is what we For a flier and more information, call Elaine is a technology that has been in the process W. Bush awarded the position, which heads are focused on, to keep them safe and as pro- at 508-248-2231. of research and development since the up the Army Material Command. This posi- tected as possible. The honor that I received All ages welcome. 1960s. Explained simply, it involved making tion gives the orders on equipping the Army is wonderful, but knowing that it has helped materials that could not otherwise be made with supplies. move our country’s military forward is what by any other process, or, making one materi- Champagne has also received other is important.” al that is not from nature out of other exist- awards from the Army, such as the presti- Champagne is stationed in Natick, as well ing materials already in existence. gious U.S. Army Research and Development as at Fort Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Details about the applica- Achievement Award. He also received an The fort is located near the Chesapeake Bay tions of the spray are classi- award while he was in Operation Desert as well as the Susquehanna and Gunpowder fied. Storm. While working on helicopters, he dis- rivers. He commutes between Dudley, covered a glitch in six Natick and the fort regularly. Apache helicopters. 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Pauline Wajer, 97 Lillian A. Kaczynski, 89 Dudley - Pauline al years at the American Optical, retiring in WORCESTER — Lillian A. (Akstens) 1939. (Smolen) Wajer, 97, of 5 1943 to raise her family. Kaczynski, 89, formerly of Worcester, died She was a cafeteria worker in the Worcester Delaney Ave., died peace- Mrs. Wajer was an active member of the Thursday, March 19 in the Life Care Center of Public Schools for 16 years, retiring in 2003. fully Tuesday, March 24 at United Cerebral Palsy Association and an Auburn. She previously worked for 18 years in the A&P The Inn at Sprucewood, Adult Education volunteer teaching Her husband, Stanley Kaczynski, died in Supermarket on Southbridge Street. Durham, N.H. English/Polish to new residents who emigrat- 1998. Mrs. Kaczynski was a former member of Her husband of 51 years, ed from Poland. Mrs. Wajer was also a commu- She is survived by three sons, S. Michael Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, the Polish Robert G. Wajer Sr., a part- nicant of St. Andrew Bobola Church and Kaczynski, of Dudley, with whom she lived, Women’s Club, and the Green Island ner of the former Wajer’s member of the Holy Rosary Sodality. Paul F. Kaczynski and his wife, Paula, of Neighborhood Center, all in Worcester. Express Co., died in 1991 Her funeral was held Wednesday, April 1 in Charlton, and Ted S. Kaczynski and his wife, Mrs. Kaczynski’s funeral Mass was held She leaves a son, St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Joyce, of Oxford; four grandchildren, Kristin- Monday, March 23, in Our Lady of Vilna Thomas Wajer and his wife, JoAnne Wajer, of Dudley. Burial followed in St. Joseph Garden Marie Kaczynski, Stephanie Anne Kaczynski, Church, Sterling St., Worcester. Burial was in Franklin; a granddaughter, Kristin and her Of Peace Cemetery, Webster. Sarah Kazcynski, and Jared Paul Kaczynski. Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. husband, Pete Hopkins, of Lee, N.H.; great- In lieu of flowers. Donations may be made She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Memorial donations may be made to the grandchildren Alex, Sydney, and Megan. in her memory to the United Cerebral Palsy Stephanie Kaczynski. Mercy Center for Developmental Disabilities, Heather Wajer of San Francisco, Calif.; and Association at 71 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA Mrs. Kaczynski was born Feb. 12, 1920 in 25 Chester St., Worcester, MA, 01605. great-grandson Griffin. 02472, to The ALS Association, Massachusetts Worcester, the daughter of Michael and The Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill St., Predeceased by son Robert J. Wajer Jr. Chapter at 320 Norwood Park South, second Fruzina (Kantaravich) Akstens, and lived in Whitinsville, directed the arrangements. Pauline was born in Coraopolis, Pa. on floor Norwood, MA 02062, or to The Worcester most of her life. Visit www.carrfuneralhome.com. March 31, 1911, the daughter of the late Frank Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts She graduated from South High School in and Anna (Czajka) Smolen. The family moved Chapter at 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA to Charlton, where Pauline graduated from 02472 or to a Charity of Choice. Charlton High School in 1929. After high Visit www.bartelfuneralhome.com. school she worked as a Payroll Clerk for sever- Gerald R. Kubesh, 46 late Frank P. Kubesh, and lived in Charlton CHARLTON — Gerald R. “Gerry” Kubesh, most of his life. 46, of 7 Hammond Hill Road, passed away He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and Wednesday, March 25 in UMass Hospital, enjoyed classic old movies and was a Civil War James F. Upton, 74 Worcester. buff. YORK, MAINE — James F.Upton, 74, passed ny was later sold to Honeywell in 1978 and Jim He leaves behind his mother, Barbara A. There are no calling hours. Funeral services away Saturday, March 21, at his home over- retired to Maine shortly thereafter. (Williams) Caouette of Charlton; a sister, will be private and at the convenience of the looking the sunrise and the ocean in York, In York, he was a former trustee of the York Debra L. Greany of North Oxford; one brother, family. after a short battle with cancer. Library, a member of York Golf and Tennis Kevin P. Kubesh of Charlton; a half brother, Memorial contributions may be made to the He leaves his loving wife of 51 years, Club and the York Harbor Reading Room. Terry A. Caouette of Charlton; two nephews Charlton Fire Department. Barbara "Pepi" Prince Upton; and three sons, He and Barbara spent many years sharing and a niece. Gerry also left behind many lov- The Robert J. Miller-Charlton Funeral David and his wife, Marianne, of Shrewsbury, time between their home in York, Maine and a ing friends. Home, 175 Old Worcester Road is assisting Craig and his wife, Keri, of Chesapeake, Va., winter home on Callawassie Island in South Gerry was born in Southbridge, son of the Gerry’s family with the arrangements. Kirk and his wife, Laurel, of Charlton; and his Carolina. former daughter-in-law, Catherine. He also He enjoyed many years of sailing along the leaves five beloved grandchildren, Cassandra, Maine coast. He was an avid reader, a talented Chelsey, Sarah, Jennifer, and Jefferson. photographer and an intrepid traveler — hav- Son of J. Stewart Upton and Ila (Ryer) ing visited an extensive set of the world's most Jose C. Lopez Jr., 31 Upton, Jim was born Oct. 2, 1934 in Bangor, interesting destinations. Throughout the past WORCESTER — Jose C. Lopez Jr., 31, of Jose was born in Southbridge. Maine, where he lived until midway through 40 years, Jim was never happier than when sit- Worcester, died Friday, March 20 in UMass He was a 1996 graduate of Worcester high school. In 1950 he and his family moved ting with friends and family on the lawn or Memorial Hospital. Vocational High School. to Framingham, where he graduated from porch of the lakefront cottage in southern He leaves his mother, Carmen A. and her He was employed by Norton’s Company as a high school and excelled in several sports. He Maine. husband, Maylon C. Mayo, of Worcester; his machinist. graduated from Bates College and Rensselaer A memorial service was held Saturday, father, Jose C. Lopez Sr. of Southbridge; the Jose liked to play football and made the All- Polytechnic Institute in 1957 as an Electrical March 28 at the First Parish Congregational loves of his life, his daughter, Layla Elizabeth Star team in high school. He enjoyed enter- Engineer. Church, 180 York St., York. Lopez, and his girlfriend, Terin E. Shatos, both taining and playing video games with his He and Pepi settled in Sudbury, where they Memorial contributions may be made to the of Webster; his grandmother, Pajita Ortiz nieces, body building, and most of all, loved spent twenty years raising their three sons. charity of one's choice. Lopez of Southbridge; seven sisters, Alyda being a father. After working for 10 years at Raytheon Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Justiniano, Marilyn J. Rosario and her hus- The funeral was held Wednesday, March 25 Company, he and his business partner co- Sands Rd., York, Maine is directing arrange- band Sam and Migdalia Lopez-Platt, all of in St. Paul’s Cathedral, 15 Chatham Street. founded Incoterm Corporation, an early pio- ments. Worcester, Brandy J. Martin of Moira, N.Y., Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery, neer in intelligent computer terminals used in Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com. Corinne R. Vasquez of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Southbridge. airline and banking applications. The compa- Carrie Rockhill of Moira, N.Y. and Julie C. Donations may be made to UTMA for Layla Levato and Jennifer K. Mayo, both of Elizabeth Lopez at Bank of America. Charlton; and many nephews, nieces, aunts, O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park uncles, cousins and friends. Avenue, directed the arrangements. His sister, Darcy Rockhill of Moira, N.Y., Visit oconnorbrothers.com Lawrence L. Viel, 87 predeceased him. OXFORD — Lawrence L. the late Peter and Edna (Corbin) Viel, and Viel, 87, of Water Street, died lived in Worcester before moving to Oxford 55 Tuesday, March 24 in his years ago. home. He graduated from Commerce High School He is survived by his wife in Worcester. Send all obituary notices to the of 55 years, Katherine H. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, (Bomba) Viel of Oxford; eight serving in the Asiatic/Pacific Theater. children, Diana M. Peterson Mr. Viel retired from the Massachusetts Charlton Villager, and her husband, George, of Grafton, State Police as Station Commander of the Lawrence L. Viel Jr. and his wife, Cynthia, of Sturbridge Barracks in 1971, after 24 years of Charlton; Michael P. Viel and his wife, Sheila, service. 25 Elm St., of Charlton, Daniel J. Viel and his wife, He was a member of St. Ann's Church in Sandra, of Oxford, Kathleen M. Saad and her North Oxford. He was a wonderful dad, hus- husband, Alfred, of Thompson, Conn., Mary band, and grandfather, and enjoyed his family. Southbridge, MA 01550, L. Tolic and her husband, Mato, of Oxford, A funeral Mass was held Friday, March 27, Ann E. Eckl and her husband, Ludwig, of at St. Ann's Church, 652 Main St., North Monson, and Patricia A. Viel of Oxford; 17 Oxford. Military burial followed at North or by e-mail to grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and Cemetery, Oxford. many nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions He was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley may be made to the Salvation Army, 640 Main wbird@ (Vadas) Viel of Worcester, who died in 1952; St., Worcester, MA 01608. his stepfather, Oscar Erickson of Worcester, Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, who died in 1981; a brother, Wallace Viel; and a is directing the arrangements. villagernewspapers.com. sister, Pearl Dunphy. Visit www.paradisfuneralhome.com. He was born in Van Buren, Maine, the son of

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DISNEY SHOW CHOIR Shawn Kelley photos

CHARLTON — The Charlton Middle School show choir helped Charlton Elementary school celebrate Disney Day held at the Elementary School on Friday, March 27.

CHARLTON — First-grader Dominic Lamica of Charlton, wearing a Goofy hat, watches the Charlton Middle School show choir.

CHARLTON — Charlton Elementary students watch the Middle School show choir perform for them on Disney Day.

CHARLTON — Principal of Charlton Elementary school Lori Pacheco,addresses the kids with her festive Mickey mouse T-shirt and balloon. CHARLTON — First-grader Brian Lavoie of Charlton, wearing a Goofy hat, claps his hands to the beat. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 3, 2009 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9 CALENDAR

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 SUNDAY, APRIL 5 you can join us as we continue the important CELEBRATE RECOVERY work of supporting our local library. CHARLTON — Celebrate Recovery presents DUDLEY — There will be an Italian lunch- For more information about the meeting CHARLTON —Charlton Baptist Church's “Wiping the Tears: A Caring Response to eon at 11:45 a.m. at the First Congregational or the Friends group, please call the library Celebrate Recovery celebrated God's healing Abuse Recognizing Abuse/Domestic Violence, Church, Center Road. The menu includes ziti power in our lives through eight recovery the Cycle of Violence and the Warning Signs,” at 508-248-0452 or contact Phyllis Hanlon at and sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, salad, and 508-248-5161 or [email protected] principles and the Christ-centered 12 Steps. from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist Church, brownies. Cost is $7 per person; 6 and under This experience allows us to be changed. 50 Hammond Hill Road. are free; $20 cap per family. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 17-18, 24-25 We open the door by sharing our experi- The evening includes Drama Other baked goods will be for sale if you so ences, strengths, and hopes with one another. Presentation/God’s Word and Heart OXFORD — N.E.T. Works Productions Inc. desire. All proceeds to benefit the youth In addition, we become willing to accept Concerning Violence/Why do we need to talk presents the comedy “Anybody Out There,” by about abuse in the church?/Domestic group mission trip to Harlem, N.Y. this sum- John Patrick, directed by Holly Dion. God's grace in solving our life problems. By Violence/Battering/It’s all about mer through the Youth Services Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday,April 17 and working the steps and applying their Biblical Control/Breaking Free/How Can I Help? Opportunities Project Organization. 24, and Saturday, April 18 and 25. principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We Childcare provided. Please come and show your support. For Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for sen- become free from our addictive, compulsive, All are Welcome. reservations please call (508)248-6023. Take iors/students. and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom out also available. It will be presented at St. Roch’s Church on creates a stronger personal relationship with SATURDAY, APRIL 4 334 Main St. God and others. As we progress through the THURSDAY, APRIL 9 CHARLTON — The Great Egg Hunt, a non- Portions of the proceeds will benefit vari- principles we discover our personal, loving profit fundraiser, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 CHARLTON — The Friends of the ous charities. and forgiving Higher Power — Jesus Christ. For information call 508-842-0867 or 508-832- p.m. at Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary,Route 20 Charlton Public Library invites the public to Celebrate Recovery is held every Friday, 7150. (Rain Date: Sunday, April 5). attend its next monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Charlton Baptist The hung will feature 5,400 unique eggs dec- The meeting will take place in the children’s SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Church, 50 Hammond Hill Road. orated to look like animals (frogs, butterflies, story room on the lower level of the library. For more information, call Elaine at 508- flowers, squirrels, elephants, lions, etc…) and New members, current members and non- SOUTHBRIDGE — Wally the Green 248-7597 or visit charltonbaptist.org then hidden throughout the day along 72 acres Monster of the Boston Red Sox will be on of trails. members are always welcome. FRIENDS INVITE PUBLIC TO The Friends continue to plan fun events hand to sign autographs for children as Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush. Harrington Hospital Employees will raffle Find prize eggs. Live animals at the visitor’s that ultimately help our library better serve MONTHLY MEETING off a variety of unique baskets at the center, face painting, balloons, Hunt Bunny, its patrons. We’d love to have your input. So refreshments and more. bring your ideas and enthusiasm and join us Knights of Columbus, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CHARLTON _ The Friends of the Only $10 per family. at our next meeting. Raffle ticket sales are as follows: For the Charlton Public Library invites the public to For more information, call Barbara at 508- As always, meeting attendees are invited to baskets: 10 tickets for $5, 20 tickets for $10 attend its next monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. 248-5516 or visit www.capenhill.org. enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee, tea or hot and 40 tickets for $20. T in the children’s story room on the lower chocolate, courtesy of the Friends. Light High-end items will also be raffled off level of the library. refreshments will also be available. We hope which include a grill, a laptop as well as New members, current members and non- other higher end items. Higher-end raffle members are always welcome. ticket prices are: 1 ticket for $5, 5 tickets for We will continue our discussions of new $10 and 10 tickets for $20. events and programs. Our photography/cal- In addition, the day will feature face paint- endar contest is underway and we anticipate ing, light refreshments and music. another tremendous response. We will be DISNEY SHOW CHOIR All proceeds will benefit the Harrington launching our supermarket receipts pro- Shawn Kelley photos Cancer Center. gram in the near future and will release our first quarterly newsletter later this winter. SATURDAY, APRIL 25 As always, meeting attendees are invited to CHARLTON — The Charlton Board of enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee, tea or hot Health is holding a rabies clinic from 9 a.m. chocolate, courtesy of the Friends. Light to 12 p.m. at 54 North Main St., Charlton. refreshments will also be available. For Cost is $10 each. more information about the meeting or the Dogs must be on leash and cats must be in Friends group, please call the library at 508- carriers. Please bring previous rabies certifi- 248-0452 or contact Phyllis Hanlon at 508-248- cate to determine if you are eligible for a 5161 or [email protected] three-year rabies vaccination. State law requires that all dogs and cats over six months of age have a valid rabies vaccina- tion. The Charlton Town Clerk will be avail- able for licensing dogs. For more information, call the Board of Health at 508-248-2210.

ONGOING Harrington offers Alzheimer’s support grouP- The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 7- 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room I at Harrington Memorial Hospital. All care- givers of persons dealing with memory loss CHARLTON — The Charlton Middle School show and family members are invited. choir helped the Charlton Elementary school cele- CHARLTON — Principal of Charlton Elementary For information, contact Roger brate Disney Day held at the Elementary school on school Lori Pacheco snaps pictures of kids in their Lamontagne, LICSW BCD at 508-764-2423. Friday, March 27. Disney outfits. IT’S AS EASY AS Signing Your Name Please look at the label on the front page of this week’s newspaper. If it says RESIDENT, you MUST fill out the coupon below to guarantee your FREE weekly home delivery of the Charlton Villager.

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VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND Shining light For Obama, on open it’s time to government clear hurdle Earlier this month, the Charlton s it too early to cast Villager’s sister publication, the daily judgment upon Southbridge Evening News, published a President Obama? series articles and other material in sup- I After all, he’s been in port of Sunshine Week. office less than three As its name suggests, Sunshine Week months. Anyone who is a period of time devoted to shedding expected the economy to light on the critical importance of open turn around in two-plus and honest government and freedom of months was delusional. BIRD’S Why, then, are the polls information. suddenly turning down- The weeklong effort is led by the NEST ward for the man who has American Society of Newspaper editors so carefully crafted his pub- lic image? Why does the and, in the words of the American WALTER BIRD Newspaper Association, “is about the public that so overwhelm- ingly elected him — at least public’s right to know what its govern- a portion of it, anyway — seem to be turning ment is doing, and why. Sunshine Week O THE DITOR against him? seeks to enlighten and empower people T E And is it fair? to play an active role in their govern- The last question is easiest to answer: Of ment at all levels …” course, it’s fair. Sunshine Week is over now, but the When you run a campaign in which you REAS extends thanks for ‘Taste of the Towns’ promise to be the change everyone is looking spotlight shouldn’t be turned off when for and you make the outgoing administration the week is over and newspapers and the To the Editor: Davis, DNS — The Business Printer, Ed seem the very embodiment of evil, you are set- public play a critical role in making sure On behalf of the REAS Foundation, Stearn’s Dressed Meats, Elements of ting yourself up for a fall. No mere mortal can ever be free of follies, awareness remains acute when it comes Charlton Chapter Board of Directors, thank Massage, Elm Center Café, Family House of pitfalls and shortcomings. to open government. you goes out to all those involved in the Pizza, Francesco’s Italian Bakery, Golden The problem with Obama is he doesn’t quite "Taste of the Towns" event that was held Jan. Greek Restaurant, Heritage & Quaboag The Charlton Villager and its parent seem to get that. 31. Country Clubs, Howlett Lumber, Kathy’s company, Stonebridge Press, take seri- The mainstream media has been blamed ously the obligation of local, state and "It was a huge success," says REAS Garden Treasures, Cathy Kuehl with putting Obama up on a pedestal and wor- Chairman, Jayne Vranos. "We had not antic- LaMountain’s Service Station, Michael Lally, shipping at his feet. The media get blamed for national officials to remain aboveboard ipated so many people, but were very pleased Nancy & Dave Landry, Margaux’s Deli, with the public they serve. Throughout everything, which is actually part of why with the turnout." McDonald’s — Sellia Corporation, Mondo’s, many of us are currently struggling — but the year, they must be reminded that The REAS Foundation of Charlton, who Moonstruck Café, Nana Eleanor’s, Overlook that’s a story for another day.The truth is, TV there are laws to be followed; they exist had their very first fundraiser this year, Masonic Health Care, Perkins & Perkins types did stumble over themselves to bow at for a reason. raised $5,374 with the Taste of the Towns Wine & Cheese Shop, Ronnie’s Seafood, Ruby the altar and sip the Kool-Aid. There have been numerous examples event. Wines, Safety Gear, Safety Source, Salem But there’s another figure to blame for the "Because we didn't have any expenses, Cross Inn, Southbridge Savings Bank, of Open Meeting Law violations. canonization of President Obama, and that’s it was pure profit that will go directly to Stonehedge Gardens, Sturbridge Candy & Obama himself. Officials in Charlton, Sturbridge and the applicants." said REAS Board Treasurer Gift Shoppe, Ted’s Liquor & Wines, Vienna In his speeches, in his commercials, his TV Southbridge all being cited at different Sheri Bibinski. Restaurant & Historic Inn, Webster First appearances — all along the campaign trail times over the past several years. The REAS Foundation thus far has raised Federal Credit Union, Michael Zereski, Obama worked hard to position himself as the Occasionally, there are signs that our over $13,400. to assist Charlton seniors with Zorbas Pizzeria Tavern. only candidate who could truly lift the coun- local leaders in government get the mes- their energy bills. We enjoyed this evening as much as our try out of its doldrums. He didn’t so much It's with great appreciation that we thank guests and hope to do it again next year. sage. address rallies as sermonize them. When a the following vendors who attended our For more information about the REAS chink appeared in his armor, he did whatever In Charlton, for example, where both event and those who donated auction items Foundation call 508-434-4402 or go to he had to smooth it out — which usually the Water/Sewer Commission and as well: Agape Hair Salon, Frank D’Amelio, www.reasfoundation.org/charlton. involved tossing someone under the prover- Board of Selectmen have been cited for Barkwood Inn, Lisa Brown, Carmella’s Applications are available on our Web site or bial bus. Open Meeting Law violations, the latter Italian Kitchen, Charlton Center Café, at the Charlton Senior Center. Donations can He spoke of hope, promise, a return to great- recently banned all but two top police Charlton Chinese Take-out, Charlton Food be sent to REAS Foundation, Charlton ness — on the surface, all harmless rhetoric Mart ,Charlton Furniture, Charlton House of Chapter, P.O. Box 793, Charlton, MA, 01507. these. However, by positioning himself as the officers from texting on town cell Pizza, Charlton Mills, Charlton Orchards, LT.CARL EKMAN, only one capable of any of these things, he lift- phones. Charlton Senior Center, Copper Cricket, COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER ed himself up above the fray. That, of course, doesn’t mean officials Country Bank, CVS Pharmacy, Dark Horse REAS FOUNDATION,CHARLTON CHAPTER It was genius, really, because in so doing, it don’t share information from their own Tavern & Honest Town Brewery, Linda made his opponents impossibly stuck in the private phones or from their personal role of desperate mudslinger when they attempted to criticize him — even when that computers, where Instant Messaging criticism was warranted. makes it quick and convenient to con- Obama reacted to even the slightest of barbs verse with a fellow board member. as though he were above it all. Rather than Still, that the town took such a step is Your policy’s a bit pitchy, dawg take it as pretentious, the TV types and, appar- heartening, and demonstrates that it ently,a great many voters saw it as the mark of a candidate whose gaze was focused on the takes seriously the laws that demand I have to admit that wasn’t feelin’ it, dawg.” I’m sure Biden bigger picture; the measure of a man who did- access to all governmental business that Barack Obama is good at could ad-lib a new line, SNL-style. Maybe it n’t have time to be bothered with pettiness is deemed open to the public. getting the American tele- could involve Amtrak. And for Abdul, I’m when there was so much to be done on the Is Sunshine Week making a differ- vision viewing public’s thinking maybe Nancy Pelosi, or potential- national and global stage. ence? attention. I counted more ly former president George W. Bush. We’d After all, Obama the Campaigner was According to the ANA, yes. There are than a few online enter- want it to be a politically balanced bunch: always telling us how much work there was to tainment television blog- no free pass for Democrats or Republicans. be done and how it would take sacrifice and signs that citizens expect their elected gers and commentators As long as we had our judges settled, we hard decisions. and appointed officials to adhere to the complaining that he keeps could proceed to traveling around the coun- One wonders whether deciding to sit down laws and to make sure what is a public scheduling his televised try, having try-outs for would-be candi- with Jay Leno was among those “hard deci- record is treated as such. More and more conferences during prime- KRISTAL dates. We could collect all the raw footage sions.” people seem willing to call their local time favorites like and compile it into an opening episode for Work to be done? In the short time he has “American Idol.” KLEAR the season, with someone like Ross Perot been in office, Obama has appeared on TV leaders to the floor when it appears a almost as much as Ed McMahon on those late violation has been taken place. This maybe isn’t too sur- playing the William Hung role. prising, since during an Then, we’d move on to the Top 12, where night “cash for gold” commercials. He made KRIS REARDON So long as there are those willing to unprecedented visit to the we’d have to endure only 12 weeks of insan- another appearance Tuesday night. Some see it as a fresh and bold departure keep their eyes open and trained on gov- “Tonight Show” with Jay ity as candidates prepared songs about from the Nixonian ways of the Bush adminis- ernment figures, there will be sunshine Leno a few weeks ago — the first appear- their political stances instead of a year of tration, which was shelled with criticism that on an issue that for quite a long time ance on a late night talk show by an acting speeches. Instead of puzzling over whose it operated in complete privacy, with doors remained in the dark. The Charlton president — he did talk about “American policies were best, we could be gently guid- locked and shutters pulled tightly shut. Villager encourages readers to contact Idol.” ed by our Randy Jackson figure frowning Obama, they say, is communicating with us. us when they believe an Open Meeting Leno asked him if it was fair to judge his when one candidate begins sounding a lot That begs the question: About what, exact- Law violation has occurred, or if infor- performance as our nation’s highest rank- like another that, and saying that wow, ly? ing public figure so quickly. Obama’s dawg, that was hot, but you gotta make it mation that should, in accordance with That the economy is in rough shape? We response: “Well, look, we are going through your own. You know, this could really save know that. the Freedom of Information Act, be a difficult time. I welcome the challenge. us some time, as opposed to the alternative It hasn’t seemed to have occurred to these made available, isn’t. The editor, Walter You know, I ran for president because I of having to ponder of whether or not legions of Obamaphiles that he may simply be Bird Jr., may be reached at 508-909-4107, thought we needed big changes. I do think someone like Obama did or did not steal stoking his own ego; pulling an A-Rod, if you or via e-mail at wbird@stonebridge- in Washington it’s a little bit like ‘American Gov. Deval Patrick’s words like he was will, without kissing the mirror (or in his press.com. Idol,’ except everybody is Simon Cowell.” accused of doing early in the campaign sea- case, the camera). It also begs the question: In between all Through a continued partnership Ah, Simon Cowell. You either love him son. Then our Paula (please remember this (for being so brutally honest), hate him (for could be Pelosi or Bush sitting in her these public addresses, TV appearances and between the public and the local news- the same reason), or don’t care much about chair), could just take a sip of whatever is updates to Facebook and Twitter, how hard, paper, Sunshine Week can actually him at all. But the comparison of in her red Coca Cola cup and mumble some- really,is our president working? And on what? become plural — and last 52 weeks of Washington — whoever that entails — to thing incomprehensible. So is it too early to abandon ship? According the year. Simon Cowell got me to thinking: what And then, we could all just dial — or even to the polls, no. And if they aren’t exactly jumping overboard, at the very least, folks would our election turn-outs be like if we text! — in our votes as many times as we might be starting to wonder if what Obama’s challenged the presidential contenders in wanted, and in 12 weeks, we’d have our critics said was right. That underneath that 2012 to a sing-off, Idol-style? John McCain decision made for us. fancy wrapping paper was a familiar present came out this week and said that he would I know it’s a bit early to begin thinking of — the kind that pleases for a while, but soon have to see who is running in 2012 before he 2012, but everyone is already talking about becomes just like any other toy, predictable committed support to a candidate — that he it, and McCain’s announcement about his and dull. wouldn’t automatically back Sarah Palin if potential non-endorsement of Palin made Is it too early to criticize? With another pres- she ran. And with that, I was beginning to national news this weekend. 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CHILINSKI ing too much about things that don’t neces- Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at 508-909- DITOR DITOR PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER E /E sarily make sense, and rambling on… final- Kristina Reardon contributes a column to 4107, or via e-mail at AT LARGE ly ending up with a trademark line like: “I Stonebridge Press Newspapers. [email protected]. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, April 3, 2009 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Attorney takes issue with Craver’s approach

rights,” and threaten layoffs. rejecting a wage freeze. Selectmen refused to accept a the officers by leaving both parties UNION Dunlap said he believes Craver “[The night of the meeting] I was wage freeze in the official collective with more money. Extra cash in the continued from page 1 was trying to prevent a fair labor told they would not accept the wage bargaining process, according to police force’s coffers could help an effort to “coerce” it out of their practice allegation. freeze,” she said. “Nobody corrected Vice Chairman Peter J. Boria. They them avoid layoffs, she said. collective bargaining rights. The Chapter 150e of the Mass General that [during the meeting]. What is did so, according to Selectman Scott “If the detail rate goes up, then the union’s contract expires June 30 and law, he said, prohibits a town from going on here?” D. Brown, because the board wanted town gains more money … as well as the town is required to collectively depriving a police union from of its Dunlap attempted to set the record to be fair to the other unions, the fire the officer,” Walker said. “To me, it bargain a new contract with the collective bargaining rights. straight. department and clerical unions, is a win-win situation.” union. Reached by telephone last week, “We have never rejected a wage who accepted the wage freeze out- For details, town officers earn Now, according to Dunlap, the Craver had little to say and would freeze,” he said. side of the collective bargaining eight hours pay if they work more state Joint Labor Management not confirm the incident. Now, town and union officials are process. than four hours. The department Committee will assign a mediator to “I don’t have a comment on that,” at odds over how the two parties con- “In fairness to everybody else, we charges a 10 percent administrative find a resolution to the situation. If she said. ducted their collective bargaining will not bargain a zero percent fee as well as a 10 percent cruiser fee that effort bears no fruit, he said, the She did, however, acknowledge process in relation to a proposed increase,” he said. “We don’t under- for details. matter will go into arbitration. the letter. wage freeze selectmen floated earli- stand why they are saying we are at A “hypothetical” reference to the “We felt there was a break down in “The letter I delivered to Sgt. er this month. Floated as a way to impasse.” detail boost also touched a nerve the process,” Dunlap said in a tele- Maxfield was asking for clarifica- balance next year’s budget, that pro- Both selectmen said they view with officials. Craver, in a Monday, phone interview last week. tion on why their attorney informed posal asked the police, fire, highway negotiating the wage freeze and the March 23 letter to Maxfield, charac- Dunlap detailed his allegations the town that we were at impasse [in and clerical unions to take a one- police union’s contract as two sepa- terized Dunlap’s proposal as “hypo- against Craver by describing an the collective bargaining process].” year pay freeze and agree to a one- rate issues. Views diverged from thetical.” incident between the Town Maxfield could not be reached for year extension of their current con- there. The unions approach angered Administrator and Police Sgt. comment at the police station last tracts. ‘INFLEXIBLE’ Brown. Graham Maxfield, the union’s presi- week and a reporter could not locate The police union asked the select- “It became clear that the town had “Hypothetical questions get you dent. Recently, he said, Craver went his phone number to contact him men’s bargaining committee, dur- no intention of bargaining collec- nowhere,” he said. “They never to the police headquarters where directly. ing a Saturday, March 21 meeting, if tively,and pursued only an uncondi- made an offer. An offer is not a hypo- Pervier escorted her into a room Walker said a recent conversation it would agree to a one-year wage tional one-year wage freeze,” thetical.” with Maxfield. Pervier closed the with Maxfield, after the vote to freeze, in exchange for a “small” Dunlap wrote. The dispute has left the union door and left the room, Dunlap said, approve the layoffs, brought about increase in their police detail rate, Walker took issue with the town’s worried about its ranks, as Dunlap then Craver handed Maxfield a let- her new belief. according to a letter Dunlap’s wrote view, calling it “inflexible.” expressed in his letter. ter detailing the collective bargain- ‘WHOLE STORY’ yesterday. The union requested that “It is apparent to me, you can’t “They are concerned about the ing process to that date. Craver, he She said Maxfield told her she was rate, said Dunlap, to bring the cur- make an all or nothing requirement impact these layoffs will have on said, asked Maxfield to read it in her not “given the whole story.” From rent rate closer to the level of other [with the wage freeze],” she said. public safety in the town, and presence and “state whether he him, she learned the union was ask- area police departments. Craver Whether the proposed detail rate response times during emergen- agreed or disagreed,” with its con- ing for an increase in their detail answered “no” to that idea because increase would actually help or hurt cies,” he wrote. tents. rate, which currently is $35 per hour, it would “derive a benefit” to union the town is also disputed. Walker Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached “I consider that bullying,” he and would be willing to accept a members, according to a Wednesday, debated Craver’s view of the issue, by phone at (508)-909-4050, or by e- said.“I do believe she is trying to wage freeze. Before, however, she March 25 letter he e-mailed to saying an increased detail rate mail at coerce [Maxfield] to forego his legal said she was told the union was Charlton Villager. would actually benefit the town and [email protected] Wanted schools to be ‘safe haven’ for students

PRINCIPAL “Then,” she said, “when he got to school, it Looking back on her professional career, summers during her retirement. continued from page 1 was not such a good idea. That thing was look- Tucker has witnessed the field’s evolution, but Tucker, who will be 60 by the time she ing at me all day.” she stressed the changes have not altered the retires, will also have more time to spend with certainly was not the most fun, she said, as she Working in a school system, however, was ultimate goal — “to help kids make good deci- her husband, Brian, and three children, 34- recalled several funny moments that occurred not always fun and joy, as Tucker learned one sions.” And it was her job to make sure stu- year-old Eric, and Cameron and Gretchen, over the course of her career. day during her time at the Charlton school. dents haves schools, as safe places to go during both 32. One of those moments brought her face to She recalled seeing a student struggling the day, to learn that process in, she said. Before leaving for good, she intends to make face with a slippery critter. One day when she through the day after seeing his dog get struck “[Students] have a lot more to cope with,” one final mark on the school. Tucker said she was serving as the principal at Blackstone- by a vehicle. The story, however, took a happy she said. “After they go through these blue plans to have lunch with a male student on the Millville Middle School, Tucker said, said a turn, which Tucker was thrilled to convey to doors, for six and a half hours, they can be last day of school, but she would not identify student brought his iguana to school and the student. OK.” him. The student, she said, invited her to the “asked” her to baby sit the creature for the “Mom, called,” she told him, “the dog is With so many years as an educator behind lunch. She doesn’t want to make a big deal of school day. going to be OK.” her, Tucker is debating what to do during her leaving though and just wants to fade into the retirement. She is “bantering about some “sunset.” options,” such as working in the retail field. “That,” said Tucker, “would be my style.” While she did not specifically mention becom- ing a professional photographer, Tucker said Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone she takes pictures as a hobby.Her work hangs at (508)-909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- Event would get less on her office walls. Much of it depicts lakeside bridgepress.com scenes from Maine, where she plans to spend town help than in past

tions. The budget, however, is still not bal- BUDGET anced, according to Craver. continued from page 1 WAGE FREEZE being reduced.” The Charlton Permanent Firefighters As a matter of principle, Selectmen Vice Association gave the town a little financial Chairman Peter J. Boria disagreed with using breathing room last week when members the town’s reserve account. agreed to the wage freeze the town had pro- “Unfortunately for the volunteers, they will posed last month. Their salaries will be frozen make it work,” he said. and their contract, which was to expire June Selectmen Chairman Rick Swensen said he 30, will be extended for one-year. However, supports adding $1,000 for Old Home Day, but both parties agreed to minor changes in the still struggled with justifying it after casting existing contract dealing with language stem- one of the votes to layoff three police officers ming from the conversion to a round-the-clock last week. Nothing else, he said, could be cut fire department. to fund Old Home Day. TRANSPARENCY “It is very difficult to sit there and authorize In response to a request from the Charlton the layoffs, and then put money back in to Villager to post the draft budget on the town’s fund Old Home Day,” Swensen said. Web site, Craver said she would post it when Also among the cuts in the fiscal 2010 plan is the annual town meeting warrant is posted. $31,283 in cash to maintain and pave roads, bringing it down to $43,717. Also left out of the Ryan Grannan-Doll can be reached by phone budget is money for Memorial Day celebra- at (508)-909-4050, or by e-mail at rgrand@stone- bridgepress.com

Bylaw must go back to Ryan Grannan-Doll photos Charlton Middle School Principal Kathryn Tucker is retiring from her job this year. But, as the photo, shows, town meeting for approval she is still putting in the full effort. BYLAW The AG’s warnings drew recommendation to keep the NEWS BRIEFS continued from page 1 concern from the selectmen 500 figure, Walker said, the last week. While stressing the current situation could have the completion of the course. The fee is $50 for cerns. need to protect people from been avoided. April events at residents of Brimfield, Holland, Wales and “We caution the town that a sex offenders, Selectmen “I am disappointed that this Sturbridge. All others please add $5. For more bylaw … [that] effectively Chairman Rick Swensen said has to go back to town meet- Hitchcock Academy information or to register, call 413-245-9977. bans sex offenders from he is still concerned about ing again,” she said. Monday, April 13 establishing a residence any- offenders’ legal rights. The The AG’s office did not BRIMFIELD — A new session of Hatha “Gnomes” are being created at Hitchcock where in a Town might be the bylaw, he said, needs to meet quibble with the punish- Yoga classes at Hitchcock Academy begins Academy in our newest concrete casting class subject of a constitutional the “meets letter of the law.” ments, which are stiff. First- Monday,April 6. “Yoga with Jane” will be held from 7-8;30 p.m. today and Wednesday, April challenge in court, the out- The proposal for the regula- time violators of the bylaw on Monday evenings from 7:15 – 8:45 p.m. for 15. Make your own cast concrete gnome for come of which can not be pre- tion was originally 500 feet, would be notified that they six weeks until May 18, and welcomes begin- your garden or patio, or make one to give as a dicted with certainty,” wrote but during town meeting, have 30 days to move. Second ners as well as those with yoga experience. unique gift. These free-standing (and free- Assistant Attorney General Osgood Road resident Karen violations carry a $300 fine, Relax and rejuvenate with postures and guid- thinking?) gnomes range in size from 6” – 16” Kelli E. Gunagan. “If the pro- A. Spiewak, made an amend- with each day constituting a ed meditation to restore the body. For more and have a special story to tell. Join instructor posed bylaw, together with ment to the idea adding the separate violation. Landlords information call 413-245-9977 or visit us on the Pete Robitaille, proprietor of Cornerstone other factors, has the practi- 2,000 feet figure. Pervier said and the state sex offender reg- web: www.hitchcockacademy.org Creations in Sturbridge for a fun and educa- cal effect of preventing or he supports reverting back to istry would also be notified. Tuesday, April 7 tional tw-night. The fee is $20 per gnome or substantially restricting sex the 500 feet figure. The bylaw, however, would Aerobics class begins at Hitchcock two for $35 (for residents of Brimfield, offenders from residing in “We don’t want to be so not apply to those offenders Academy from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Get out and get Holland, Sturbridge and Wales; all others Charlton, one or more affect- overzealous that we are fac- who moved to a school or fit now! Our next session runs on Tuesdays please add $5). All materials and instruction ed persons might challenge ing civil rights challenges,” other regulated area before it and Thursdays, through May 14. All levels are provided. Call 413-245-9977 for more informa- the law on due process or he said. “We can’t insulate the was adopted, or to mentally ill welcome in this low-impact class. The first tion or to register. Coming up on April 29: other constitutional town from people that have individuals. Offenders living half hour is aerobic exercise and the second Fairy Doors. grounds.” committed these types of near facilities built after they half is toning. Bring a mat and wear comfort- Thursday, April 16 The state Supreme Judicial crimes … they have rights moved to their home would able clothing. There are 10 classes in this ses- A Salad Bowl Garden Workshop will be held Court has not reviewed the too. If we let 2,000 feet stand, I also be exempt, as would sion with instructor Anna Thomas. The fee is from 7-8 p.m., at Hitchcock Academy.Welcome issue, according to Gunagan. think at some point we may those convicted of sexual $45 for residents of Brimfield, Holland, Wales in spring by creating your own container The letter also recommends have other challenges.” offenses as minors. and Sturbridge; all others please add $5. For salad garden. Join instructor Linda Fuchs for minor changes to some of the Having to modify the dis- more information call 413-245-9977. this one-evening workshop. The fee is $5, and language. tance at all upset Selectman Ryan Grannan-Doll can be Thursday, April 9 there is also a $20 supply fee payable to the Town meeting voters must Kathleen Walker. Had the reached by phone at (508)-909- A First Aid Certification Class will be held instructor on the 16. For more information or approve the proposed bylaw town listened to Town 4050, or by e-mail at at Hitchcock Academy from 7 to 9 p.m. to register, call 413-245-9977. changes. Counsel James Cosgrove’s [email protected] Participants receive Red Cross certification at 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, April 3, 2009 www.charltonvillager.com

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t was just last week Sears Tower and Chicago; our first explo- that a friend who ration of Disneyworld with niece and had briefly lived in nephew; our countless excursions to IArizona explained Naples, Florida — a.k.a. Little New she had needed to move England for Senior Citizens), along with back to New England in assorted notebooks and ephemera associ- order to keep her sanity. ated with a quarter century of small-town "Why?" I had to ask her. newspapering. BAY PATH LUNCH "What was wrong with Did I really still need the photograph of Monday, April 6: Baked meatloaf/gravy, Arizona?" "No seasons," me "in jail" for a fund-raising cause from BREAKFAST seasoned rice, carrots, roll and butter, she explained. AS YOU 20 years ago? No, this time I was able to fruit , dessert, or veggie burger, tots. And thus it is with part with it. How about the newspaper Monday, April 6: Bagel/cream cheese, 4 oz. cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice. Tuesday, April 7: Cheeseburger on a bun those of us addicted to LIKE IT article interviewing Vietnam veterans or two hot dogs in a roll, coleslaw, baked real weather — that is, (including my brother Ted) a decade after Tuesday, April 7: Eggs and bacon, toast and jelly, orange or apple juice. beans, potato smiles, or peanut butter and change — in our envi- their service there? No, that's still good; it jelly. ronment, so that if we MARK ASHTON just needs proper placement in a scrap- Wednesday, April 8: Blueberry coffee cake, 4 oz. cup of yogurt, orange or apple Wednesday, April 8: Spaghetti and meat don't like the ice storm book or album. sauce, tossed salad, French bread and but- or heat wave we're in the midst of, we need The real highlight of this particular juice. Thursday, April 9: Grilled English muf- ter or spaghetti sauce. only "wait a minute" for the inevitable frenzy of cleaning, however, was the card- Thursday, April 9: Nacho and beef, salsa about-face that is known, in New England board box weighing about 80 pounds and fin with jelly,4 oz. cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice. sauce, sour cream, creamy coleslaw, fruit, at least, as the next season. Or the next filled with envelopes inside envelopes dessert, or nacho and cheese. one. Or the next one. inside pouches, everything related to my Friday, April 10: Good Friday — No School. Friday, April 10: Good Friday — No Spring (a.k.a. mud season) arrived service as administrator of a friend's School recently in New England, both officially estate back about a decade ago. That task and in actuality, bringing with it all the had been a real education to me — not accompanying notions, urges, rituals, and only in how to serve as administrator of desires. Maple sap was flowing, for one an estate, but in how to say no, even to EWS RIEF thing; and young men's fancies were still good friends. Because of tax laws and N B turning to love, I'm sure, for another. But legal requirements, I had preserved every the surest sign of all that spring had offi- slip of paper, every post-it, hardware store cially arrived (not counting the imminent receipt, index card, and certified/regis- approach of opening day at Fenway Park) tered letter from a local health board was the urge last weekend to tackle impor- involved in the project. (I also briefly tant tasks and put things in order. thought I might get a book out of the proj- Yes, we mean the seasonal opening of ect, but I later decided I'd rather preserve the garage doors for the purpose of my sanity — and my friendships.) "spring cleaning." My original intent was to hold a cere- At our home, we still call it the garage monial torching of these materials — like (even a two-car garage), but no vehicle has a mortgage burning, but in this case more ever been nestled inside (during our of a bonfire. But last week I realized that tenure as homeowners, I mean) — for two that would have so greatly added to the very good reasons: cars have gotten bigger problems of global warming that mine since 1922, when the garage was built; and would have been the most egregious car- the "bays" are full of other important stuff bon footprint in the country.So I switched, — snowblowers and lawnmowers, power instead, to viewing, tearing, shredding, washers and paint cans, plastic bins of and recycling of everything in the box. family albums and metal cabinets of bad- It was cathartic, and truly invigorating. minton racquets and birdies, not to men- I'm hoping the Casella folks won't mind tion one fairly sizable cedar chest of auxil- the extra boxes of recyclables I'm leaving iary clothes (my accumulation of at the curb this week, but when they haul "Hawaiian shirts" and special-occasion this stuff away,they'll also take more than overcoats) and a spare bookcase loaded a decade of worries, woes, traumas, and with historical tomes and Dave Barry To Do lists devoted to a task that Sisyphus anthologies — stuff that's way too good to might have found even more punishing be discarded but not necessarily fit for in- than his perpetual rock-rolling assign- house display or decoration. ment. Nevertheless, last week's 60-ish after- My subsequent wading through decades noons inspired a flurry of activities not of photos of Volksmarches and family get- attempted for nearly a year — peeking togethers, on the other hand, was a real into all the plastic bins and cardboard pleasure, except for the frequent boxes, followed by a concerted effort to reminders it provided of our ongoing sort through and even dispose of much of chronological and physiological collapse. their contents. In any case, four boxes of clutter cleared And real progress WAS made! Great in only one day! Leaving only a mere 127 Courtesy photo gobs of paper goods were relegated to the or so boxes to go. At this rate, we'll have recycling bin for this week's pick-up, but cleared enough space to allow at least one Charlton Chip In President Carol Emco, left, and Darlene Emco-Rollins, right, are joined by Alycia Dzik, mid- not without my first inspecting each and family vehicle actually into the garage by dle, at the Charlton Branch. every envelope, folder, album, and binder the spring of, say, 2077. And absolutely no for priceless gems. And they were there, in later than the turn of the century. 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APRIL 4 2006: The Iraq tribunal announce criminal charges against Saddam Hussein and six TANTASQUA POLICY TO THE TEST others, accusing them of genocide and crimes against humanity stemming from BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY Cloutier, who provided the original version The handbook also says, “The administra- a 1980s crackdown against Kurds. AND GUS STEEVES of the police log to the Southbridge Evening tion reserves the right to pursue other legal 2003: During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, U.S. STAFF WRITERS News Sunday night, said he recalled the remedy and intervention in all instances of forces seized Saddam International Airport outside Baghdad. School administrators are keeping a tight computer entry for this case as being essen- larceny.” Chicago Cub's player Sammy Sosa hit his lip about an alleged incident involving tially what was stated above. But he said he The exact punishment doled out for this 500th homer in the seventh inning of a Tantasqua students in possession of alcohol did not know Sunday that the department incident could not be confirmed, although game against the Cincinnati Reds. His hit during school hours recently — and it may had opted not to charge the teenagers; he police did say that it is not the only incident made him the 18th member of the 500 not be the only infraction of its kind. discovered that Monday by talking to of its kind in recent past. A similar report home run club. Sturbridge police were notified Friday, Curboy. was filed with the Sturbridge Police 1996: Jaguar introduced its new SK8 con- Instead, Cloutier said, the department Department approximately two months ago. vertible at the New York International March 20 of an incident during which three Auto Show. technical students, coming from an off-cam- chose an “alternative disposition” method, “We probably have about 10 calls a month but he did not know exactly what that was dealing with various issues at all of the 1991: Three children are taken from their pus job site, were found in possession of families after allegations of satanic abuse alcohol. for this case. schools,” Curboy said of Tantasqua Junior in the Orkney Islands off Scotland. According to Sturbridge Lt. Alan Curboy, In general, he explained that such meth- and Senior High Schools and Burgess 1973: New York's World Trade Center’s the incident did not occur on the day police ods are decided on a case-by-case basis after Elementary School. twin towers, rising 1,350 feet above were notified. talking to the school, victims, students’ par- “I think what the school’s doing is appro- Manhattan, officially became the world's “It didn’t happen on Friday,” Curboy said, ents and others involved, looking at the per- priate, they’re addressing the issue,” tallest buildings. petrators’ histories, and comparing the inci- Curboy continued. explaining that the call to police came after APRIL 5 the fact, as part of an ongoing dialogue dent to similar previous events. Police have Whether or not the school-imposed sanc- between the school district and local law had teens write apologies and do various tions, without legal recourse, are strong 2006: Katie Couric announced she was enforcement that was established by forms of community service, “always some- enough actions to deter other students from leaving NBC's "Today" show to become thing that’s amenable to all parties similar behavior is unknown. anchor of "The CBS Evening News." Worcester County District Attorney Joseph 2001: A Dutch lorry driver is sentenced to Early’s office. involved,” Cloutier said. Some school districts, such as that in “We have a strong working relationship Lawrence, have gone so far as to ban both 14 years in prison for his part in the deaths “Notifications are an extension of that,” of 58 Chinese illegal immigrants found Curboy said. with the schools, and we would respect that students and teachers from having any kind during a routine search at Dover Ferry The police report of the incident stated as long as [the incident] doesn’t cross cer- of bottled beverage or coffee cup in school as Port Last June. that the alcohol was taken from a basement tain boundaries, like a violent crime,” he a result of repeated alcohol violations at 1987: Fox Broadcasting Co. made its prime- refrigerator at the house where the students said. International High School. time TV debut with its first prime time were working. Prouty refrained from commenting on the Curboy explained, that underage drinking shows, starting on Sunday nights begin- At what point of transport the students disciplinary action that would accompany is a concern of the department, having ning April 5, 1987, a comedy about a dys- functional family, “Married ... with were found to be in possession of the alcohol such an incident, referring to the Tantasqua recently received nearly $5,000 in grant High School student handbook, as did funds from the Executive Office of Public Children,” which aired for 11 seasons. is unknown. 1970: West Germany's Count Karl von Attempts to contact Tantasqua principal Superintendent Daniel Durgin. Safety and Security to specifically target the “We follow a discipline code that the issue. Spreti the ambassador to Guatemala is Steven Bliss over the last couple of days to kidnapped and shot dead. confirm the allegations have been unsuc- School Committee adopts,” Durgin With the grant, Curboy explained the cessful. explained, also refraining from commenting “Cops and Shops,” program was established, APRIL 6 Whether or not the students transported on any specifics of the incident. in which police monitor the sales of alcohol 2008: Olympic Torch Relay arrives in the alcohol in private vehicles could not be “We always try to work with parents and from local vendors, as well as conduct shoul- London, England, sparking huge protests confirmed either, although Technical try to get to the root of the problem,” Durgin der-tapping exercises, during which under- by pro-Tibetan independence and pro- Division principal Tim Prouty said students said. “People make mistakes, we just try not age customers working with the police Human Rights supporters, causing the in the electrical and carpentry programs are to have them make the same ones over.” attempt to purchase libations from various route to be changed. typically transported via specific mini- According to the handbook, “Students locations. 2005: Prince Rainier III of Monaco dies, leaving the throne to Prince Albert II, the buses, while intern and co-op students usu- found to possess or distribute alcohol, nar- In a written statement issued earlier this cotics, or illicit drugs … shall be immediate- month, Sgt. Kevin Mercier said compliance eldest son of Rainier III of Monaco and ally drive individual vehicles. Grace, Princess of Monaco. Curboy said at the time the police were ly suspended from school for an initial peri- checks would be conducted at all licensed od ten (10) school days.” alcohol vendors in Sturbridge throughout 1998: The Dow Jones industrial average notified of the incident, any alcohol the stu- closed above 9,000 points for the first time. dents had supposedly taken was gone, there- The handbook goes on to say that an exclu- 2009. 1968: The violence and race riots continue fore no criminal charges could be filed. sion hearing will be held by the principal, “Alcohol is the number one drug problem in cities throughout the U.S. following the Without the alcohol as evidence, Curboy along with the student and his or her parent among youth, killing more young people assassination of black civil rights leader explained, there was no probable cause to or guardian. That hearing could potentially than all other illicit drugs combined,” Martin Luther King. charge the two 18-year olds and one 17-year result in expulsion. Mercier wrote. “Preventing underage drink- 1931: Following the growth of popularity of radio, the first late afternoon radio seri- old. “The initial suspension may be extended ing is everyone’s responsibility. Activities and could result in exclusion from school,” such as compliance checks monitor and al for children (“Little Orphan Annie”) is “If there’s not probable cause, I’m transmitted and draws a huge following. required by law not to do so,” Curboy said of the handbook reads. encourage establishments to make sure filing charges. Regarding theft of the alcohol, the hand- youth don’t have easy access to alcohol.” APRIL 7 book states, “Any student who steals school News staff writer Christopher Tanguay “Most schools handle these issues inter- 2003: The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to nally as a discipline issue or a parenting or private property while on school property may be reached at (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail or while attending a school-sponsored event at [email protected]. uphold a 50-year-old Virginia law making issue,” Curboy explained. “The school has a it a crime to burn a cross as an act of protocol that they follow.” or activity, will receive a three day suspen- Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 intimidation. Reached at home Wednesday, Sgt. Michael sion and will be required to return the prop- or by e-mail at 1994: Civil War breaks out in Rwanda erty or make restitution.” [email protected]. when Hutu extremists murder an estimat- ed 800,000 innocent civilian Tutsis in the worst episode of genocide since World War II. 1990: A display of Robert Mapplethorpe photographs "The Perfect Moment," a Helping a brave boy’s family traveling exhibition of his work, opened at Cincinnati's Contemporary Arts Center. 1968: Motor racing world champion Jim BENEFIT PLANNED FOR LOCAL CANCER PATIENT Clark is killed in a car crash during a Formula Two race at Hockenheim. BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY 1906: Mount Vesuvius erupted causing NEWS STAFF WRITER gray ash and liquid lava erupted from the volcano burning homes built on the hill- STURBRIDGE — On Jan. 16 of sides as it continued down the mountain. this year, 3-year old Jacob Hooker was diagnosed with APRIL 8 acute lymphoblastic leukemia. 2005: World leaders joined pilgrims and Now, family and friends from prelates during the Rite of Visitation, across the region are organizing which took place from April 4-7 at St. a benefit to help his struggling Peter's Basilica for the funeral of Pope family as they venture down the John Paul II. path to Jacob’s recovery. 1977: The Clash, an English punk rock band and part of the original wave of “The type that he has is cur- British punk rock, release their first able,” said Jacob’s mother, album "The Clash .” Jennifer Savage Hooker, explain- 1974: Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves ing that her son’s treatment, hits his 715th career home run, breaking which includes chemotherapy Babe Ruth's legendary record of 714 but not radiation, will follow an homers. exact schedule. 1904: Long Acre Square in Manhattan, N.Y. “Three years and four was renamed Times Square. months,” she said is the timeline APRIL 9 for Jacob’s treatment, after which, he is anticipated to be 2003: Iraqis turn on symbols of former given a clean bill of health. At leader, pulling down a statue of Saddam Hussein and tearing it to pieces as U.S. the conclusion of treatment, tanks roll into the centre of Baghdad. Hooker said her son wants to 1992: Former Panamanian ruler Manuel begin taking karate lessons as Noriega was convicted in Miami on drug soon as his health will allow. and racketeering charges. Hooker attributes the positive 1959: NASA the National Aeronautics and prognosis to a swift and accurate Space Administration introduces diagnosis by Jacob’s doctor. America's first astronauts to the world — Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., “We have the best pediatrician caringbridge.com know to man,” she said of Dr. John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Jacob Hooker, 3, relaxes in his Spiderman pajamas during a recent hospital stay after being diagnosed with acute lym- Walter Schirra Jr., Alan Shepard Jr. and Robert Giordano of Donald Slayton — to take part in Project Southbridge. “He calls me daily,” phoblastic leukemia in January. Family and friends are joining forces to host a benefit to help his family cope with med- ical costs. Mercury, America's first manned space to check on Jacob’s condition, program. she added. Since Jacob’s diagnosis, One of the family’s biggest Boston restaurants, and a char- 1942: American and Filipino defenders Nonetheless, the months fol- Hooker said she has had to make supporters is Hooker’s aunt, ter fishing trip offered by taking a last stand to the Japanese inva- lowing the diagnosis have been a some major alterations to her Cathy Durgin, who has helped Superintendent of the sion begun in December 1941 on Bataan tumultuous ride for Hooker and surrender to Japanese forces during life, to accommodate his. organize a Friday,May 15 benefit Tantasqua Regional School World War II. her son. “It’s just been hard, I had to for the Hooker family at Old District, and Hooker’s uncle, “We were in the hospital 32 out 1927: Mae West is Arrested during her stop working,” she said. “I have Sturbridge Village. Daniel Durgin. starring role in the play "Sex," which she of 40 days,” she said of the no income now, we’re just back “He’s the cutest little guy,” Tickets for the event are $25 wrote, produced, directed and starred in weeks following the diagnosis. and forth to Worcester,” for Durgin said of her nephew. per person, which includes a full on Broadway. Currently, Jacob is at home Jacob’s treatments at UMass “We’ve been making tons of meal. Tickets are available at APRIL 10 with his sisters, where he has Memorial Hospital. baskets, getting tons of dona- Durgin’s office, Heritage Home been for three weeks — the Most recently, Hooker said tions from people,” she contin- Healthcare, at 559 Main Street in 2003: The House passes the bill creating a longest consecutive period he friends and family have been ued. “It’s been great, the commu- Sturbridge. Contributions and national Amber Alert system and has been at home since his diag- coming from all around to offer nity’s been phenomenal.” donated auction items can also strengthening child pornography laws. nosis. support and assistance during Raffle donations be dropped off at the same loca- 2002: Restrictions in the Netherlands were Hooker explained her son, their trying time. The baskets Durgin has been tion. loosened further for mercy killings and who loves to be outside, playing assisted suicide for patients with unbear- The Make a Wish Foundation working on, with themed items “We can only hold 300 people able, terminal illness. with his T-ball set which he has- even paid Jacob a visit to hear for men, women and children, and we’re selling out quick,” n’t been able to do recently, still 1998 : After many years of violence in his request for a trip to Disney will be part of a silent auction at Durgin said. Ireland, the Peace Accord (called the Good enjoys going to school when he Land. the event. For updates on Jacob’s condi- Friday Agreement ) is signed today. is up to it. “I didn’t know so many people A live auction, Durgin tion, visit the jacobhooker page 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first “He goes to Sturbridge would be so involved,” Hooker explained, will also be held, fea- of www.caringbridge.com. solo album after rifts between the group Nursery School,” his mother said. “People have just gone turing such prizes as a sunset News staff writer Christopher and announced that he has split from the said. “He hasn’t been very much, crazy out of their way … it’s nice cruise in Maine, Red Sox tickets Tanguay may be reached at (508) Beatles but they allow him to go on the to know there are so many peo- with limousine transportation 909-4132, or by e-mail at ctan- 1932: Adolf Hitler is beaten by Paul von Hindenburg for the German presidency. days he’s feeling well.” ple giving us all this support.” the game, dinners at a number of [email protected]. 16 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, April 3, 2009 www.charltonvillager.com American Cancer Society Southbridge Area Relay For Life Silent Auction

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SOUTHBRIDGE — The American Cindy Buckel at 508-523-9675 for your Cancer Society Relay For Life® will be reservation. held June 19-20 at McMahon Field on PANCAKE BREAKFAST Dresser Street. This is a life-changing event that brings together more than An all-you-can-eat breakfast of pan- 3.5 million people across the country cakes and beverage will be offered by each year to celebrate the lives of Team Pawfect Pals from 8 to 10 a.m. those who have battled cancer, remem- on Sunday, April 26 at Applebee’s at ber loved ones lost, and fight back Hobbs Brook Plaza in Sturbridge. against a disease that takes too much. Donation for this fourth annual This year marks the beginning of breakfast is $5 per person and gets our celebration of 25 years of Relay you breakfast, fun with friends and For Life®. "Show Us Your Hope" by help for a great cause. Call Ron or joining us to mark this milestone and Lucille Ravenelle at 508-347-3826 for the successes we've achieved together tickets/information. during the last 25 (12 in Southbridge) Ron Ravenelle, Sheila Van Dyke and The crowd at the Pawfect Pals Pizza & Lafta years. Pawfect Pals captain, Lucille Ravenelle. Relay For Life fundraiser. TOLL ROAD FOR RELAY For more information contact Jackie Courtesy photos Team Ribbon Rockettes will be out Brogna at 508-347-9062 or Ali Cleveland on the roads collecting for Relay. The at 508-347-2029 or visit the Relay For Life team, carrying their familiar purple of the Greater Southbridge Area Web ‘PIZZA & LAFTA’ FUNDRAISER buckets, will set up a collection point site at www.relayforlife.org/gtrsouth- on Main Street in Dudley on May 2 bridgeareama or visit www.cancer.org. TICKLES THE FUNNY BONE from 8 a.m. to noon and on Main KITCHEN GADGET RAFFLE Street in Charlton from 8 a.m. to noon SOUTHBRIDGE — Approximately 200 people attended the Relay For Life fundraiser held on May 9. While team members hope Going along with the Relay For Life Saturday, March 21 at the VFW Hall, 219 Everett St. Hosted by the relay team "Pawfect that everyone will stop and make a "Cooking For A Cure" theme for this Pals" the night was a huge success. Napoli's Pizza supplied the food and world renowned donation to their "bucket brigade," year's Relay, Lou DeMauro, owner of comedian, Sheila Van Dyke brought the jokes. The fund raiser brought in more than there will be plenty of room for those Knifepro Mobile Knife Sharpening, $1100 to go to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Greater Southbridge Area not wishing to donate to pass around has generously donated $200 worth of for cancer research, education, awareness and patient support. For more information about the collection area without delay. kitchen gadgets, knives, etc. and put the Relay For Life, contact Ali Cleveland at 774-641-8060 or Jackie Brogna at 508-347-9062 together a raffle basket that is on dis- or visit www.relayforlife.org/gtrsouthbridgeareama . SHINE UP FOR SUMMER play at Ed Stearns Dressed Meats, The Lucky Charms will sponsor a Route 169 in Charlton. Chances are $1 car wash on Saturday, May 30 from 9 to each. The raffle drawing will be held at miss out on an evening of guaranteed Team Lucky Charms is getting ready 2 pm at St. Christopher's Church on the annual Taste of the Community in laughter and fun. Call now for your to shine up your car, just in time for Route 20 in Brimfield. April. tickets. Easter! The Charms will be sponsor- PUBLICK HOUSE DINNER PIZZA PARTY BAKE SALE ing a car wash on Saturday, April 11 from 8 to 1 pm at C&R Tire on Route 20 The Publick House in Sturbridge Team Pawfect Pals is bringing back Don’t need to bake this Easter! You in Sturbridge. A donation will be made will sponsor an all-you-can-eat buffet their popular Evening of Pizza and can get some great goodies at the bake to the team for each car washed. to benefit the Relay for Life of the Lafta on Saturday, March 21 at the sale being sponsored by Team Pawfect BRUNCH IN BRIMFIELD Greater Southbridge Area on June 15 VFW Post, 219 Everett St., Pals from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The menu will Southbridge. Cocktails and pizza will April 11 at the Sturbridge Wal-Mart. The Lucky Charms will present a include baked chicken, mashed pota- be served from 6 to 7 p.m., with the The Pals have become known for their great brunch on Saturday, April 18 at toes, ziti with sauce and a tossed salad. show slated to start at 7. Tickets for great baked goods, made with love for a St. Christopher's Parish Hall on Route Adult tickets are $13; tickets for chil- this fun-filled evening are $10 per per- great cause! 20 in Brimfield. Tickets are $10 per dren ages 4-13 are $5. son and are available from Ron or SPARKLE FOR EASTER person and must be purchased in Reservations are not required. Lucille at 508-347-3826. This event was advance. There is only one seating, a sellout the last time around, so don’t beginning at 10:30 am. Please contact

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The Gateway Players’ team your seats (space is limited), Name:Is it a vegetarian dish Y N Entrants receive free admis- Drama Dearies presents Mac & * Have you got a Mac & Cheese ______vegan Y N gluten free Y N sion to the event. No corporate Cheese Fest 09, a judged tast- recipe you think could be a win- Town: entries please. ing/fundraising event at 2 p.m. ner? Prepare a dish serving at ______Dishes are to arrive at the Entry forms or information Sunday, May 17 at the VFW, 291 least 25 people of this comfort Phone:Southbridge V.F.W. at 1:30 p.m. should be provided by May 4 to Everett St. Local residents will food and see what the judges ______for guest judging. The Public is Gateway Players, PO Box 171, compete for the best Macaroni think. The only rule is that your Recipe Title: invited to begin tasting at 2 p.m. Southbridge, MA 01550 or email and Cheese dish and you may dish must contain at least pasta ______Crockpot entries are welcome. information to [email protected] help judge your favorite. and cheese. Does your dish contain: Chafing dishes will be avail- or call 508-765-4531 or register Donation is $10 per person. A MAC & CHEESE FEST ’09 Meat Y N Fish Y N able, although bringing your your Mac & Cheese in the com- cash bar will be available. ENTRY FORM Poultry Y N Nuts Y N own is appreciated. petition. Call 508-765-4531 to reserve On site ovens are available.

Relay For Life June 19-20 McMahon Field, Dresser Street 18 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, April 3, 2009 www.charltonvillager.com SPORTS South Central Express to roll into CNEBA CHARLTON TEAM GIVES MEN CHANCE TO PLAY BALL

BY NICK ETHIER Massachusetts, and found the are playing college ball,” Snow added. available to make a step up in their baseball SPORTS STAFF WRITER CNEBA. South Central will have a 25-man ros- career. The Central New England Baseball After contacting Joe Ruth, the ter, and though not complete, the team “It’s a competitive league,” Snow said. Association, a highly regarded Stan Musial man in charge of the league, a already has players competing in the “People do come out and scout them.” league that caters to men 18 and older, is wel- meeting was set up and the collegiate level at Nichols, Past players have landed positions with the coming a new team to its league, and they hap- Express were finally allowed Quinsigamond, American Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League, pen to be based in Charlton. into the league. International, Western New while some have been given the opportunity to The team will be named the South Central The CNEBA runs from England, Elms and Holy Cross, try and make it big with some professional Express, giving the CNEBA a 10-team league to the last week in May among others. organizations. give people throughout New England a quality through the first Three players hail from With the team located in Charlton, nine of baseball experience to come and enjoy. weekend in Leicester: Snow, pitcher/sec- the 25 men on the roster are Shepherd Hill The Express will play their home games August, and there ond baseman Ed Nevalsky graduates, but players from as far away as between Charlton Memorial Field and are 31 scheduled and pitcher/first baseman Florida, Maine, and Connecticut will stick Shepherd Hill Regional High School. regular season Mike Rockwood. around Central Massachusetts this summer to South Central manager Bob Snow wanted to games. There are about three The Express also have a 26- play for the Express. form a team for the guys in the area that could games a week, where most of the year old on the roster, Dennis Tim Keddy will assist Snow this season, and no longer play organized ball in other leagues games take place on the weekend or dur- Howard, who is known for a very is available to fill in as a catcher when needed. that end after the age of 18. ing nights. sharp fastball. Charlton isn’t the only local team participat- “I was coaching a Senior Ruth team,” Snow The league isn’t all fun and games either, as For all the non-collegiate athletes on ing in the CNEBA either, as the returning explained. “I’ve known these kids since they it is quite competitive and features an All-Star the team, those players have been honing their Central Mass. Expos are based out of were eight, nine years old.” Game pitting the North Division vs. the South skills over the past six weeks at Extra Innings Southbridge. Since Senior Ruth and American Legion Division. A playoff format follows concluding in Auburn, an indoor facility. With summer right around the corner, these leagues have age restrictions, Snow began the regular season as well. Scouts have also been known to show up at teams can’t wait to take the wooden bats out scouring the Internet for leagues throughout “I’m thinking a good 50 to 60 percent of them CNEBA games to see if there is any talent and hit the diamond for some summer fun. Oxford native back home with Pitt basketball HERRION RETURNS TO BAY STATE AS PANTHERS PLAY IN NCAA TOURNEY BY NICK ETHIER the ensuing prestigious program coming out of a tenure with the Cougars. 76, and then No. 4 Xavier 60-55 in the SPORTS STAFF WRITER three seasons, Division 2 school? Other highlights for Herrion at the Sweet 16, the Panthers hoped to From Oxford High to Merrimack Herrion “It’s a fraternity,” Herrion College of Charleston include an NIT advance to the Final Four by topping College, and Providence College to learned some explained. “It’s a network. I went to appearance one year and a top 25 No. 3 Villanova. Unfortunately, the University of Pittsburgh, Tom valuable Providence to meet with (head weekly ranking one year. Scottie Reynolds’ basket with 0.5 sec- Herrion’s journey in the basketball coaching tech- coach) Pete Gillen. Fortunately, the After the powers-that-be decided to onds left gave Villanova the 78-76 vic- world has come full circle. niques from (assistant coach) position opened let Herrion go in 2006, he took a year tory. Herrion, the associate head coach the Division 2 and I was lucky enough to get it.” off from the coaching ranks. Herrion “This is not unchartered territory at Pittsburgh, grew up in Oxford and program. He With the Friars for four years, worked with ESPN on regional tele- for this program,” Herrion said of came back to Massachusetts as the also got some Herrion got his first taste of postsea- vision work down south on basket- Pittsburgh reaching the Sweet 16. Pittsburgh Panthers men’s basket- head coaching son play at the Division 1 level, as ball games. “We have bigger goals, and that’s ball team played in the Sweet 16 and experience Providence advanced to the Elite 8 Then, Herrion was named Jamie what we’re here to do.” Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament last while at during the 1996-97 season, losing to Dixon’s top assistant at Pittsburgh in By “here,” Herrion means Boston, week at TD Banknorth Garden. Merrimack, eventual champion Arizona (who 2007. and with it being a homecoming of Tom Herrion “It’s coming home to a certain as he became had current NBA star Mike Bibby), “I knew Jamie a little bit,” Herrion sorts, older brothers Jim and Bill extent,” Herrion said Tuesday, the junior 96-92, in overtime. explained. “We weren’t close-close, will be at the game. Other friends March 24, as the Panthers had just varsity coach After four seasons with but he had one of his assistants have asked for tickets, and Herrion is landed in Boston to prepare for their at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Providence, Gillen jumped ship and (become head coach) at Robert attempting to oblige as many game with Xavier. “If you took the for two years. took his entire coaching staff to the Morris. It’s evolved into a tremen- requests as possible. map and you drew a circle for the After graduating from Merrimack University of Virginia and the dous fit.” “I’m getting bombarded,” he said. first 30 years of my life, I was always in 1989, Herrion didn’t actually leave Atlantic Coast Conference. Last season the Panthers lost in “Everyone’s trying to reach out.” an hour away from Boston. My roots North Andover, and instead latched Herrion stayed with the Cavaliers the second round of the NCAA tour- Being a top assistant in Division 1, are in this area. This is somewhat of on as a full-time assistant with the for four more years, and then took nament to Michigan State, but have coupled with the success of Pitt bas- a homecoming.” Warriors for five years. his first, and currently only,shot as a since been on a mission, twice being ketball, offers of becoming head Herrion’s basketball related career Then Herrion landed what any head coach in the collegiate level, ranked No. 1 in the nation and cur- coach could be in store for Herrion. began after he graduated from coach would call a dream job: a with Southern Conference member rently holding one of four No. 1 seeds But he’s not 100 percent sure he’d Oxford High in 1985, as he attended coaching spot for a Division 1 team. College of Charleston. in this year’s tournament. jump at the offers just yet. Merrimack the next fall. After play- Herrion became an assistant coach “For most assistant coaches, it’s “Survive and advance,” Herrion “When you’re in a program like ing one year of basketball for the at Providence in the Big East their goal (to become head coach),” said of the tournament. “We won two this, doors may open in the future,” Warriors, Herrion knew that playing Conference, a league regarded as one he said. “I had that same thing. I was games the opening weekend. he said. “At this point I’m a lot older. the sport wasn’t his expertise. of the best in the country. given a great opportunity.” Especially right now, there’s no So six or seven years ago it was the “After my freshman year I decided “I caught one of my bigger breaks Herrion said he enjoyed a “great points for style and beauty.” end-all-be-all.” I wanted to coach,” he said. at Providence,” he said. deal of success there,” compiling a By defeating No. 16 East Tennessee Helping out as a student teacher How does one land a job with a record of 80-38 in his four-year State 72-62, No. 8 Oklahoma State 84- Nichols baseball splits doubleheader with WNEC

SPRINGFIELD — The Nichols College base- New England College, dropping the opener 6-2 The Golden Bears took a 2-0 lead in the first Beck, who made a nice running catch in the ball team split a doubleheader with Western before picking up a 3-2 decision in eight innings when Walz singled to start the game and scored sixth, put the hosts ahead with a two-out RBI in the second game Monday afternoon at on a triple to right center by sophomore right- single in the eighth that scored sophomore Trelease Park. fielder Tom Bouvier. Newell then knocked in third baseman Tony Trubia who walked to Sophomore pitcher Austin Martin Bouvier with a single to center. lead-off the inning and moved to second on a (Wakefield, R.I.) earned the complete-game WNEC added two runs in both the third and ground-out. Beck also had two stolen bases in Charlton Little League win, striking out five and while scattering fourth innings before the Bison notched a pair the game. seven hits to improve to 2-1 on the season. of runs in the bottom of the fourth. Nichols took advantage of an error and RBI to offer two scholar- The Golden Bears now have a 10-7 overall Senior Jason Pizzoferrato had a complete singles by sophomore leftfielder George Sergi record and 5-3 mark in The Commonwealth game effort in raising his record to 3-1. He (Blackstone, Mass.) and freshman designated ships Coast Conference (TCCC). The Bison are 7-8 allowed four hits and walked four with six hitter Nicholas Fowler (Salem, Mass.) for the CHARLTON — Charlton Little League is and 2-4 in the league. strikeouts. tying and winning runs in the bottom of the accepting applications for the Joe Fortier The twinbill originally was scheduled to be The second game featured gutty pitching inning. Scholarship Awards. These two $400 awards played Sunday at Nichols, but postponed efforts between Western New England College Calzone (2-2) was the hard-luck loser allow- are available to all high school seniors that because of rain and then moved to Springfield senior Bryan Calzone and Martin of Nichols. ing seven hits with seven strikeouts and a have participated in the Charlton Little because of an unplayable field. Western New With two outs in the third, the Bison took a 1- walk. League program as a player or volunteer. England College was considered the "visiting" 0 lead with three straight hits as junior second Martin (2-1) also gave up seven hits and had Qualified applicants must submit a typed team and batted first in both contests. baseman Al Montalto (Wilmington, Mass.) had five strikeouts and four walks. He pitched out 150-word essay titled “How Charlton Little In the first game, Western New England jun- a RBI single. of a bases loaded jam in the fourth and got the League Enriched My Life.” All entries must ior shortstop Justin Walz went 3-for-4 with a The Golden Bears tied the contest in the fifth final out in the seventh when the Golden Bears pair of runs-batted-in and runs scored, along when Walz singled to knock in senior leftfield- had runners on first and third. be received by May 15 to be eligible. with two stolen bases. Senior centerfielder er Mike Beck, who was hit by a pitch to open Also a member of the Nichols baseball team For information and application forms, Chris Newell also had a 3-for-4 performance the inning, then stole second, and advanced to is sophomore catcher Patrick Coakley of call Rob Larson at (508) 248-1916. with a RBI. third on a throwing error. Charlton, a Shepherd Hill graduate. SPECIAL OFFER!

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WEBSTER — Members of the Webster com- Sunday, March 29. Proceeds from the event munity came out in droves to see the leg- will benefit programs run by the Webster endary Ric Flair and other Big Time Police Department. Wrestling stars perform at the Town Hall on

Joy Richard photo Walter Bird Jr. photo Members of one of the tag-teams at the Ric Flair wrestling event on Sunday, March 29, wait for their turn Two young fans show off a championship wrestling belt, which one had signed by Ric Flair. to pummel their opponents.

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BY GUS STEEVES STAFF WRITER Recycling gets all the press, but a key, but often overlooked, element of environmental stewardship is reduc- ing the use of materials. That’s the ultimate goal of a recent- ly announced collaborative effort between supermarkets and the state — reducing the use of those plastic and paper bags that now hang at every register. To manager Larry Gaine, that would add to what Big Bunny has been doing for more than a year. The locally-owned Southbridge market has been recycling its own bags in containers “that get filled four or five times a week,” but has also been try- ing to encourage alternatives by sell- ing “several thousand fabric bags” and offering free corrugated boxes at checkout. “We’d like to not use bags at all,” he said. “We’d save a little bit and our customers would save money. We’d like to see more of that, and more bigbunnymarket.com customers using their own bags.” Gaine’s goal of zero bags is some- The Big Bunny Market is ahead of state and industry efforts to reduce use of plastic shopping bags. what more progressive than the “memorandum of understanding” reached by the Department of options and devising creative incentives stores can use Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Food to get the word out, Flynn said. The retailers’ group Association (MFA). For them, the objective is to reduce plans to use educational materials devised in collabora- the use of plastic and paper bags by about a third by tion with DEP to make it “more uniform as far as the 2013. message the public is getting,” and sees itself as being According to DEP spokesman Edmund Coletta and well positioned to educate because of how often most MFA President Chris Flynn, the effort is an outgrowth of people visit supermarkets. DEP, MFA and individual years of collaboration helping supermarkets compost stores are looking into methods of such outreach, from food waste and recycle shrink wrap, boxes and other better signs to promoting contests in local schools or materials. among their customers. “That other stuff was the ‘back door,’ and we thought To several of the players involved, however, even this it was necessary to move toward the front door, where effort is really just a steppingstone. For it to really work, the customers are, so to speak,” Coletta said. “This is a other kinds of stores and other industries need to follow voluntary program, and it’s important to get more sus- suit, they agreed. Furthermore, Flynn said, he’d rather tainable in the operation of the supermarket industry.” see all of the materials collected by single-stream recy- Presently,the industry statewide hands out around 1.5 cling rather than having some items separated out billion bags a year, he said. Many stores already collect a (among them, bags and containers now covered by the variety of plastic bags, including shopping, garment, bottle bill). newspaper and others, regard- “We can’t just approach this from one level, but from less of whether they originated all levels,” Gaine said. “The manufacturers have to give at that store. They typically us the best packaging for the need that is also good for send them to companies that the environment.” convert them into a variety of Gaine noted his store hasn’t yet received the details of products; the best known is a how the program will work, and said he’s “awaiting type of decking material. effort that we hope are more worthwhile” than what now The American Chemistry exists. Council website has a database Like most stores, Big Bunny spends a significant sum of such companies nationwide. of money annually on buying grocery bags. Although he Typing in Southbridge’s 01550 didn’t have an exact figure, Gaine said his firm spends zip code brings up 519 entries, “thousands of dollars,” with bags costing about one cent 22 of them less than 100 miles each for plastic and four to five cents for paper. from here. Unfortunately, most Claire D’Amour-Daley, vice president of corporate community recycling pro- communications for Big Y, agreed, but said she thinks grams (including there will probably be some continuing demand for plas- Southbridge’s) don’t accept the tic over the long term. bags in their “blue bins” of col- “I’m pretty confident we can meet the goals of the ini- lectables. tiative. It’ll take some work, but it’s doable,” Daley said. “If you’re not going to reuti- “In stores now, you’ll see at least one customer with lize them in some way,we don’t green [reusable] bags at the registers. That’s a big want to see them thrown in the change over last year, when you’d have to wait 10 or 20 barrel,” Coletta said, noting minutes to see one.” DEP has been working out She did note one irony of this whole effort though — details of this effort for a year most of those green bags are being imported from or two. China. Key parts of the program will involve promoting Gus Steeves can be reached at 508-909-4135 or by e-mail reusable bags better, educating at [email protected] staff and customers on the SEARCH LOCAL. IT’S A NO-BRAINER

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Laminate Small Improvements Can Make Counter Redo Your House a Home

BY TRESA ERICKSON (StatePoint) ing an architect he realized he didn’t need What kind of countertops do you For years, homeowners looked to major renovations. He simply needed to have in your kitchen and bathroom? increase the value of their houses to turn add a doorway so the middle room could Quartz? Granite? Concrete? Laminate? a profit when they sold them a few years be accessed from another entrance to Many homeowners have laminate, and later. In today’s economy, because families change the flow. unlike some materials, laminate does are planning on living in their homes * Rethink Existing Spaces: Sometimes not stand up as well to wear and tear. It longer term, these living spaces now need you don’t need to add a room, just rethink is much more susceptible to damage to become more meaningful. and repurpose an existing one. Most older than harder materials like quartz and The warmer months are a great time to homes were built with formal dining granite. Nicks, scratches and burn get started on small projects to help you rooms that are only used once or twice a marks are not uncommon on laminate better enjoy your house. For some home- year. Consider inexpensively converting countertops that have been around for owners this means repurposing rooms to your unused dining room into a guest bed- a while. Not all homeowners can afford make them more functional. For others, room, home office, music room or library. to replace their old laminate counter- it’s about making outdoor spaces focal A garage can become a family room, or an tops, however. If you are among them, points for entertaining. outdoor storage room can be converted do not despair. You can still have beau- “During the housing boom, people into a summer kitchen. Think of the ebb tiful countertops simply by painting viewed their homes as investment proper- and flow of your household, and be cre- your old laminate countertops. ties and flippable,” says architect Kevin ative with what you have. Painting laminate countertops Harris, a member of The American * Consider Changing Things Back: For a requires a bit of time, so before you Institute of Architects (AIA) and former while, the trend was to create separate attempt it, make sure you can do with- chair of its small projects committee. state-of-the-art, theater-style media rooms. out your kitchen or bathroom for a few “For most families, their house is their However, this design was isolated from the days. To paint your laminate counter- largest investment, and while resale value rest of the home and family members’ tops, you will need these supplies: is important, so is livability. It’s time to activities. Now, media rooms are integrat- • Dropcloths rethink and rearrange our houses to be ed into family rooms to create more of a • TSP solution homes and use them for what they are den experience. • Rags really for - spending quality time with fam- • Old toothbrush ily and friends,” he adds. * Look Outdoors For More Living Space: • Denatured alcohol Before embarking on improvement proj- Outdoor living spaces easily can be • Painter's tape ects to make your home more livable, con- designed for year-round use. Not only do • 120-grit and 220-grit sandpaper sider the following: they increase a house’s value, they facili- You can inexpensively repurpose existing rooms to make • Electric sander * Plan Properly: Architects who special- tate friendship with neighbors, by increas- them more usable. • Tackcloths ize in residential renovations can help you ing your ability to entertain larger groups. • Oil-based primer recognize what works and what doesn’t. Outdoor spaces can include covered • Oil-based paint in the colors you Their design skills will ensure your home porches, summer kitchens, portable BBQ desire will accommodate your family’s needs pits and outdoor fireplaces, all of which • Marine varnish or polyurethane within an affordable budget. An architect can be outfitted to increase your home’s • Paintbrushes and rollers also can help “green” your home, making energy efficiency. A covered porch only • Paint trays it more environmentally-friendly and costs the price of some roofing and floor- Once you have all of the supplies, energy efficient, resulting in ongoing cost ing, and decks can be built with inexpen- you can get started. First, cover the savings. sive pressure-treated wood. floor with dropcloths and remove * Bigger Isn’t Always Better: You may “Any home improvement project should everything from your countertops. not need major improvements. Small help your family connect and enjoy the Then follow these directions: changes can have big impact. One home- house more thoroughly. And by planning 1. Clean the countertops with TSP owner, for example, lived in a “railroad” ahead with an architect, you can keep solution, following the manufacturer's style home where you had to pass through costs down,” says Harris. instructions and using an old tooth- one room to get to the other, which was a For more home improvement ideas or to brush to get into any crevices. Rinse hindrance during parties. After consult- find a local architect, visit www.aia.org. and let dry. 2. Wipe the countertops with dena- tured alcohol to remove any remaining greasy residue. 3. Tape off all surfaces around the countertops. 4. Rough up the countertops with 120-grit sandpaper, being careful not to gouge the area. Remove the dust creat- ed with a tackcloth. 5. Prime the countertops and let dry. 6. Sand the primed countertops with 220-grit sandpaper to remove all brush and roller marks. Remove the dust cre- ated with a tackcloth. 7. Apply a coat of paint to the coun- tertops. Let dry. 8. Sand the first coat of paint with *plus service fee where applicable. 220-grit sandpaper to remove brush and roller marks. Remove the dust cre- ated with a tackcloth. 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you are satisfied with the results. Two to three coats of paint are ideal. 10. Sand the final coat with 220-grit sandpaper, remove the dust created with a tackcloth and apply several coats of marine varnish or polyurethane, following the manufac- turer's directions. Sand between each coat. This is the basic process for painting laminate countertops. Keep in mind that if your countertops are extremely damaged, paint may not disguise everything. Using a faux finish tech- nique, however, may help. Various faux finishing techniques are available to recreate the look of stone like mar- ble and granite. Conduct a search to find out what kind of faux finish you would like to create on your counter- tops, practice the technique on a piece of plywood and then go for it. You could end up with such authentic-look- ing results that no one can tell the dif- ference. When you have completed painting your laminate countertops, make sure you keep them looking good by using cutting boards and trivets. Don't slice vegetables or put hot pans directly on the countertops, or you could end up nicking or burning the paint. Be care- ful with dish drainers as well. Make sure there is a tray to catch all of the runoff from freshly washed dishes. The more moisture the countertops come into contact with, the more like- ly the paint will bubble. Take care of your freshly painted laminate counter- tops and they will serve you well for years to come, or at least until you have enough money to replace them.

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SOLD SOLD SOLD ONON DEPOSIT ONON DEPOSIT SOLD WEBSTER LAKE - Lake Access from WEBSTER – 13 Highcrest Park! DUDLEY – 160 Dudley Oxford Rd! DUDLEY – 221 W. Main St! DUDLEY – 40 Hall Road! Automotive OXFORD – 13 Park Street! Lots of OXFORD – 26-1 Thayer Pond Dr! DUDLEY – 109 W. Main St! Stately this Beautiful 8 Rm Contemp Colonial! 5Rm Townhouse! Move Right In! Fully 8Rm Cape! New Paint, Carpets, & SS Convenient! 6 Rm Cape/Ideal Business Sales & Service! Good Location! 13,566 Character! 11+Rms! 4 Bdrms! 2 Baths! 4Rm Condo! 816’ Garden Unit! Brick Colonial! Multi Use! 13 Rms! 9' Ceilings! Crowns! S.S. Applianced! Applianced Kit! Spacious Liv Rm! 2 Huge Appliances! Fireplace! Hrdwds! Location! 23,500' Lot! Liv Rm w/Carpet Sq Ft Lot w/9,000 Sq Ft of Paved Parking Beautiful Hrdwds & Built-ins! Potential Water View! Recently Remodeled! Single Fam w/Inlay Apart / Super 2 Cherry Cabs, Granite! Center Isl! Bdrms! 1.5 tile Baths! Ample Closet 4Bdrms! 2.5Baths! Mstr Bath w/Marble over Hrdwds! 1st Flr Master & Den Lot/Sales Display Area! 2 Stall 26X32' In-Law/Apt. on the 2nd Flr! Applianced! Marble Tile Bath! Family! Business Zoned! Live & Work Frplcd! Hrdwds! 20x26 Fam Rm! w/Hrdwds! 2 Second Flr Bdrms 1 Bedroom! Central Air! Pool! From Here! Park Like Grounds! 6/7 Rms! Space Throughout! Recent Carpet & Tile! FamRm! 2Tier Deck! 2Car Gar! .82 Garage! 2 Free Standing Offices/Storage Lots of Space & Storage! 2/4 Bdrms! 2 Frplcd Liv Rms! 3 Baths! "Marble" Baths! Glass Sinks! 2.5 Baths! Paint! Central Air! Priced to Sell! Acre! Below Assessment! w/Hrdwds! Porch! Garage w/Storage! 3 Sheds! Excellent Location! Barn/Garage/Workshop/Loft Area! Move-in Condition! Yr Old Roof & Vinyl Siding! Brand New Furnace! Check It Out!!! 3 Bdrms! Gas Heat! C/Air! $134,900.00 $244,900.00 $129,900.00 $189,900.00 $119,900.00 $369,900.00 $599,900.00 $189,900.00

NEW LISTING NEW PRICE WEBSTE LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE Access - WEBSTER LAKE – 810 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE Spectacular 10 Rm 1401 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! Rare Find! 118 Middle Pond – South Pond! 80’ Lakeside Ave! More Land & House for Ideal Garden Unit w/Water Views! w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Island! Custom End Unit! Marina/Lake 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of South Almost New! Custom Quality 8Rms! All the Waterfront Lot! One of the Absolute Best Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Custom Less $$/Taxes! Idle Your Boat to Open 10 Beautiful Acres! Sandy Beach! Fantastic Colonial! Panoramic Views! Granite Kit! Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! Appliances! Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! Extra’s! Beautiful Sunrises! Applianced! Shorelines on the Lake! Perfectly Level! Waters! Swim Just Steps Away! Nature Lakeside Pool! 1100’ of Yr Round Living or Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Rm! Master Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never Custom Floor Plan! Hardwoods/ Marble/ Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Granite! Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Lake Facing Sandy Beach! Western Exposure Across want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Limestone! 2 Bdrms - Master Bdrm - Lovers Back Yard! 7 Rm Contemp Cape! as 2nd Home! Applianced! 5 Rms! 2 the Widest Expanse of the Lake with Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Family Rm! Level Kitchens! Beautifully Landscaped! Master & Master Bath! 3Baths! Office! Frplcd Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! Master Bath! Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Baths Total! CAir! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Professionally Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! 26X30' Garage! Roof 07! Siding 09! Hrdwds & Ceramic! Air! Expand 3rd Level! 2.5 Baths! Don't Pass it By! Sunsets to Die For! 10,183’! Garage! And More! $214,900.00 Town Services! $325,000.00 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Garage! CAir! Gas Heat! CVac! $589,900.00 2Car Garage! Irrigation! $679,900.00 $349,900.00 $699,900.00 And Much More! $899,900.00 2 BOAT SLIPS! $429,900.00

NEW PRICE NEW LISTING WEBSTER LAKE - Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE! WEBSTER LAKE – WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond! WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular 6 S. Point Rd! Middle 7 Rm Colonial w/Character & Charm! Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' South Pond - Southern Exposure! 95' Pond! Prime Southwestern Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! 22 Bates Point Rd! Western Exposure! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Waterfront! Ideal Summer or Yr Round Exposure – Spectacular Sunsets! Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Sunsets! 8+ Room Cape! Ideal 2nd Home or Enjoy Year Rd! Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Use! 9,823' Lot! Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 80’ Waterfront! Level 31,005’Lot! Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! 2 Living Levels! 2 Kitchens! Fireplaced! Hardwoods! 2/3 Bdrms! 2 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! 16x29’ Lake Facing Family Room! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master Open Flr Plan! 2 Bdrms! Full Walk-out 7Rms! 2 Complete Kitchens! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 1.5Baths! Garage! $459,900.00 Baths! Enjoy Nearby Indian Ranch! Ever Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level Lower Level - Finish for More Rms! 3Bdrms! 3 Baths! Sandy Beach! 3/4 Bedrooms! Ideal Second Home or Changing Water Views! $399,900.00 Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Year Round Use! Hardwoods! Carport! In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Priced Below Assessed Value! Garage! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! $229,900.00 Additional Adjacent Buildable Gardens! Security! And More! $398,900.00 $649,900.00 Each $399,900.00 C/Air! And More! $1,699,900.00 $599,900.00 Waterfront Lot! $209,900.00 $749,900.00

Open House Directory Deadline: Monday at 10am (C) Condo (X) Condex (M) Multi-Family (T) Townhouse (B) Business (U) Duplex (S) Single Family (D) Adult (P) Land (L) Mobile Home (A) Apartment Community ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009 SPENCER: Candlewood Drive SF 11:00-2:00 $259,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc 508-885-3443 WEBSTER: Webster Commons D 1:00-4:00 Weichert Realtors 877-752-3200 SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2009 BROOKFIELD: 35 River Street SF 1:00-2:00 $134,900 Allworth Realtors 508-509-3833 CHARLTON: 23 Dodge Road SF 1:00-2:00 $375,000 Allworth Realtors 508-509-3833 3-B S. Sturbridge Road B 2:30-3:30 $149,900 Allworth Realtors 508-509-3833 DUDLEY: 8 Warsaw Avenue C 12:00-2:00 $119,900 Re/Max One/Susan Browning 508-579-8533 Tobin Farms SF 1:00-4:00 $399,900 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn 508-943-7669 OXFORD: 9 Thembi Ct SF 2:30-4:30 Weichert Realtors/ 877-752-3200 SOUTHBRIDGE: 138 Riverview Place Unit C C 11:00-12:00 $94,900 Allworth Realty 508-509-3833 SPENCER: Candlewood Drive SF 11:00-2:00 $259,900 Century 21 Toomey Lovett Inc 508-885-3443 10 Valley Drive View SF 12:00-2:00 $309,000 Weichert Realtors 877-752-3200 39 William Road SF 12:30-2:00 Weichert Realtors/Sandy Grzyb 877-752-3200 STURBRIDGE: 1 Kelly Road-Park Wide D 1:00-3:00 Sturbridge Retirement Co-op/Mary 508-347-3212 WEBSTER: 47 Lake Parkway SF 12:00-2:00 Weichert Realtors/JoAnn 508-943-7669 Webster Commons D 1:00-4:00 Weichert Realtors 877-752-3200 THOMPSON, CT: 7 Walker Road SF/M 1:00-4:00 $214,900 Coldwell Banker/Inger 508-769-3823 Friday, April 3, 2009 • THE VILLAGER • 5

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WEBSTER - $249,900 WEBSTER - $699,900 WEBSTER - $259,900 WEBSTER - $189,900 OXFORD - $229,900 WEBSTER - $349,900 Ranch w/rear apt, total 9 rms, 4br Waterfront! Your own 98 ft Open floor plan Cape, new kitch Clean 2-Family 5/4 rms, 2.5ba, Large 2000sf Colonial on 3 plus You’ll be impressed! Young 2-fam, To view these properties please visit 2.5ba, hdwd flrs, firepl, FHW heat, Peninsula. Waterview from every w/island, 6-8 rms 3 br 2 full ba, FR, farmer’s prch, walk-out fin bsmt, 2- acres, 8rm 4br 2.5ba, fireplace, mstr bdrm w/private roof gar, walk to bus/stores room, 9-10 rms, 4 docks, more! coal stove, deck, lge level yard. car gar, fenced yd, walk to bus/stores hardwood/tile, 2-car gar, private deck,views of Webster Lake www.IngerC.com 28 Slater Street 131 Birch Island Road 66 Cushing Road 11 Deslauriers Avenue 41 Joe Jenny Road 285 Killdeer Road

Real Estate on the Rise! Hope is proud to donate a portion of every commission to a local non-profit charity of OUR clients choice! Sharon Pelletier June Cazeault Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle 43 East Main St. • Webster, MA 01570 Broker Owner Sales Associate Broker- Broker/ Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Owner Realtor Hilli Doros Rivera www.hope2own.com 508.943.4333 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Now offering rental services $8,000 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com Charlton: COUNTRY CHARMER set Southbridge: BETTER THAN NEW! Holland: Cute & Cozy Ranch on Beautiful Custom Built Ranch in Serene on 2.68 acres! 6 rooms 3 bedrooms Country setting! BUILT in 2007! 5 rooms PEN HOUSE 1/2 acre! 4 rooms 2 bedrooms! O 3 bedrooms 2 baths! Livingroom has 1 1/2baths. Spacious livingroom/din- 12-2PM SUN vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace. Stainless Vinyl sided. Fully applianced. ing room combo with new flooring! steel appliances! Nice Deck to see wildlife Woodstove. Portable Garage. from! 2 car heated garage! Must see! First floor master bedroom with bath. $289,900. Large private level yard on quiet Full walkin attic which could convert Directions:Main to West to Dennison to country road. Move in condition. to more living area! Garage. Circular Dennison Ln to Dennison Xroads to #31 Servant Way. Not a foreclosure! $144,900! drive. Level pasture land! $209,900. 90 Worcester Road Webster $279,900. 22 Eagle Drive, Dudley Southbridge: Lovely antique Cape! 8 Southbridge: SPECTACULAR HOME on Southbridge: Grand Victorian Home with 2 bedroom apartment! 7 rooms 3 bedroom Spacious 2,361 sf custom cape! Business zoned! Spacious Custom Tri-Level! rooms 4 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths. Full bath Cohasse Country Club Golf Course! BEAUTI- 1 1/2 baths. Curved staircase! Huge Superb location for professional bldg or very fine has new tub, vanity & commode. Large 8 rooms 4 bedrooms 3 baths! First floor Fully Renovated, Fabulous Flr Plan FUL kitchen/ family room w/ woodstove! personal residence!! Quality craftsmanship & rooms. First floor familyroom or formal master bedroom suite! Fireplace livingroom ~ Beautiful Décor - Frplcd Living Rm - Wonderful for family gatherings! Enclosed extraordinarily well maintained! 4 huge brs. 2 like diningroom. Large laundry room/pantry on overlooking private backyard! Lower level porch! 3600sf of living area! Plus wonder- Mstr BR w/Priv Bath! LL Family Rm, 1st floor. Nice Nice yard with pool! Walking perfect in-law potential! Updated custom ful curb appeal w/wrought iron fencing. new ceramic full baths ~ 1 on ea level! Gleaming distance to hospital, downtown. $174,900. kitchen with island and pantry closet! Over Huge level yard w/2 car garage. Over 1/2 hardwood floors throughout! Beautifully unique Central Air ~ Attd Garage Not a short sale or foreclosure! Move in 2200 sf of living area not including the lower acre. Near hospital. Reduced to $179,900. kitchen! 30x24 LL workshop! $275,000 condition! level! $319,900. Needs bank approval.

23 FISKDALE ROAD APARTMENTS BROOKFIELD, MA 01506 New Homes Quaboag Valley 508-867-4555 ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR WAIT LIST Ranches starting @ $239,900. Real Estate ASTORWOOD PLACE, Spencer, MA Capes and Colonials available Warren: Pristine Colonial home, 3/br, 2 full baths, room w/propane stove, formal LR & DR, partial- open floor plan w/FP in LR, eat in kitchen w/gran- ly finished basement, farmer’s porch, 2 car garage. custom priced starting @ $249,900. ite counter tops & new tile floors, DR w/wainscot- $329,900 Call Lisa Caron 508-341-8299 ONE bedroom apartments including appliances, ample parking, on-site laundry, ing & hardwoods, 1st floor laundry, large master Building locations from 1 to 6 acres suite w/walk in closet, central vac, 2 car garage, Brookfield: community room, alarm systems, rents based on income, utilities include. farmer’s porch, great commuter location w/privacy. Great Price! This very clean & well available in Oxford, Sturbridge, $249,900 Call Michelle Terry 508-735-8744 maintained 2/br mobile home is located on a nice If needed, please request a wheelchair accessible unit. corner lot w/carport & attached 3 season screen Holland & Brimfield. room. Recent updates include roof & new floors You must be at least 62 years of age or disabled (regardless of age), East Brookfield: WOW!! Nice house 3-4/brs, new throughout; bright & sunny kitchen w/full length income must be within the USDA, Rural Development income guidelines. Prices vary according to location. kitchen, formal DR & large LR both w/hard- windows, park fee $170/mo. $56,000 plus park woods, corner FP, 2/brs on 1st floor, 2 large bed- share Call Lisa Caron 508-341-8299 For an application please contact: Prices subject to change. rooms on 2nd floor, all new paint, light fixtures & flooring, enclosed 3 season porch, nice flat lot North Brookfield: Escape Estates 508-347-7208. w/trails out back, great commuter location, perfect Antique Queen Anne cross- starter home. $159,900 Call Michelle Terry 508- gabled Victorian lovingly cared for by the same SK Management Co Inc escapeestateshomebuilders.com 735-8744 family for 85 years. Beautiful woodwork through- out, spacious rooms /hardwoods, wide pine floors, PO Box 250, New Ipswich, NH 03071 2 staircases, room for expansion w/additional Brookfield: Pristine move-in-ready 9/RM 3/bdrs on 3rd level, lovely yard, nice neighbor- 603-878-2400 or TDD 603-878-1326 $175,000 Call Kris Colonial in a family friendly cul-de-sac, minutes to hood, in-law potential. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. major routes. Features: bright & open floor plan, Casucci 508-784-0655 bead board kitchen w/oak cabs, gorgeous family

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TOOMEY-LOVETT, INC. CANDLEWOOD ESTATES -STOP RENTING! Uncle Sam’s EAST BROOKFIELD – Charming antique farmhouse OAKHAM – Privately set mini-farm comes with free wild www.C21TLC.com $8,000 Stimulus. Low Rates.. Spring Price! 1200 sq ft ranch LEICESTER - Four bedroom cape near Worcester, turkeys and deer. Twelve acres of woods and some open for with garage. 2 full baths, cathedral ceiling living room with on nice country lot. Three bedrooms, fireplace, potential corral. This four bedroom home is self sufficient for Gas fire place. Custom kitchen, granite counters, all appli- hardwoods and built ins make this home welcom- half acre lot, newer septic some updates done but heat and hot water, you could almost heat for free. First floor ances included, C/A Beautiful yard and area just minutes to ing. Wrap around porch for the nice weather. Near needs your ideas to make it better. Detached master suite. Screen room, deck combo. Detached multi major routes. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY Come take a look. story barn could be future business site. Tranquil setting is CENTURY 21 Quaboag Lake and South Pond. $179,900 garage. $183,000 SWEEPSTAKES You will be glad you did. $229,900 still time to pick colors close to major routes and conveniences. $369,000 Visit our OPEN HOUSES and register to win a $1000 (monthly drawing!) Close a home with a CENTURY 21 AGENT EAST BROOKFIELD - Beautiful Colonial loaded CHARLTON - Two bedroom condo, beautiful new interi- SOUTHBRIDGE - Nice mortgage helper near HARDWICK – Three unit building would make a great from 2/1/09-6/30/09 w/upgrades-open livingroom w/floor to ceiling fieldstone or with ceramic tile in kitchen & bath, new tilt windows, Harrington Hospital. Many original features in owners fireplace, large kitchen w/granite counters, master suite owner occupied property with one large three bedroom and be in drawing w/2 huge walk-in closets, masterbath w/whirlpool tub. w/d hookups, new carpet. Large yard with inground unit including fireplace and beamed ceiling. Hardwood unit. The other two units are a one and two bedroom. for $21,000 Oversized great room. .Great commuter location Not a pool. Units include new appliances. Whole complex on floors in both units, nice neighborhood setting near Some updates are done in the smaller apartments but the drive-by, so much value for the price! $329,900 three acres. Easy access to pike. $125,900 Westville Rec. Area. Two bedrooms per unit. $225,000 three bedroom needs some work. $158,000 270 Main St., Spencer TAX CREDIT (508) 885-3443 Buy a home in 2009 85 East Main St., and claim a possible West Brookfield $8000 tax credit!!! WEST BROOKFIELD – Come view one of the nicest WARE - Move right into this three bedroom, two SPENCER – Starting at $219,900 this newer sub-division antiques in town. Sellers have made many updates to this bath ranch with lots of updates. Nearly finished is in its second phase. Country location just off Route 31, local area builder offers some great standard features like Call us now (508) 867-7064 colonial home. Wonderful brick patio area off back with lower level, fenced yard, home is set back for pri- fireplace. Home has two pellet stoves to reduce heating Hardwoods, A/C and tile but there are more available. We to help Each office independently owned costs, granite counters in kitchen, huge master bedroom vacy. Nice area handy to pike. $175,000 now have four lots to choose from. Call and schedule and operated and fenced yard. $189,900 viewing today.

######################################################################################################################### ##################################################### Selling Your Home? Maher Real Estate $8000 TAX CREDIT FOR 508-832-5831 Auburn 1-800-563-7019 Fair Market Price www.century21maher.com • [email protected] FIRST TIME BUYERS! Sandra Loughlin Joyce Johnson Licensed in MA & CT Owner/Manager Owner/Broker Immediate Cash Flow 508-769-2605 508-958-1742 Keep building Equity Register at one of “our” Open Houses Pre-Approved tenant/buyers Consider Danielle Sue Ann Marie Ronald Helen Maryann Chic for April’s $1,000 Drawing! Therrien Kusz Sorensen Garabedian Vangsness Johnson Beland “Rent to Own lease option Purchase!” Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor Call: 508-892-5155 And don’t forget about our Y 2 FAMIL Century 21 Sweepstakes Grand Prize of $21,000! NEW LISTING NEW LISTING (Close between 2/1/09 - 6/30/09 to be eligible) CHARLTON: 6RM, 3BR, totally DOUGLAS-Spacious 2 Family, 3BR DUDLEY: 6RM, 3BR Cape, Corner Remodeled from basement to roof! each unit, Hardwoods, Walk up lot, 1st fl Master BR, Fireplaced LR Seller Plumbing, heating, doors, windows attic, replacement windows, with built in bookcases! Breezeway, and bathroom! Hardwoods, garage. updated baths. Vinyl sided. sunroom, patio, attached garage. Representation Congratulations Jennifer Oko $220,000 Call 508-832-5831 $229,900 Call 508-832-5831 $169,000 Call 508-832-5831 from Sturbridge! Buyer February’s The Market Leader Representation $1000 Open House Winner! 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When used • Larkspur-Japanese beetles Even if you decided to kitchen a little tight? Take Take a walk through properly,these products may do the trick but • Marigolds-Mexican bean beetles, squash stick with your cabinets as a good, hard look at what's your home. How's your could harm beneficial insects, and when bugs, thrips, tomato hornworms and white- is, don't neglect replacing in your kitchen and elimi- kitchen holding up? Is it used improperly, they may lead to water pol- flies the hardware. You will be nate all of the pieces of starting to look a bit out- lution. To avoid the risks of chemical pesti- • Mint-ants, aphids, flea beetles and surprised what an effect furniture that you can do dated and worn? Perhaps cides, gardeners may want to try more natu- imported cabbage worms such a small change will without. Get rid of that it's time you changed that. ral alternatives to pest control. • Nasturtium-Colorado potato bugs, squash have. baker's rack and store your bugs and whiteflies Don't have a lot of money How's the lighting in cookbooks in a cabinet or to spend? No problem. You There are several natural alternatives to • Onions-bean leaf beetles, flea beetles, your kitchen? Not so drawer. Trade out your don't have to spend big chemical pesticides. These include non- Mexican bean beetles, mice and spider mites great? Replace it. Take large kitchen table for a bucks on a kitchen remod- detergent insecticidal soaps, garlic, hot pep- • Pennyroyal-ants down that brass chande- smaller one and move the el to make the room look per sprays and a mixture of one teaspoon of • Petunias-leafhoppers and Mexican bean lier from the 1970s and plants to the bay window good. With a few inexpen- liquid soap to one gallon of water. Even used beetles paint or replace it. Switch in the living room. Clear sive fixes, you give your dishwater or a forceful stream of water can • Potatoes-bean leaf beetles and Mexican out that tarnished brass the way for better traffic kitchen a whole new look. be used to dislodge some insects. bean beetles overhead light for a sleek flow in your kitchen. • Prostrate rosemary-slugs Paint is one of the easi- chrome one and that mus- Clutter taken hold of est and most inexpensive Along with making their own natural pes- • Radishes-cucumber beetles, Mexican tard-colored globe in the your kitchen? Put a stop to ways to transform the ticides, gardeners can add plants to their bean beetles, squash bugs and stinkbugs light above the sink for a it. Take a day to sort appearance of a room. lawns and gardens that have their own chem- • Rosemary-imported cabbage worms frosted white one. Lighting through drawers and cabi- Almost any surface in the ical defense systems that will repel certain • Rue-Japanese beetles fine, but need more of it? nets and clear away all of kitchen can be painted insects. Here is a brief list of plants and the • Sage-imported cabbageworms and toma- You don't have to hire an the clutter. Donate items from wooden cabinets to insects they repel: to hornworms electrician to install more you never or rarely use. laminate countertops to • Anise-aphids • Tansy-ants, cucumber beetles, Japanese lighting in your kitchen. Bring in trays, lazy Susans paneled walls to faded • Borage-tomato hornworms beetles and squash bugs You can find a variety of and other items to organ- linoleum. Go ahead, be • Chives-aphids and spider mites • Turnips-bean leaf beetles battery-operated fixtures ize the stuff remaining. brave and paint your • Cloves-spider mites • Wormwood-slugs that you can install your- Move small appliances off kitchen walls that bold • Common oleander-codling moths These are just some of the plants garden- self. If those won't work, the countertops and into a color you've always want- • Coriander-aphids and Colorado potato ers may want to try in place of chemical pes- consider adding a lamp cabinet. Get rid of the clut- ed. Brighten your dark bugs ticides. The more natural the means of pest somewhere in the room. ter and see how spacious cabinets and woodwork • French marigolds-root knot nematodes control, the safer a lawn and garden will be. Got an old ceiling fan in your kitchen becomes. with a fresh coat of white your kitchen that could Once you have given paint. Transform those old use an update but not in your kitchen a facelift, laminate countertops and your budget to replace it? don't forget to clean it. linoleum floors with a faux No big deal. Turn off the Nothing brightens up a finish resembling stone. breaker, grab a ladder and room like a thorough give your fan a good clean- cleaning. Wash those cabi- Want to make your fresh- ing. Remove the fan blades nets inside and out, scrub ly painted cabinets sing? and paint or replace them. that backsplash and floor, Give them new pulls. Add a new pull chain, and and scour those appli- Switching out old hard- your fan will look good as ances. Make your new ware for new will do won- new. kitchen sparkle. ders to revive tired cabi- VILLAGER REAL ESTATE REDUCED FOR SALE BY OWNER BRIMFIELD. Lovingly maintained 3 BR DUDLEY. Beautiful 4 BR, 2.5 bath colo- HOLLAND. Fabulous waterfront, in LEICESTER split on 1.8+ acres. Updates galore- nial abutting 20+ acres of conserva- nice quiet cove! Huge front yard, nice – Water rights, 6 room roof, landscaping, hardwood floors, tion land. Kitchen w/ upgraded appl, and flat, 3 BR, FR in w/out bsmt. spacious contemporary with fire- bathrooms, kitchen. Enclosed deck. sunken FR w/ FP, professionally land- Furnished. Incl adjacent lot for 3/4 A $239,900. Dorothy Fontana. scaped… $336,000. Cindy Sowa total. $312,500. Dennis Bottcher. place, cathedral ceilings, wall A/C on Forgit. both floors and wrap around deck. Full basement, driveway for 6 cars, $230,000.00 REDUCED REDUCED move in condition...... Owner 508-892-3776 PRINCIPALS ONLY!

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Butch HOME & LAND PARTNERS Jo-Ann Szymczak Sandi Bob Gerry Connie Nedoroscik Daviau Grzyb Connor Mahaney 943-4900 * 987-8400 508-943-7669 774-230-3500 508-789-4886 774-239-6011 Independently Owned & Operated 508-949-3205 508-407-5123 OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON ROAD, WEBSTER, MASS. SPENCER - Log Home WEBSTER LAKE - $549,900 SPENCER - $309,000 Custom kitchen, 1st floor Sandi Grzyb Energy efficient 3 BR, Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers master bedrm suite w/full 2.5 baths, fully appl. PEN HOUSE O bath, wide pine flrs, exer- OPEN HOUSE kitchen, granite coun- SUN. 12-2 DUDLEY SUN. 12:30-2 cise rm, 32x30 heated ters, trash compactor, WEBSTER -- Very nice -- Wonderful garage. $364,900. Call maple cabinets, owner-occupied two opportunity if your cur- Sandi Grzyb 774-230- Hydronic electric heat. $309,000. Call Gerry rent needs include an in- 3500 family -- fireplace -- REDUCED 39 William Casey Rd 324 Killdeer Island 10 Valley View Dr Mahaney NEW LISTING garage -- above-ground law or accessory apart- ment in this spacious 27 x OPEN HOUSES pool -- new Buderus oil 50 ft. nine-room raised MONSON - $169,900 HOME OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP furnace -- some vinyl ranch in Dudley. Bright, WEBSTER: 47 Lake Parkway Sunday 12-2 pm - New Date: April 14, 2009 windows -- lots of stor- open floor plan with three 4BR,1BA, Listing - 3 BR, FP, garage, Jo-Ann 508-943-7669 6:30-8:00 pm age -- good neighbor- bedrooms on main level - single family home, OXFORD: 9 Themeli Ct Sunday 2:30-4:30, 2 BR, 2 Sponsored by: Mackinac Mortgage RES/Title hood -- many updates -- - kitchen, bath, bedroom hardwoods & baths, upgrades Realtors: Butch Daviau - Jo-Ann Szymczak and sitting room in lower level -- 2-car garage - 22 ft. deck -- new ceramic tile floors. DUDLEY: TOBIN FARM - Sunday 1-4 p.m. - $399,900 Learn about first-time $8000 credit. Reservations owners moving west. suggested (508-407-5470) Location: oil furnace -- nicely landscaped three-quarter acre near schools. Call Bob Connor WEBSTER COMMONS Sat. & Sun. 1-4 - Over 55 com- 508-789-4886 492 Southbridge St., Auburn R/E Tax $2042 $239,900 R/E Tax $2043 $239,900 27 Harrison Ave munity Rental Headquarters

WEBSTER -- Sturdy and WEBSTER – 2268 sq. ft. spacious three-family on 1/3 Raised Ranch in very good acre corner lot -- each unit N DEPOSIT EDUCED neighborhood -- cabinet 2 Maple Avenue THOMPSON, CT – 7 Walker Road O has three bedrooms -- large R Shrewsbury, MA 01545 eat-in kitchen -- pantry -- kitchen -- dining area www.NewEnglandMoves.com formal dining room and liv- w/sliders to deck -- living Open House – April 5, 1-4pm ing room separated by room -- three bedrooms -- pocket doors -- updated Inger Christensen Charming 6rm New England Cape with 4rm apartment baths -- hardwoods -- vinyl ceramic bath -- lower level on level 1.96 landscaped acres. Most of the house has siding -- family-owned and family room -- hardwoods 508/769-3823 been renovated and is ready to move in now! There is a maintained since day one! -- replacement windows -- vinyl siding -- garage. 508/365-3561 deck and screened-in porch, plus an above ground R/E Tax $1992 $239,900 R/E Tax $1950 $199,900 pool. Also a detached heated garage. This home is located in scenic Thompson, yet close to major highways and shopping areas. WEBSTER – Lovely cen- DUDLEY: Immaculate, Licensed in MA & CT All of this can be yours for only $214,900. Call today! ter hall, hip roof colonial young 1392 sq. ft. See you there! Please call Inger @ 508-769-3823 or – eat-in kitchen – formal Townhouse on dead- Elaine @ 508-353-1932. dining room – front-to- end street – Spacious, cabinet-packed kitchen back fireplaced living – dining area with slider room – spacious to deck – 14x17 ft. liv- screened porch – hard- ing room – three bed- woods – garage – convenient to highways, shopping, rooms – 1.5 baths – schools. garage – oil heat – pets R/E Tax $2048 $259,900 R/E Tax $1477allowed $225,000

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Queen-Size Equipment Like-New 3-year-Old Lopi Equipment Call (508)765-9316 leave material. $700. Weider weight bench, $600 OBO 2006 Cam Couch/Sleep-sofa 2 back to back, free floating 508-987-3781 Pellet Stove & Ash Vacuum Soft pastel colors message Call (508)949-2528 preacher curl and leg $1600 Superline styling stations, $200 each extension with Olympic bar. Leave Message or best offer. Christmas 295lbs of weight, $250. 50lb Heavy Duty 9’ Fisher Mirrors, Lamps & Dumping Trailer 508-208-8401 Call Suzanne Highway Plow Wall Hangings 14 Feet Long, 6’9” Wide, Sports Card Dinette Set punching bag, $50. Curl bar, Can schedule viewing (508)886-6494 Seating For Four w/Glass 85lbs or weight, $40. One-way plow, set up for Call 508-943-3711 With 4 Foot Sides. Weighs on weekends Specials After 6pm 4,000lbs Empty, 16,000 Bicycle Top And Three Bar Stools. [email protected] backhoe or truck, $650. GVW. 4 Tie-Downs. Baseball/Football $350 or 508-637-1046 Fisher Snow-Foil Type Heavy Men’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm Basketball/Hockey Duty 8’ Plow for truck Great For Bobcats or Amana Air $2000 Racing/Boxing Call Matt at Kroeger-Gildemeester Mini-Excavators. 774-278-1728 Farm Equipment $500 $5999 OBO Conditioner 5-Piece Graco Rookies/Stars/Sets/Singles Harrow Heavy Duty Hobart Meat Piano 508-641-3289 18,000 btu only used 4 Baby Set All Cards 75% Off Book! Dirt Bike Deere 5-Foot, 3-Point Grinder. Floor type with large c/ 1852 Patent, Mahogany. $400 $2000 summers, 2 heavy for me to Highchair, Playpen, Stroller, Including Vintage Cards Like 2003 RM65 Suzuki bowl. $375 28-Foot Aluminum lift. $400 new, sell for $200. Carseat, Swing. $250 Mantle/Williams/Etc. Great condition, asking Cultivator Toolbar Featherweight Sewing Ask for Pat, Briggs & Stratton 12HP Extension Ladder Wedding Gown 508-864-9223 $1200. 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Vertical Riding Mower Machine Excellent Condition (508)885-5542 Call (774)696-3360 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Engine, $95 $500 Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, Coin-Op $350 $195 OBO Antique Red Used. $200 Used 15” Monitor Fireplace Screen w/ 508-735-8095 Washers & Disney Area Stay Lime Spreader $25 Glass $25. All In Excellent Condition 7 Days, 6 Nights Computer $50 Vermont Casting 508-943-2007 Dryers Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Call (508)461-9097 3-Year Old Formal 2 Adult Disney Tickets $150 Lexmark Copier/ Gas Heater 1 1/2 To 2 Years Old. Paid $750 Printer/Scanner $50 Living Room Excellent Condition. Bicycle 10 Sets Available Sell For $249 860-974-7099 High-Low Electric 2-Speed Hot Tub Pump $50 Asking Price $1700 Men’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm Very Good Condition Good For One Year 3 VCR’s $50 Each Couch $2000 Hospital Bed Call 508-867-5677 774-230-0680 508-301-0266 Fishing Rods, Like New! 2 Microwaves $20 Each Blue & Gold. Or Office 508-755-0972 5-Piece Graco Matching Wingback Colonial Wood Double Window Reels, Boxes, With Scoop Mattress Call Beverly Baby Set $500 OBO 413-245-4587 Chair Included. Antique Stool New, Vetter High Pro 4 413-245-6182 $400 Highchair, Playpen, Stroller, Hutch and Base Plugs, & Lavatory Carseat, Swing. $250 Honey pine finish. Asking, With Screens. 508-832-7414 Porcelain Handles. $350. Measures 76”Long Streamers, HO Scale Train Lace Wedding Wedding Gown Comes With Engines, Cars, (2)Glass Doors For Kitchen Antique Chezck crystal 61”High Gown Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, set, valued at over $1800. $650 OBO Etc. Buildings And Accessories. 35MM Camera Cabinet Used. $200 Lots Of Time & Money Put Full-Length, Size 12. Hand cut, very ornate. Archery $200 Pentax K-1000 2 Solid Wood Doors All In Excellent Condition Appraised. Will sell for $900. Marine Hemi Into It! Pictures Available. with assortment of lenses 6’8”x32” 508-943-2007 Glass and brass dinette Engine Equipment Email: Brown Italian 2 electronic flashes, and (1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights 1959 With Latham Blower [email protected] set Perfect for 1st Sporting goods, Or 774-402-1274 Leather Jacket many other accessories. 3 Wood Frame Solid Brand New Bunk apartment. $50. And Four Carburetors Machinist Tools & Medium, $200 Sell all for $220. Glass Door 24”x50” Beds and 2 Call (508)943-6367 $8000 OBO Auto Tools, most half HP Scanner All Excellent Condition Call (508)943-5954 or Handicap walkers, $50 508-757-7796 days (508)943-7704 30-Gallon Electric Dressers Computer Call 508-259-8805 Hot-Water Heater Beautiful wood frame $10-$30. Also: Noon-6pm Compaq FS7600 35MM Canon Camera 4x8 Open Trailer LP Gas Wall heater includes mattresses, pillows, Lexmark Printer/Copier/Fax Dresses Custom Made Moses ladder (never used). $2000 Wedding, Prom, Cocktail. All $200 Baskets. LADIES Newly done over. Asking 712-299-5239 Lexmark Printer (508)885-5189 $525. or best offer. All For $550 OBO brand new. (508)765-7322 DRESSER Call (508)885-5560 Call (508)987-1594, leave Call (508)981-6762 Prices Negotiable! Case Tractor message will return call. Computer Desk (Corner) Living Room Set Large, With Mirror 1948 VAC With $195 OBO Gorgeous & 2 Armoires Air Conditioners Sickle-Bar Mower. 90” Sofa General Electric 10,000 BTU Brand New Office Chair (Cully) King Sized Hot Tub Love Seat $1700 For All Asking $1650 OBO $65 Window Mount Air Front load washer & dryer ‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets, Oriental Rug (Negotiable) Conditioner, $150. International Harvester set. $1200. Entertainment Center Bedroom Set 5 Pieces. Paid $6000 with all options. Waterfall, (Machine-Made) Handmade Samsung 5,000 BTU Two-Row Corn Planter Call (774)364-0367 58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood aroma-therapy, lighting, with Trailer-Type, With $300 At Rotman’s 2 Matching End-Tables Lead Chandelier Window Mount Air $1500 FIRM cover, full warranty. Brand Contemporary Style Conditioner, $75.00 Hydraulic Lift. Clawfoot Tub Numerous Dog new in wrapper. Cost $7000, Take The Whole Set For $800 OBO $400 Moving $150 (Negotiable) Call Jeff at Breed Books Contact Laurie sell for $3800. $1000 Or Best Offer 508-867-9566 Call (860)244-9544 508-892-1107 (802)380-0844 860-974-9811 508-867-9734 508-450-5740 508-867-9650 APRIL, 01, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 3

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Ladies’ Genuine Motorcycle Pub/Bar Set Solid Oak Queen Black Shearling Clothes Mahogany Braided Edge Table With Center Wine Bedroom Set Sheepskin Men’s Large Leather Jacket $750. Lighted round curio Women’s Small & Medium Rack. Includes Two end table, $50. Iron twin bed, Fur Coat Leather Jackets Barstool Chairs, $200. Steins, $25. Dolls, Medium. Like New. Worn Chaps, Vests, Pants, Beautifully Designed, $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each One Or Twice. Length 30” Shoulder Bag, Boots, Fabric Still Covered In Call (508)867-9222 (Collar To Hem), Shoulders Helmet. Plastic, Brand New. 19”, Sleeves 25”, Excellent Condition Asking $400 Bust 40-42” Reasonable! SOLID PINE $250 OBO Roger 508-892-1701 Please Call 508-987-2798 HUTCH 508-885-8940 For Sale Leave Message Moving Must Sell Rattan Porch Set Mint/Lighted 3 Glass Top Garden Leisure 6 Seater 6’4”H x 56”W x 19”D Large Double Hot Tub with lounger, Love seat chair and glass $250 $3800/BO. coffee table. Floral cushions Call Kim Stainless-Steel on seat. $200. 508-347-5171 Weider Pro 9940 dual weight Call (508)234-2735 Sink bench, $150. Sony 50” XBR Trampoline, $75. Real Ranch REDUCED! Projection TV w/Faucet & Sprayer Brand new computer Mink Jacket armoire, $450. $1100 or best offer. 43” x 22” Very Good Condition Lane 2 piece sectional $75 Please call $800 or best offer with recliner, $1000 or (508)404-5470 110 NOVENAS 205 BOATS 508-943-2444 best offer. 508-735-9493 New Snap-On Queen size bed 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE ward me and mine. The per- 1987 25 Ft Marlin Refinished Chairs with cherry wood son must say this prayer Harley Davidson Natural Or Painted Finish, frame, $700. Women’s & three consecutive days. Af- Cabin Cruise Like New! Collectors Edition Some Decorated. Singles To Call (508)347-2764 TOOL SHEDS ter three days the request 260 HP, I/O Merc., Large Two-Level Light Sets Of Six. Made of Texture 1-11 Teen’s Clothing will be granted. This prayer Runs, Needs Little TLC Toolbox Sound System 8x8 $625 Times Are Tough, Money’s must be published after the Oak Coffee Table Very Reasonable! Short. I Have An Array Of $5200 OBO Black and chrome with 8x10 $800 prayer is granted. Thank With Trailer $125 Harley logos & flames. 5, H x 508-764-4493 High End Home Clothes, All In Excellent you. C. L. 3, W 12 drawers. Must be 8x12 $875 Condition. Handbags, 1978 22 Ft Searay Good Condition Refrigerator Theatre With 8x16 $1175 8’ x 11’ Karastan seen. $4000 firm. Boots, Sweaters, Etc. Cabin Cruise 19 Cubic Foot. Freezer On Receiver Delivered And LOW LOW Prices! 130 YARD SALES Oriental Rug Contact Dale Top. Amana, Almond Color. Needs Motor & Outdrive, (508)943-8692 after 6pm. Pair McIntosh THX loud Built On-Site I’m A Call Away No Trailer. Needs Work. New Fringe & Good Condition. 508-278-5745 Indoor Yard Sale $175 speakers, McIntosh THX Other Sizes Available $200 Professionally Cleaned New Woodmaster center speakers, MX (Miller & $350 860-963-0316 and Kreisel THX Call 413-213-6708 Women’s Riding 1990 Kawasaki 650 Planer/Molder subwoofer, Yamaha Bake Sale Call Rich With 18” Drum Sander Rolltop Secretary Leathers TS Jetski 508-826-2029 RX-V3200 Receiver, Toro Commercial Pilsudski Club Needs Work. Attachment. 5HP Motor. remote control. Rarely used. Size Small Walter Dyer Route 131 Desk Lawnmower Chaps, Medium Gloves, $300 OBO Living Room Couch Weighs 420lbs. $120 Paid $6000 Southbridge Asking $750 FIRM Pro-Line Series, With 44” Fringe Coat With Two Liners 413-245-6130 And Matching Chair Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Saturday, 4/4 Full-Size Rolltop Desk Call Ken (508)234-3042 Deck And Trac Vac (Medium), Harley Helmet 508-981-6400 Floral Design Fabric Fox Vacuum With All $200 Collection System. (Small). 9am-2pm $150 Attachments, Hooks Up Computer/Writing Table Speedaire Air Great For Picking Up Excellent Condition. Over 20 Tables Of $275 CASH ONLY 1992 Bass Tracker 413-245-9001 To All Three. $50 Grass Clippings And Attic/Household Treasures, Compressors 508-341-9282 Jewelry, Baby Items, 16’ Evinrude 20HP Motor, Mint Condition. Corner Student Leaves. Trolling Motor & Trailer. Living Room Desk & Chair $50 3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan And More! Books/Manuals Included Generators 5k W. Scale 1k $1500 Wood Stove Proceeds Benefit Club’s RUNS GOOD. Furniture Asking $3500 OBO 48” Oak Bathroom Vanity lbs. Best offer on all listings. 508-832-7414 Osburn 1100, Free Standing Scholarship Fund. Asking $3495. Best Offer For: $50 Call (508)347-1223 With Legs. 38,000 BTU. Call (508)476-2534 Call John 135 LOST AND FOUND FlexSteel Couch, 508-949-1051 48” Mirrored Medicine Trees for Used, But In Very Good Chair & Ottoman. Cabinet With Vanity Lights Spinet Piano and Condition (Switching To Gas) 1998 16ft Lund New! 8 American $35 Works Great. FOUND La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. Bench Sale $400 OBO Pro-Sport 24” Oak Bathroom Vanity Dodge Ram Anniversary Edition Fish/Ski, All Items High Quality, Craftsman $25 $800. Country Blue plaid Evergreen Trees, Colorado 508-949-6229 Like New. Replacement loveseat and chair. $450. Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 508-847-6229 Pickup Keys 90HP, low maintenance Dark Pine Wash Stand Wilson ladies clubs, bag, Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Found On Shepard Road trailer, depth finder, full top, Email For Photos $35 cart, $200. All excellent (Sturbridge) storage cover, original prop, [email protected] Windows Excellent Privacy Wood Stove 9500 series. Low E, full Call 508-943-3711 condition. Will consider Border/Ornamental Vermont Castings Resolute Call Me excellent condition. $11,250. 401-316-4793 screen, 6 over 6 grille. White After 6pm reasonable offers. All 10 trees for $85. $1595 774-230-1594 Call (508)347-6340 Machinist Tools vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid Call (508)867-8532 Call 508-278-5762 Call 508-347-3292 $1400. Asking Samsung 61” Leave Message 2004 Sweetwater Tool chest, also other odds $1000 or best offer. Spinnet Piano Evenings 200 GEN. BUSINESS and ends. HDTV-DLP TV Pontoon Boat Call (508)779-0438 ask Wood-Burning Well kept, 20 foot, seats 11. Call (508)234-8034 for Justin with stand for sale for $1500. (Steinert) Call (508)733-5047 for $1000. Sunfish sailboat Airtight Stove 203 SNOWMOBILES 25 Yamaha 4 stroke/< 100 Magnavox 56” Nordic Trac appointment. w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind Troy-Built 4 $150 hours. Asking $9750. 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & 1998 Arctic Cat Call (508)344-3075 Projection TV Walk Fit Skier/Rower Santa Barbara sail (new), $500. Dresser set, Cycle WebTV 2 $150 $125 $200. Player piano w/rolls, Gasoline-cultivator. 440 2006 Bayliner $75 $2000. 2000 Arctic Cat 600 Pinnacle Z40 Treadmill Jane Fonda Non-Motorized Spa/Hot-Tub $600. Lexmark Excellent condition. 105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright printer, $50. $175.00. 508-234-2779 ZRT $4500. 2002 Arctic Cat 185 Runabout $150 Treadmill Thundercat $5500. All run $125 Therapy Lounge, Neck & Call Karen (508)885-3192 135 I/O HP w/extended swim “Body By Jake” Ab Scissor Foot Massage, 2 Additional Call (508)892-8623 XBOX 360 great. platform, custom cover, $75 Technalon Car Cover Therapy Seats Plus Stainless Steel Call (508)949-0482 trailer, coast guard safety Call 508-987-8087 Fits Car 16’-17’6” Cooldown Area. Premium package, used at most 20 $60 Waterfall/Volcano, Lights Bird Cage Twin Bed 20GB hard drive 2 wireless 2002 Polaris hours. $13,750. Mags With Tires 508-885-9992 (Different Colors). Starry (17inx17inx36in) $50. Leave With New Box Spring controllers, 1 wireless Call (508)868-1972 For E-Z-Go Golfcart Night Blue With Red message for “Doc” & Mattress. headset, 2 games, (Skate & Edge X Oak Bedroom Set Maintenance Free Vinyl (860)974-9973 $250 Halo). Excellent condition, 2 Electric Start, Reverse, 25 Foot Godfrey Plow For John Deere Cabinet. One Year Old month old. Asking $450 2992 N. Maine Miles. Queen bed and mattress, Call 508-949-8851 for all. Sanpan Pontoon Garden Tractor hutch, nightstand and Paid $8000 New State Quarters $2800 Or BRO Asking $6000 Call (508)278-3317 Boat Truck Liner For 6’ Bed dresser with mirror. All in Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes Unique Bar excellent condition. Mattress Will Deliver of 500. Starting at $21 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 115 HP Yamaha outboard Call (508)864-8578 Solid Oak with lighted 3717 N. Maine Miles. engine, Royal aluminum Rug (7’x10’) brand new. $1300 or BO. per roll. Also Gold stained glass canopy, brass w/Seashell Border Mahogany TV and Presidential dollar rolls. 100 GENERAL Runs Great. canopy with skylights, dual Schwinn top and foot rail, 2 chairs, $1800 Or BRO batteries with switch, 508-987-1504 Video Stand Call for more 72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. Electric Scooter information, docking lights, S/S ladder, $50. $1200 or BO. 107 MISC. FREE 508-949-7388 Ski tow bar. $9600. Mahogany Brand New Needs new battery, $60. (508)832-3029 or Call (508)450-5836 Call (508)943-5682 Pineapple Air Hockey table, $40. (508)272-3433 2005 Arctic Cat Entertainment Center Used Restaurant FREE WOOD 71 Chris Craft 31ft Headboard & Black chrome and glass (508)764-6560 Steam Radiator F7 Snowmobile asking $500 or BO. Equipment PALLETS Low Miles, Real Fast. Flybridge Cruiser Footboard Call (860)377-7549 or Snapper Covers 10-50% Off Our twin 327 engines sleeps 6, Full Sized With Rails & Slats. (860)928-1135 43” long x 40” high x 13” Purchase Price You pick up. Monday thru 2005 Arctic Cat full head and shower, all Fair To Good Condition Roto-Tiller Friday 8am-noon. IR5003, Used Twice deep, 37”x40”x13” and Refrigeration 440 Z-Model fiberglass. $7350. (From 1900’s) Old Oak Rolltop 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Stonebridge Press Call (508)333-1790 Asking $250 Paid $1295 6 Burner Stove Snowmobile Desk $950 good condition. Over $1000 25 Optical Drive if new. All three for $400 Convection Oven (located behind Southbridge Like Brand New! Larson 1997 Table With Tile Top Great Original Condition! TracVac Bar Top & Barstools 4 Chairs 54” Long, 30” Wide Call (508)832-5546 Hotel & Conference Center) $7500 For Both Ski-Boat $100 $600 Model 385-IC/385LH Freezers Used Once. Sinks 109 MUSIC/ARTS 508-987-9313 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta 774-318-1024 860-774-4019 Stereo System Engine. With Trailer. Paid $1300 204 WATER EQUIPMENT $1100 Onkyo Components With 508-347-5503 Bass Player $7000 Manual Hospital Old-Time Trunk Bose Acoustimas Speakers 508-373-8413 Good Condition Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro $350 Vintage Cameras Wanted 1994 Sea-Doo Bed Needs Straps & Vac Pro For Working Classic 225 INSTRUCTIONS $500 OBO Call (508)943-0089 And Movie Camera Bombardier SP94 Best Offer Models 72085, 72285, Rock Band, Fronted With Trailer 508-234-2712 72295 With Projectors With Female Vocalist. FREE Lift Chair Used Twice Storm Windows Vintage Radios Excellent Condition, Runs (2) 31 1/2” x 38” High 860-935-9090 Great. Seat Just Recovered, Guitar Lessons $250 OBO Park Model RV Paid $2772 100’s Of LP Records Established Guitar Teacher $1900 (1) 33 1/2” x 49 3/4” High Low Hours On Jet Pump. 774-200-6989 2002, 12x40 (3) 30 1/4” x 49 3/4” High Over 50-Year Old RC Has Been Winterized, Will Of 9 Years In North (like brand new) on beautiful 508-765-5763 (2) 21 1/2” x 49 3/4” High Allen Adding Machine Let Me Need Cover. Brookfield. With 29 Years Maple Dining lot in campground can be $80 For All Photo Security System, Help You! $1600 Of Playing Experience. Room Set used for a full 6 months (15 Snow Tires (Or $10 Each) complete with all Call Deb Call Billy Grout April-15 October every year) 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like 860-974-0083 necessary items including Record Your CD 508-965-7077 508-867-5566 With Hutch plastic holders $300 Lot paid for until 2097. new, winter ‘07. $300 or best Individuals/Groups 260 ANTIQUES $48,000 offer. Video security system Of All Kinds! 205 BOATS Stereo/CD With Call Don (508)344-9499 Call (508)234-7930 Stove complete with two videos $30/Hour Speakers/Woofer & Remote Gas-On-Gas and two cameras and all (Block Rates Available) 14 Foot V-Bottom $45 Penn 6 wt. Flyrod $300 OBO necessary cables. Snow Tires Also: Boat With Trailer Route 169 (2)Sofas $150/$300 New Condition Excellent Condition (Camel) Neon Sign - 50 25 HP Johnson Two-Stroke. P235/75R15 $50 508-304-3141 Private & Professional Toaster-Oven Call 508-278-6419 Years Old - Still In its Many Extras. New $40 Roof Racks For Van Original Box Drum Lessons $1750 OBO Antiques $15 B.O. For All Piano Super Speedway Many Old Tools, Over Call Jim At 508-892-8898 884 Worcester 508-278-2729 8’ Tunnel Cover Tickets 50 Years Old Sharp Recording Street, 508-282-1026 Baldwin Spinnet (For Pick-Up Truck) Service 16’ Hurricane Southbridge MA $200 New Hampshire 508-335-1973 Light brown color. Bought at Motor Speedway For Appointment 508-765-0802 Tri-Hull Memory Foam Steinerts. Good condition, 10” Craftsman Table Saw www.batcavestudios.com Looking to purchase June 28th Race Located In Webster Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500 antiques and $700. $50 All Seats Are Top Row, Authentic Call (508)885-4320 Trolling Motor, collectibles, single items 508-873-1394 4th Turn. Vintage Electric Winch, Evinrude or entire estates. Therapeutic Call Bob 110 NOVENAS Tanks, Bimini Top, Piano Snowblower 508-943-8295 Coin-Operated We buy it all also do NASA Mattress PRAYER TO THE '96 Conversion Van, Baldwin Spinnet With Snapper 8HP 26” $500 Jukeboxes Black Water Pipe, on site estate sales and Queen, $399. Brand new in estate auctions. Bench. Good Condition. Washer Technics Keyboard Complete and Working BLESSED VIRGIN Gas Grill, Chiminea. plastic full warranty. $950 Call Tom (978)597-3033 Maytag, Heavy Duty $100 SX-KN 5000 with bench and With 100 (Never known to fail). Oh 518-480-1143 Call anytime, Mike stand. Programmed-excellent 45 RPM Selections most beautiful flower of Mt. 508-765-9512 Sauna Dryer Carmel, fruitful vine, splen- Men’s Bicycle Whirlpool, Electric $100 condition. $800. Prices range from 17 Foot Glastron Finnleo, Portable, Comes Call (508)885-4777 $675 to $2900 dor of Heaven, Blessed Giant 6061 Entertainment Center Mother of the Son of God, Sierra 177 4.3 23” Frame, 24 Gears, In 2 Pieces. Perfect For Two. Assembles Solid Oak $100 Also Available Immaculate Virgin, assist me 265 FUEL/WOOD Shimano 105 Derailer. in this my necessity. Oh Star Mercruiser I/O Black & Gold, Ridden In Minutes. Simply Queen-Sized Bed Assorted Coin-Operated Only 156 Hours On Solid Oak $200 The of the Sea, help me and Only 4 Times. Plugs Into Standard Cocktail Video Games show me herein, you are my Engine A. Jeffers Original Cost $800 Household Outlet. Triple Dresser w/Mirror and Vintage Pinball mother, Oh Holy Mary, Moth- Power Steering, Trim Asking $350 Book Bear Tree Service $500 $150 er of God, Queen of Heaven Control, AM/FM Radio, °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° 508-764-9309 Books! Books! Books! And Much More! 508-347-5725 Sterns & Foster Mattress and Earth, I humbly beseech Soft Top, Mooring Cover, Tree Removals We have 50,000 lively 508-335-1973 you from the bottom of my Men’s Skis New $400 w/Glastron Trailer, Skis, Logging Piano old books at For Appointment heart, succor me in this ne- Vest & Etc., Maintenance Dynastar Skis & Boots, Computer Desk $100 THE BOOK BEAR cessity. There are none that Land Clearing Size 10 Maghogany, Werlitzer Located In Webster Manuals and Supplies Spinnet, With Bench. Good Shop Smith can withstand your call. Oh, Firewood $135 w/Accessories $500 show me herein, you are my $8000 $175/Cord 508-832-3118 Condition. WANTED For More Info Call $800 Joiner/Planer $75 1953 Worcester Junior mother. Oh, Mary conceived WOOD LOTS Includes Training Books LCD Monitor 17” $75 without sin, pray for us who 413-245-7501 WANTED Microwave College Class Ring have recourse to thee. (3 508-987-8885 Maple Dresser 508-791-7406 FREE ESTIMATES $30. Large capacity air times) Holy Mary I place this Call (774)239-0285 conditioner, $100. Ladies Call After 5pm Two w/Hutch $50 Each cause in your hands (3 1980 Galaxy size 6 Harley boots, $50. Call 774-262-3336 We have books for the Wedding Dress times). Sweet Mother I pray Bowrider Men’s leather jacket, small, Prom Dress Sale Leave Message scholar, collector and In sealed box. White with for this cause in your hands. Country Tree $75. Bread maker, $15. Current Gowns-Daughter is general reader. veil, worn once. $200 or (3 times). Holy Spirit, resolve 17’ Ski/Fishing., Fiberglass Located on Route 9 in West Hull, I/O Merc Cruiser 128 Cubic Feet Toaster oven, $15. Fold-up Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally Sofa Brookfield, halfway between best offer. all problems, light all roads Green Firewood $125 rocker, $100. Engine. Includes Cover priced from $200-$300. 96 Inches Long, 8 Cushion, Amherst & Worcester. Call (508)248-6601 so that I can attain my goal. Also: Call (774)745-0153 Some shoes and jewelry. You gave me the divine gift And Trailer. Mixed Color. Very Good Open 7 days a week, Good Condition. Cash only. Condition. 10am-6pm White Wedding to forgive and forget all evil TREE WORK Call (508)832-9981 against me in all instances of Asking $2500 $199 OBO (Cash) We Also Buy 508-885-5549 Call Nate 508-347-3280 Gown my life, you are with me. 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Southbridge Inexpensive To Heat. Sq.Ft. & (1) 900 Sq.Ft. Located On One Acre • Incentives For New Electric Call (508)765-0501 Northbridge First Floor, Four First/Last, Security & Webster With Beach Rights To One Bedroom Apartment. Room Apartment, Background Check Large Six Room, Three Ventures Bungee Lake. POLE SAW Call Tammy at Ample Parking, Laundry Electric Heat, Call (508)885-9307 Bedroom, Second Floor, • Ample Parking Asking $259,900 On The Market 508-579-0539 Facilities In Building. Washer/Dryer Hookups, or (774)696-4567 Nice Area. Nice Yard, Possible Lease Option Hot Water Included. Refrigerator, Stove, Off-Street Parking, Manchaug Mills Call 508-320-2175 Today! Pay Your Own Heat. Garage, Large Yard. Spencer Washer/Dryer Hookups. www.manchaugmills.com Reaches Up To 42 Feet. No Pets. $675/Month Plus Utilities Three Bedroom $850/Month Cuts Operating Costs For First & Security. First/Last & Security Newly Remodeled, Contact: 508-476-1928 545 LAND/LOTS Charlton First & Security Toll Free: 877-476-1048 Towns, Landscapers And House For Rent $650/Month 508-320-3368 Open Kitchen, Gas Fireplace 508-943-2773 Homeowners By Reducing 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 508-839-4806 In Living Room. Oxford The Need For Bucket Renovated, Large Yard. After 3pm $850/Month Approved Building Trucks. Webster Lot For Sale $1800 Southbridge 1 Bedroom Cottage Large Updated Three Douglas Call Bob At Northbridge Rural Setting 1.4 Acres, $99,900 508-868-2897 Southbridge Four Room Apartment. Bedroom In Vintage Home. Joe Jenny Road. One Bedroom Stove, Refrigerator, Fully $650/Month Second Floor, Two Office Office/Retail Or See Our Website At: 3 Bedroom Apartment, From $500 Per Month. Can Also Build A Home NationalTreeEquipment.com Carpeted, Rod/Shades, 1 Bedroom Basement Areas. Residential Street Space Of Your Choice. First Floor, Updated, First, Security & Heat Included. Apartment Centrally Near Playground. Fenced-In Yard. Reference Required. 1200 Sq.Ft. Owner Financing Available. Non-Smoker, No Pets. Located. Off-Street Parking. Painted/Updated. Hookups, 600 Sq.Ft. Other Lots Available. $875 No Pets. Must Be H.U.D. First & Security Plus $600/Month Off-Street Parking, New Pets OK Income Eligible. 150 Sq.Ft. Contact Owner One-Year Lease. References & Security. Windows/Heating 500 REAL ESTATE Call 508-248-5177 Call Dave $725/Month $950/Month + Utilities Units Available 860-742-8877 508-234-4041 No Pets. 860-450-2556 Or Email 508-765-5129 508-885-6005 First/Last & Security Recently Built Property, [email protected] Mon-Fri 508-446-4957 Minutes To 501 REAL ESTATE EOH Southbridge Sturbridge Routes 146/395. 546 CEMETERY LOTS WANTED DOUGLAS Large Third Floor 6-Room 5-Room, 2 Bedroom Webster Call For More Info Cemetery Lot 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment. Gleaming Wood Apartment. Sunporch & Newly Renovated Three 508-476-7900 x12 Floors, Freshly Painted, Nice Deck, Stove & Refrigerator. Bedroom, De-Leaded, For Sale Apartments Available OXFORD Yard, Nice Location. Heat, Hot Water & Electric With New Bathroom Worcester County Memorial Prices start at $845/month. $800/Month Plus Utilities. Included. Backyard, Near Park & School. Spencer Park, Paxton, MA. Includes heat, hot water, First & Security. No Pets. 2-Car Parking. Available Now Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, A/C, pool, fitness center New Pam Office Space Call 774-230-5210 $750/Month Bright & Spacious Rooms In 2 Lots (1 & 2) & children’s program. REMAX Professional First/Last & Security $1500 For Both Off street parking. Associates 508-885-5556 Beautiful, Historic Victorian. Orchard 508-304-3141 Centrally Located On Route Call 508-347-3884 Call (508)476-3777 Or Visit Sturbridge Leave Message If No Answer ************** www.pamcrawford.com Nice, clean one 9. Ample Parking. Great Douglas Hill bedroom apartment Webster Location. Variety Of EQUAL HOUSING Four Room Apartment, First in good area. Includes One Bedroom Apartments Floorplans Available. Cemetery Lots Floor. Newly Refurbished. 1 & 2 Bedroom Southbridge stove, refrigerator, For Rent. Central Location, Call 508-735-4335 OPPORTUNITY New Rugs, Linoleum, Apartments. Large Three Bedroom air and laundry room Gas Heat. Off-Street Parking for Sale Refrigerator, Shower Doors. Apartment. on premises. & Trash Removal Included. Worcester County Memorial ************** 1 Month Free Rent Large Yard. Nice Location. First & Security Deposit All real estate advertising in Includes Heat/Hot Water, $495/month. Park-Paxton, MA Appliances, Laundry Room, Heat & Hot Water $800/Month Security deposit, lease 508-943-7560 ext 11 Southbridge 2 Lots (#408A) available in this newspaper is subject to 6700 Sq.Ft. Commercial/ The Federal Fair Housing Act Tilt-Out Windows, Private Included First & Last and references required. the beautiful Garden of Valor Entrance, Convenient Please call Retail/Industrial Space. II. $5,000 for both. of 1968, which makes it Must Income Qualify Call (508)764-2293 Across From Dunkin Donuts illegal to advertise any Location, (508)347-7709 Call (508)987-0531 $890/Month SECTION 8 (E.Main Street), preference, limitation or CERTIFICATES Webster Great Traffic Area. Newly discrimination based on race, 508-476-2508 508-341-2486 WELCOME SOUTHBRIDGE Renovated/Painted. color, religion, sex, handicap, Sturbridge Prospect Snowplowing Provided. CEMETERY familial status (number of NEW APARTMENTS Sturbridge Heights Call For More Information children and or pregnancy), Douglas Call Four Bedrooms, LOTS: Two Bedroom. (Hall Road) 860-928-4155 national origin, ancestry, age, 508-987-8121 1600 Sq.Ft. Living Area. Brand New Two Bedroom Estates Two in the marital status, or any New Appliances, Off-Street Parking Dishwasher. Quiet, Private Applianced Apartments. Garden of Valor intention to make an such EHO Section 8 OK, Deleaded. Starting At $845/Month at Worcester Memorial Country Road. No Traffic. Laundry Facilities, 1 & 2 Bedroom Southbridge preference, limitation or Apartments. Park in Paxton. discrimination. This $800 Plus Electric. 2 Bathrooms Also Available Retail Space No Smoking, No Dogs. Two Bedroom, Includes $1500/best offer. newspaper will not $950/month 1 Month Free Rent Main Street, high visibility. Please call knowingly accept any Call (508)476-1722 SOUTHBRIDGE Call (617)645-2811 Heat & Hot Water, $1300 per month advertising for real estate Third Floor. First & Last. Now Available: plus utilities. 508-885-5133 that is in violation of the law. Dudley BRAND NEW $895/Month Historical Buildings Call (508)765-5995 2 Bedroom Apartment Call (508)729-3429 Our readers are hereby APARTMENTS! Must Income Qualify Cemetery Plots at informed that all dwellings Heat and Hot Water Included. Southbridge No Pets/No Smoking 2 Bedrooms/$775. Nice Neighborhood, SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES advertising in this newspaper Sturbridge WELCOME Sturbridge Worcester County are available on and equal Off-Street Parking Available now. Quiet Building. Two Bedroom Apartment Call (860)935-5206 5-Room, One/Two Spring Rent Sale! Memorial Park opportunity basis. To Stove, refrigerator and In Nice Duplex. Living Call 1/3 OFF in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. complain about dishwasher included. Bedroom, Third Floor. Room, Eat-In Kitchen. discrimination call The Dudley Washer/Dryer Hookups, Minutes From Mass Pike Commercial/Office Space. Call (508)987-6180 Secure building. Off-Street Parking. (508)943-9567 NOW! Starting At Department of Housing and 2 Bedroom Apartment. Off-street parking. And I-84. Washer/Dryer Urban Development “HUD” Utilities Not Included. Heat & Hot Water Hookups. E.H.O. $283 Per Month Cemetery Plots toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Off-Street Parking. NO Pets. Included. First & Security Deposit. 508-248-0847 $750/Month Worcester County Memorial For the N.E. area, call HUD $600/Month Call (508)765-5852 No Utilities Included. Park, Paxton; 2 Person, ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 508-269-0855 First & Last Required. $900/Month Webster Available May 1st Prospect Street Garden Of Faith. free number for the hearing Available 4/15 $1400 OBO (For Both) impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Call 508-208-9038 508-882-9588 Two Bedroom, First Floor. Webster Southbridge *Southbridge* With Private Porch. For Rent Currently Sells For $2100 2 Bedroom Apartments Nice 3 Bedroom Apartment, Webster $650/Month Plus Utilities. Direct From WCMP. 505 APARTMENTS FOR From $550 To $750 Second Floor. Wall-To-Wall Call Dave 1000 Square Feet Please Call Gas Heat, Appliances, Southbridge 28 Harris Street 508-892-1679 RENT Coin-Op, Parking. Carpet, Stove Included. Big Three Bedroom Apartment 508-826-6042 To Yard, Front/Back Deck. Nice 2 Bedroom Apartment. Short Walk To For Rent. Off-Street Parking, 14,000 Square Feet Southbridge Center. Storage. Washer/Dryer $750/Month Garden of Prayer Charlton Coin-Op, Storage Unit. And Anything PETS ARE NEGOTIABLE Hookup. No Pets. Recently Remodeled. Webster 3 lots, side by side, buy two Small One Bedroom. First & Security. First & Security. Second Floor, Front Porch. In Between... Off-Street Parking. No Pets. Washer/Dryer Studio Apartment for $2000 and get the third Reply To: $775 & Up/Month No Pets. First & Security $525/Month $600/Month [email protected] Hookups. Section 8 OK. $700 Owner Will Give You free. Choice ground. Accepting Housing First & Security Required. First & Security Price You Can’t Refuse! Worcester county memorial Heat & Utilties Not Included. 508-272-4220 508-764-7383 Call Dave 508-735-2559 Call 508-949-0630 Call George 508-753-3670 park, Paxton MA. 774-230-7520 774-289-1667 774-280-2681 Call (508)234-7116 6 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ April, 01, 2009

546 CEMETERY LOTS 546 CEMETERY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 565 ROOMS FOR RENT 575 VACATION RENTALS 575 VACATION RENTALS Worcester County 14x70 Mobile Retiring? Two Cemetery Sturbridge Memorial Park, Home Think Of A Mobile Home Mobile Home 55+ Spencer Lots In A Beautiful Park In Paxton with central air. Mint Sturbridge. 1 Bedroom, Ideal Rooms Available Florida Worcester County 4 lots in the Garden of the condition to move in. Many Two Bedrooms, One And Location, Close To Professionally Managed. Memorial Park Cross, which is the oldest new extras. Located in One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Everything. New Floors, Historic Building. Common Disney Area In Paxton garden in the park. Value attractive over 55 park in New Roof, New Windows, Carpets, Paint, Windows, Kitchen/Living Areas. All the comforts of $7000, asking $6000. Sturbridge. And Many Updates. Security Deposit & $900 For Each, Call Joe (508)347-8976 Shower, Cabinets & home, with the Will sell separately. seerealtor.com References Required. USTIC INE ODGE $1800 For Both Call (508)892-8685 Counters. Newer Furnace, R P L $89,500 Please Call George attractions nearby. Located In The Back Woods Call Cheryl Brookfield 508-347-8791 A/C & More. 2 Bedroom, Washer/Dryer. 508-791-3224 Of Maine. Sleeps 10, 413-245-4181 550 MOBILE HOMES Nanatomqua Mobile EOH 2 bath condo. Features A Full Kitchen & Home Park Sturbridge $37,500 Sleeps 6, Spacious Open Floor Plan. 14x70 Mobile (55 And Over) 55 Plus Park 508-347-7027 Full kitchen, pool, Enjoy The Beauty & Home 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 Reduced To $73,500 575 VACATION RENTALS tennis and more! Adventure Of Maine! WORCESTER COUNTY Bath, Living Room, Large Turnkey, New Floors, Fully 508-434-0058 W/56ft addition which Applianced, Semi-Furnished. MEMORIAL PARK; includes 24x12 den, 14x12 Kitchen, Laundry Room Year Round WINTER SPECIAL [email protected] Paxton, MA With New Appliances, Two Bedrooms, One Large www.RusticPineLodging. work room w/sink and 18ft Bath. Central Air, Open Floor $50/NIGHT! 2 adjoining lots. porch w/handicapped ramp. And Door To Back Porch. or Winter Cape Cod homestead.com Asking $1500 or Best Offer Large hallways/doors, for REDUCED Plan, Very Low Maintenance. 508-885-4078 for both call (508)867-3820 wheelchair. New Call Home Summer Rental $79,900 860-315-7122 This 1475 sq. ft. 2 roof/windows. $98K plus 508-868-4662 LOCAL NEWS, ONLINE park share. bedroom 2 full bath, fully 6 Room House Worcester County Bill, (508)347-5463 Mobile Home furnished, like new home WELLS, MAINE inside and out, is in a West Yarmouth Village By the Sea For Sale Sturbridge Retirement beautiful 55 and older Memorial Park 1983 Mobile Home One Minute walk to Ocean 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. In Sturbridge Retirement Community gated community. It’s Pool complex, with 24/7. Paxton, MA 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. Co-Operative. Completely Rebuilt In 2002. located in Fort Pierce, FL., beach. All amenities. Plots In Garden Of Honor. Two Bedroom, jacuzzi and exercise room, 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths New Floors, Walls, Doors, just minutes from beaches $950.00 per week. outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, 2 Lots & 2 Vaults. All Remodeled With (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, and great fishing. Many AVAILABLE Attached Screenhouse. A/C, cable. Asking $2700 For All Area). Air Conditioning, Bathroom. Carpeting On All other extras. $79,900. Call 617-797-4665 or Summer Rate $850/wk Park Share Included. Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Floors Except Kitchen & WHEN YOU ARE. 774-745-0026 Make an offer. 617-698-0638 All local. All the time. $69,000 OBO For Appointment Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Call For Daily Rates Please Leave Message TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com 508-867-5043 508-347-9370 508-735-9639 Call (508)779-0311 (508)429-7568

Truck Rails 1984 Firebird SE Antique Black 725 AUTOMOBILES 2002 BMW 325ci 2006 GT Mustang 2004 Jeep 700 AUTOMOTIVE Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed H06, air, auto locks doors & Convertible Convertible Grand Cherokee Great Condition windows. Cast wheels, Jaguar 1996 Mercury Excellent Condition. Bright Red, Black 52k, 4x4, Auto, A/C, CD, $95 For Set Chapman. Best offer. 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and Grand Marquis 38,883 Miles. Automatic Top/Interior. Automatic, 49k All Power Call (617)872-3230 chrome nearly perfect, New Transmission With Sports Miles (Mostly Long Trips). $12,500 GM Chrome Michelin pin stripe tires and Blue Hill Edition 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Loaded, White w/ Blue Shift Mode. Grey Leather Shaker 1000 Sound System. $8,995 Slotted Wheels many spare parts. Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Stored In Winter. Ford Varney’s Garage 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern Best Reasonable Offer. Interior, 90k Miles Harmon-Kardon Sound Anti-Theft & Lojack. 508-867-8477 (4) 17 Inch Rims For Full-Size GM. 1985 Buick Call Tom (Spencer) $2,995 obo System, Premium MUST SELL! With Tires $200 Set Of 4 Riviera (774)745-0173 Wheels, Etc. $22,000 2004 Jeep Liberty 1992 Chevy $19,999 6 Lug 454 Complete Must Sell My Beautiful, 508-987-0947 Silver With Black Interior. $700 OBO Restored Pride & Joy! 725 AUTOMOBILES Corsica Contact Josh Great Shape, Clean. Tires 860-933-6369 GM Block 135k Original Miles. Pretty Blue, 119k Miles, 508-885-7085 2006 Kia Spectra Are Good. 76k Miles. With Fuel Injection Blue With Black Landau $500 Police Good Condition 4-Door, Auto, A/C, CD, 4-Cyl. 4WD & Cruise. $1200 Roof. Plush Interior. 6 Cylinder Automatic 2002 Lincoln LS Great On Fuel! $7500 Mechanically Good. Impounds! 860-928-4773 (4) Goodyear 508-259-8805 $1,195 obo Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, $9,900 $2500 OBO Cars/Trucks From $500! Fully Loaded, Chrome $8,495 Wrangler ST Tires 508-476-1721 For listings (508)615-5959 Varney’s Garage 2004 Jeep 800-559-4138 ext. 3468 Rims/Grill/Rocker P265/70R17 Used Auto Parts Panels/Pillars, 508-867-8477 Liberty Sport 10,000 Miles Came Off 1997 Olds Regency Brand New Snow Tires, Silver, 49k Miles. New Chevy Silverado. 91 day Guarantee. Large 1987 Chevy 1985 Fire-Engine Nice solid driver 105K 2006 Mustang inventory of engines, Extra Set Of 18” Chrome Excellent Condition. $350 Or BRO Red Mazda RX7 highway miles, loaded with Rims with Tires. New Convertible CD/AM/FM Radio. Call 508-867-7008 transmissions, tires & glass. Monte Carlo LS 1.1L Rotary Engine. moonroof, needs nothing. Excellent service. Free parts Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, Brakes Silver, 44,500 Miles, Asking $14,200 Mint Condition. Asking $3500. Excellent Condition. locating service. 5.0 V8 automatic, perfect Call (860)974-3022 Sharp Car! Mint! 774-364-1133 Amherst-Oakham Auto velour interior, 1-owner, Single Owner, 54k Miles. $11,500 4 Cooper Weather Always Garaged, No Rust, $13,500 obo 860-916-8247 Or After 5pm Call (800)992-0441 or 120K miles. Bought new at 1998 Ford 508-886-7184 Master S/T Tires (508)799-9969 Diamond Chevrolet. Very Sunroof. 774-289-9074 Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 good condition, Runs Beautifully. Contour LX 2006 Scion XB Ask For Linda runs great. $2500. $5000 Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, 2003 Ford Still In New Condition! Like New $150 720 CLASSICS 740 MOTORCYCLES (508)347-9386 508-845-9237 133k. Good Tires, Mustang GT Has 19k Miles On It. Carries 4 Cooper Weather Recent Brake Job. Platinum Warranty, Good 1987 Yamaha Master S/T Snow 1953 Ford 1992 Dodge $1700 Or Best Offer With 22k Miles, Custom Until 2012, Or 70k Miles. All Groove Tires 2-Door Sedan 508-892-9212 Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Options, 35-40MPG, XV535 Motorcycle 225/55 R17 Stealth Ebiach Lowering Springs. Burgundy Exterior. 59,920 Miles, New Battery, Mild Custom, $11,000 1989 BMW 325i Red, Mint Condition. Like New $200 Red convertible new black 1999 Audi A4 1.8T Clean Car, Mint Condition. Excellent Inside/Out. Owner’s Manual, Service $6500 OBO 82k Miles. 19” Chrome Garaged In Winter. $12,800 Manual Included. 508-867-2560 top new transmission, 508-347-3613 Evenings 1955 Oldsmobile Wheels, Body Kit, Custom $14,000 OBO 508-943-5954 $900 OBO 4-Door automatic, runs perfect, Call Robert Paint, Plus Many Extras. 508-864-9692 508-987-5167 Original, $10,000 $5500. Call (413)245-4587 1993 Cadillac Asking $9,800 508-764-1401 2006 Toyota Third Row Fleetwood or best offer Corolla CE 1975 Ford Flatbed Metallic Gray. Manual, 45k, Bench Seat Florida car. 46k miles, (508)717-9244 2003 Ford 1994 Harley For Ford Expedition $1600 1995 Toyota Supra regular gas; 17-18 in city Good Condition. 40 MPG. Davidson (Eddie Bauer) 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, Mustang Mach 1 $9490 Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. 1999 Buick Park Azure Blue with Black 508-347-3280 Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, Tan Leather, Excellent 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Original. 60k, Light Blue with Light Condition. Pickup Blue leather interior. $6200. Ave leather. 18K miles, like brand good shape, extra lights, Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 Black-On-Black, Leather, Loaded, like new, leather, new. Couple after 2006 Volkswagen extra chrome, forward Solid, Needs Restoration, Call (508)832-3029 or controls. $7500. $150 $2500 Two-Owner Car. (508)272-3433 122K miles. $4500. market parts. $17,500. 860-935-0039 $50,000 FIRM Call (508)752-8683 Call (508)987-8486 Jetta Call (508)864-3198 Collection MUST BE SOLD! 1993 Volvo 240GL Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 978-760-3453 2004 Chevrolet disc CD changer, heated 1998 Harley 1973 Pontiac 4-Door Sedan, 132k 1999 Ford seats & mirrors, sunroof, Truck Cap Miles. Runs Fine. No Escort LX Monte Carlo LS front, side & rear air bags. Davidson Chevy/GMC, Trans-Am 1973 Green 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Rust. CD, Automatic. 4-Cylinder, 4-Door, 5-Speed. Black/Grey, Excellent $14,900. 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, Color Match “Pewter”. S-10, $2300 OBO Over 30 MPG. Excellent Condition, 43k Miles. Call (508)949-6914 excellent condition, X-Cab, Fiberglass. Hi-Rise, VW Beetle Burgundy Interior, Original, $8000 Recent Engine, 508-867-6023 Condition registered, many extras! Sliders, Locks, Roof Rack Matching Numbers. 90k. Retails For Over $3000 508-987-1350 2007 Dodge $7000 or BO Brackets. Good Tires $50,000 FIRM 1995 Corvette $1,900 OBO 508-764-8754 $300 Charger SXT Best Offer Excellent Condition, 508-754-2323 2004 Chrysler 860-974-7099 413-245-3530 508-344-2660 Removable Top, Bright Red. Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat 2000 Harley Automatic w/Posi-Traction, 1999 Ford Town & Country Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien Davidson XL883 Super AM/FM, Alarm, Mustang One Owner, 23,500 Miles. Leather, 26 MPG, 145k Black Custom Paint, Fully $19,595 OBO Custom Highway. Always Mobile 6-Cylinder Automatic, 94k Must See! krausecars.comWelcome Back Tim Cushing Miles, White. Power Seats, Loaded, Perfect Condition Sharon 774-287-2031 Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, One, Garaged. Adult Owned. $18,000 Or Best Offer Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, Asking $9,750 Windows, Locks & Steering. Very Good Condition. Call 508-764-3723 Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, 508-248-1951 2007 Ford Taurus 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots $4995 42k, Auto, A/C, CD Call 508-764-4570 Of Chrome Added, 1,493 1995 Geo Prizm 2004 Mercury $10,050 Miles, Flawless. 110K miles, Red, 4 door 1999 Ford Ranger Sable $8,695 Asking $5800 sedan, recently, 83k, 4-Door, Auto, A/C, CD Varney’s Garage 860-792-1168 Extended Cab Pickup 508-867-8477 reconditioned, new starter, V6, 4.0L $7,000 runs great. 131,780 Miles. Recent $5,995 2002 Harley Moving must sell quick!! Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. Varney’s Garage Corvette 1988 XLH 883 Sportster $2500 or best offer. Runs Well. 508-867-8477 Excellent Condition. New Call (508)341-4434 or 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, $3500 T-Top, Tires & Interior. Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, (860)857-4168 (Book Value $6000+) 2005 Chrysler Over $11k Invested. Passenger Pegs & Pillion, 860-923-1848 Pacifica Asking $7500 OBO Custom Grips. 1995 Honda 1-508-943-1128 Excellent Condition 2000 Chrysler AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Accord Highway. New Tires, Great 1-508-341-3164 Looks & Runs Great. Suburban Subaru is proud to announce that Tim Cushing, formerly of Tri- Only $500! Sebring Family Car, Well Maintained. Asking $4500 State Subaru and Tri-State Toyota Scion Dodge, all divisions of krausecars.com, Runs Great Convertible $6500 OBO Wanted 860-617-7335 is back in the Krause house For Listings Photos Available Old Camaros 800-559-4138 xL273 97k Miles, No Repairs Tim’s 18 years of selling and servicing cars in the greater Worcester area Needed. Carfax Report Call Bill & Andrea 1967-1969 including parts, 2003 Kawasaki make him a welcome addition to the Suburban Subaru sales staff. 1999 Mercury Provided. 860-377-0396 pieces in any condition. Will KX65 We welcome Tim to our elite team of sales professionals, $3500 Firm 860-928-1064 consider other models. One Owner, Runs Great, please call him at 800.875.2542, email him at [email protected] Cougar 860-634-4632 Call (860)633-0869 New Sprockets and Chain. or visit him at www.suburbansubaru.com, or for sales, service or just to say hello... 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All Son has outgrown it. 2005 Chrysler 732 SPORTS UTILITY Options. College 2000 Dodge $1600 OBO Forces Sale Sebring 800-875-2542 $3800 OBO Caravan 38k, Auto, A/C, CD, Alloys 1987 Toyota Call 508-764-1515 56,000 miles, excellent $8,295 4Runner or (Cell) 508-450-6458 A Division of krausecars.com Call condition. Non-smoker, 508-476-3907 $6,695 120k Miles, New Fenders EXTENDED SERVICE DEPARTMENT HOURS: am/fm/cd, recent tires. Varney’s Garage & Brakes. Runs Great. 508-335-1283 Asking $3900. 2003 Yamaha Route 83 • Manchester-Vernon Line Mon.-Fri. 7AM-7PM • Sat. 7AM-6PM 508-867-8477 $500 1983 Lincoln Town Ask For Debbie YZ125R 508-248-4224 Mint Condition, Garaged. Car 2005 Ford Fusion Hardly Ridden. 20,000 miles, estate car. 22k, Auto, A/C, CD, Alloys, $2000 Looking for Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Parts, Excellent condition. Always Factory Warranty. 2000 Blazer LS Call 508-254-8663 garaged. $3900 or best offer. $12,500 After 4pm & Weekends (508)317-7092 Absolutely Reliable. Rare $9,999 2-Door, 5-Speed, With Or 508-248-5466 Service or Collision Repair? Varney’s Garage Vortex 6-Cylinder Engine, And Leave Message 2001 PT Cruiser 508-867-8477 Spare On Back, Opening MILLBURY FORD MERCURY on Route 20 in Auburn can help you out. Limited Roof, Running Boards, More. 2004 Harley Silver w/ Leather, Loaded 2005 Ford Taurus 125k, 24.5 MPG, JVC. Davidson Ultra Just a few short minutes from Worcester, at exit 6B off I-290, One Owner 80k, Auto, A/C, CD, Alloys Asking $3,500 we have a large staff of Ford Certified Technicians capable of performing A Loved Car!!! $7,500 508-248-1951 Classic Low Price Reflects 114k, $5,695 5500 miles, $17000. all your service or collision repair needs, always at competitive prices. New Timing Belt, and Varney’s Garage 2001 Chevy Call (508)943-0242 508-867-8477 Extensive Tune-up Blazer LT 2004 Honda VTX REDUCED Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, MILLBURY FORD MERCURY 2005 Honda Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 1300 Retro $5700 Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Pristine condition, Candy (508)476-3715 Civic VP FFAMILAMILYY OWNEDOWNED FORFOR OVEROVER 85 YEARSYEARS 4-Door, 4-Cylinder, 4-Speed Runs Great, Needs Nothing! Apple Red, many chrome Automatic. A/C, CD. Grey 94k Miles, 22MPG. extras, less than 2000 miles, 2001 Subaru $7500 firm. Free mini bike FREE TIRE ROTATION Interior/Exterior. Asking $6000 FREE BATTERY TEST Forrester Recent Honda Front Brakes 508-864-3846 with purchase. Come in for an Oil & Filter change and receive a Visually inspect and test battery. Hybrid battery Standard, Recent Brakes, & Oil Filter. Very Clean Call David, FREE tire rotation. Trucks up to F350, excludes test excluded. See Service Advisor for details. A/C, Roof Racks. Looks Inside & Out! 2003 Dodge (508)234-0631 dual rear wheel trucks. Offer valid with coupon. Expires 4/30/09 & Runs Great. Averages 35 MPG. Durango SP SP Offer valid with coupon. Expires 4/30/09 $5,500 OBO Asking $11,000 ABS, A/C, Alloy, AWD, 2006 Harley 508-987-3244 508-885-3278 7 P.Seats, H.Seats, Davidson R/Boards, Fully Loaded, 2002 Mitsubishi 2005 Toyota New Tires. 95k Miles, Sportster XL883C MERCURY Gallant ES Camry LE 4x4, 4.7L. White with saddle bags. Runs Good, Rear Quarter MAKE AN OFFER! 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Silver, 66k, 4-Door, Call Rick At Harley helmet, jacket and Dented, Replaced Engine. Auto, A/C, CD. www.millburyfm.com • Rte. 20, Auburn, MA • 508-832-6261 $2400 508-245-5715 gloves for sale. $9950 Or Rob 508-764-0626 Call (508)949-0621 • Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5pm • Sat 7am - 3pm 508-987-2045 508-826-1350 APRIL, 01, 2009 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 7 Ford Edge Delivers a Lot in the Midsize Crossover Market but Not Fuel Economy BY KEITH GRIFFIN vehicle launched. For example, the side mir- Most automotive journalists won’t admit rors were specifically designed to reduce this, but I’m wrong sometimes. Every now wind noise. Even the radio antenna was and then a vehicle comes along that I just scrutinized. By modifying the pitch and don’t like at first or even second glance. height of the spiral by tenths of a millime- This week’s vehicle would be such a beast. ter, wind noise was reduced by as much as 2 The first two times I drove the Ford Edge I decibels. It makes me wonder if this level of didn’t like it. I just didn’t get what all the scrutiny can continue to be applied in this hype was about. day of manufacturer cutbacks? It was almost painful to be at its introduc- From a safety standpoint, you have to like tion in San Francisco a couple years back. the blind spot mirror (even though it Executives were positively overflowing reminds me of the mirrors you see for peo- The Ford Edge comes in four trim with glee about this crossover utility vehi- ple who tow things). The blind spot mirror, levels: SE, SEL, Limited and Sport. cle and I just couldn’t share their enthusi- which is standard equipment, is a tradition- All are available in either front wheel drive asm. Then, a few months later, I spent a full al side view mirror designed with a sec- or all wheel drive. week with the Edge, and still didn’t get it. ondary convex spotter in the top outer cor- Maybe the third time was the charm. ner, which provides a view of the driver’s as hydrogen-powered vehicles, were used by options such as leather Alcantra seats with During the week I spent with the 2009 Ford blind spot. When traffic enters the driver’s the bad guys in “Quantum of Solace,” blue inserts bumped the price up to $34,190. Edge SEL, a lot of people asked me about it blind spot on either side of the Edge, it is which just happens to be coming out on It’s a good time to be shopping for and commented how much they liked it. visible in the secondary convex mirror, DVD as I write this. At the end, not to give crossovers, though, so you should expect to And, for once, I couldn’t really quibble with alerting the driver of potential danger. Of away anything, but even James Bond him- pay less. them. This is a good vehicle for a family of course, I’ve been adjusting my mirrors for self drives one. So, rent the DVD and gain a (Questions and comments about this review four that deserves to be considered by any- years in a manner recommended by the whole new respect for the Edge. and other automotive concerns can be e- body shopping for a midsize crossover utili- folks at Car Talk, so my blind spots disap- Speaking of movies, available for 2009 is the mailed to [email protected]. All ty vehicle. pear – and there’s no need for fancy mir- next generation navigation system with queries are answered.) The Edge delivers spirited performance and rors. (Google Car Talk and blind spot for an Sirius Travel Link, which gives drivers and VITAL STATISTICS a smooth, quiet ride from its class-exclusive easy explanation.) passengers access to up-to-the-minute infor- Wheelbase: 111.2 inches 265-horsepower V-6 engine and six-speed Of course, there is much more advanced mation and entertainment including coast- Length: 185.7 inches automatic transmission. This is a confident safety technology in the Edge. It has Ford’s to-coast coverage of real-time traffic and Width: 87.5 inches vehicle that is nimble for its size and AdvanceTrac with roll stability control. weather reports; fuel options from more Height: 67.0 inches weight. However, fuel economy is going to Ford says it is the industry’s only electronic than 120,000 stations sorted by price and Curb weight: 4288 lbs. give you pause. The all-wheel drive version stability control system that uses two gyro- distance; major league pro and college Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 is rated at 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. scopic sensors to monitor both yaw and roll sports as well as movie listings from more Horsepower: 265 @ 6,250 rpm At least Ford does you the favor of allowing motions. Monitoring both motions allows than 4,500 theaters. It’s the kind of technol- Torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm the Edge to run on regular fuel. for yaw-control enhancements, providing ogy you could live without – until you see it EPA estimated mpg city/highway: The Edge is a quiet vehicle. Ford says test- class leading side-slip and roll stability con- demonstrated. 15/22 ing has proven that the Edge’s interior is trol, Ford points out. Pricing on the Edge begins in the mid-$20s Base price: $31,395 quieter than the Lexus RX350. It also says Plus, how can you speak ill of a vehicle that for the base model SE with front-wheel As-tested price: $34,190 engineers spent hundreds of hours fine- was so prominently on display in a James drive. The model I drove was the SEL with Also consider: Nissan Murano, Honda tuning Edge’s interior ambiance when the Bond movie? Four Ford Edges, disguised to all-wheel drive. It started at $31,395 before Pilot, Mazda CX-7

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