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Amanda Collins photos The Charlton Highway Barn is scheduled to finish in November, even after the town voted to add $75,000 to its contingency fund after some unexpected costs. Southbridge, Charlton barn work moving on CONSTRUCTION, CLEANUP AT ISSUE

BY GUS STEEVES town’s project is still on schedule to STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER finish in November, although the Highway barn projects in town voted on adding $75,000 to the Joy Richard photo Southbridge and Charlton are contingency fund during its about equally close to completion Special Town Meeting this week. in relative terms, but the latter is “The ledge was the difficult part; WHERE’S THE EXIT? going to take far less time to finish. we ended up shifting the building,” According to Charlton Town she noted. Doing so, however, con- CHARLTON — Third-grader Allison Anger looks for an out during a game of cat and mouse Wednesday, Oct. 12, part of the Administrator Robin Craver, her after-school activities now being offered at Heritage School. For more photos, please turn to Page A8. Turn To BARN page A13

‘Building alternatives’ to capitalism

OCCUPY WORCESTER DRAWS SOME FROM CHARLTON AREA

BY GUS STEEVES VILLAGER STAFF WRITER WORCESTER — For Elizabeth Marcinkowski, the growing Occupy movement is an opportunity to chal- lenge what she dubs the “vacuum economy” or the “trickle-up econo- my” — the tendency for the labor of common American citizens to make the wealthiest people even richer, with little benefit to themselves. “[The rich] are getting handouts from people who have nothing,” she said. “This is about people coming out and voicing their concerns and not having an authority tell them what to do.” David Dore photo Marcinkowski, a Charltonian A sample of the fabric used to make neck coolers sent to soldiers in Iraq and attending the Southbridge Afghanistan sits on top of an American flag Charlton Sewing Center owner Cathy Quinsigamond Community College Racine got on behalf of the volunteers who made them and a certificate from the campus, was one of about 100 people military company that flew the flag. from the region, mostly the city itself, who gathered behind Worcester City Hall Monday, Oct. 10 to be part of pushing for change. Their group discussion largely A cool way to show focused on moving personal money from and protesting the behavior of Gus Steeves photo the major banks, such as foreclosing on homes, taking vast sums in support for soldiers Participants sit on the war monument behind Worcester City Hall to listen to their fel- lows propose and debate ideas regarding what the Occupy Worcester movement should do going forward. Turn To OCCUPY page A11 AMERICAN FLAG EXPRESSES APPRECIATION FOR VOLUNTEERS’ EFFORTS District looks into school renovations BY ELISA KROCHMALNYCKYJ volunteers for making thousands STONEBRIDGE PRESS CORRESPONDENT of “neck coolers” for the troops ELEMENTARY, HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES PROPOSED CHARLTON — The flag that working in 120 degree-heat in Iraq hangs above the volunteers at the and Afghanistan. Charlton Sewing Center is no ordi- Cathy Racine, owner of the BY JOY RICHARD Superintendent Sean Gilrein gave a presen- STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER nary flag. Sewing Center, said she was over- tation during the meeting, which was held in This Old Glory was dedicated to whelmed. DUDLEY — School officials were recently the Shepherd Hill library, about how the the Charlton Sewing Center and “It absolutely blew me away,”she given the green light to pursue the possibility Massachusetts School Building Authority sent back home after being flown said. “Just blew me away.” of renovating educational facilities in the (MSBA) is currently accepting statements of in a Blackhawk air-ambulance hel- It was two years ago that Racine Dudley-Charlton Regional School District. intent (SOI) for the 2012 fiscal year. icopter used to rescue injured sol- and several other sewing enthusi- School committee members spoke in detail According to Gilrein, there have been vari- diers in Baghdad, Iraq. asts started to make neck coolers Wednesday, Oct. 12, about the possibility of ous changes to the application process. He The flag was mailed to a soldier’s for soldiers, she said. making updates to Charlton Elementary said these changes were outlined in a memo sister in Leicester, along with a cer- School and Shepherd Hill Regional High tificate and a letter thanking the Turn To SUPPORT page A11 School. Turn To RENOVATIONS page A16 Sean Gilrein

SPARTANS HOLD OFF Almanac ...... 2 Calendar ...... 12 TORNADO GROUP Obituaries ...... 12 Real Estate ...B Section OFFERS PLACE TO RAMS, SURGE CLOSER Police Logs ...... 13 Sports ...... 14-15 TALK TO POSTSEASON BERTH INDEX INDEX Opinion ...... 10 PAGE 2 PAGE 15 2 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, October 21, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com Tornado group offers place to talk ‘WE’VE SEEN A LOT OF STRESSED PEOPLE AND ARE TRYING TO HELP’

BY GUS STEEVES “Southbridge and Sturbridge are doing pretty stant irritability, etc.). Psychologists define could bring down weakened trees or knock out VILLAGER STAFF WRITER well, but Brimfield and Monson are struggling two types of PTSD — acute (symptoms last power and quite a few people are still in trail- SOUTHBRIDGE — For tornado survivors more. … But we’re hearing more frustration less than three months) and chronic (longer ers or otherwise out of their homes. who need an ear, Tuesday’s only a few days with [Southbridge] town government than in duration) — and both can manifest either away. Sturbridge.” shortly afterward or as a “delayed-onset” con- Gus Steeves may be reached at (508) 909-4135, That’s when the new Tornado Support Deignan and her colleague Laura Maceyka dition (six or more months later). or by e-mail at [email protected]. Group devised by Harrington Street resident are coordinating the support group, which A less-severe level of any of these things Stephanie DeMartino meets at the meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m., as part of the individually, or a variety of other behavioral Community Center on Chestnut Street as an MassSupport Network Crisis Counselors changes could also suggest the person could open discussion about anything people want effort, which started with the March 2010 benefit from emotional support, stress man- to address. floods. That disaster didn’t hit this area, but agement help or both. Deignan and Maceyka Although her home wasn’t hit, the June 1 was especially hard on the Blackstone and said they’d be willing to bring people to future twister literally crossed DeMartino’s path Merrimack valleys. support meetings to teach various coping home only moments after she got there. That “We’ve seen a lot of stressed people and are skills if participants want them. day, after a colleague told her the storm was trying to help them with emotional support,” “It’s normal to go through what you’re all coming, she left work early because her chil- Maceyka said. going through,” Maceyka said after some of dren were home alone. From what they’ve seen, people are recover- this week’s participants shared their stories, “I come home every day down Charlton ing — Maceyka noted some are still “really often with tears flowing down their cheeks Street,” she said, recalling the hail that day.En emotional” about it, others are “moving step and/or anger directed at local officials, insur- route, she thought, “I’m under the trees … oh, by step” — but variation is normal. So is ance companies and the federal agencies wait, the trees aren’t going to protect me.” falling back into sadness, anxiety, grief or involved. She made it, hustling her two daughters into anger at what happened occasionally; every- She noted her team has seen mixed helpful- the basement after calling her father for one has different needs and coping skills. ness from various official entities. All of the advice. As she tried to keep them calm, her One thing that helps many people, especial- towns but Southbridge provided “a complete boyfriend watched the tornado go by out the ly children, is to make time for hobbies, list of the people impacted by the tornado”; narrow window. sports, visits with friends and other activities, certain large complexes have not allowed “I didn’t want to see it,” she added. and otherwise restore familiar routines as them to visit residents; several people in vari- Still, afterward, DeMartino felt she had to much as possible. ous towns are having permit, insurance or do something to help, noting “this is my town” “Everybody’s in a different phase of recov- property tax problems (or a combination of and several friends were directly hit just up ery,”Maceyka said. “I don’t think we’ve found the three); and only about 1 in 15 applicants the street from her. That rapidly became the anyone who’s really stuck in that first day.” are being approved for Small Business Southbridge Tornado Relief Facebook-based By being “stuck,” she’s referring to people Administration rebuilding loans. There have effort, which has raised nearly $2,000 (mostly who are having the more severe symptoms of also been occasional scammers visiting the for gift cards for affected families) from a bake post-traumatic stress disorder, where the affected areas offering crooked services or try- sale at the Morris Street yard sale in July,sell- memories of June 1 are making it almost ing to obtain personal information. ing tornado T-shirts, and elsewhere. impossible to function in day-to-day life. “Some people won’t answer the door, and I The support group, however, aims to pro- According to the DSM-IV, psychology’s diag- don’t blame them,” Deignan said. mote something money can’t do much for — nostic bible, expressing the following a month Still, Deignan and Maceyka have visited The shattered spire of a tree sitting in front of a psychological stability. or more after the event qualifies: repeatedly many of the affected households, but not all, house under repair symbolizes the whole regional “It seems like a lot of people are struggling,” re-experiencing the event (nightmares, flash- and are willing to provide counseling at recovery effort. said Shaylin Deignan, one of the crisis coun- backs, etc.); efforts to avoid anything reminis- homes as well as via the support group. They selors from Riverside Community Care cent of the event and “numbing of general said they expect to see some winter and assigned to help the tornado recovery effort. responsiveness” to life; and hyperarousal school-related issues, in part because weather (sleep problems, con- TONY PIETTE CHARLTON ALMANAC THEY SAID IT WELL TESTING Gus Steeves photos Top rigth: Although the “While we have a facility that we have • Install & Repair • Water Quality & scenery might shock attempted to be able to keep in good condi- Water Pumps, Quantity Testing someone who had not tion, it is 40 years old and I have some seri- Tanks & Filters been there since June 1, ous concerns about a number of deficien- • Fully Insured cies in this building.” • Water Pump Charlton Street in • Serving all of Southbridge is slowly - Dudley Charlton Regional District Service pulling itself back Superintendent Sean Gilrein, commenting Worcester County together, with homeown- on pursuing renovation projects with the 508-949-1771 or 860-974-2512 ers in various stages of MSBA. repairing their proper- ties. 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BY KEVIN FLANDERS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER STURBRIDGE — Marie Skinner has enjoyed a lifelong passion for early American art, and she was eager to attend the opening cere- monies for the Historical Society of Early American Decoration’s (HSEAD) new research center at Old Sturbridge Village on Friday, Oct. 14. Skinner, 94, of Macungie, Pa., learned the techniques of stenciling and reverse glass painting at the age of 9, and she has been applying her knowledge of those practices ever since. In 1985, she published an instructional booklet titled “Classic Stenciling with Bronze Powders,” and she has spent several years contributing to the preservation of early American art. She has even had some of her Courtesy photo pieces for sale at the Old Sturbridge Longtime artist Marie Skinner, 94, of Macungie, Pa., traveled to Sturbridge to attend the opening ceremonies for the new HSEAD research center on Friday, Oct. 14 at Old Village gift shop. Sturbridge Village. Skinner has dedicated much of her life to creating and teaching art, as well as preserving early American art. Pictured here are some of her bronze sten- “I have always loved art and ciled trays. music, and I had a wonderful Victorian art teacher who showed dio called Thrushwood Studio. for Friday,Oct. 14 and Saturday,Oct. been to other events like it, and I am about the opening of the HSEAD me how to stencil at a young age,” “I love teaching as much as I love 15. The ceremonies included paint- excited about meeting a lot of great research center inside OSV’s David Skinner said. “She saw that I had a producing artwork,” added Skinner. ing demonstrations, book signings, artists who will be there.” Wight Jr. House, call (508) 347-3362 or lot of potential, and I was very grate- “It has been a very rewarding expe- tours, and an auction, and this event Although Skinner was likely one visit www.osv.org. To learn more ful that she took the time to teach rience to teach people who are eager represents the culmination of a of the oldest attendees of the event, about HSEAD and its members’ me.” to learn different techniques. Then yearlong partnership between she said she feels very young and work, visit www.hsead.org. In addition to creating art, they go home and are able to contin- HSEAD and OSV that is based on a plans to be creating art when she is Skinner has also dedicated many ue practicing what I taught them mutual commitment to the preser- 120. Kevin Flanders may be reached at years to teaching people about her and improve their skills.” vation of early American decorative “Art has kept me very active, and I (508) 909-4136, or by email at kflan- trade. She still teaches dozens of stu- Skinner was joined by her son, Ric arts. am still able to teach students and [email protected]. dents each year — some of whom Skinner, of Sturbridge, at the “I am certainly looking forward to work on many projects of travel many miles to see her — and HSEAD research center opening attending this event at the village,” my own,” she said. she is currently operating an art stu- ceremonies, which were scheduled Skinner said beforehand. “I have For more information

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A movie will be shown for families, and there will be two costume contests: one for kids 5 and under at 6:30 p.m. and one for kids 6 and older at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available. All of the rooms in the haunted houses will be sponsored by clubs from both Shepherd Hill and Dudley Middle School. Tickets will be sold at the door, and all money will go to support tornado victims in surrounding towns. 4 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, October 21, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com ‘Plants can teach you patience’ LONG MEMORIAL HALL RENOVATION GETS FIRST TENANT BY GUS STEEVES realization that growing things is “an art form STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER that goes back to the dawn of time.” SOUTHBRIDGE — Over the last two years, Today,he favors tropical species, particular- there’s been occasional talk about how green ly dwarf banana and citrus trees that stand the renovations of Memorial Hall on Main just 3 feet tall but produce full-size fruit. The Street would be. store has several of them, including one of the Not long ago, that became literal with the former he describes as “his baby” that isn’t for opening of the building’s first new tenant in sale. It also has racks of numerous other small decades — Planter’s Envy, a houseplant shop. plants, some easily recognizable (coleus, cacti, “Plants can teach you patience,” said owner spider plants) and others a bit odd, like a cro- Jake Dufault, a Spencer resident. “People ton revolution, which has weird swirled always ask me ‘Is it going to bloom?’ I say,‘Yes. leaves. It might not be this week, or this month; it “I never thought it would sell,” but people might be six months from now. It’s a living are often taken aback by it, he said. thing; it’s going to do what it’s going to do. Just Generally, Dufault said he selected plants “I keep it in the right place.’” knew would be easily maintained by people.” Dufault learned that himself gradually,hav- But he’s also open to ideas, noting, for exam- ing played with plants since about age 6. After ple, that several people asked for herbs in the killing several by freezing or burning or first couple of days, so he got some. He also drowning or starving them, he came to the makes a point of educating people. OCTOBER SPECIAL We Are Open Year Round! 9-5 In North Brookfield Brookfield Orchards Gus Steeves photos 25¢ Tacos Follow signs from Rts. 9, 31, 67 or 148 Jake Dufault, right, helps a customer in his new shop, Planter’s Envy on Main Street in Southbridge. ALL Monday night 4pm-close APPLES KINDS “It’s plants. It’s not rocket science,” he said. ing to an online ad and was really impressed “Just listen to your customers and give them by the buildings on Main Street. Eat-in only in our lounge Gift Apple Gift Apple what they want.” “This place jumped out at me because of the Baskets made to & watch Monday Night Football Packages mailed It’s also not much like what he used to do — windows,” he said. “It’s a head-turning place.” order starting @ $15. on our Big Screen TV’s! everywhere in the Cheese & jelly nine years as a mortgage broker. He admits he Those windows — almost narrow and deep continental U.S. can be added. Must be picked up. “fell in love with that in the beginning” glass-walled closets on the street — are now $5 Bar Menu • $5 Martinis because it seemed like a way to “help people full of an array of greenery that Dufault notes We now offer Gluten Free Pasta Oct. 30, Halloween Party • 11-4 Wear costumes! Free candy apple for children • Dunk for apples get the American dream.” But after years of often draws passersby into the store. A few the industry acting like a “rollercoaster,” he walked in, some to browse, some to buy, while Wagon Rides Sat. & Sun. 1-4 (Weather Permitting) opted to do what he’d been dreaming of a long he talked to a reporter. Most of his clientele 55 South Maple St., (Rte. 9) SNACK BAR OPEN!! time. comes by word-of-mouth, he noted. Brookfield, MA 01535 Hot Apple Dumplings with Ice Cream (reg. & sweet ‘n low) “In this economy, you’ve got to give it a To him, the store is the logical culmination 508-867-5475 Hot Dogs • Chili • Cider • Baked Macaroni & Cheese shot,” he said. “If you can make it happen of about 12 years of “serious” plant-growing 508.867.6858 • 877.622.7555 now, you’ve got it made.” at home. There, he has several banks of grow Visit www.carmellasitaliankitchen.com www.browsethebrookfields.com Planter’s Envy occupies the former lights and routinely shifts plants outside in for daily specials and catering menu www.brookfieldorchardsonline.com Robbins’ storefront, which was at one time the warm weather. entrance to the theater that gave Memorial He said he specifically decided to focus on Hall its name. The 319 Main St. location is tropical plants after a visit to Aruba, where he Gail’s Fabulous Finds actually three buildings combined into one. If could walk outside and eat limes off the trees. looking at it from the street, the oldest part is That focus, he added, has been particularly to the left; it was built in 1878 as “S.K. Edwards well liked by the local Puerto Rican popula- New Fall Merchandise is in! Hall” and once had a notably different tion, who had similar circumstances in their roofline. A few years later, the right half was homeland. We want to spread the word about our unique added. Both came from the minds of the “This was a hobby that got out of control, so and fun Consignment Shop. Edwards family, which constructed several of I decided to take it to the next level,” he said. downtown’s major buildings. The back section We carry Clothing, Furniture, Home Decor, Jewelry, was added later, and, sometime before the Gus Steeves may be reached at (508) 909-4135, Accessories and sometimes Antiques. 1960s, the front rooflines were flattened out. or by email at [email protected]. Come and see why so many people enjoy Back in 2008, landlord Colm Cryan started the renovation project intending to both browsing our shop. restore some of the site’s old rooflines, the left – We hope to see you soon. – half ’s original column-like façade and the right half ’s curved Art Deco appearance, among other things. But he also said then he 2 Jackson Court, Oxford • 508-731-0201 • www.gailsfabfinds.com wanted to experiment with a host of 21st-cen- Across from the post office and next to The Pizza Post. tury concepts, including advanced insulation, a heat exchange system to take advantage of HOURS: Tues & Fri 10-6 • Wed & Thurs 10-5 • Sat 10-2 the temperature difference between the upper floors and the cool basement, various kinds of renewable energy and ways of bringing sun- light into the building, and possibly even con- Blessed John Paul II Parish vert the roof into a green space. “I want this to be an exemplar building,” Cryan said then. “It’s a building I can try new technology in because it’s a blank canvas.” BAZAAR Since then, the economy has made the proj- Sunday ect a slow and expensive one, but it has also received some grant help. In August 2009, the The Bazaar will feature a variety Town Council approved it for $578,802 from the of tables to visit such as: November 6 state Department of Housing and Community Development. That money could only be used 2011 on the two upper residential floors (which are VILLAGE BAKE SHOP being turned into seven apartments); funds for the first-floor commercial areas have to THEME BASKETS 8:30am - 4:00pm come from private sources. One of the long, narrow windows gracing the entry- JEWELRY Dufault said he found the place by respond- way to the store. SILENT AUCTION COMMUNITY RAFFLE (with approximately 200 items Trinity Catholic to take chances on plus special raffles) CRAFT TABLE Academy FOOD COURT 11 Pine Street CASH CAB Southbridge, MA CHILDREN’S GAMES PULL-TAB TICKETS ENTERTAINMENT: “MAGGIE THE CLOWN” with her magic show, juggling act & balloon sculpting! 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NAME______Telephone______www.charltonvillager.com Friday, October 21, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•5 Last remaining mill to be changed to plaza PLANNING BOARD APPROVES CRANSTON DEVELOPMENT in the spring, and will be approximately 75,000 “I think it is a good idea,” said Ricci. block I think it is great,” said LaFramboise. square feet. He said he is looking into several “Hopefully it will bring in new businesses.” “In this day and age having something like tenants who are interested in occupying the Planning Board Chairman Paul this is a bonus.” space. LaFramboise echoed the sentiments of Ricci, “The number of shops varies on tenant and said he hopes to see economic growth as a Joy Richard may be reached at (508) 909-4129, interest,” said O’Brian. “We have six to 10 like- result of the project. or by e-mail at [email protected]. ly tenants. We are speaking with several who “Compared with having an abandoned were waiting to for this to be approved.” O’Brian said he will be ready to announce who will move into the stores in the next few months. Planning Board Vice Chairman Les Stevens said the board is pleased with the incoming plaza. He said a move like this would hopeful- ly spur other businesses to move into the area. “I think it is vital for the community to have something there verses having nothing being done with site,” said Stevens. He went on to say the board was pleased to see that O’Brian and his company is a local business, and the plan included keeping and refurbishing the clock tower from the original • Are you over 65? mill. • Do you receive Medicaid, Fuel Assistance, Veteran’s Aid or SNAP? Stevens said the company has also worked on other plazas and new stores in Webster and • Are you a resident of Southbridge or Sturbridge? surrounding towns. • Is your income less than $20,000 a year, $1,600 a month? “They are looking to use some of the mate- (see chart below for household number of members & income limits) rial on site,” said Stevens. “The Slater clock tower will be moved to the intersection of routes 12 and 16.” # in household Income for year Income monthly Income weekly He said Cranston would still own “a back parcel of land, which includes a warehouse.” 1 $20,036 $1,670 $386 Webster Town Administrator John McAuliffe said the town is happy to have the 2 $26,955 $2,247 $519 business move into the community during a Joy Richard photo time when budgets are tight. 3 $33,874 $2,823 $652 After downsizing more than two years ago, Cranston “We are very excited about the re-use oppor- Print Works will be turned into a shopping center. tunities there,” said McAuliffe. “We are happy Then you qualify to be part of this to have work done by Mr. O’Brian, and look BY JOY RICHARD special supplemental program at forward to that site.” TIMES STAFF WRITER Webster Selectmen Chairman Walter Ricci Offices of Blessed John Paul II Parish WEBSTER — Two years after scaling back said while he is pleased to see the piece of land (formerly Saint Mary’s Rectory) production at Cranston Print Works, the on Worcester Road go to good use, he hopes the Worcester Road facility will be re-developed stores that go in are not ones that will stunt 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge into a shopping plaza. the growth of other, smaller businesses. The Planning Board approved the plan for “It really depends on what stores go in All participants are eligible to come once a month. the new plaza last month. According to there,” said Ricci. “I would hate to see a big Auburn-based Galaxy Development LLC box store go in there. I would like to see some Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday owner Michael O’Brian, plans to move for- kind of restaurant [or] smaller shops.” ward with the project will begin during the He said as a former member of the Planning of the month. next few weeks. Board, the idea of a new complex at the O’Brian said the complex was first purposed Cranston facility has come up before. By appointment only NEWS BRIEF Please call 508-765-3701 the day before for a time suits. Journey out of kitchen Community Business Supplement includes: food staples, Associates welcomes turns ‘no’ into business and profession- some dairy items, frozen meats, al visitors to make fruit- canned goods, toiletries, paper products, ‘absolutely’ ful business contacts. Meetings also include $10 gift card of your choice STURBRIDGE — Annette Fazio will share provide community how her 30 years in business, and her rise news insights and busi- at local grocery store or pharmacy from home-based carryout cook to restaura- ness focus topics. teur, helped her turn “nos” into “absolutelys” CBA is a networking when she speaks at the Oct. 28 meeting of the program of the Central Community Business Associates. Mass South Chamber of Annette Fazio The networking/referrals group welcomes Commerce. For more infor- Fazio, now a Methuen and York, Maine-based mation, visit www.communitybusinessassoci- business development and motivation consult- ates.org. ant, to its 7:15 a.m. meeting in the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. Motivating people at every level of business, she delivers a practical recipe to thrive and succeed in Drilling Quality competitive small business environments Deepening and through common-sense solutions, examples Hydrofracking Quantity Tests and inspiration. Fazio built her businesses, Fazio’s Italian Restaurant and LaStalla Pizzerias on the New KACZMAREK WELL DRILLING England coast. Her career began in her home Complete Well and Pump Service kitchen distributing a few home cooked items, MA & CT Licensed and Insured then took her business to a $2 million-a-year operation in three locations with a staff of more than 80 people. 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CHARLTON — With the new school year more than a month under way, local children got back into the routine of after-school programs last week. Pupils in Grades 2-4 started their first week of after-school classes Wednesday,Oct. 12. Out of the many courses offered, cheerleading, Spanish and outdoor activities were just some of the options kids could take part in at Heritage School.

Heritage School girls learn basic cheerleading moves after school last week.

Joy Richard photos Charlton resident and Heritage School third-grader Madison Rynne and fourth-grader Anya Grondalski prac- tice their stretches during the cheerleading after-school program.

After-school program participants play a game of cat and mouse.

Heritage School pupils do the duck race during after-school activities.

Heritage School third-grader Evan Borgeson sets himself up for a foot race.

A pupil in the after-school Spanish class raises her hand to answer a question. Children in the Heritage School after-school program get ready to run Wednesday, Oct. 12. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, October 21, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•9 Metro Dash challenges athletes at Auburn Mall

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AUBURN — On Saturday, Oct. 8 the Auburn Mall hosted Boston’s Metro Dash, a 600-meter sprint made up of several obstacles along the way. According to the Metro Dash website, “Metro Dash is a gut wrenching, muscle pounding, make you want to throw up obstacle course race. It’s compact, it’s intense, and it’s one hell of a good time. You’re judged on one thing only — your time.” Hundreds of participants gathered at the Auburn Mall to challenge themselves on the obsta- cle course and strive for the best time in order to win. For more information on the Metro Dash visit www.metrodash.com.

Participants carried a sand bag and sprinted down and back a set distance.

Metro Dash participants make their way over hurdles.

Flipping tractor tires down and back a set number of times is one of the many obstacles in the Metro Dash.

A woman sprints with a tire in the strongman shuffle obstacle carrying a pile of odd-shaped weighted objects, one at a time from one line to the other.

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VIEWS AND COMMENTARYOPINION FROM CHARLTON, CHARLTON CITY, CHARLTON DEPOT AND BEYOND King of Car wars A recent editorial in a Stonebridge Press pub- lication (maybe even this one) caught my eye — and stuck in my craw. Written by Southbridge the road Evening News Staff Writer Gus Steeves, the edi- torial made an impassioned plea for the case against automobiles — or at least personal automobile traffic. Headlined “The madness of I am the best driver ever to get behind our car culture,” the column employed logic, a steering wheel. reason, research, and an environmentalist OK … I know that’s not true, but that is viewpoint to explain why and how our current transport “system does not work.” the exact sentence that pounds through Mr. Steeves is an excellent reporter, talented my skull whenever I see one senseless act writer, through researcher, of road tomfoolery after another on our and eloquent spokesman for local streets, especially when the actions his cause. Nevertheless, his of one driver gone rogue puts me or column demands — even at other drivers around me in danger. the risk of my butting heads Please indulge me one more time and with an expert — an attempt at rebuttal. allow me to step up onto my soapbox one First of all, we both agree more time. The incident that sparks this on the insanity of driving mini-rant — and forgive me if the tone “umpteen miles in traffic seems a little irritated, because, well, it is jams” on a regular basis. I — happened on the way to work earlier Terri Viani photo recently made a couple of this week. Near the state line between AS YOU trips to Belmont, Mass. The ride in took 63 minutes each Southbridge and Woodstock, Conn., the MOVING AT THEIR OWN PACE LIKE IT time; the ride home, each road coming into Southbridge has been POMFRET, Conn. — Kevin Foley of Charlton leads Dochan during the 27th annual Pomfret Hunter Pace time, took more than two prepared for paving, and as I write this, equestrian Oct. 9 at Tyrone Farm. The event attracted riders of all ages and skill levels from across New and a half hours. I discov- is nothing but dirt and loose stone. England and included trail riding, obstacles and a barbecue chicken dinner. For the first time this year, rid- MARK ASHTON ered I don’t respond well to Accordingly, ers in the event had the opportunity to raise money for Pace for a Purpose, an equestrian fund-raising event such frustration, vehicular one would supporting the Day Kimball Healthcare Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. claustrophobia, and wasted time. THE The same frustration can be found much think that the closer to home, as well — just about every after- MINOR speed limit noon between 2 and 4 in downtown for such a TO THE EDITOR Southbridge. Traveling just 1 mile to home can DETAILS road would be take as many as 15 minutes if one gets reduced, not embroiled in the line of vehicles from the AO ADAM only for your Larson: Why the rich are rich and the poor are poor rotary to South Street. So I’m just as angry MINOR own safety, about traffic delays as the next guy, who I wish would just get off his cell phone and out of my To the Editor: otherwise would have been without it? I but for the way. safety of oth- Recently, Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Sen. Scott argue to the contrary, that the rich and the My first instinct in these unpleasant travels, ers. Brown’s Democrat opponent, created a poor, although equal before the law, are fun- however, is NOT to blame car companies, oil Well, apparently, a certain Ford F-150 YouTube sensation with her poo-pooing of damentally different in their minds, regard- corporations, insurers, road builders, or even decided this was not the case. the charge that the Obama administration is less of the infrastructure. The difference in the state itself, all of whom the recent editorial I could tell something was awry when engaged in a strategy of class warfare. their thinking is what determined their suc- accuses of domestic — as well as global — ter- “No, there is nobody in this country who cess or lack of it. I argue that everyone is rorism by way of corporate profiteering. The as I entered Southbridge and started on got rich on his own. Nobody...You were safe exactly where they are, based on the sum editorial’s basic premise, in fact, is flawed — the dirt road, there was no one behind in your factory because of police forces and total of their previous decisions. and a little too socialistic — in its assertions me, and I started to follow a couple cars fire forces that the rest of us paid for.” For example, I was recently chatting with a that our current system is “making us physi- that had the same idea as me — slower I remind readers that she is only touting fellow who has been out of work for several cally and mentally unhealthy” by feeding us and steady. unionized elements here. She completely years. He argued that the rich have to pay “blather” that equates cars with “individual- Suddenly, I was being tailgated. ignores the non-unionized forces that made more; for instance, that hedge fund man- ism, strength, control over nature, sexuality,” such police and fire protection possible, our agers are getting away with financial mur- etc. One thing you need to know about The editorialist calls it insanity to equate a Route 198 in Southbridge is that, for the U.S. armed forces. She isn’t going to mention der. I asked him: “Why don’t you become a car with “some symbol of ‘freedom.’” Not at all. most part, it is not a straight road. It has them, as they tend to vote overwhelmingly hedge fund manager?” His reply: “I don’t While having a car can enslave those who buy many turns and isn’t exactly ideal for Republican. know how to do that.” beyond their means, and while I wouldn’t mind racing. To a second point, if the infrastructure And that is why the rich are rich and the buying my gas from some “gasroots” Tea Party As we approached a turn, this driver could make the rich rich, what effect would poor are poor. or Occupy movement, car ownership can also she argue that it would have had on the poor? decided it was time to prove himself (and be liberating, for it allows each individual to Would she say they are poor because of the PAUL LARSON pursue employment, recreation, entertain- yes, it was a “he,” as I became suspicious infrastructure? Or would she argue that the WORCESTER ment, and whatever at his or her own pace. and started to keep an eye on him in my infrastructure made them richer than they In railing against all autos, the writer auto- rear view mirror), as he took his life into matically pleads for better rail service, “a good his own hands, pulled past me AND the train network with electric buses or trolleys two other cars like Jimmie Johnson, Racki: Thanks offered after Knights Tootsie Roll Drive connecting neighborhoods to train stations.” nearly skidding out and kicking up dirt I’ve nothing against such things — except as they might nowadays add even more traffic to in the process, and went about his way, To the Editor: I know I speak for all my brother Knights, already overcrowded roadways. But there’s no never to be heard from again, leaving a On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Knights of and for all the people helped by this event, practical way to replace all personal vehicles plethora of horn beeps, panicked faces Columbus held our annual Tootsie Roll when I thank you all from the bottom of our with any mass transit that can be envisioned. and, no doubt, choice words. As for me, Drive, and the response was overwhelming. hearts. May God bless you all! While trolleys, buses, trains, and trams can cer- all I could do was gasp in horror, stare We would like to thank all the people who tainly help deliver masses to specific large-vol- and pray that no oncoming traffic would donated so generously and made this year’s BOB RACKI SR., GRAND KNIGHT ume areas — shopping malls, downtown busi- event a big success! Every year we set up all ST.JOSEPH’S COUNCIL 11379 ness districts, entertainment venues, maybe be careening around the turn. even grocery mega-stores — they will never He was lucky that time. over Charlton and Sturbridge with our yel- CHARLTON low aprons and our little collection cans, and provide the options for personal freedom of As Route 198 became paved again, a every year you people give so generously. travel that cars now do. vengeful piece of me hoped to see this If the truth be told, a good many of today’s man pulled over on the side of the road car operators are young mothers transporting by Southbridge Police, but alas, no jus- themselves and children to grocery stores, hair tice was done. Do women and men invest differently? appointments, day care centers, after-school soccer games, and countless other daily What could drive a person to such Several years ago, a book with investments that fit errands that make up the fabric of modern liv- insane actions? What could lead to a deci- titled “Men Are From Mars, their individual risk toler- ing. sion like that? I doubt it was a drinking Women Are From Venus” ance. Personal cars DO provide freedom — of issue, as it was only 9 a.m. My mind was quite popular. As the title FINANCIAL • Women are more likely movement, of expression, of creativity, of immediately jumped to an emergency of suggests, the book argues to look at the “big picture.” opportunities to live, worship, recreate, and some sort. Was he headed toward a hospi- that men and women are FOCUS Although both men and even “waste” time in accordance with personal choices. Who am I to decide for my neighbor vastly different from each women investors want tal? My attitude lessened as I thought where or when he must buy his groceries, pur- about the possibility that he was in a other, particularly in their information, women seem sue his career, go to the cinema, catch a ball rush because a member of his family emotional needs and in the JEFF to take a more “holistic” game, cruise up and down the avenue, attend a was in danger at Harrington Memorial way they communicate. BURDICK approach — that is, instead nephew’s wedding, take a vacation, further his Hospital. Honestly, if I were in his shoes, While not everyone agrees of focusing strictly on per- education, grab a late-night doughnut, take the maybe I would have done the same thing, with the notion that men and formance statistics, they family for a Sunday drive, or surprise an old women might as well be from tend to delve deeper into friend with a visit? although getting to the hospital in one different planets, most of us would probably their investments’ background, competitive If anything in America symbolizes freedom piece would, logically, seem like priority concur that the two genders frequently environment and other factors. This quest for of choice, it is indeed the personal vehicle — number one. behave differently — and this divergence in additional knowledge may help explain why the steel and rubber embodiment of the At the end of the day, everyone came behavior may also show up in the way that we all-female investment clubs have achieved American Dream. out safe and sound, but the whole inci- invest. greater returns than all-male clubs, according And, by the way, that dream is NOT to foul dent bugged me for a while because now, In fact, various studies and anecdotal evi- to a study by the National Association of the air, to wage war, to waste time or resources more than ever — and I know I am speak- dence suggests these differences in the way Investors Corp., which represents thousands or money.It is simply to enjoy personal mobili- ty — within the bounds of legal activities and ing in generalities — people seem to be that men and women invest: of investment clubs across the country. personal accomplishment, freedom of move- driving with more reckless abandon and • Men tend to trade more often than women. • Men may be more optimistic about the ment to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of less concern. Do some drivers just not Men seem to buy and sell investments more financial markets. Some studies show that happiness. care? Or do they really think they are frequently than women. This difference could men are more optimistic about key economic As to the editorialist’s statistics decrying invincible? result in an advantage for women investors. indicators and future stock market perform- how much money American drivers “waste” on For one thing, if women do trade less, they ance. Optimism can be a valuable asset when cars and such, two things: So what — that’s may incur fewer commission charges, fees it comes to investing; if you have confidence strictly a matter of individual priorities and Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909- and other expenses, all of which can eat into in the future, you’re more likely to invest for choices! And, as the most recent fortune found 4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridge- investment returns. Also, by holding invest- it, and to continue investing. On the other in my most recent fortune cookie profoundly press.com. ments longer, women may be able to take bet- hand, false optimism may lead to over-confi- asserts: “47 percent of all statistics are made up ter advantage of market rallies. During the dence, which can have negative results for on the spot.” 2008-09 financial crisis, for example, men were investors. The free market system (which also allows more likely than women to sell shares of Neither men nor women have a monopoly for the free exchange of ideas) may indeed be stock at market lows, which led to bigger loss- on positive investment behaviors; each gen- flawed — whenever and wherever it is presided over by flawed human beings, but it is still es among male traders — and fewer gains der can probably learn something from the superior to whatever else has been attempted when some of the stock values began to rise other. Ultimately,of course, it’s your decision- over the course of human history.That history again — according to a study by Vanguard, a making, not your x- or y-chromosomes, that is man’s story of mobility, from land to sea to mutual fund company. will determine your ability to make progress space — from foot to horse to wagon to rail to 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550 • Men tend to invest more aggressively than toward your long-term goals — so educate personal internal-combustion-engined vehicle. Telephone (800) 367-9898 women. Perhaps not surprisingly, men seem yourself about your choices, and get the help If that fact tends to drive some of the anar- Fax (508) 764-8015 to be more willing to take risks with their you need from a financial professional, as you chists among us crazy, then it’s also just a very www.charltonvillager.com investments. This trait can be both positive invest through the years. short drive. and negative. On the positive side, risk is asso- Paraprosdokian of the week: “I want to die RANK HILINSKI F G. C ciated with reward, so the more aggressive This article was written by Edward Jones for quietly,peacefully,in my sleep, like my grandfa- PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER the investment, the greater the potential for use by your local Edward Jones Financial ther — not yelling and screaming like the pas- growth. On the negative side, taking too much Advisor. Please call Jeff Burdick, your local sengers in his car!” ADAM MINOR risk pretty much speaks for itself. Ideally, all Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for Stonebridge Press publications. EDITOR investors — men and women — should stick Sturbridge, at (508) 347-1420. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, October 21, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•11 Occupy movement, from Wall Street to Worcester’s Main Street took “a man half his lifetime to pay an “opportunity to mobilize people” financial issues are forefront to him, should do with your life than you OCCUPY for his shelter” back then — some- around the many needs not being particularly the fact the nation’s col- are.” continued from page 1 thing not much different today. addressed well by our current econ- lege debt load is so high that it To her, the effort in Worcester bailout money, jacking up credit “Should we fight the system or omy. exceeds that of the housing bubble. should have resonance for card costs and corrupting the politi- organize a new system?” he won- “We need to focus not only on that He attributes much of that to for- Southbridge, because the two com- cal process with huge campaign dered. glass tower [the Sovereign Bank profit schools and failure of the munities have many of the same funds. But it also touched on such Later, Worcester State University tower on Main Street] but that clock states to fund public schools ade- issues (albeit on different size concerns as helping poor folks Professor Michelle Corbin sided tower [City Hall],” Kara said, using quately,pushing up loans for tuition scales). weatherize homes, environmental with the latter, saying, “We need to the two to symbolize the corporate and fees. “I’m sure people will change the protection, reaching out to the sub- focus on building alternatives.” To world and government, respectively. Hamm also expressed concern things that are hurting them if they urbs, supporting the larger Occupy her, the key element of that is “to “After Worcester being brain-dead over how the concept of “corporate can,” she said. “But they’re often efforts and addressing various local recreate community,” something for years, people are actually smil- personhood” has developed over the struggling to feed their kids,” pay issues. All of those things fall under she said she’d like to see Occupy ing in downtown Worcester,” said years. Although the 2010 Citizens’ rent, and other necessities. the movement’s self-identification Worcester do by creating a place Fred Dusak, a former Dudley resi- United decision gave corporations as representing “the 99 percent,” in people can come and get involved, dent. “It’s about time people woke up the right to spend unlimited cash in Gus Steeves may be reached at contrast with the wealthiest 1 per- learn new skills, and “come up with and realized we are the 99 percent, politics, he noted the idea actually (508) 909-4135, or by e-mail at cent who, as speaker (and local positive solutions together.” and can walk over the 1 percent. The dates back to just after the Civil War. [email protected]. ACLU chapter Director) Ronal Whether that place would be a 1 percent are going to have to modi- Then, the Slaughterhouse decision Madnick noted, control “half the “tent city” akin to those in Boston fy their policy if they’re going to created “corporate personhood,” but wealth” of the United States. and New York or some other cre- survive. ... This [movement] looks for one specific purpose — to enable The slogan wasn’t a local creation ation remains to be seen — partici- like it’ll take off because it’s not real people to sue them for wrongdo- — it started in New York City, with pants have yet to decide whether exclusive; it’s bringing in everybody ing. the Occupy Wall Street protest, now they will actually occupy some loca- from various ethnic groups and “Corporations should not be con- in its fourth week, and has since tion in Worcester. Several people from age 8 to 80.” sidered citizens,” he added, noting been picked up by similar efforts debated that concept without reach- One thing he found especially pos- their leaders should be subject to elsewhere, including in Boston. One ing a decision. Although several itive is the fact the Occupy move- prison time for criminal acts, but Worcester participant, however, supported doing so, some noted con- ment “is so cooperative,” in contrast have very rarely served any. would like to see it attached to an cerns about, among other things, to what he recalled of some of the Marcinkowski agreed, saying, even broader concept he sees as con- safety if the number of permanent 1960s protests. Then, he said, some “Capitalism is the main oppressor necting to the global revolutions of tenters is too small and the need for of the more forceful protesters tend- — free trade.” As a local example, the last few decades: “Solidarity II: a variety of skills, including nonvio- ed to dominate. Now, there’s a she pointed to the demise of We are all one people of equal lent problem-solving, to make such a noticeable effort to allow as many American Optical, in which the firm worth.” place sustainable over a period of people to speak and be heard as pos- and/or subsidiaries off-shored jobs. Proposing that, Ronald Okuliczki time. sible, even to the point of using a Noting she’d be “misrepresenting” of Northbridge said he wants to see The group did come to consensus “human microphone,” in which sev- herself if she didn’t mention it, an economic system based on busi- on having its next action be a protest eral people repeated what soft-spo- Marcinkowski said she’s an anar- nesses in which “the guy who’s rally starting at Clark University at ken people were saying. chist. sweeping the floor is making the 2 p.m. and marching to City Hall on In fact, participant Jake Hamm “Anarchists aren’t just people in same wage as the CEO.” Saturday. It will coincide with the noted history’s lessons are “why it’s balaclavas, smashing windows of He sprinkles his politics with ref- city’s Celebrate Main South Day and so important this movement be lead- corporations and banks, but we are erences to Henry David Thoreau, represent local participation in a erless.” He cited the way several past a group of wide varieties of individ- noting many of the same concerns nationwide solidarity day with revolutions that began with equality uals and are your everyday hard- Thoreau raised about our economy other Occupy movements. and economic justice in mind were working people and students with As one woman, who identified perverted by selfish interests, point- hopes and dreams beyond reform are still true 150 years after his Gus Steeves photos death. Specifically,Okuliczki likes to herself as Kara, said, “Our goal here ing to the Russian Revolution of and cooperation with authoritative recall the writer observed that it is not just to get attention” but to be 1917 as a good example. Today, the figures,” she said. “No one is more One of the early-arriving protesters sports capable of deciding what you a hopeful sign. Neck cooler project brings comfort to soldiers in water, and when the first For now, Racine said, the WhiteWhite DoveDove SUPPORT one has dried out, you go plan is to use plan muslin continued from page 1 get your wet one and put cloth. Role for JewelryJewelry “We got a phone call from that on your neck,” she The volunteers get a lady who said they needed said, adding that each one together whenever request- everyone in neck coolers because they is effective for about three ed, Racine said. OPEN HOUSE • Oct, 22 • 10-5 are getting overheated, but or four hours. “People call me and say, making neck they still have to wear their The group even found the ‘We need neck coolers.’ And at "The Shops at Sawmill" 306 Rte 169, South Woodstock. uniforms,” Racine said. perfect muted material to we make neck coolers,” she coolers Elegant and Everyday pieces. Artisan: Linda St. Jean “The woman said, ‘Would get started, and made the said. “We make between 250 CHARLTON — Not all Please join us! you, as a sewing group, help first several hundred cool- and 500 of them every time the volunteers making the us make these neck cool- ers using that. we get together. When all is neck coolers at the ers?’” “They have to be very said and done, over the past Charlton Sewing Center Racine said she would, plain, because you don’t two years we’ve made over need to sew, said organizer and sent out an email to want something orange 3,000.” Cathy Racine. some sewing friends. around your neck,” Racine The flag the group “There’s cutting, folding, Dr. Gill’s Eye Center “People started showing said. “This material is just received was dedicated by ironing, hitching labels on up, and then more people light beige, with very tiny Charlie Company 3-126 • Comprehensive Eye Exams — lots of things,” Racine started showing up,” she letters that say ‘four free- Aviation Air Ambulance said. • Contact Lenses & Eye Glasses said. “We’ve had as many as doms.’ It’s part of a and sent by its crew chief, Some of the volunteers 25 or 30 women together Norman Rockwell design.” Mark Pearson. His sister, • Equipped With The Latest Technology are with sewing groups — making them.” Racine said the group Audrey Cronin, is a deacon like the American Sewing • Most Insurances & HMO’s Accepted They came from all over really liked the four-free- at Christ Episcopal Church Guild — or people who the region, according to dom theme and started call- in Leicester, Racine said. have sons, daughters, Racine, including ing them “freedom cool- “They kept the flag in the other relatives or friends Dr. Amarjeet S. Gill Worcester, Charlton, ers.” helicopter in honor of the in the service, she said. Auburn, Woodstock, Conn., “It was a nice message to Charlton Sewing Center for 473 Main Street (Rt. 20) Sturbridge, MA 01518 Even children can volun- the Brookfields, Warren, send,” she said. “We are in 15 ‘airlift’ hours, which are teer. Southbridge, Webster and this wonderful little build- the hours when they have 508-347-7997 “We’ve had kids,” Racine Dudley. ing making these because to go get injured soldiers,” said. “They are usually Available Monday-Friday • Evening Appointments Available The coolers are bandana- we have freedom.” she said, adding that the runners. We divide it up type clothes with four The search is on for flag was blessed during a into stations. There is chambers filled with spe- another fabric to use, service at the church. someone who is cutting cial water-absorbing pellets though, because Racine Even before the flag fabric, and the runners that are used by florists. said the “four freedoms” arrived, there was plenty of take that cut fabric to the “You soak them in water design — made by Cranston motivation to keep the vol- person at the ironing for 15 or 20 minutes, and Print Works, which closed unteers going, Racine said. Stonebridge Press board, and then they bring they swell up almost to the its manufacturing plant in “You’d hand a box of it to the next station — size of kielbasa, and as they Webster a couple of years them to a mother, and they Villager Newspapers everyone has something to evaporate, they release ago — is no longer being say, ‘Thank you, I will send do.” what would look like a cool produced. The group could it to my son in his care Anyone interested in mist if you looked at it order the fabric, she package,’ that goes a really helping make the coolers microscopically,” Racine explained, but the order long way to make you want can contact Racine at the said. would have to be for at least to do this again,” she said. Sewing Center at (508) 248- Each soldier is given two 1,000 rolls. The sewing New Leader Staff Writer 6632. of these coolers. group ordered the last 16 David Dore contributed to “You keep the other one rolls Cranston had in stock. this story.

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For more information call Donna Ogle, Advertising Executive 508-909-4064 [email protected] 12 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER• Friday, October 21, 2011 www.charltonvillager.com OBITUARIES Wilfred A. Savoie, 92 Lisa A. Spillane CHARLTON — Wilfred A. World War II, serving as a Tank Commander CHARLTON — Lisa Ann High School in Dudlley and Fitchburg State Savoie, 92, of Lakeview in the 3rd Tank Battalion under General (Howard) Spillane died peace- College, where she earned her Bachelor’s of Drive, died Monday, Oct. 10, George Patton. He was a recipient of the fully on Oct. 12, 2011 after a Science in Nursing. 2011, in St. Vincent Hospital, Bronze Star. long illness. She was sur- She worked as a Registered Nurse for over Worcester, after an illness. Wilfred was a machinist with Imperial rounded by her dearest loved 22 years. She previously worked in OB/Gyn at ones. UMass Memorial Medical Center, The His wife of 63 years, Machine in Worcester for 25 years, retiring She is survived by her most American Red Cross, The National Bone Yvonne L. (Loranger) Savoie, in 1982. He previously worked at the beloved daughter, Jillian Marrow Registry, The UMass Cord Blood died in 2003. Charlton Woolen Mill for several years. Rose Spillane; her parents, Program, and most recently as an ER staff He leaves a son, Paul A. After retirement he volunteered his time James E. and Rosemary A. Howard of nurse at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge. Savoie and his wife Diana of delivering for Meals on Wheels. Charlton; her sisters, Karen M. Nicholas (and Lisa volunteered her time in working with Oakham; a daughter-in-law, He was a member of the Leonide J. Lemire Roland Sickenberger) of West Brookfield and friends of Bill W. and the Charlton PTO. Sandra Savoie of Post 6055 of the VFW in Southbridge. Laura L. Jette (husband, Robert Jette) of She was a member of Charlton Baptist Connecticut; 11 grandchil- His funeral was held Friday, Oct. 14 from Sturbridge; her brothers, Daniel J. Howard Church. dren and 12 great-grandchil- the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 (wife, Cynthia Howard) of Dudley and Greg Lisa loved life! She enjoyed “power walk- dren. Hamilton St., Southbridge, followed by a Hastings (wife, Karen Hastings) of ing,” skiing, anything involving the ocean, He was predeceased by his Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam Shrewsbury. Lisa absolutely adored and loved reading and Beatles music. Most of all she son, Wilfred S. Savoie in 1998 Road Extension, Charlton. Burial was in her nieces and nephews, Joseph, Zachary, enjoyed spending time with her daughter, her and a daughter, Joyce Blackburn in 1989. He West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton. Melissa, Timothy, Matthew, Katherine, family and her friends. Lisa loved to laugh! Hannah, Colin, Andrew, Jack and Daniel. She A memorial service was held Sunday,Oct. 16 was also predeceased by 14 brothers and sis- Donations may be made to the American leaves many more much loved friends and rel- at Charlton Baptist Church. ters. Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, atives. Donations may be made to the Jillian Rose He was born in Biddeford, Maine, the son MA 01701. Born in Worcester, Lisa has lived in Spillane Memorial Fund at Southbridge of Alcide and Louisia (Noel) Savoie. www.morrillfuneralhome.com Charlton most of her life. Savings Bank, PO Box 578, Charlton, MA He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during She is a graduate of Shepherd Hill Regional 01507. CALENDAR

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CHARLTON — Laurel TUESDAY FRIDAY Wilber and Eddi Phillips of The Fabric Stash of OCTOBER 25 OCTOBER 21 Charlton display a quilt SOUTHBRIDGE — Catholic Charities and BRIMFIELD — There will be an American the business donated to the Tri-Community YMCA are sponsoring a Red Cross BLOOD DRIVE from 2 to 7 p.m. raffle in an effort to WALK FOR WELLNESS from 4 to 5 p.m. every Friday, Oct. 21 at the First Congregational raise funds for Habitat Tuesday.Meet at the Westville Dam parking lot Church on Route 20 in Brimfield. Please bring for Humanity’s Tri- (South Street entrance). proper documentation. For more information, Community Build in CHARLTON — The Central Mass Parents of visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED Sturbridge. Raffle tick- CROSS. Children with FOOD ALLERGIES SUPPORT ets are available at The GROUP will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Fabric Stash and the Charlton Library. This meeting is open to SOUTHBRIDGE — There will be a Habitat’s fundraising parents, grandparents and caretakers of chil- LEATHER GOODS SALE by Bag Ali from 9 events. dren with life threatening food allergies. One of a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 in the lobby at the main goals of the group is to raise aware- Harrington Hospital, 100 South St., ness within our schools and communities. For Southbridge, featuring the fall collection of further information please contact Marci leather and microfiber handbags, travel bags, its 3rd Annual GALLERY OF BASKETS and to the Sturbridge Federated Church Fall RUM- Komssi at [email protected] or Kara Lucht briefcases and much more. The public is invit- MASQUERADE COSTUME BALL from 7 p.m. MAGE AND YARD SALES from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at [email protected]. For more informa- ed to this event sponsored by the hospital’s Gift to midnight Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Overlook Saturday Oct. 22 at the Meetinghouse, corner of tion on how food allergies are affecting families Shop. Hotel in Charlton. There will be opportunities Route 131 and Maple Street. Rummage through please read Food Allergy Facts and Statistics at to win gift baskets, 50/50 and more. Tickets are a wide range of items including clothes for http://www.foodallergy.org/page/facts-and- SATURDAY $20 each, which includes refreshments, danc- sizes infant to adult, shoes, housewares, toys, stats. OCTOBER 22 ing and cash bar. electronics, books, crafts, jewelry and holiday For more information or to purchase tickets, goods in the Church Fellowship Hall, on the WEDNESDAY SOUTHBRIDGE — The Blessed John Paul II call Overlook Hospice at 508-434-2200 or email lower level. Elevator is available at the Maple OCTOBER 26 FLEA MARKET, at the Sacred Heart Campus, [email protected]. All proceeds will ben- Street entrance allowing full handicap accessi- efit the Overlook Hospice program. bility. Indoor/outdoor furniture and any other OXFORD — The COIN COLLECTORS meet- 40 Charlton St., Southbridge, is open from 9 ing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Donations accepted large items will be on sale on the back lawn of BRIMFIELD — POTTERY WORKSHOP at the church, just past the Maple Street entrance. in the Oxford Senior Center. The meeting is on Saturdays and Mondays from 9:30 to 1 p.m. open to anyone from Worcester County and For more information, call 508-765-3701. Hitchcock Free Academy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or directions, call the Saturday, Oct. 22. Students are encouraged to church office, 508-347-3915. Northeastern Connecticut. For more informa- come with their own ideas focusing on the gar- tion, call Dick at 508-410-1332 or CHARLTON — There will be games, crafts, [email protected]. prizes and food at a free CHILDREN’S FAIR den: birdbaths, fountains, planters, chimes or MONDAY any other decorative ornament. The fee is $56 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 hosted OCTOBER 24 SOUTHBRIDGE — Would you like to learn to by New Life Fellowship, 307 Sturbridge Road for Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge, and Wales residents; all others please add $5. There is also SOUTHBRIDGE — Big Band Event, music by reduce your stress naturally? DROP IN MEDI- (Route 20) in Charlton across from Sim’s gym. the Southbridge Lions Club BIG BAND, from 8 TATION from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at For more information or to get directions call a supply fee of $30 payable to the instructor, Juliet Bacchas, (www.julietrose.net) on the day to10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Southbridge Catholic Charities, 79 Elm St., Southbridge. For (508) 347 – 7753 or visit Hotel and conference C enter, Southbridge. more information, call 508-765-5936. Funded http://www.NLFCharlton.org. of the class. The supply fee includes 10 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing; an additional supply of Tickets are now on sale at Hometown Bank, through a grant from the Greater Worcester clay is available for $10. Call 413-245-9977 for Southbridge Credit Union, Southbridge Community Foundation. SOUTHBRIDGE — Trinity Catholic Savings Bank, Savers Bank and Tri- Academy will be hosting a HARVEST DINNER more information or visit www.hitchcockacad- emy.org. Community YMCA. $30 per person; $225 for a SOUTHBRIDGE — The Southbridge at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at LaSalle table of eight. There will be a cash bar and pub- Republican Town Committee is calling all Reception Center, 444 Main St., Southbridge. SOUTHBRIDGE — St. George Greek style refreshments at Shades Lounge. For more Southbridge Republicans to CAUCUS at 7 p.m. The dinner will feature Annie’s Country information, please contact the United Way Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 50 Elm St., Southbridge. Kitchen’s fabulous turkey dinner! The cost is Orthodox Church of North St., will host a 100th ANNIVERSARY GREEK DANCE from 8 p.m. to Office at Registered Republicans are invited to submit $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $6 for (508) 765-5491 or visit UnitedWaySSC@veri- their names for nomination on the ballot for children ages 4-10. There is no charge for chil- midnight Saturday,Oct. 22 at the Pilsudski Hall in Southbridge. The dance is open to everyone. zon.net. Republican Town Committee to be voted upon dren 3 and under. For tickets, call Trinity at at the presidential primary election on March (508) 765-5991. The band, Ta Pethia, will play for everyone’s dancing pleasure. Donation is $25 per person. STURBRIDGE — A ServSafe® CERTIFICA- 6, 2012. The process simply involves adding TION CLASS will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. your name and signature to the nomination CHARLTON — Overlook Hospice will hold STURBRIDGE — The community is invited Monday,Oct. 24 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in papers and will take just minutes. This will be your only opportunity to have your name placed on the ballot. The SRTC will hold a short meeting during the caucus, but meeting atten- dance is not required to submit your name. For NEWS BRIEF more information about the caucus or the Republican Town Committee, please call mental music, a cash bar, and silent auction. The Sturbridge Housing Partnership pur- Chairman Michael Jaynes at 508-764-6555. Habitat for Humanity For the first time, the silent auction will chased the land using Community THURSDAY include items from Sports Memorabilia. A Preservation funds specifically to increase to few examples of framed items to bid on are: the affordable housing inventory in town. It OCTOBER 27 • Master Legends — Jack and Arnie: subsequently awarded Habitat for Humanity STURBRIDGE — Adult CPR and FIRST AID sponsor Taste of Includes a 16-inch-by-20-inch photo from 1963 the right to develop a 1,200-square-foot, sin- CERTIFICATION CLASS will be held at Masters and laser cut 3-D Masters logo. gle-family home at 79 Fairview Park Road. Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Towns • Boston Sports Legends — Four 8-by-10 Purchasing tickets early is recommended, Sturbridge. CPR will be from 9-11 a.m., followed photos of Bobby Orr, Tom Brady,Larry Bird, as only 150 tickets will be sold for Taste of the by first aid from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The classes STURBRIDGE — Habitat for Humanity- and Ted Williams with laser cut, 3-D player Towns. The last event sold out. For more will be taught by certified instructors. Classes MetroWest/Greater Worcester wants local numbers and lettering. information or to reserve tickets, call Habitat are held bi-monthly. Cost is $60 per person residents to Taste the difference it is making • Patriot Super Bowl Tickets — Photos of for Humanity-MetroWest/Greater Worcester (includes both full certifications). Proceeds in the Tri-Community to provide decent, Adam Vinatieri’s “snow kick,” Bill Belichick at (508) 799-9259. To purchase tickets online, from the trainings support people with develop- affordable housing. with the Lombardi Trophy, Tedy Bruschi in go to www.HabitatMWGW.org. mental disabilities in our community.To regis- Taste of the Towns will combine delicious the snow, the Super Bowl XXXVI team and Habitat for Humanity-MetroWest/Greater ter, contact Corrie Wetherbee at (508) 347-8181, foods and desserts from area restaurants and Tom Brady in Super Bowl XXXIX. Also Worcester is a nonprofit, ecumenical ext. 104 or [email protected]. businesses with a silent auction for an includes replica Super Bowl Tickets from Christian organization that provides simple, For more information and additional dates, evening of fun Nov. 3 to raise money for XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX. decent, affordable home ownership opportu- visit www.rehabresourcesinc.org. Habitat’s project in Sturbridge. “Our first Taste event was a sellout success nities for families in need living between 25- Habitat for Humanity will sponsor Taste of so we’re following up with another one this 60 percent of the area’s median income. This FRIDAY the Towns from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at fall,” said Michael Wimberly, a North affiliate was founded in 1985 as Greater the Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Brookfield resident who is president of Worcester Habitat for Humanity. In 2008 it OCTOBER 28 Center, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. Tickets are Habitat’s Board of Directors and chair of the merged with MetroWest Habitat for SOUTHBRIDGE — The Youth Group of $35. The Sturbridge Host Hotel is graciously Local Planning Committee. “We are making Humanity. Blessed John Paul II Parish will have a HAL- providing the space. great progress with our Sturbridge project The organization is pledged to the letter LOWEEN PARTY at 6:30 p.m. at the CCD Taste of the Towns will feature food sam- and looking to expand with a new one in and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement Center, Marcy Street near St. Mary’s Church. ples from area restaurants and other busi- Charlton. We could not have accomplished of equal housing opportunity throughout the All Junior High and High School students are nesses including Cedar Street Grille, Old what we have done to this point without the nation. Homes are sold to qualified and care- welcome. Sturbridge Village, Rom’s Take-Out and incredible support from the community. fully selected low-income families on a no- Catering, The Copper Stallion, Rovezzi’s, Likewise, we can’t move forward without the profit basis with an interest-free mortgage. STURBRIDGE – The Federated Church of Wine Buyer’s Outlet and Sturbridge Host community. There continues to be a need for Selected families work with family partners Sturbridge and Fiskdale continues to host Hotel (Sturbridge); Zorba’s (Charlton); Red decent, affordable housing in the Tri- and attend monthly meetings to prepare for JUNIOR HIGH DANCES from 7 to 10 p.m. Roof Catering (Holland) and Harrington Community area and we are making a differ- successful home ownership. In keeping with Fridays in Fellowship Hall. The next dance will Hospital Food Services (Southbridge). ence with the support of individuals, busi- its motto of “a hand up, not a handout,” part- be held tonight, Oct. 28. Other dance dates to Desserts will be provided by Steladenas nesses and organizations.” ner families must contribute 400-500 sweat- remember are Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 16, Specialty Bakery and Café (Sturbridge), The Habitat Tri-Community Build Project equity hours helping build their homes. Jan. 6 and Jan. 20. There will be a DJ. These are Francesco’s Italian Bakery (Charlton), The in Sturbridge is the product of a partnership Habitat has an open-door policy, welcom- fun evenings for all junior high kids. There is a Steaming Tender (Palmer) and Pop’s Biscotti between the Town of Sturbridge, the ing all volunteers and supporters, regardless “Once you’re in, you’re in” policy. Parents can & Chocolates (Springfield). Sturbridge Housing Partnership and Habitat of religious affiliation, race, nationality or pick up their youth outside on the front steps of The evening event will feature live instru- for Humanity-MetroWest/Greater Worcester. other background. the Federated Church at 10 p.m. The cost per youth is $7 and a snack bar is available. www.charltonvillager.com Friday, October 21, 2011 •THE CHARLTON VILLAGER•13 Highway barns still on track for completion

rock. There, the town is work- was completed with the build- parking lot. Doing so, he said, the town’s use of the land as a (private; closed 1992). Both of BARN ing with neighbors and state ing’s construction and paving would be “millions” less burn dump and, later, D.B. those were also unlined, but continued from page 1 and federal environmental of the surrounding parking expensive than having to haul Cotton Co’s operation of a the latter was capped, the list sumed around $160,000 of the officials to finalize a plan to lot in early 2009, but that left a it away,because it would have textile mill — but were hard states. contingency money, which is address tons of PCB-contami- huge plastic-covered mound to go to a toxic waste disposal to find initially because they Back in 2008, the cleanup normally set aside to cover nated soil that remain from of soil and Cotton Pond itself facility. tended to occur in “hot spots” took a legal turn when then- unexpected problems. That the previous owner. to deal with. Nobody’s sure That’s because soil tests rather than across a wide contractor Barr Inc. sued amount was significantly “It’s not that things aren’t what cleaning that will cost, have identified a variety of area. Southbridge alleging “breach more than half of what the moving, it’s that the process but the estimates proposed heavy metals and PCBs (poly- A DEP inactive landfill list of contract.” The firm project had, but the work’s takes so long,” said DPW back in 2008 were around $7 chlorinated biphenyls), a available online states the claimed the town prevented it only about half done now. Director Thomas Daley. million. group of very long-lasting, dump closed in 1957 and was from completing its work on “Most people who do any Noting it’s “towards the Daley said the basic plan he fat-soluble, highly toxic com- municipally owned, unlined time; Barr’s contract original- construction in this area end” of that process, he pre- hopes gets approval is to “con- pounds that research shows and uncapped. It is one of ly set a 150-day schedule, but know what can happen when dicted they’d have a plan in tain everything on-site” by have endocrine-disrupting three inactive landfills listed it took more than 500 days to you hit unexpected ledge,” the next couple of months. regrading the existing pile, and cancer-causing proper- in town, the other two being finish it. she observed. The cleanup has been in the “encapsulating” it under- ties. Those chemicals proba- off Torrey Road (town-owned; Southbridge negotiated a In Southbridge, by contrast, works since the town bought ground, and probably paving bly accumulated over several closed 1973) and on the settlement to end the lawsuit. the issue isn’t as simple as the land years ago. Phase I it into an expansion of the decades from two sources — American Optical property POLICE LOGS

The arrests and offenses listed herein were listed in each town's TUESDAY, OCT. 11 ity on Main Street. police department logs. Those charged are innocent until proven CHARLTON – 9:32 p.m. – Police investigated vandalism on guilty in a court of law. CHARLTON – 1:04 a.m. – Police spoke to a party about a suspi- Haggerty Road. This newspaper will publish dispensations of cases at the cious motor vehicle at the Federated Church. request of the accused, with proper documentation. CHARLTON – 7:50 a.m. – While investigating a motor vehicle SATURDAY, OCT. 15 accident on Brookfield Road, police issued a criminal summons ARRESTS to a Southbridge man. CHARLTON – 10:07 a.m. – Police investigated larceny on CHARLTON – 8:09 a.m. – Police investigated a domestic dis- Oxford Road. CHARLTON – 4:07 p.m. – Police responded to a domestic dis- SUNDAY, OCT. 9 turbance on Old Spencer Road. CHARLTON – 9:52 a.m. – Police investigated a motor vehicle turbance on Southbridge Road. CHARLTON – 7:30 p.m. – Police arrested Chelsea Edstrom, of accident on Oxbow Road. CHARLTON – 6:52 p.m. – Police investigated a motor vehicle 117 AF Putnam Road, on an unspecified warrant. CHARLTON – 12:27 and 12:55 p.m. – Police investigated suspi- accident on Sturbridge Road. cious activity on Partridge Hill Road and on Route 169. CHARLTON – 8:55 p.m. – Police investigated vandalism at TUESDAY, OCT. 9 CHARLTON – 1:10 p.m. – Police investigated a breaking and Camp Joslin. CHARLTON – 9:33 p.m. – Police investigated a robbery at CHARLTON – 9:12 p.m. – Police arrested Eric Sunden, of 44 entering on Griffin Road. Charlton Chinese Take-out. Stafford Street, on an unspecified warrant. CHARLTON – 1:15 p.m. – Police investigated a motor vehicle CHARLTON – 9:53 p.m. – Police arrested Susan Welcom, of 26 accident on Berry Corner Road. SUNDAY, OCT. 16 Harrington Road, on unspecified warrants. CHARLTON – 2:09 p.m. – Police investigated a breaking and entering on Brookfield Road. CHARLTON – 3:08 p.m. – Police investigated larceny. SATURDAY, OCT. 15 CHARLTON – Police investigated a suspicious motor vehicle CHARLTON – 4:25 p.m. – Police investigated a breaking and entering on Oxford Road. CHARLTON – 7:14 p.m. – During a motor vehicle stop on on Jayne’s Way. CHARLTON – 4:41 p.m. – Police responded to a domestic dis- Carroll Hill Road, police arrested Tadeusz Gogol, of 605 CHARLTON – 5:40 p.m. – Responding to a violation of a turbance on Ramshorn Road. Millbury Street, Worcester, for operating under the influence. restraining order, police issued a criminal summons to a Worcester man. MONDAY, OCT. 17 POLICE ACTIVITY WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 CHARLTON – 4:44 a.m. and 11:36 a.m. – Police investigated SATURDAY, OCT. 8 CHARLTON – 5:03 p.m. – Police investigated property damage motor vehicle accidents on Priscilla Lane and New Spencer on Stafford Street. Road. CHARLTON – 9:38 a.m. – Police investigated a breaking and CHARLTON – 9:34 a.m. – Police took a report of a theft on entering on Blood Road. THURSDAY, OCT. 13 Osgood Road. CHARLTON – 1:45 p.m. – Police spoke to a party about a larce- ny on Dresser Hill Road. CHARLTON – 4:54 p.m. – Police responded to a motor vehicle WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 CHARLTON – 3 p.m. – Investigating trespassing on Burns accident on Worcester Road. CHARLTON – 1:29 a.m. – Police spoke to a party at the Lane, police issued a criminal summons to a Charlton man. FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Carpenter Hill Apartments regarding a suspicious motor vehi- CHARLTON – 3:45 p.m. – Police responding to a motor vehicle cle. accident at Ted’s Citgo Station. CHARLTON – 7:24 a.m. – Police investigated suspicious activ- CHARLTON – 6:01 a.m. – During a motor vehicle stop, police CHARLTON – 6:17 a.m. – Police investigated a suspicious ity on Jayne’s Way. issued a criminal summons to a Charlton man. motor vehicle at Masonic Health Center. CHARLTON – 8 a.m. – During a motor vehicle stop, police issued a criminal summons to a Southbridge man. CHARLTON – 9:11 a.m. – Police investigated suspicious activ- SUNDAY, OCT. 9 CHARLTON – 11:13 a.m. – Police investigated a disturbance at ity on Ten Schoolhouse Road. Honey Farms. CHARLTON – 12:21 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious activ- CHARLTON – 9:07 a.m. – Police investigated the breaking and ity on Freeman Road. entering of a motor vehicle on T Hall Road. CHARLTON – 12:13 p.m. – While investigating an assault on Six Schoolhouse Road, police issued criminal summonses to an CHARLTON – 12:48 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious activ- CHARLTON – 10:21 p.m. – Police responded to the report of a ity on Richardson Corner Road. suspicious motor vehicle on T Hall Road. Oxford man and an Auburn man. CHARLTON – 1:44 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious activ- CHARLTON – 12:55 p.m. – Police investigated suspicious activ- ity on Trolley Crossing Road. FINE FALL DINING IN THE STURBRIDGE &SOUTHBRIDGE AREA

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BY NICK ETHIER service points, which included a cou- as it hit Shepherd Hill’s end of the the matches will be tough, which will Caffelle said. “We know that we have SPORTS STAFF WRITER ple of aces. The Rams rolled from net, rolled over the top and landed get the Rams playoff ready. teams coming up that are capable of WORCESTER — Strong serving — there, winning by 11 points. just inside Doherty’s line, good for a “We respect all our opponents and beating us.” one of the key elements in producing Ugrinow then had five consecutive point. we don’t take anyone for granted,” a good high school volleyball team — points in the second, which also put “The whole place thought that ball was on full display on Oct. 12, as Shepherd Hill up enough to win com- was out, but it had enough spin and it Shepherd Hill saw three different fortably. came back,” Caffelle said of the 24th players (Danielle Watkins in the first Schutrick then followed in the point. set, Sonya Ugrinow in the second, third, which included five straight Schutrick then hit one of her nine and Jess Schutrick twice in the third) points, but this time the Highlanders aces to end the match. rally off at least five consecutive rallied. Down 20-18 later in the set, Caffelle was pleased with how the points to open up leads over Doherty. Schutrick got the ball back in her Rams won the match in three sets, The Rams went on to win 3-0. hands at the service line and ended avoiding a fourth and potentially Set scores were 25-14, 25-15, 25-20, things, finishing with seven straight dangerous fifth set. and Shepherd Hill improved to 11-0. points. “To give the kids credit, we’ve [bat- “Serving in and serve receive, “It really changes the momentum tled back to win] a few times this those are the two big skills of high of the game, and that can be big,” year, and that’s a sign of the team school volleyball,” Shepherd Hill Caffelle said of the importance in believing in themselves,” he said. coach Tom Caffelle said, as his team serving well and taking early leads in “You really want to avoid that fifth displayed both facets of the game sets. set because it’s only to 15 [points, efficiently. “We’re fortunate in that Caffelle added that some of his instead of the usual 25].” we have a number of players that players use a float serve, which Of 48 total service points, have helped us with their serving works like a knuckleball, while oth- Schutrick (16) and Watkins (12) led this season.” ers employ a spin serve, which has the charge. As for scoring after a Watkins took a relatively close heavy topspin. rally, Jennifer Green had five kills game midway through the first set Up 23-20 in the deciding third set, and Johanna L’Heureux added four and rallied off seven consecutive Schutrick certainly hit a spin serve, more. With a Central Mass. district tour- nament spot already locked up, Shepherd Hill has six more regular season matches to work on their game before the playoffs. Many of

Shepherd Hill’s Sonya Ugrinow looks to set a pass over to a teammate.

Nick Ethier photos Danielle Watkins of Shepherd Hill hits a serve over to the Doherty side of the court. Shepherd Hill’s Jill Stevens smashes the ball back over the net to the Doherty side. Shepherd Hill celebrates together after winning a point vs. Doherty.

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They outplayed us definitely in Despite the late efforts from Fornaro and the first half without a doubt.” Chamberlin, the Spartans held on to inch one Up by three goals in the second half, Holt game closer to a berth in the Central Mass. dis- added her second goal of the game by putting trict tournament. it past Rams sophomore keeper Marissa Colby “We weren’t sure going into this [game] with 21:44 left to play.With a 4-0 lead, it seemed what we’d be up against because Shepherd as if the Spartans were going to cruise to vic- Hill always has a good team,” said Bernard. “It tory, but the Rams had other ideas. would be nice to try to get two wins this week Just three minutes later, senior Molly Covill to kind of take that breath and get ready for scored off a nice pass from Fornaro to get the next part, so this is a big one for us.” Shepherd Hill on the board. Under two min- The Spartans (7-6) need to win two of their utes later Fornaro cut the lead in half on an final five games against opponents in Oxford, assist from Chamberlain, giving the Rams Northbridge, Grafton, Southbridge and David hope with 17:08 left to play. Prouty to reach the postseason. The Fornaro-Chamberlain duo would do it “Two [wins] to get in,” said Bernard. “That’s again at the 8:57 mark when Fornaro scored, kind of what we’ve been saying because of igniting the Shepherd Hill bench and putting injuries and other things going on, so if we get the Rams within a goal. to .500 — as long as you can get into the tour- “Meghan [Fornaro] is one of our seniors nament — you can surprise anyone at that and our leading offensive player,” said point.” Cloutier, “and Haley Chamberlin is one of my Meanwhile, the 5-7 Rams have a tougher up-and-coming sophomores and she played so task, needing to win four of their remaining well; she was getting the ball in, making cross- six games to avoid having their season end es, scooping up those balls and that was all I early for the second straight year.

Greg Sebastiao photos Trailing 2-0 in the first half, Shepherd Hill coach Joanne Cloutier (middle) talks over strategy with her team during a timeout. BY GREG SEBASTIAO momentum [in the second half] and they kind SPORTS CORRESPONDENT of controlled a lot of the game right up to the UXBRIDGE — Senior Meghan Fornaro’s end.” goal with no time remaining on the clock after Down 4-0 with 18:56 left, the Rams scored a penalty corner was waved off by the officials three straight goals in 10 minutes to cut due to the ball being too high, eliminating an Uxbridge’s lead to one at 4-3. From the nine- improbable comeback by the Shepherd Hill minute mark until the final whistle, Shepherd field hockey team, which preserved a 4-3 win Hill outplayed the Spartans, keeping the ball for Uxbridge on Oct. 17. right around the circle and putting shot after Uxbridge juniors Mickayla Holt and Caitlin shot on net. Despite numerous corners in Francis led the way for the Spartans by tally- favor of the Rams, the Spartans’ defense did a ing two goals apiece. Senior captains Mary nice job of holding onto the one goal lead just Kate Frey and Liz Caccavelli also played solid long enough to register their seventh win of overall games with each picking up an assist the season and handing Shepherd Hill their in the win. Shepherd Hill received most of its seventh loss. offense out of Fornaro, who scored a pair of “The second half, they put it all out on the goals to go along with an assist, while sopho- field. They played really well in the second more Haley Chamberlain chipped in with two half and they were pressuring and knocking assists in the losing effort. on their door,” said Shepherd Hill head coach “They [goals] were definitely the key and I Joanne Cloutier. “We told them to go out and score early; we scored were a little flat footed two goals in the second half, but still, it was all first half and we just very close,” said Uxbridge head coach Sheila needed some time to HHaalllloowweeeenn PPeett CCoossttuummee CCoonntteesstt Bernard of how important getting out to a 4-0 wake up. Uxbridge lead was. “Shepherd Hill seemed to pick up played amazing and Dogs, Cats, Birds, Hampsters, Rabbits…we want them all in costume! they capitalized on Photos will be published in the November 4th issue of the Southbridge Evening News and our other Charlton Orchards Farm six Massachusetts publications Pick Your Own Deadline for photos October 21…last minute photos will be taken on October 31 if space allows. Please email photos to Donna at [email protected] or mail to APPLES Southbridge Evening News Photo Contest, & PUMPKINS P. O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 Ice Cream Stand Open (please include self-addressed envelope Old Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream if you want the photo returned). Visit our Farm Store

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come from the members of the school commit- RENOVATIONS tee, and the Dudley and Charlton boards of continued from page 1 selectmen. sent from MSBA Executive Director “[The MSBA is] very specific,” said Gilrein. Katherine P. Craven, which explained the “It is an excellent opportunity.” three different options for submitting a He said the district has submitted to the request. MSBA for grant funding for Charlton “Submitting an SOI is the critical first step Elementary for the past five years, and for in the MSBA’s program for the school building Shepherd Hill for the last four years. construction and renovation grants,” said He said the changes to the facilities the dis- Craven in the memo. “It allows districts to trict will be including in the recertification inform the MSBA about deficiencies that may application are the green repairs made to the exist in a local school facility, and how those high school, which cost approximately deficiencies inhibit the delivery of the dis- $800,000, along with painting on the first floor trict’s educational program.” of the school, the remodeling of the science According to the memo, the first option is a labs, and the updating of the parking lot. $60 million high school science lab initiative, “While we have a facility that we have which Gilrein said the Dudley-Charlton dis- attempted to be able to keep in good condition, trict would not be eligible for, because of the it is 40 years old and I have some serious con- updates they did to their science facilities this cerns about a number of deficiencies in this summer. building,” said Gilrein. “How do we increase He said the other two options are the recer- our opportunity to get into their ‘pipeline,’ as tification of fiscal year 2011 SOI applications, they call it?” and the submission of new SOI forms. Gilrein Gilrein said in the coming weeks he would said the first option of recertification is some- work with Shepherd Hill Principal Mary thing the district was considering participat- Pierangeli, along with members of the MSBA, ing in for the coming year. to have the applications ready for the Gilrein said the final vote would have to Wednesday, Jan. 11 submission deadline.

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WOODSTOCK BROOKLYN Don't THOMPSON- Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Broker- Broker Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Feast your eyes on miss out on this Nicely layed out spa- Owner Hilli Doros this recently reno- Revamped Raised cious home in the REDUCED “We are part of Make Southbridge Home” NEW LISTING vated antique Cape NEW LISTING Ranch sitting on over 55+ Quinebaug 201 SOUTH STREET, on a great open lot. 1 acre featuring cedar Mobile Home Park. SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 Home features new clapboard siding, a This home has an 508-765-9155 kitchen, new wood newer roof, beautiful updated roof, win- 1-800-784-0445 floors, 2 new bathrooms, new S/S appliances, & exposed refinished wood dows, kitchen, & flooring. The home features a large Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle Stan FAX: 508-765-2698 Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Misiaszek wood beam ceiling. Updates to electric, boiler, & win- floors, tile kitchen & bath, 3 bedrooms, and a finished eat-in kitchen and entertaining living room. There are Rivera dows. Even attached and detached sheds for all the lower level family room w/woodstove. Laundry room, two bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. Priced at Now offering rental services HISTORIC LOW INTEREST RATES tools.. Priced at just $179,900 shed, & new deck. Asking just $174,900. $54,900. Owner motivated to sell. Southbridge:(Open House 12-2pm Southbridge:(Open House Sun) Grand 11 room Victorian in desirable neighborhood. 12-2pm Sun)Looking for a Registered in the Southbridge BIG kitchen! Must see this MULTI/COMMER- KILLINGLY - Like THOMPSON Historical Register. 4-5 bedrooms, Greek Revival Home with 5 CIAL PUTNAM New Construction MULTI-FAMILY – 2 1/2 baths. Formal diningroom. rooms 3 bedrooms 2 baths. Very unique oppor- Ranch in a conven- Allow your tenants Eat in kitchen with appliances. Updated bathroom. Family First floor has full updated bath! LOVE TO GAR- tunity to purchase ient location featur- to pay the mortgage room in basement. Beautiful screened gazebo for summer DEN-Extra large yard-all usuable. Oversized 2 car evenings. Could convert to 2 family or just have an in-law- detached garage. $149,900. 23 School St. this 4+ family home. ing 3 bedrooms, 2 as you collect the just loads of space! $149,900. 71 Glover St. baths, a great open Completely rebuilt rents on this brick 2 Southbridge:(Open House 12 - Southbridge:CHEAP! FABU- since 1990, this floor plan with eat-in family. Recent 2pm Sun) Estate like Yard! Well LOUS PRICE! 2 family with 1st home features large apartments, individual heating sys- kitchen & breakfast updates to electrical, roof, windows, chimney & furnace; maintained home with 5 rooms floor apartment having 3 bed- 2 bedrooms. Fireplace in livin- rooms plus handicapped tems, large units, individual laundry in all units, and even bar, formal dining room, & laundry room. Home has a one 3BR/1 1/2 bath while the other is a 2BR/1Bath, both groom. Updated furnace & a commercial unit with many possibilities. Priced at ready to be finished basement with wood stove for alter- ready for immediate occupancy; good sized backyard and Windows. 2 car garage. Front to accessible even the bath! New FHA furnace. Newer porches! just $279,900. native heat. Sits 0.77 acres with stone-walls and a fire pit. offstreet parking. Priced to move at $109,900 back master bedroom. Over 1 acre of mostly open nd land! Close to Sturbridge line & great access to Rt 84- Off street parking. 2 floor has 5 rooms 2/3 bed- $179,900 rooms-needs major cosmetics. $129,900-do the Country Living at it’s best! See wildlife from your win- nd Looking for affordable land to build your new home on? dows! $165,000. 801 South numbers, 2 floor rent should cover the mortgage! Southbridge:(Open House 12- Southbridge:ALWAYS WANTED Take a look at Colonial Farms Estate - a 9 lot subdivision located in East Thompson CT just minutes from the MA line; .9 to 2.6 acre approved 2pm Sun) LOTS OF SPACE & NEW! Don’t like waiting. Bargain building lots perc’d, surveyed and ready to go; Priced from just $44,900 to $49,900. Call our office for details on this great subdivision. GREAT CONDTION! 10 rooms 4 hunting! 6 rooms 3 bedrooms- bedrooms 2 Ω baths! brand new house –already framed, Cathedral ceilings. Master bed- windows are in! Cathedral ceilings room w/own deck & bath. Huge in livingroom, diningroom, and P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT kitchen. Kitchen with sliders to deck overlooking acres & livingroom with TWO bowed windows! Familyroom in acres of woods. Still time to pick out counters, flooring, Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 lower level! Sunny & Bright! 2 car garage attached. paint colors-but you need to HURRY! $178,900-buy by end $189,900. 679 Dennison Dr. of October & builder will throw in a kitchen stove! Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net List with us!! We have 15 houses on deposit! We sold the most homes in SOUTHBRIDGE!

BANK FORECLOSURE SALE Mortgagee’s Sale of Real Estate at Public Auction To Be Sold On The Premises Four Bedroom Split Entry Single Family Residence This is the place t to be sold on the premises at OCTOBER 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at 7 Irene Street, Douglas, Massachusetts 184 CORBIN ROAD, DUDLEY,MA Wednesday, November 9, 2011 o sell your home! Vinyl-sided Colonial built circa 2005, Sale to Commence at 10:30 AM on ±1-acre lot. 8 rooms including Terms of Sale: Your ad will be mailed to 50,000+ 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, ±2,416 s.f. A Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollar deposit in living space. 2-car garage. cash or certified check will be required at the time and place of sale with the balance due within twenty one (21) days of the sale. All other households throughout Southern terms to be announced at the sale. Mtg. Ref: Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Book 46091, Page 27 For Further Information Contact: Dennis M. Sullivan, Esq., Terms of Sale: TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) DOLLARS of the purchase price must be Attorney for Milford Federal Saving and Loan Association, 12 Worcester County. paid in cash or bank check at the time of sale; balance paid within thirty (30) days. Congress Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757. (508)473-4811 Additional terms to be announced at sale. Call your local sales representative DAVID W. YOUNG, ESQUIRE Edward D. Larkin, Auctioneer No. AU899, Attorney for Mortgagee 280 Main Street, Milford MA 01757 62 Suffield St., Agawam, MA~Ph: 413 786-1360 today! 1-800-367-9898 Warren N. Schreiber, Auctioneer MA License No. 101 Friday, October 21, 2011 • THE VILLAGER • 3

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Tuesday, October 25, 2011 website: hope2own.com 10:00 AM-BLACKSTONE 12 Michelle Lane, 508.943.4333 Unit #2 a/k/a Unit #12 (The 10-12 Michelle Lane Condominium) 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 Sharon Pelletier June Cazeault condo, 1,200 sf liv area, 6 rm, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bth, Broker Owner Sales Associate Worcester(Worc): Bk 40770, Pg 195 TERMS:$5,000 cash or certified check at the time and place of the sale. The balance to be paid within thirty (30) days at the law WEBSTER LAKE ~ 1 BATES POINT DUDLEY - 22 LAKESIDE AVE STURBRIDGE - 43 MCGREGORY RD offices of Korde & Associates, P.C. 321 Billerica Road, Fantastic CUSTOM Chelmsford, MA 01824, Attorney for the Mortgagee. Waterfront Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Merino Pond Over-Sized Cape! Great Hip Roof BAY STATE AUCTION CO, INC. Clean, Lovely, Waterfront! NORTH CHELMSFORD (978) 251-1150 www.baystateauction.com Extremely Ranch MA Lic. #2624 ~ NH Lic. #3088 ~ RI Lic. #0149 Young, Nice Lot, Speaks 2,000sf+ 1st QUALITY! 94FT Wtr SPACIOUS ONE-LEVEL LIVING! Flr 1 Level Front! Sm Yr- 2100 sf on Webster Lake Waterfront SOLD 8 DAYS ON MARKET! Living rnd Home w/ 1 Level! Excellent Split Flr Plan, Incredible Mstr Possible! +2 Huge BRs, Home Office, Full Expansion Potential, Recent Gas Boiler, Flagstone Patio, Suite, MEGA-RM to Expand! Huge walk Bath on 2nd Flr, Price $379,900 Full Walkout Lower Level $ 174,900. up Attic + 42x72 LL! Asking $349,900

• DUDLEY ~ NOT 1 BUT 2 COUNTRY LOTS! DUDLEY ~ 19 GEORGE STREET DUDLEY ~ LOT 82 Off GEORGE STREET AFFORD- Approx. 3/4 acre Build YOUR ABLE 3 BR (.71) of Vacant Dream Home Land HERE R COZY CAPE , Res-10 & Enjoy Zone, Mixed Use Rolling Spacious Area of SFs & MFs Farmland Rms, 1st Flr & Condos, Great DREAM HOME SITES! Vistas, Lovely Mstr BR, 1ST FL MASTER ATTN: NEIGHBORS Potential w/305’ Country E Hrdwd Flrs, Rd Frnt on Paper Setting Feels Far Away yet Close By Both on Cedar Closet, Addl Land Available Rd known as Elmwd, Abuts 19 George, Center Rd, EAch is 2 Acres! Great Location! A Priced To Sell at $149,900 Asking $94,900 Got Offers? Great Price at $80,000 $95,000 EMERSON REALTORS L The Market Leader

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Call Kevin Maher Call Beth Johnson for a showing S 508-450-4219 774-289-6437 NORTHBRIDGE: Eye Catching Hip Roof Colonial in fantastic SOLD SOLD... neighborhood. 4 Sturbridge NEW LISTING Bedrooms, 3 Full Another baths, 2 half baths, happy buyer T and seller Central Air, 2-car Garage, partially finished basement. Awesome! Buy Now @ $374,900. Call me @ 508-208-1395 for RESULTS! .

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Oxford - New Listing! WEBSTER. Superior Colonial! Immaculate 3 Private and Great bedroom ranch, T Commuter location. fully finished STORAGE SPACE FOR LEASE Granites, Great Room, lower level, large Whitinsville, Ma Tile, Farmers Porch, 2 2 car att. gar, interior freshly car garage and much more...call for details. painted, bath newly done, hot water base- Price: $314,900 board heat, totally fenced level lot E with shed, much more $175,000. Call Donna Caissie 508-277-8862 Ann Klein-Flynn 508-832-5324 x 28

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A 34-3 Thayer Pond Dr Sue Kusz Call Any Emerson Realtor For Details & Model Home Viewing 508-864-5177 Joyce Oxford-5 Rm 2 Br. 1 1/2 ba Condo Auburn - 4 bedroom Cape with fire- Johnson at Thayer Pond Village. Spacious 1st placed living room with wood stove, www.emersonrealtors.net 508-958-1742 floor condo with central air & patio, 1st floor master bdrm, hardwood located on poolside. Country setting, close to major routes. floors, vinyll sided, 1/4 acre lot in L Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate neighborood seting. $225,000. $96,800 Call: 508-832-5831 Diane Pacevicz BANK FORECLOSURE SALE 508-340-5755 Ronald Three Bedroom Condominium Unit Garabedian PEN HOUSE PEN HOUSE 508-615-5058 O O to be sold on the premises at 10/23/11 1:30-3:00 10/23/11 12:00-1:30 529 Church Street, Northbridge, Massachusetts 65 Charlton Rd Thursday, November 3, 2011 5 Vine Street Jen Dudley – 8 Rm., 3 Br. Colonial on 1+ Bloniasz Sale to Commence at 10:00 AM Putnam CT – 8 Rm., 3 Br. Raised 774-272-5100 acres! 2 story foyer, Lg. Kit & dining Ranch on 2+ acres! Fully applianced Kit. E Maryann area, Formal DR, Cathedraled family incl. granite counters, DR. w/ sliders to Terms of Sale: A Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollar deposit in Johnson Rm. w/ gas frplc. 1st Fl. laundry. enclosed sunroom 2 tiered deck over- Hdwds, sliders to deck, 2 car garage 508-847-1484 looks landscaped yard. Garage. cash or certified check will be required at the time and place of sale Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate $299,900 Call: 508-832-5831 $207,900 Call: 508-832-5831 with the balance due within twenty on (21 days of the sale. All other Janice terms to be announced at the sale. Ward For Further Information Contact: Dennis M. Sullivan, Esq., S 508-847-4277 PEN HOUSE O Attorney for Milford Federal Saving and Loan Association, 12 Chic 10/23/11 11:30-1:00 Congress Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757. (508)473-4811 Beland 508-523-7733 21 D’Allesandro Ave. Lorraine Edward D. Larkin, Auctioneer No. AU899, T DUDLEY... New to market... Sturbridge – 9 Rm., 4 Br. Colonial. Jankowski 280 Main Street, Milford MA 01757 Down sizing or first time buyer? Kitchen w/cherry cabinets, SS appli- 508-277-5831 Here is the home for you! Nice 2 ances & granite counters. Hdwds in LR BR ranch w/hardwoods, full walk- & DR. 2nd fl. media Rm., Mstr.suite w/ out basement... garage... new jetted tub & walk in closet. Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate roof... town services... Dead-end $379,900 Call: 508-832-5831 Judy street...$159,900 Empie A 508-334-0275 Anne ***RENTALS*** Greenberg 454 Main Street Sturbridge (508) 347-6556 508-753-5465 PEN HOUSE O Oxford – 1 bdrm condo… $825 18A West Main St, Rte. 9, Brookfield (508) 867-5500 10/23/11 1:30-3:30 Oxford – 2 bdrm condo...$1250 Mike Weeks Dianna Heagney Elaine Phifer John Sherman Worcester – West Side Joan Mellen Ann Marie Damian Roger Mundell Sue Pulsifer T 35 St. James Rd. Susan Tittle Mike Seery Mo Kane Helen House...... $2000 Vangsness Elie Shrewsbury – New Listing! Young ***LEASE SPACE*** Kahale www.sturbridgerealestate.com 774-239-2887 and spacious 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, one level with vaulted 24 x42 open Auburn - Office space, great 508-328-3622 living area. 2 garages, handicap location...... $1025 OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, OCT. 23 • 11-1 accessible, condo alternative. Exclusively at Century 21 Maher Real Estate 5 Salmon Brook Rd., Brookfield, MA E $334,900 Call: 508-832-5831 Take Rt 148 to Long Hill Rd to Salmon Brook. Come view this young 3BR Contemporary ranch with over Carolyn Now Hiring…..Training classes beginning! Franny 1900 sf and on approx 1 acre of land in quiet cul de sac Smith Gaudette offered at $244,900! 508-832-1405 www.C21Maher.com 800.563.7019 508-864-3808 location, 4 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, October 21, 2011

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Jo-Ann Szymczak Butch Daviau Brenda Flanagan Ted Zajkowski Denise Ste. Marie Sophie Diaz Tom Sullivan Ed LaPointe Dolores Plante CRS, GRI, SRES OFF EXIT 1 - RT. 395 - THOMPSON RD., WEBSTER, MASS. Connie Nedoroscik 508-414-8821 508-407-5464 774-696-3103 508-414-9861 508-328-4921 508-751-9980 774-232-4371 508-245-1117 Marc D. Becker, Carla Manzi, Brokers • WEBSTER -- NEW CON- WEBSTER -- Young, bright, STRUCTION!!! 52 ft. Split super clean Raised Ranch Level on nicely wooded ONE near with water view of ACRE near CT line --Bright, SALE PENDING Webster Lake! Ceramic-tiled open floor plan with vaulted kitchen with appliances ceiling living room -- dining including a brand new range Barry Dworman Maria Reed Gerry Mahaney Laurie Sullivan Diane Luong Mary Alice Wood Deb Listewnik Tony Alfama Derek Alfama area with slider to deck -- 3 and plenty of cabinets -- 888-801-0111 978-502-9169 508-873-9254 774-239-6011 508-525-0611 774-239-2937 508-733-4060 508-932-997? 508-451-0471 bedrooms -- private master three bedrooms -- living R with double sink vanity full bath -- applianced oak cabinet room with slider to deck -- radiant heated lower level WEBSTER - $119,900 WOODSTOCK, CT - $189,900 DUDLEY - Starting at $199,900 kitchen -- plumbed for full bath in future lower level family includes a family room and 4th bedroom -- 2 full baths -- room -- 2-car garage -- town services -- great commuter screenhouse, shed, stockade fencing -- three-zone oil heat location near to I 395. -- 200 amp electric -- lake residential neighborhood. R/E Tax $2800 $229,900 R/E Tax $1916 $199,900

OPEN HOUSE WEBSTER -- There are WEBSTER -- Nice four bedrooms in this Brick single family -- E EVERY SAT. & SUN. 1-3 Cape-style home on cor- recent kitchen -- 42 HEMLOCK OAKVIEW ESTATES ner lot, two on first floor recent roof --vinyl and two on second -- windows -- big front An exquisite setting with a beautiful view of Webster Young cape: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, sunroom, cathedral New PRICING!!! Opportunity to have one level living in New Price fireplaced living room -- porch -- wood floors Lake and the mountains. This is a rare opportunity to celings, open floor plan and so much more!Large lot a 55+ Community...upgrades optional. Weekly open dining room -- eat-in -- two bedrooms -- build on a wonderful piece of land. Septic design is fin- with deeded rights to Lake Bungee. An opportunity for houses or by appointment ... meet builder and discuss kitchen with breakfast nook -- wood floors -- screened tiled bath -- one ished but outdated and well installed on the property. great schools, water access, ..deck overlooks woods how quickly you can be in your new home..need to sell front porch -- oil heat -- workshop -- garage -- conve- level living -- convenient location. This site is ideal for a large two story home with garage and waterview. your house..we can make your transition easy ... a small niently located to shopping, schools, beach and highway. R/E Tax $1524 $129,900 alongside as pictured or Garage under with a full walk community of 10 units surrounded by open space. A Joann Szymczak 508-943-7669 out basement! Custom building packages are available. Call Jo-Ann at 508-943-7669 R/E Tax $1836 $119,900 DUDLEY - $289,900 OXFORD - $365,000 WEBSTER - $159,900 WHEN YOU THINK OF REAL ESTATE - THINK OF STERLING SINCE 1962 www.sterlingrealtyhomes.com OUR 49TH YEAR L

MANOR RD 20 RAY ST Angela Clark 7 VILLAGE ST Realtor Spacious Colonial on cul-de-sac in quiet neighborhood. Eat- Well maintained Webster Cape. Mint Move in Duplex 2 units, 4 rooms, 2 floors, built 2011 in kitchen w/ sliders to back yard deck. Formal dining room. Condition..5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Many 508-410-1319 f. 508-630-9494 Living room features fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Master Call Jo-Ann @ 508-943-7669 updates, New Kitchen with open dining area with 178 Gore Road [email protected] bedroom suite includes walk-in closet and master bath w/ siders to new deck. Nice level backyard with shed. jacuzzi bathtub. Close to center of town; rtes. 395, 290 and www.angelaclarksells.com Mass Pike. A beautiful home for your beautiful family! Sophie Diaz 508-328-4921 Webster, MA 01570 Mary Alice Wood 508-615-7890 DOUGLAS STURBRIDGE OXFORD - $450,000 OXFORD - $74,900 WEBSTER - $674,900 FOR SALE OR RENT $214,900 Buy for $250,000 or Spacious 3-4 Rent for $1800! No wait- bedroom, 2 ing for this one! bath Split Level Spacious 4 BR 2-1/2 on a .65 acre E LAND bath house on almost 1/2 acre lot. Large lot. One car Master Bedroom front to back with master bath. 3 BRs garage. Updated kitchen. Sliders to a large, private 27 JOE JENNY RD 73 BIRCH ISLAND RD upstairs; 1 BR/office/playroom downstairs. Fireplaced liv- deck. Hardwood floors throughout. Lower level ing room. Fenced in yard! Huge deck! Cherry Hardwood has 4th bedroom and fairly new bathroom, plus An exquisite waterfront setting and captivating design, combined Ready, Set , Build. This lot has approved Septic Contemporary home - Webster Lake at it's Best. large family room. Roof only two years old! with character and quality, creates this one of a kind colonial home. floors. This home also qualifies for a Rent to Own! Sun filled and spacious, this custom built home offers 4 bd, 3 bth, design in hand. Nice Private Lot, Great commuter Off 395 exit. 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Features include 2 car gar.and 5.6 acres of wooded land. Ideal for entertaining this location flowing open floor plan, Hardwoods, Granite coun- SOUTHBRIDGE - $149,000 Wow! For this price an almost brand new 4 year S executive property boasts a large game room and state of the art media room, hardwood floors with spectacular views of the water. Sophie Diaz 508-328-4921 tertops, too many features to mention. Come see young 4 BR 2 Bath Ranch on a .23 acre lot. Home has been renovated with new Built in 1991 this custom residence is convenient to Int. 395 and the unbelieveable lakeviews here! kitchen - cabinets, countertops, and floors. Updated bathroom and a new bath- only 8 min. to Mass Pike Call Dolores Plante @ 508-245-1117 Sophie Diaz 508-328-4921 room in lower level, new carpeting and floors. All brand new appliances includ- SUTTON - $445,000 SOUTHBRIDGE - $175,900 WEBSTER - $524,900 ing washer and dryer are included in sale. Walk out basement to partially fenced in yard. Move in ready! T

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8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1-half bath, 2 fire- Updated windows and doors and move in ready! . Qualified buyers please! Seller Must relocate. places! Easy access to Shopping golf, hughway and Great backyard space for family entertaining deck Drastically reduced. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets on your A private balcony off of the on suite master bedroom w/ public schools just off the kitchen.5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, plumbing Diane Luong 774-239-2937 walk-in closet, custom built-ins, spa like master bath, for 2nd bath. First home or to downsize, this is the unroom overlooking Webster Lake, 5 car garage, work- one. Ask about "Make Southbridge Home" Program shop, professionally landscaped corner lot. GOT A HOUSE Diane Luong 774-239-2937 Laurie Sullivan 508-525-0611 T REMC Training Program, Commission Splits, Scheduling an Interview with Broker/Owner Derek Alfama FOR SALE? This is the place to sell it! E Your ad will be mailed to 50,000+ households throughout Southern Open House Directory Worcester County. • 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 R ADDRESS STYLE TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/PHONE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011 DUDLEY Oakview Estates D 1:00-3:00 $199,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 E Jon’s Way PUTNAM, CT Starting at Heritage Pines C 1:00-4:00 $174,900 Coldwell Banker/Towne & Country Perry St Sarah Gustafson 774-289-7369 A SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011 DUDLEY Oakview Estates D 1:00-3:00 $199,900 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 Jon’s Way 65 Charlton Rd S 1:30-3:00 $299,900 Century 21 Maher / Jen Blonicsz 774-272-5100 L D’Allessandro Ave S 11:30-1:00 $159,900 Century 21 Maher / Jen Blonicsz 774-272-51001 FOR 68 Airport Rd S 1:30-3:00 $239,900 REMC Realtors/Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 OXFORD SALE 36 Chestnut Hill Rd S 12:00-2:00 $187,500 REMC Realtors / Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-7669 34-3 Thayer Pond Dr C 11:00-2:00 $112,900 Century 21 Maher / Lorraine Jankowski 508-277-5831 PUTNAM, CT 5 Vaine St S 12:00-1:30 $207,900 C21 Maher / Joyce Johnson 508-958-1742 SHREWSBURY 35 St. James Rd S 1:30-3:30 $334,900 Century 21 Maher / Ann Marie Sorenen 508-612-8864 E WEBSTER 7 Lillian Ave S 11:00-1:00 $289,900 REMC Realtor Jo-Ann Szymczak 508-943-6669 BROOKFIELD 5 Salmon Brook Rd S 11:00-1:00 $244,900 Olde Village Realty 508-347-6556 SOUTHBRIDGE S 801 South St S 12:00-2:00 $165,000 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 To advertise on our real estate 23 School St S 12:00-2:00 $149,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 679 Dennison Dr S 12:00-2:00 $189,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 section, please call your local 71 Glover St S 12:00-2:00 $149,900 Aucoin Ryan Realty 508-765-9155 sales representative T To have your open house listed in this directory at 1-800-367-9898 please contact Sandy @ 508-909-4110 A

GOT A HOUSE T FOR SALE? E Look for that new home in our real estate section. Friday, October 21, 2011 • THE VILLAGER • 5 The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Revels ‘Harvest Home’ at Old Sturbridge Village

HOT SPOT TUESDAY, OCT. 25 continued from page 1 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Pomfret, Conn., $15 Mic World, 7:30 pm, • Mark Renburke, The Greendale’s Pub, Gold Eagle at The Laurel Worcester, Mass. House, Exit 94 off Route • Open Mic, 8 p.m., 395, Dayville, Conn. English Social Club, 29 Camp St., Worcester, Mass. • Open Mic w/Brett SUNDAY, OCT. 23 Brumby, 6:30 p.m., Point • Sam Gentile and the Breeze, Webster, Mass. Living Bras, 4-8 p.m. (Blues Jam from 5:30-7 p.m.), WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. • Wicked Wednesday • Blues Jam w/Bootsy Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The and Da Funk, 3-7 p.m., Lashaway Inn, 308 East Chooch’s, North Main St. (Route 9 west- Brookfield, Mass. bound), East Brookfield, • MUTHALOAD, 1 to 5 Mass. p.m., Hyland Orchard, • Bill McCarthy’s Open Sturbridge, Mass. Mic World, 7 p.m., Pepe’s • Revels Repertory Brick Oven, Worcester, Company’s “Harvest Mass. Home” musical revue, 1 and 3:30 p.m., Stephen M. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 Brewer Theater, Old Sturbridge Village, Mass. • Open Mic, 8 p.m., Statz • Pure Country Band, 5- Sports Bar & Grill, North 8:30 p.m., Moosup VFW, Brookfield, Mass. Route 14, Moosup, Conn. • Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., • Open Mic w/Rick Dunny’s Tavern, East “Harvest Home” Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Brookfield, Mass. Cady’s Tavern, 2168 • Open Mic with “The p.m., The Music Lady, is, or simply want to let us 7 p.m. Thursday of each Massachusetts! Email Putnam Pike, West Hillbilly Graham Central Village, Conn. know about an upcoming week to be printed the fol- Mark: Glocester, R.I. Crackers”, 8:30 p.m., gig, email me at the address lowing week’s papers. Keep GettingInTune@MarkRenb Pangea Wine Bar, Putnam, If you’re a live act that below. Events must be with- the music live and not so urke.com. Conn. would like to be featured, in 10 miles of the readership quiet here in Northeastern • Brannon and Waters, 8 know of someone else who area and submitted to me by Connecticut and Central HOME Save Energy Without Sacrificing Design (NAPS) viding Energy Star residential ventilation solutions, now indoor and outdoor models of the NuTone ceiling fan collec- One way to save some green in your wallet is to buy green offers more than 50 Energy Star?qualified ventilation solu- tion are Energy Star qualified and can lower energy usage Energy Star®–?qualified products. tions to choose from. associated with operating costs while improving the quality of The Energy Star program alone helped Americans save There are energy-efficient solutions for kitchen, bath and the air circulating in and outside the home. enough energy in 2010 to avoid greenhouse gas emissions whole-house ventilation needs, helping to rid the home of All of these products are certified by the Home Ventilating equivalent to those from 33 million cars—all while saving near- excess humidity, odors and indoor pollutants to help improve Institute (HVI), which assures homeowners that the certified ly $18 billion on their utility bills. indoor air quality. airflow and sound ratings are the result of testing by an inde- On average, 25 percent of in-home energy is used by appli- The BROAN and NuTone lineup includes ceiling fans, range pen-dent laboratory. ances and lighting. That’s why using Energy Star products is a hoods, ventilation fans and fan/light combinations. These ven- For more information, visit www. BROAN.com or win-win situation for homeowners and the reason that the pop- tilation fan models use less than 10 kilowatt- hours per year www.NuTone.com. ularity of such products continues to grow. with normal use and only cost around $1 per year in energy In response, manufacturers have created an ever-expanding costs! range of appliances that combine energy efficiency with There are a variety of energy-efficient range hood design appeal. For example, Broan-NuTone, the leader in pro- options to fit both ventilation and décor needs. Also, select 3 Biggest Lighting Mistakes

(NAPS) Homeowners don’t have to be in the dark when it comes to avoiding common lighting mistakes. Here are several examples and tips on how to avoid them: • Not installing landscape lighting. With the prop- er lighting, your home can look even more dramatic at night than during the daytime, have greater security and increase its value. • Choosing the wrong-sized lighting fixtures. Take the width of the room, add it to the length of the room, turn that measurement from feet to inches— that is a good approximation of how wide the fixture should be. Also, make sure the bottom of your dining room fixture is 30” off the table. • Not using a dimmer. Lighting controls have sev- eral advantages over on/off switches—starting with savings. A $20 dimmer pays for itself within the first year. Videos detailing these and other common mis- takes—and how to avoid them—are available on the Installed and used correctly, a $20 dimmer can pay for itself within the Capitol Lighting website at Look for companies that offer homeowners design options for customization first year. www.1800lighting.com/mistakes. among a range of Energy Star products. Tips For Reducing Household Allergens

(NAPS) other fabrics such as curtains and couches, to According to Natoli, carpet is the biggest air Good news for the estimated 50 million avoid transferring allergens. filter in your home and regular vacuuming is Americans who suffer from an assortment of • Know Your Enemy: Make note of your not enough. allergies—you can remove allergy triggers family’s allergy triggers so you can try to “Vacuuming helps, but carpet needs regular from your home. avoid them whenever possible. deep cleaning,” said Natoli. “Using products • Deep Cleaning is a Necessity: Because like the new Rug Doctor Anti-Allergen Carpet WHAT TO DO vacuuming is not enough, the EPA recom- Cleaner help alleviate indoor allergy triggers mends deep cleaning carpet every three to six by trapping and encapsulating allergens so Some of the most common allergy problems months with a hot water extraction system more are removed during extraction.” are caused by pollen, dust and pet dander. that gets in between carpet fibers to loosen She also suggests to be sure the carpet care Consider taking these steps to manage these dirt and grime and then extracts dirt and products in use have earned the Carpet and allergens for a healthier home environment: allergens from rugs. Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval because these • Make it a Routine: Dust and vacuum “Indoor allergies can cause problems for are the optimal products to protect the life of a weekly to help remove common allergy trig- sufferers year-round, but the effects are more carpet. Failure to do so might void the warran- gers such as dust mites, pollen and pet hair noticeable as cooler temperatures drive people ty from the carpet manufacturer. from your home and use a damp cloth when indoors,” explained Susan Natoli, Manager, dusting to trap dust. Cleaning Products, Research and WHERE TO LEARN MORE • Keep Linens Clean: Wash bed linens, Development at Rug Doctor.“Americans spend including sheets, pillow- cases and blankets, For more facts and tips, visit www.rugdoc- about 90 percent of their time indoors, and weekly in hot water (at least 130° Fahrenheit). tor.com or call (800) 784-3628. while indoor allergies can be hard to escape, • Avoid Trigger Transfer: Keep clothes there are steps consumers can take to mini- you’ve worn outside away from your bedroom, The EPA recommends deep cleaning carpet every three mize exposure at home.” especially bed linens and pillows, as well as to six months with a hot water extraction system. 6 • THE VILLAGER • Friday, October 21, 2011 OCTOBER 19, 2011 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ 1 Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS TO PLACE YOUR AD VISIT US ONLINE CALL www.towntotownclassifieds.com TOLL FREE 1-800-536-5836 1985 Palamino 2004 Polaris AC & DC Antique Crawford Bassett King Blue Cushion 010 FOR SALE Pop-Up Camper Preditor 90 WELDER Parlor Stove Waterbed Set For Sale Always Garaged 180-140 Square Model, Featuring Solid Oak Rocking Chair (2) 350 Chevy $1100 $250.00 Dated 1919. Construction With Dovetail $20 Sleeps 6, Very Clean 860-608-3402 When Refurbished, Design, Four Drawer Marine 400HP Condition, Like New Electric Sells For $3800 Pedestal Stand, Bookcase Stephen King’s Race Motors $1,100 2200 Wood Splitter Asking $1400 Headboard, Monterey 1000 6-ton Mod (Un-Refurbished) Firm Mattress With Heater, Books With Aluminum Intake Call: 774-230-9017 Sports Cards $300.00 Side Rails, Dresser $1 each Manifolds And Holly Paying Top Mostly Stars & Rookies 508-873-7348 And Nightstand. Carburetors. Good For Either Baseball, Football, Hockey, Irish Parlor Heater 508-476-7250 Regular Mattress Can Be 508-764-2274 Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine Dollar Basketball, And More! 14”, Wood, Air Tight, Substituted If Desired. $1500 For The Pair Blue Met. For Silver Coins, 2 New Bucket Seats $50 Antique Open Jelly (But Not Included) Brand New Call 508-259-8805 for Mini Van $300.00 Cupboard $450 Silver Dollars, $100 OBO 508-864-9223 860-779-3304 14” Chrome (6) HEPA Filters Gold Coins, Call Joe at Household Items 4 Boxes Of 1-508-278-3211 Furniture Knock-Off Rims 1/3HP, 120V Paper Money. Call: 508-885-3136 Beautiful Large With New Radial Tires! 2x4 Area Output Or: 860-888-5207 USBORNE-BOOKS Kitchen Items $125 EACH Floor Or Wall-Mount Banks Recommend Us! Learning Wrap-Ups Collectibles Vintage 50’s (Set Of 4 Available) Great For Woodworking 2 Pianos & Kids Kits, 40% Off AFFORDABLE Everything Must Go! Bedroom Set 508-885-1071 Area. We Travel To You! USED FURNITURE $500 Cost New $1000 Both In Excellent Condition Floor Racks $20 Each 508-367-0756 FREE Honest Appraisals Price Includes Tuning & Cameras Sell For $125 Each OBO Table Racks $10 Each For Appointment Electric Recliner We Operate By The Move To 1st Floor Location Misc Business Supplies $35 We have good used furniture Several 35MM Cameras Call 5pm-8:30pm In Worcester County. at low prices and new $150 Cannons & Pentex. Golden Rule! Call 508-867-9650 mattress sets of all sizes. 508-867-6546 Please Call ARCTICWEAR Marble-Top End Tables Also: L&L Coin 508-885-3705 454 350HP Twins-$89 Snowmobile Thinsulate & Coffee Table 8MM Movie Cameras Call Tom Marine Engine Full-$119 Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. $150 For The Set Tripods 10’ ALUMINUM BOAT- 2003 Queen-$159 Women’s Medium. All In Excellent Condition. 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Normally Sells For $700 Baldwin 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Queen Size Bedroom From the Glenwood (3) Antique Wood Windows Coolant System Electric Train Set- $100 $75.00 or best offer! Asking $45,000 Collection, in great condition. $90 OBO Spinnet Piano $75 Each $300 New price is negotialbe Call 5pm-8:30pm Light Brown Color Small Shutters $150 OBO Call: 508-248-6848 Call 508-735-9493 860-928-2820 $800 firm 508-867-6546 $500 $4 Each Call: 508-407-7244 508-885-4320 Call 5pm-8:30pm or 860-923-3071 413-245-7388 508-867-6546

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Childcraft Doors FOR SALE Invacare Pronto LARGE FRANKLIN Old Wooden Sofa and Matching Sleigh Crib Soild Wood Interior STOVE Office Chair Chair, Trees for (1) 78”x18” Spotting Scope 20 Power M51 Power $200 $15 With Car Window Reconditioned, new paint, w/Padded Seat Art Deco Retro Attachment- $60 Indoor/Outdoor gaskets and fire brick. $20 Pastel Upholstery Sale Antique Oak China (1) 78”x30” Will help load. Evergreen Trees, Colorado Closet (1940’s) Power Above-Average Condition Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad Call: 508-867-9386 $250.00 Older Dark Asking $125.00 Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Asking $300 Wood Core 32” x81” With Wheelchair Call Lou at 508-341-6941 Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 65” x 17” Glass Panel Sure Step Technology Wood Rocker White-Wash Oak Coffee Excellent Privacy Cradle Bed $30 For Sale That Automatically w/Pink Stenciled Flowers Tables, Floor and Table Border/Ornamental For Infant Large Jointer 34’’x28’’ Vinyl Replacement Adjust To Keep All Six $175 $ 50 Lamps Also Available All 10 trees for $85. $300 Windows Window- $40 Wheels On The Ground Separately. Norway Spruce, 3-4’ tall (4) Double-Pane Sunroom At All Times. High-Back Heavy-Duty Motor Lift Other Assorted 5 for $99 508-234-2631 Glass Sliding Tub Door-$10 860-928-6308 Tinted, 47” x 31” Van Seat, Deep Blue $225 Household Items. Call 508-278-5762 Pearl Base. The COAL STOVE Call: 508-867-6775 Antique Cast-Iron Solid Ash Nichols Evenings 508-949-7608 Cadillac Of Power Coal Stove 860-779-0272 FOR SALE Wheelchairs. $200 And Stone Co. Double Window MSRP $3500 Old-Fashioned Alaska Channing III Stoker New, Vetter High Pro 4 FOR SALE Selling For $2000 1929 Chevy Engine Dining Table Various Camping with legs, green along with Antique Dining Room Set- FIRM $275 Cherry Wood (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, With Screens. Chippendale Mahogany table Six Chairs And Hutch! Items For Sale 6’’ piping. Has all original Measures 76”Long 508-410-1784 Generac Generator Sewing Machine paperwork. with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch Webster, MA $250 Perfect Condition! Make Me an Offer!! 61”High and credenza. Table $1500 $2,000 firm $650 OBO Excellent condition!! Radial Arm Saw With Drawers 508-943-1117 Call 774-318-0275 New Stove alone is $2,650!! $125 $200 OBO call : 508-347-2050 Call 508-259-8805 John Deere Stepback Kitchen Asking $800 Band Saw WALNUT CHINA CABINET Call: 508-943-8712 Garden Tractor $150 Set Of 2 Bureaus Cupboard Coleman Electric Electric 23HP, 48 inch mowing Lots Of Storage With Work Like New Glass doors, Call 508-752-8569 1 With Mirror, One Without. mirrored back, lighted interi- Generator Dentist’s Chair FOR SALE deck, less than 20hrs, $250 OBO Surface. After 6PM 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H or lower storage, 61’’ long 5000W, 10HP Full Lift & Tilt. Would Cemetery or Pet like new!!! 17’’ deep 81’’ high. $425 Make A Great Tattoo Chair. Monuments: Beautiful Beige Couch $400 Large Jointer w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. $350 Stihl Chainsaw $250 OBO stained glass & concrete Call: 774-230-4978 $175 508-987-6395 cemetery stones. $600 OBO China Cabinet Call: 508-949-1251 MS290, 20” Hexagon 16”x18” Heavy-Duty Motor Lift Glass Doors, X-Chain. Jukebox 508-943-1428 Electric Rascal (2) w/ cross and flowers left $225 774-242-7515 Underneath Storage. Wood-Burning $325 (1) w/ flowers sit flush with For Sale 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H Wheelchair landscape. Antique Cast-Iron $200 Fireplace Craftsman Air Large, Never Been Used. 1951 Rowe AMI Coal Stove Panasonic Air Compressor $125.00 ea Insert Stove $1500 Model “D” 40 $200 Conditioner Antique Singer Sewing 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. Dirt Bikes for sale: Excellent Condition. 1929 Chevy Engine Only Used One Month $150 Old Tavern Table Converted To Play 45’s. Wireless Remote Machine Paid $1100 Over 100 Years Old! (1) 2004 Honda CRF70 $275 10000/BTU w/Oak Cabinet (1) 2005 Honda CRF50 Holds 20 Records. Asking $900 OBO Reddy Air Heater $400 Spare Tubes & Service Generac Generator $125 $100 508-667-9916 Kerosene, 65k BTU Like new, garaged w/less $250 Slant-Top Desk than 5hrs riding time on each Manual. Great Sound, Quaser-6000/BTU $40 Real Solid Wood. Radial Arm Saw 508-765-6067 Over 100 Years Old $750ea Air Conditioner Offers Welcome Traveling Sprinkler In Perfect Condition $2000 $125 100 GENERAL $20 $300 Call: 860-299-5925 774-200-0501 Band Saw $60 Temple Stuart $150 Spray Doc 508-764-8801 FOR SALE Hutch Maple Dining 105 BULLETIN BOARD 3 Gallon Junior Wooden Call 508-752-8569 Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H $10 ELECTRIC TYPE Graco Tradeworks 150 After 6PM 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 Room Table & THE WEST BROOKFIELD Spray Painter- 2 years Loft Bed 586-419-1040 Shelves Above Chairs. WATER DEPARTMENT WRITER old, used only twice!! With Desk And Dresser. MOTORS $150 WILL BE PERFORMING Paid $700 Stenciled double drop leaf Commercial Never Used Priced over $700 1/2HP 230/460V Call 508-867-4546 Asking $500 Will Take $250 OBO table. Black legs with gold Equipment Paid $200 Mattress Not Included. 1725RPM, 56 Frame. After 6:30pm trim, corner hutch, glass HYDRANT Call after 5 pm: $45 OBO Slush Puppy Machine, Asking $150 774-452-2667 860-608-3402 Pellet Stove top doors, lighted shelf, FLUSHING Upright Freezer (2 Door), 508-987-5137 5HP, 230/460V bottom doors black with 2-Door Soda Cooler, For Sale Kitchen Craft 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Enviro EF2 hand painted design. Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, $125 OBO Free-Standing From October 24 thru Electrical Material Living room furniture, Cookware Two Years Old, Donut Machine, Counters. Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment 5HP, 230/460V November 5 Each piece for $150.00 Industrial, Commercial, Basic Set Used One Season. $440 for the set Residential Center, Glass Tables, 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Originally $2400 All Must Go ASAP! Bedroom Set, Paintings and Sells For $1495 $125 OBO 508-885-3732 107 MISC. FREE 508-278-7522 Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Asking $1500 Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Nordic Trac Exercise At Home Show $800 1/2HP 208/230/460V 774-200-0558 Compliment Breakers, Meters, Equipment. Large Overhead Door-Opener FREE WOOD Your Living Room Punches, Pipe-Benders. $120 OBO POOL TABLES The 508-839-3142 Cargo Trailer Axle Ethan Allen New Recessed Troffer 508-839-2181 With Tires 4 Motor Speed Controls 7 Foot Book Bear PALLETS Love Seat Flourescent 3-Tube $300 Hitachi J100, 400/460V 8 Foot You pick up. Monday thru T-8 277V Fixtures Best Offer 9 Foot Books! Books! Books! With Wood/Fabric Enclosed Ford Grill 508-476-7382 Friday 8am-noon. Fits 82-86 F-150 $900 Each We have 100,000 lively Stonebridge Press Ottoman. 30 Years Young! $56 Each Call 5pm-8:30pm Delivery Available Excellent Condition. $20 Kitchen Queen 508-867-6546 old books at Call 5pm-8:30pm 413-245-7480 THE BOOK BEAR 25 Optical Drive $400 FIRM 508-867-6546 480 Wood (located behind Southbridge Pine Coffee Table Hotel & Conference Center) Webster $40 Cooking Stove MOVING Propane 860-657-6128 ENTERTAINMENT CD/DVD Cabinet With Stainless Kimball Console Gas Heater 110 NOVENAS Computer/TV CENTER Holds 100 Or More Water Tank Option Piano/Bench 50,000 BTU $650 4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) $25 $500 Make an offer PRAYER TO THE ANGELS Armoire Includes Glass Curio $75 413-262-9990 Woman’s Alpina Cross 508-892-8588 Pray 9 Hail Marys for 9 days, With Lighting, Elmira Stoveworks We have books for the ask for 3 wishes, 1 involving Circa-1955 Component & TV Space, Furniture For Sale Sweetheart Wood Country Skies and Boots scholar, collector and business and 2 involving the Open And Enclosed Storage, Size 9 general reader. Stereo Console •Colonial love seat rocker Cook Stove Refinished Chairs impossible. On the 9th day Very Good Condition, $75 Natural Or Painted Finish, Located on Route 9 in West publish the prayer and your $50 •Hall mirror Antique Show Piece Brookfield, halfway between $1200 OBO Some Decorated. wish will be answered even MAKE AN OFFER! $2600 OBO 508-885-2971 Amherst & Worcester. 508-461-9285 •Oak TV cabinet Very Reasonable! though you may not believe 508-347-3193 Call Ron Open 7 days a week, •Rock maple bedroom set 508-764-4493 10am-6pm it. As promised. Exercise •Dropleaf desk 860-779-7007 MOVING SALE NFL Craftsman Model •Twin headboard/frame 401-864-6082 Sauder We Also Buy 113 Dual Sander Equipment •Bookcase •Baby Car Seat- $25 BOOK COLLECTIONS, 130 YARD SALES Gunthy Rinker •Computer desk/chair Laine Couch •2 Endtables- $50 both Computer Armoire LIBRARIES & For Sale & Chair •2 Carpets: Black, Good Condition. 24x6’’ Belt Fitness Flyer •2 beige recliners 31”W x 52”H x 19”D ESTATES! 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130 YARD SALES 205 BOATS 283 PETS 285 PET CARE 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP GIANT YARD SALE FOR SALE Powder-Puff WANTED Saturday and Sunday, Chinese Crested WAR October 22 & 23 1984 Formula 24’ HELP WANTED 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 350 Merc Cruiser Puppy RELICS Rain or shine! With trailer. GPS Finder. Male. Sweet, Loveable, 76 Larned Rd., Oxford and more!! Well Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Lots of stuff! Breed. & maintained, must sell For More Information moving!! WAR HUGE YARD SALE 401-397-6499 Sat. and Sun., Oct. 22 and 23 Asking $8,500 OBO SOUVENIRS 27 C Street Call: 508-476-3824 Whitinsville Pure Bred Same Owners WANTED 215 CAMPING Puppies Tom & Camila WWII & EARLIER Over thirty breeds available. CA$H WAITING! Surrogate Stateline Health checked/guaranteed. New Stuff! YARD/MOVING Helmets, Swords, Camp Resort State licensed. 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Skylights Saturday, October 22 Please call: 508-885-3583 Heated/Air Conditioned $ 400 SERVICES 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Revolutionary ROSS RECYCLING Affordable 89 Prospect St., Auburn For More Cleaning Service A little bit of everything War Historic 284 LOST & FOUND Day Care We Pay More!! Information Call 402 GENERAL SERVICES ETS Supervised Groups We Offer Quality Work At Autographs P An Affordable Price! Genuine Original Signature Daily/Weekly Rates All Scrap Metals, 888-363-9457 All Cleanouts 135 LOST AND FOUND Autographs Of Found!!! Large Play Yards Cars, Trucks reproductivepossibilities.com • Homes & Offices American Hero Icons. Batteries, Cleanups • Carpet Cleaning FOUND!! 8/3/11 George Washington $2200 White Long Haired Cat Training • Floors Benjamin Franklin $2200 Blue Eyes, Well kept cat. Copper Wire, Haul-Away • And Much More! In Big Bunny Plaza in Found on Fairground Rd Basic - Advanced Thomas Jefferson $1000 Appliances... 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Starting pay based 265 FUEL/WOOD 508-987-0077 DO YOU WANT TO on experience. Preference 774-230-8586 IMPROVEMENT 205 Federal Hill Road PARTICIPATE IN A will be given to candidates LOST CAT with a NFI certification. 203 SNOWMOBILES A. Jeffers Oxford, MA QUESTIONNAIRE ANSWERS TO EDDIE RESEARCH STUDY? Tree Service Orange Marmalade with a starwoodpetresort.com ****************** ***PRESSURE*** Snowmobile °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° little white. Please either stop in and CONTACT HEATHER: UMASS Medical School WASHING 2008 Yamaha RS Vector ER Tree Removals Is conducting a research fill out an application, Electric Start, Reverse, Logging 603-781-2419 *Houses 286 LIVESTOCK survey on health E-mail resume to: Call The (vinyl, aluminum, wood Studs, Mirrors, Land Clearing 2 Windshields, Cover. LOST CAT!!! behaviors. [email protected] Junk Man and stone) 1700 Miles, Like New. Firewood Horse Boarding We are recruiting males or mail resume and *Decks, Patios Call 860-774-6976 WOOD LOTS 7/22/2011 Spencer: ages 18-49 to complete a salary requirements to: WE NOW TAKE *Walks, Fences Or 860-617-4000 WANTED Small solid grey, spayed Lighted outside ring, trails questionnaire either YOUR AUTOS *Gutters cleaned FREE ESTIMATES female. Answers to online or in-person. Architectural FOR CASH! 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Call (774)239-0285 “Steve”.Lost on the Compensation will be Fireplaces $250/Month full board Removal of Metal, Call Ron Spencer, Leicester, Call: 508-885-2306 provided. 4 Washington Street 774-230-3236 1994 Sea-Doo Central Boiler E-Classic Paxton town lines. Auburn, MA 01501 Appliances, Bombardier SP94 OWNERS SON IS Quality For more information Fax (508) 757-0623 Furniture, TV’s. 1400/2400 HEARTBROKEN!!! Contact Emily at: Construction With 95 Trailer Horse Hay ****************** OUTDOOR WOOD call: 508-410-4107 3’x3’x8’ Emily.Panza@ Materials. DiGeronimo Excellent Condition, Runs FURNACE REWARD!! Square Bales Weigh umassmed.edu Cellars/Attics Painting Great. Seat Just Recovered, Approximately 800lbs Each. Low Hours On Jet Pump. Cleaner & Greener Cleaned. Quality, Affordability Has Been Winterized. 60 HP EPA Qualified 285 PET CARE Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa Small Building 25-Year Warranty Lawn Maintenance & Trust Teal/Pink No Chemicals or Demolition, Tires. Without Compromise $1500 Call Today 5 Large Bird Cages Preservatives Laborers 508-882-0178 For Landscaping Business Leaves Removed. Interior Rooms 508-965-7077 With Stands Second Cut Available DRIVER FOR Residential Moves. CrystalRockFarm.com $75 Each. Hardworking, Responsible, As Low As Rock Valley Farm Male Or Female. Trees Cut W. Brookfield CLASS A $139 Floating Pontoon 3 Years Min. Experience. Brush/Limbs Ceilings $69 Fish Tanks 508-867-2508 CHEM. Clean Driver’s License. Dock/Swimming Firewood One 25 Fax Resume Removed Woodwork $69 Platform Green $135 Gallon With Stand 298 WANTED TO BUY TANKERS 774-241-0117 Furnaces Removed Licensed & Insured 128 cubic feet. Or Email Resume With ladder. And Filters. WANTED Check-our-down-to- Serving Central Mass. carrierlandscaping@ earth prices first! 10’x5’, in good condition, (774)696-7879 • Gross 70/80K yahoo.com James DiGeronimo newly painted!! One 20 Gallon Also ROUTE percentage based Weekends also! Cell 508-577-7940 Available. • Experience a must Central Mass $500 OBO FIREWOOD 774-230-3539 169 • Non Smoker 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL and Connecticut Call: 508-347-9081 Seasoned 508-764-2635 Cut, Split & Delivered NTIQUES Dave A DAYS 205 BOATS WOOD LOTS WANTED FAN-C-PET 884 Worcester St. 508-347-7804 Call Paul Southbridge MA 14’ 2003 Polar 508-769-2351 Mobile Certified Home 413-262-5082 508-987-5349 Grooming Salon Looking To Purchase Kraft Bass Boat Antiques EXPERIENCED Health Aides & Trailer LINE COOK (at least one year experience FREE Vicki Kelley And Collectibles strongly preferred) 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Single Items Full time English Tutor: Minkota trolling motor, Construction Professional Call Mark at Experienced teacher for high New batteries, Or Entire Estates ******************* Kindling Wood Groomer 508-885-9036 We are seeking experi- school, college or adult Excellent condition. 20 Years Exp. We Buy It All students. Effective help for $5,000. 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However, Exterior One Motor Very Good, Seasoned CASH PAID $1000 Sign-On Bonus we are seeking aides for all Other Needs Work, Cordwood For Coins Call For Details of our service areas in and Power Washing 4 Down Riggers With Going... Going... And Jewelry throughout Massachusetts. FREE Rods & Lures 4 foot lengths You tell us what locations Carpentry Gone to the Dogs Buying/Selling you can work in, and we Metal Pickup • FREE ESTIMATES • $2500 Grade for an outdoor wood A/C, Refrigerators, 508-832-3015 burning furnace or someone Training and behavior Gold & Silver will work with you to meet • FULLY Insured • One Piece Or those needs. Washers, Small Trailers, • Reasonable Rates • willing to do a little work to management in your Batteries. save some money. Collection 16’ STAR CRAFT home. Must have... Rich O’Brien Lee’s Coins & Devereux Therapeutic WE PAY YOU Boat No Delivery Available Positive methods Foster Care • Dependable Painting used. Jewelry transportation. Top Dollar For Your 28 Years Of Experience 81” Beam $150 per cord 239 West Main Street 508-829-6769 Call Dave: 860-963-7074 Certified Pet Dog • Need to be able to read, AUTOS Jupiter Class East Brookfield speak and write English. TRUCKS 508-248-7314 Complete w/Two 20 HP trainer and member (Route 9 - Panda • Bi-lingual applicants are Or TRACTORS 281 FREE PETS APDT Mercury Motors, Garden Plaza) Grill Person also encouraged to apply. 508-867-2564 ROOFING One Motor Very Good, FREE TO GOOD Call Renelle at 508-637-1236 Wanted Other Needs Work, 508-341-6355 ******************* New Roofs 4 Down Riggers With HOME 508-892-1850 nights and/or weekends Interviews are taking Will beat anyones price!! Rods & Lures My Name Scruffy... email: place now! Licensed & Insured $2500 My mother passed away [email protected] Wanted To Buy Counter Help 433 CLEANING FREE estimates 508-832-3015 and I am homeless. I am Wanted ******************* best prices around 11? Had well visit and J & L By Collector Days If interested, please rabies shot. I am half Old comic books-1940’s forward your resume to: Masonry 1987 31 Foot Pet Sitting [email protected], Lhasa Apso & half and up, old baseball and apply in person at: Walkways, Foundations, Silverton sports cards, Beatles fax your resume to: * TLC Home * Chihuahua. I am adorable, Service 508-459-7885, Patios, & Chimney repair. Convertible lovable and very smart. memorabilia-1960’s and Harrys Pizza or call Ellen Jane Foley at: Cleaning Professional at Home up, old toys, old Twin Crusaders 350’s, Pet Sitting and Dog Walking 185 Church Street 508-755-4600 ext. 562 Have You Heard The Call: 508-410-4551 advertisement signs; Phrase, “GOING GREEN?” 270 HP. 800 Hours. Call Christine: Member of National for more information. F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, soda, food etc. Whitinsville, MA Thank you for your interest We Use & Supply Organic 774-232-4212 Association of Professional Cleaners To Ensure Your Color Garmin GPS, Pet Sitters in our organization! 490 SNOW PLOWING Fish-Finder, Many Family’s Safety. Established 1996 Call: 860-779-2469 New Amenities. 283 PETS Gift Certificates For Boat In Water, Ready To Go, Certified • Bonded • Insured Now Hiring Part Baby Showers, RESIDENTIAL Excellent Condition. Need Help Fixing 508-347-3826 Time & Full Anniversaries, And More! PLOWING $15,000 Your Pet? 325 PROFESSIONAL A Perfect Gift! 860-974-1841 WANTED Time Drivers Over 20 Years We can help at an CALL TAMMIE TODAY affordable price!!! VERY USED Experience!! FOR A GREENER 1994 Fling Four All surgeries performed by Kitchen Cabinets Good driving record is liscenced vets at our The older the better. We Trailer Truck TOMORROW! Call John: Winns Jet Boat wellness center. a must!! Used Only 4-5 Times Per are a kitchen refacing com- 508-347-3275 508-326-0058 Year & Serviced By pany and we use these Drivers Marina Yearly. cabinets at home shows Apply in person at: 774-230-7885 Includes Summer for Domino’s Pizza Wanted “BEFORE & AFTER” Office/Homes Uxbridge & Winter Covers, 55 Lake Street Class A CDL With Spring Or Fall Cleanings Bimini Top, Webster, MA Homeowner 4 Life Vests, Call between 9 & 5 M-F Hazmat Weekly/Bi-Weekly Or or leave message 508-949-1330 Monthly Cleanings seeks insured person to Skies & Boat Trailer. Based In plow driveway. Proof of Loads Of Fun!!!! Transportation and additional KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW Flexible Hours/Days In Good Condition discounts are also available. Town-to-Town ENGLAND or at: North Brookfield. insured and references 508-987-3384 Registered/Insured/ are required Asking $2300 Please Call 508-637-1333 Classifieds 825 Main Street Bonded or visit us online at 1-800-536-5836 or 860-749-6998 Please Call $40 per plow Call www.mykitchenoptions.com Southbridge, MA References Available 860-923-3532 www.secondchanceanimals.org 508-765-6940 508-867-3235 508-765-0822 Call: 508-278-7754 4 ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION ☎ October 19, 2011

505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 500 REAL ESTATE RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT HOUSE FOR RENT NORTH BROOKFIELD SOUTHBRIDGE Southbridge IN CHARLTON 501 REAL ESTATE 2-bedroom, 2nd floor. 16 DEAN STREET High St 2-bedroom Ranch C&C Fully applianced. 2 bedroom apartment. WEBSTER Hardwood floors, large yard, WANTED Brand new 2-bedroom Webster 2-car garage. Properties Washer-dryer hookups. apartment for rent. Cute, clean and quiet! Sunny 3 bedroom Off-street parking. $675/Month 2nd floor, apartment. Quiet neighborhood near Laundry hookup, parking. NORTH VILLAGE center of town LOOK & COMPARE Basement storage unit. First and last. No Pets Hardwood floors, Owner occupied, Call: 508-764-3743 First, last, security Southbridge/Charlton $800/month 2 Bedroom Units dishwasher, garage, $1100/month plus utilities Non-smoking. 774-452-4233 Line Cats okay. Starting At $783!! yard and laundry 508-414-1071 2 Bedroom First, last, security. Southbridge hookups. Luxury Condo. Available after Nov. 15. Large, Bright 6-Room, Heat And Hot Water Appliances, Gas Fireplace $725.00/month Southbridge 3 Bedroom Apartment, Third Is Included. $795/Month Webster $795/Month 508-867-6535 Floor. In A Nice, Quiet 3 Bedroom Cottage ************** 2 Bedroom Apartments 1st month FREE Southbridge or 508-867-7653 Neighborhood. Must Income with signing of 1 On Webster Lake. EQUAL HOUSING Starting At $150/Week Washer/Dryer Hookups, Large Deck, Large Living Quality 1, 2 & 3 North Brookfield Yard & Porch. Qualify. year lease!!! Room. Enclosed Porch, OPPORTUNITY Bedroom Apartments! 3 Bedroom One Small Pet Considered Dinette & Kitchen, One Bath. Appliances, Off-Street For Rent $800/Month First & Last. Section 8 Vouchers $95/Month toward Propane Heat (Not Included). ************** Parking. 4 rooms, third floor, stove & Accepted. All real estate advertising in Webster $695/Month heat in December, No Pets. Call (508)765-0501 fridge, washer & dryer. 781-444-1087 References Required this newspaper is subject to 1 Bedroom January and The Federal Fair Housing Act 617-281-0831 Please Call February!! Rent Negotiable First/Last $500/Month (This Is Not A of 1968, which makes it No Pets (508)987-1595 illegal to advertise any DOUGLAS EHO Year-Round Rental) $500/month 2 Bedroom Southbridge Call: 860-617-1113 preference, limitation or 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Write: P.O. Box 212 $600/Month One Bedroom, First Floor discrimination based on race, Apartments Available North Brookfield, MA 01535 Apartment. Modern, 413-265-3964 color, religion, sex, handicap, Dudley Hardwood Floors, Fireplaced 530 HOUSES FOR SALE familial status (number of Prices start at $845/month. Webster Includes heat, hot water, 1 Bedroom Apartments Living Room, Whirlpool Tub, children and or pregnancy), Starting At $650/Month Lots Of Cupboard Space. 1-2 Bedroom WEBSTER national origin, ancestry, age, A/C, pool, fitness center FREE RENT! Apartments & children’s program. With utilities included Front Security Door. Why rent a 3 room? **FIRST-TIME** marital status, or any Heat/Hot Water All Floors Available Have a 4 room basement intention to make an such Off street parking. All are newly remodeled, Both Section 8 Accepted. **BUYERS** Call (508)476-3777 carpeted, stove & Newer, Modern, Low apartment.... preference, limitation or Included! Completely Applianced Utilities, Includes Applian- FREE List Of Homes discrimination. This refrigerator included. With Heat and Hot Water New carpets, fully painted, w/Pics FREE RENT Section 8 Approved. ces and Dishwasher, newspaper will not Douglas Included. Offstreet Parking, new kitchen cabinets, Affordable Homes knowingly accept any Thru October 1st!! No Pets Allowed rubbish removal, deleaded, Security Deposit & 774-230-0680 Washer/Dryer Hookup, Free Recorded Message advertising for real estate Elegant Victorian Nice Area, Ideal for small dog or cat ok. On 1.5 acres, References Required 1-800-211-3766 that is in violation of the law. Affordable 1 2, and 3 Singles and Couples!! $650/Month Our readers are hereby 2nd floor, 5 rooms, Call 774-289-1714 Southbridge First & Security ID# 1051 informed that all dwellings hardwood floor, DW/GD Bedroom Apartments Recently remodeled, From $650/month For Rent. Call: 508-943-1457 advertising in this newspaper laundry room, Townhouse style apartments. Income Verification A Must after 5 pm are available on and equal trash pick up, Spacious, Fully Southbridge Granite countertops, Call 508-769-2500 546 CEMETERY LOTS opportunity basis. To no smoking, no dogs Applianced. wall-to-wall carpeting, WEBSTER/DUDLEY AREA complain about Apartments For Rent washer/dryer hookups, off Four Plots $1050 plus utilities, Central Street Apartments for rent discrimination call The Starting at $698 street parking, no pets. Webster Starting at $550 and up In Worcester Country Department of Housing and Heat, hot water, stove, 2 Bedroom Second Floor Memorial Park, Paxton, MA 3rd floor $800 refrigerator, and parking 2 Bedrooms $625/Month 1-508-868-0676 Urban Development “HUD” • Pets Considered Apartment $730/Month In The toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. included!!! 3 Bedrooms $675/Month call First/Last/Security 510 “Rememberance Section” For the N.E. area, call HUD 508-476-1722 • A/C In Every Unit $525/Month Stove, Heat & Parking All Four For $4500 OBO ad 617-565-5308,. The toll COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Call: 774-696-0235 Included. Laundry Hookups. (Currently Sells For free number for the hearing Douglas • Pool 4 room apartment, heat hot First/Last & Security $1800 Each) impaired is 1-800-927-9275 water, gas electric included. No Pets Southbridge 508-721-2572 Three Bedroom Apartment • Basketball Court Stove, refrigerator, and 505 APARTMENTS FOR Off-Street Parking, • Playground one parking space Southbridge Call: 508-450-6421 PROFESSIONAL RENT Washer/Dryer In Basement. included!!! Spacious Modern Second SPACE 550 MOBILE HOMES Recently Remodeled. • On-Site Laundry $775/month Floor, 2 Bedroom Heat & Hot Water Included. Apartment. Webster For Rent MOBILE HOME FOR Washer/Dryer Hookups. Credit Check Required. 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Ft. $65,000 Call Joe Call 508-949-0630 Free Standing Buildings. Utilities Not Included. 774-230-8486 508-943-7520 For Appointment • Pets Considered First/Last & Security (508)764-7675 Loading Docks 860-923-0421 And Nice Offices • A/C In Every Unit Serious Inquiries Spencer Webster CALL DOM 1 bedroom rental. 30 Poland Street Park Model • Pool Nicely refurbished, large ALSO: 508-949-0731 SOUTHBRIDGE Southbridge Renovated Two Bedroom 2500 Sq. Ft. Mobile Home • Basketball Court 121 Elm Street Coombs Street kitchen, large living room, Apartment, All Appliances master bedroom with Furnished. Laundry Room On With Loading Dock, For Sale By Owner Third Floor 2-3 Bedroom 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Fully Furnished, New Porch • Playground EAST BROOKFIELD $825/Month walk-in closet, and a deck. Premises. Off-Street Parking. Good For Small Available. $725/Month Addition, Also Nice Shed & • On-Site Laundry •3BR, 1BA, washer/dryer Includes Heat/Hot Water Garages Available. Machine Shop. hookups, 1st FL. 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(April-October 2011) Available separately 2nd Floor space, •1BR, 3RD FL, Off street Southbridge Private drive and yard Good Freight Elevator, Asking $28,000 parking or together Newly renovated. WEBSTER 508-867-8736 $595/Month $500/month per side Downtown First, last and security Hartley Terrace Space Is Good For Any Evening Appointments Available Second Floor, Newly $850/month Small Shop. 16 Charlton Street Sturbridge •LG 1BR, 2nd FL, nice area Remodeled, Two Bedroom. 508-826-8632 2 Bedroom Owner Will Give You Brookside Terrace $700/Month House Stove & Refrigerator. $759-$802 2 bedroom, no utilities Price You Can’t Refuse! Retirement 11 Village Drive Off-Street Parking. Heat & Hot Water 1993 Doublewide, •2BR, nicely redone, 2nd FL $950/month No Pets. Spencer Included. Call Southbridge,MA 01550 5 Room, Two Bedroom 2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood $650/Month First, Last & Security. Must Income Qualify 1-508-753-3670 Fireplace. New Wood 16 Vallard Court $650/Month Apartment, Second Floor. 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2012 Subaru Impreza Strong Contender for Vehicle of the Year

BY KEITH GRIFFIN Manufacturers introduce their latest vehi- cles at media drives that are usually a mix- Auto Review ture of too much food (automotive journal- ists like to be fed every two hours or so), fact- filled presentations that make you nod off and 145 lb.-ft. of torque from its smaller (because of all the food) and short drives engine. along safe roads that make even the most But (just to throw in my own but), the 2012 horrible cars look good. Subaru Impreza is faster from 0-60 with the Then you have Subaru, which decided to CVT. Subaru said it can make the trek in 9.8 launch its 2012 Subaru Impreza in seconds vs. 10.3 seconds for the outgoing Manhattan, of all places. What car company model. Not only is this Impreza more fuel in its right mind subjects its new compact efficient but it's faster. sedan to morning traffic in lower midtown So it's still not right to use the word fast and then lets journalists drive it for 250 and Impreza in the same breath for this miles? A company that is rightly confident sedan or hatchback. However, the new trans- in its latest offering. mission provides the smoothest acceleration Ever hear the old childhood taunt of of any CVT I've tested under hard accelera- "You're ugly and your mother dresses you tion. Like any CVT, though, it can get caught funny"? Well, give Subaru credit for pointing looking for shifts under certain conditions that taunt inward and conceded the previous like hilly terrain. It's not a deal breaker but it generation Impreza wasn't a looker. Oh, and is noticeable. The 2012 Subaru Impreza has been redesigned with strongly improved fuel economy and a more engaging by the way,it consumed gas at a horrible rate Two different versions of standard exterior look that opens up the cabin for greater visibility. for a car its size. Symmetrical AWD, depending on transmis- Let's address the latter point first. The 2012 sion: models with 5-speed manual transmis- Other design improvements include short- back in Limited trim with a continuously Subaru Impreza gets the new 2.0-liter Boxer sion feature Continuous AWD with a viscous er hood and a wheelbase that is one-inch variable transmission starts at $22,595. engine that debuted in the 2011 Subaru coupling locking center differential that longer, which contributes to the rear Forester. It features longer stroke, double splits power 50:50 front to rear. Models with legroom increasing two inches (thanks to (For the latest new car news, follow me on overhead camshafts and dual active valve Lineartronic CVT use Active AWD with an scalloped front seats that add another inch). Twitter at aboutusedcars. You can also read control system for efficient performance and electronically managed continuously vari- The door openings are also wider for easier the latest automotive news at low emissions. able transfer clutch that actively manages entry and exit, as well as making it simpler TorqueNews.com, where I am a contributor, How efficient? The 2012 Subaru Impreza the power split based on acceleration, decel- to load cargo in the backseat (such as televi- or learn about buying and selling a used car with the continuously variable transmission eration and available traction. Both systems sions). The shoulder line has also been low- at UsedCars.About.com.) is EPA rated at 27-mpg city and 36-mpg high- power all four wheels and will transfer ered for better visibility. way. For comparison's sake, the 2011 Subaru power to the wheels with the best grip. I consider the 2012 Subaru Impreza, which VITAL STATISTICS Impreza with the 2.5-liter engine was pegged As mentioned at the top, Subaru let auto- goes on sale in November, to be a strong con- at 20-mpg city and 26-mpg with its four-speed motive journalists flog the Impreza over a lot tender for the New England Winter Vehicle Wheelbase: 104.1 inches automatic transmission. of miles in three states, including a stop at of the Year that is awarded annually by the Length: 180.3 inches (sedan), 173.8 inches Cruising range for the Subaru Impreza is Camp Hi-Rock in Mount Washington, Mass., New England Motor Press Association. It (hatchback) 523 miles, up 67 miles from the 2011 Impreza, which had an impressive, twisty gravel road has all-wheel drive, a roomy interior, and Width: inches in spite of a smaller gas tank. That gives the that just made you want to throw the rear- simply outstanding fuel economy numbers. Height: inches current Impreza a better range than the end sideways. Fortunately, the all-wheel C'mon winter. Throw us your best shot. The Curb weight: 2910 lbs. Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Mazda3 and drive and electronic stability control stepped Impreza's ready to take you on. Engine: Hyundai Elantra – none of which offer all- in at the right time. The 2012 Subaru Impreza, which has stan- Horsepower: 148 @ 6,200 rpm wheel drive. The fourth-generation 2012 Subaru dard all-wheel drive, will start at the base Torque: 145 lb.-ft. @ 4,200 rpm It's possible to hear the "buts" as this is Impreza is also a good highway cruiser and price of $17,495, which is what the 2011 EPA estimated mpg city/highway: 27/36 being penned. The 2011 Subaru Impreza had adept at local roads, too. Improvements in Subaru Impreza sold for. The next most (CVT) 25/34 (manual) a bigger engine. Of course it was going to be the A-pillar design, which is thinner and expensive Impreza is the 2.0 Premium at Base price: $17,495 less fuel efficient but it was also more pow- moved forward eight inches, makes visibili- $18,795, which is $710 less than a Honda Civic As-tested price: $22,595 erful. That's true. The previous model had ty impressive. There's no sense of sitting in EX. The Impreza 2.0 Limited four-door sedan Also consider: (a comparative vehicle) 170 horsepower and 170 lb.-ft. of torque com- an enclosed bathtub like one had with previ- starts at $21,595. The 2.0 Sport Premium five- Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Mazda3 and pared to the new Impreza's 148 horsepower ous Imprezas. door hatchback starts at $20,295. The hatch- Hyundai Elantra

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Prior to the FDA approval insurance charges and of Provenge, the only treat- assistance for treatment- ment options for this related travel costs. The patient population included increased capacity, insur- watchful waiting or ance coverage decisions, chemotherapy. Physicians and Provenge patient assis- and patients alike are wel- tance will help ensure coming this additional patients who could benefit treatment option. from the treatment have Rollin Hill of access to it. For more infor- Washington, D.C., was diag- mation on prostate cancer nosed with prostate cancer and Provenge, or to find an nearly 18 years ago. When authorized infusion site his disease progressed and near you, please visit he was diagnosed with www.Provenge.com. Parents of children with autism have seen significant impact with dietary metastatic prostate cancer, PROVENGE INDICATION AND SAFETY and lifestyle adjustments. he was offered Provenge as Provenge® (sipuleucel-T) is approved part of a clinical trial at by the FDA as an autologous cellular Walter Reed Medical immunotherapy for the treatment of asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic Center, and says he was metastatic castrate resistant (hormone (NAPS) refractory) prostate cancer. Autism Is Treatable cer had few options. Now, relieved to have an addi- Provenge is made from your own Since the war on cancer doctors have an innovative tional option. immune cells. Your cells will be collected approach to combat this “I’m glad they’ve come up at a cell collection center approximately was launched 40 years ago, three days before each scheduled infusion BY STEPHEN M. EDELSON, was 2 years old,” says disease,” said Daniel with a different way to treat advances in the treatment of Provenge. There can be risks associated PH.D. Autism Research George, M.D., director of this disease,” said Mr. Hill. with the cell collection process, which you of prostate cancer have should discuss with your doctor before (NAPS) Institute’s GU Medical Oncology and “Provenge was designed to been limited. In fact, to deciding to begin treatment with Conference Director the Prostate Clinic at Duke train my immune system to Provenge. In the early days of date, only four therapies Provenge can cause serious reactions. attempting to treat Denise Fulton. “He have been approved by the University Medical Center. fight cancer, and I liked the In controlled clinical trials for the treat- ment of prostate cancer, serious reactions autism, parents were exhibited uncontrol- U.S. Food and Drug “In clinical trials, Provenge idea of using my own cells reported in patients in the Provenge group given little to no hope lable repetitive Administration (FDA) that demonstrated a significant to fight this battle.” include reactions resulting from the infu- survival benefit in this The FDA has also sion of the drug, which occurred within regarding their child’s behavior, a lack of demonstrate a –survival one day of infusion, and strokes. Severe social engagement benefit in the treatment of patient population with approved the opening of infusion reactions included chills, fever, prognosis; the usual fatigue, weakness, breathing problems and very little speech. metastatic (advanced) mostly transient and mild additional manufacturing recommendation was (shortness of breath, decreased oxygen After seven years prostate cancer. However, to moderate side effects. facilities where Provenge is level and wheezing), dizziness, headache, institutionalization made, making the drug now high blood pressure, muscle ache, nausea using appropriate cancer experts –believe that Provenge is uniquely and vomiting. Tell your doctor right away and/or medication. one of these drugs might designed to harness the broadly available to if you have breathing problems, chest That is no longer the medical treatments patients across the country. pains, racing heart or irregular heart- and individualized just be the spark that body’s own immune system beats, dizziness, nausea or vomiting after case. Stephen M. Edelson ignites a new era in cancer to fight advanced prostate Additionally, Medicare and getting Provenge, because any of these Autism experts now behavioral inter- all major insurance plans may be signs of heart or lung problems. therapy. cancer and the treatment The most common side effects reported value behavioral, vention, my son has The FDA has approved a can be completed in approx- cover the cost of Provenge with Provenge are chills, fatigue, fever, environmental and diet modifi- significantly improved over his for the treatment of asymp- back pain, nausea, joint ache and treatment called Provenge® imately one month.” headache. These are not all the possible cations in treating autism. initial prognosis. Today, he (sipuleucel-T) for men with The FDA based its tomatic or minimally symp- side effects of Provenge treatment. For Autism ma–n–ifests differently attends school and community approval of Provenge in tomatic metastatic castrate more information, talk with your doctor. asymptomatic or minimal- Tell your doctor about all your medical in each person, with the most activities without an aide, has resistant (hormone refrac- ly symptomatic metastatic part on clinical trial data problems, including heart problems, lung common symptoms affecting made good friends, and enjoys that showed Provenge sig- tory) prostate cancer. problems or a history of stroke. castrate resistant (hormone Tell your doctor right away if you get a the immunological, the gas- acting on stage, traveling, and refractory) prostate cancer. nificantly increased overall Lastly, the manufacturer of fever over 100° F, or red-ness at the cell col- learning new things.” Provenge provides lection or infusion sites, because any of trointestinal and the metabolic Provenge is designed to survival by 4.1 months and these may be signs of infection. If you or someone you know Provenge free of charge to systems, as well as the neuro- work by stimulating the reduced the risk of death by Tell your doctor about all the medicines has a child who has been diag- eligible patients with no you take, including prescription and non- logical system. patient’s own immune sys- 22.5 percent versus the con- prescription drugs, vitamins and dietary health insurance or who Diet has long been known to nosed with autism, I urge you to tem to fight his cancer. trol arm. The majority of –supplements. keep looking for answers. side effects were mild to are denied coverage after Tell your doctor about any side effect be a factor in various medical Each dose of Provenge is that concerns you or does not go away. disorders—and autism is no Autism is treatable. made from the patient’s moderate, but some all claims appeals, and also For more information on Provenge, patients experienced seri- supports independent foun- please see the Full Prescribing exception. Affected children The Autism Research own immune cells. Information or call –Dendreon ON Call at Institute holds biannual confer- ous infusion-related reac- dations that offer assis- (877) 336-3736. can have an exaggerated “For many years, men ences about the integrative with advanced prostate can- tions (see details below). tance with co-pays and co- response to toxins, foods and airborne allergens. Various medical approach for treating research studies have shown autism. Visit www.ariconfer- that those with autism often ence.com to learn more. lack various nutrients, Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., is enzymes, anti–oxidants and the director of the Autism Is It Hot In Here? Re–search Institute. Dr. Edelson essential fatty acids. The integrative medical has been conducting autism (NAPS) flashes, talk to your doctor, and ap–proach to treating autism is research for more than 30 years. If you’re a woman in your 40s or visit www.divigel.com to learn guided by a simple principle: His work spans a variety of more about this treatment. 50s, you may find yourself com- Remove what is causing harm areas including biomedical, plaining a lot about the heat, even and add what is missing. behavioral, sensory and cogni- in the middle of winter. That’s Divigel® is indicated for the treatment of moder- “My son was diagnosed with tion. because hot flashes are a common ate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. full-syndrome autism when he symptom of meno?pause, affect- Important Safety Information ing about 75 percent of women.1 The following are not all the possible risks for Divigel®. Please read the full Patient Information Hot flashes may continue for leaflet and talk to your healthcare provider. some time. In fact, a recent study Estrogens increase the chance of getting cancer of the uterus. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right Caution Required When Using Over- found they may last a decade or away while you are taking estrogens. Vaginal bleed- more, although it’s important to ing after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider note they vary in frequency and should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find out The-Counter Oral Pain Relievers severity from person to person.2 the cause. In general, the addition of a progestin is recommended for women with a uterus to reduce the It may be tempting to dismiss chance of getting cancer of the uterus. (NAPS) may occur with the first applica- hot flashes as inconsequential, but Do not use estrogens, with or without progestins, tion of benzocaine or after addi- to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes. Here’s news of how you can for many women, the symptoms Using estrogens, with or without progestins, may protect yourself and your family tional use. If you or your child are severe and distressing.2 They increase your chance of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots. from a serious but rare condition. develops any of these symptoms, can wake you from much needed Do not use estrogens, with or without progestins, The U.S. Food and Drug see a doctor right away. sleep (also known as night sweats) Dr. Richard E. Hedrick, Jr., FACOG, Hawthorne to prevent dementia. Using estrogens, with or without progestins, may increase your risk of dementia. Ad–min–istration (FDA) is warn- Benzocaine-containing prod- and interfere with activities of Medical Research Do not use estrogen products, including Divigel®, if ucts should not be used on chil- daily living.3,4 There are several you have unusual vaginal bleeding, currently have or ing the public that the use of ben- have had certain cancers, had a stroke or heart attack zocaine gels and liquids for dren less than 2 years old, unless a steps you can take to deal with hot my hot flashes? in the past year, currently have or have had blood clots, doctor says to, and should be flashes. Dr. Richard E. Hedrick, Jr., Women have found relief from currently have or have had liver problems, are allergic to mouth or gum pain can lead to a any Divigel® ingredients, or think you may be pregnant. stored out of children’s reach. FACOG, Hawthorne Medical rare but serious condition called menopausal hot flashes with a variety The most common side effects for all estrogen products The American Academy of Research, answers a few questions to of self-care methods. Try drinking a are headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or methemoglobinemia, which caus- spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps and bloating, nau- Pediatrics offers some easy, safe separate myths and facts about hot cool beverage as the hot flash begins, sea and vomiting, and hair loss. The less common but seri- es the amount of oxygen in the alternatives for treating teething flashes. dressing in layers that can be removed ous side effects include breast cancer, cancer of the uterus, bloodstream to be greatly stroke, heart attack, blood clots, dementia, gallbladder dis- pain: What is a hot flash? when your temperature rises, and ease, and ovarian cancer. reduced. A hot flash is a sudden feeling of using sheets and clothing in breath- In Divigel® clinical trials, the most common side These over-the-counter prod- • Give the child a chilled effects were inflammation of the nasal passages and phar- teething ring. heat in the body.4 It can happen at any able materials like cotton.3 Some ynx, upper respiratory tract infection, vaginal yeast infec- ucts, in which the main ingredi- time and be mild, moderate or severe. tion, breast tenderness and vaginal bleeding. Call your ent is benzocaine, are sold under a • Gently rub or massage the women turn to alternative therapies healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms Symptoms of hot flashes vary but like supplements, but long-term, sci- that concern you. number of store brands and child’s gums with your finger. may include feelings ranging from Estrogen products should be used at the lowest dose If these methods don’t ease the entifically controlled studies regard- possible for your treatment and only as long as needed. national brands such as Anbesol, moderate warmth to intense heat ing safety and effectiveness are lack- You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly Hurricaine, Orajel, Baby Orajel, pain, ask your doctor. throughout the body, especially the about whether you still need treatment with Divigel®. Adults who choose to use benzo- ing.1 For more information, call 1-800-654-2299. and Orabase. Benzocaine is also head and neck; flushing or redness of What are my treatment options? Please see full Prescribing Information, including found in lozenges and sprays used caine products should follow the the skin; perspiration, mostly on the black box and other warnings, at www.divigel.com. label recommendations. If the If self-help techniques don’t do the Divigel® is marketed in the U.S. by Upsher-Smith to relieve pain from teething, upper body; and a chilled feeling as trick, medications may be helpful. Laboratories, Inc. canker sores and irritated gums. pain continues, see a doctor. the hot flash subsides.1,4 ©2011 Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., Maple Grove, Prescription estrogens continue to be MN 55369 The rare condition occurred For more information, go to the What causes hot flashes? the most effective option for relieving 105631.01 mainly in children aged 2 years or FDA website at Declining estrogen levels are likely the discomfort of hot flashes and 1 eMedicine Health. Hot Flashes. Available at: younger who were given benzo- www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ responsible for hot flashes associated http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/ night sweats associated with caine gel for teething. Symptoms ucm250024.htm. with menopause, al–though science menopause.5 Your doctor may pre- main/art.asp?articlekey=98515&pf=3&page=1#overview. Accessed 14 June 2011. of methemoglobinemia don’t has yet to pinpoint the exact cause. scribe a bioidentical5 and FDA- 2 Freeman, Ellen W.; Sammel, Mary D.; Lin, Hui; Liu, always appear but can include Hot flashes may also be symptomatic approved estradiol gel, such as Ziyue; Gracia, Clarisa R. Duration of Menopausal Hot Flushes and Associated Risk Factors. Obstetrics & pale, gray- or blue-colored skin, of other medical conditions, and may Divigel® (estradiol gel) 0.1%, that can Gynecology.117(5):1095-1104, May 2011. even occur as a side effect to certain be applied to the skin. Due to certain 3 National Institute on Aging. What You Can Do for Hot lips and nail beds; shortness of Flashes and Other Menopausal Symptoms. Available at: breath; fatigue; confusion; medications. Therefore, women risk factors, estrogen therapy should http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications / Menopause/what.htm. Accessed 13 June 2011. head–ache; light-headedness; and should consult their health care prac- be used at the lowest dose for the 4 National Institute on Aging. AgePage: Menopause. titioners to be sure their hot flashes shortest time possible to treat symp- Available at: http:// www.nia.nih.gov/healthinforma- rapid heart rate. These signs usu- are indeed a sign of menopause.1 tion/publications/menopause.htm. Accessed 13 June 2011. ally appear within minutes to toms. 5 North American Menopause Society. Menopause Theheartofmassachusetts.com How can I manage For more information about hot Guidebook. 6th ed. Cleveland, OH: North American hours of applying benzocaine and Menopause Society; 2006. Friday, October 21, 2011 • THE EXPRESS • 3 HEALTH Two-Way Communication: A Key To Better Health Care

(NAPS) on public education cam- The website also features When it comes to quality paigns the U.S. Department of new resources to help health care, communication Health and Human Services’ patients be prepared before, is key. In fact, improving the (HHS) Agency for Healthcare during and after their med- communication between cli- Research and Quality ical appointments. The nicians and patients can be (AHRQ) has conducted with resources include: an effective way to improve the Ad Council around the • An interactive “Question the quality of health care. theme “Questions Are the Builder” tool that enables That’s one of the basic Answer.” patients to create, prioritize ideas behind a new initiative and print a personalized list A NEW SERIES OF of questions based on their designed to encourage clini- VIDEOS cians and pa?tients to engage health condition. in effective two-way commu- An original series of new • A new brochure, titled “Be nication to ensure safer care videos on the AHRQ website, More Involved in Your Health and better health outcomes. www.ahrq. gov/questions, Care: Tips for Patients,” that features real pa–tients and cli- offers helpful suggestions to QUESTIONS CAN nicians discussing the impor- follow before, during and REVEAL A LOT tance of asking questions and after a visit. • Notepads designed for use The new phase of the initia- sharing information. “I used to think, he’s a doc- in medical offices to help tive features new public serv- patients prioritize the top ice ads directed at clinicians tor, who am I to ask a ques- tion?” said Bill Lee, a patient three questions they wish to with the message that a sim- address during their appoint- ple question can reveal as from Baltimore, who is fea- tured in one of the videos. ment. much important information Said AHRQ Director as a medical test. Research Lee, who has suffered 10 heart attacks since 2004, noted that Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D., shows that better communi- “This campaign reminds us cation correlates with higher good communication is the key to successfully managing all that effective communica- rates of patient compliance tion between patients and with treatment plans and can his heart disease and dia- betes. “If I had not started their health care team is “If I had not started asking questions of my clinicians, I honestly think I’d be dead today,” said Bill Lee, lead to better blood sugar con- important and that it is possi- trol among patients with dia- asking questions of my clini- right, with his clinician Jane Kapustin, Ph.D. cians, I honestly think I’d be ble—even when time is limit- betes, for example. ed.” This new initiative builds dead today.” More Funding Needed To Support Be Proactive: Help Research And Awareness Prevent Prostate Cancer Surrounding Debilitating Condition BY AARON E. KATZ, M.D. organic and vegetari- growth of tumors in men (NAPS) an diet. with prostate cancer. An asso- BY DR. BARBARA SHORTER physical therapy, and medica- Prostate health Increase fiber: Eat a ciation has been found (NAPS) tions. issues are becoming big green salad every between high lycopene con- day, breakfast on a sumption and low risk of You or someone you care While organizations such increasingly common bowl of steel-cut or prostate cancer. about may be among the 4 as the Interstitial Cystitis in men, particularly slow-cooked oats and GCP—Genistein Combined million people in the United Association (ICA) are provid- those who are 50 years switch to whole grains. Polysaccharide: Research ing critical education and old and older. In fact, States with interstitial cysti- Dr. Katz More antioxidants: –suggests this fights prostate tis (IC) yet not even know it. support to patients and the one in six men will be diagnosed with Include lots of antioxi- cancer by reducing blood flow IC is a chronic, painful disor- medical community, funding dant-rich foods such as leafy to the tumor, enhancing pro- der of the bladder. Symptoms surrounding IC needs to prostate cancer. The disease is the third most common greens, other vegetables and grammed cell death of cancer are similar to those of blad- increase to generate aware- dark fruits. cells and increasing the der infection but tests don’t ness and new research initia- cause of death from cancer in men of all ages. Using Natural Supplements body’s tolerance to show infection and antibi- tives. As IC patient Mona Vitamin D: One study chemotherapy and radiation. otics don’t help. It can be Schlossberg states, “It is my Thanks to a simple physical exam and the prostate-specif- found that men with high debilitating—people who hope that more funding for vitamin D levels have a 45 per- WATCHING FOR have it say it can feel like research might find better ic antigen (PSA) test, most SYMPTOMS Dr. Shorter cent lower risk of aggressive shards of glass being ground treatments, and eventually a prostate cancers can be detected before there are prostate cancer; another See a urologist if you have into the bladder—and may cause and a cure for this con- study reported that men who trouble urinating, decreased take years to diagnose. dition.” Dr. Shorter, EdD, RD, CDN, symptoms. If you do get prostate disease, you can har- have prostate cancer dramati- force in the urine stream, In severe cases, IC patients A number of promising is an associate professor of ness the power of potent nat- cally increase their chances blood in semen or urine, suffer from unrelenting pain clinical trials testing poten- nutrition and director of the ural medicines to strengthen of survival if they have ade- swollen legs, discomfort in that necessitates trips to the tial treatments are under way, Undergraduate Nutrition your body’s own ability to quate levels of vitamin D. the pelvic area or bone pain. bathroom as often as every 10 according to the ICA, the only program at Long Island heal. AHCC—Active Hexose nonprofit health association University. A patient herself, LEARNING MORE to 15 minutes—day and night. But why wait for a negative Correlated Compound: she understands the despera- Some have symptoms that solely dedicated to improving diagnosis? Here are steps that Studies suggest it helps the tion, anger and anxiety of liv- More information is avail- prevent them from riding in a the quality of health care and men can take to improve their body’s own cells identify and ing with IC. She’s also lead able at the NIH National car or even leaving their lives of people living with IC. prostate health, today. kill cancer cells and increases Cancer Institute at www.can- author of “Effect of homes, greatly limiting their But more research is needed. the number of disease-fight- cer.gov/cancer Comestibles on Symptoms of ability to work, travel or par- You can be part of the solu- IMPROVING YOUR DIET ing white blood cells. Derived topics/types/prostate. ticipate in leisure activities. tion by joining the ICA. The Interstitial Cystitis,” pub- from the root of hybridized Reduce fat: Studies sug- • Dr. Katz is Vice-Chairman The cause is unknown, and organization focuses its lished in The Journal of medicinal mushrooms, it’s gest a correlation between of Urology, Director of the while most doctors say they efforts on advocacy, research Urology. used in hundreds of cancer dietary fat and prostate can- Center For Holistic Urology know the symptoms, only 19 and education surrounding Awareness initiatives were clinics including Columbia cer. Eat less than 30 percent at Columbia University IC. To learn more about IC, funded by Cooperative University. percent say they’ve ever seen fat overall and favor unsatu- Medical Center and author of Agreement Number 324349 Lycopene: Lycopene is a a patient with IC, a figure that visit www.ichelp.org. rated fats such as olive and “The Definitive Guide to from the Centers for Disease nutrient that gives red color recent prevalence data indi- Interested individuals can canola oils over saturated and Prostate Cancer” (Rodale Control and Prevention to fruits and vegetables. cate is far too low. There’s no also find the ICA on Facebook trans fats. Press). (CDC). Its contents are solely Taking lycopene supplements cure, but once it’s been diag- at www.facebook. Eat organic: Eat a largely nosed, doctors and patients com/InterstitialCystitisAsso the responsibility of the has been found to slow the can find effective treatments. ciation or follow the ICA on authors and do not necessari- These can include diet Twitter at ly represent the official views changes, stress reduction, http://twitter.com/ICHelp. of the CDC. Menopause’s Effect On Sexual Health

(NAPS) many women are choosing Although most women to ignore these symptoms associate hot flashes, night instead of discussing them sweats and mood swings with with their health care pro- menopause, many are not fessional, and this is con- aware that menopause may tributing to an overall neg- also cause changes that can ative impact on women’s lead to vaginal dryness and sexual health.” painful intercourse. These In fact, as Dr. Krychman changes can negatively points out, almost half of impact a woman’s sexual the women surveyed who health, yet many women are have experienced vaginal not discussing them. dryness (45 percent) or According to a recent painful intercourse (41 per- online survey conducted by cent) admitted they have HealthyWomen and Harris not spoken to their health Interactive, with support care professional about from Pfizer Inc., more than Women should discuss painful symptoms their condition. Women half of the 1,043 post- with their health care professionals. who had not discussed menopausal women sur- their symptoms with their Things Are Looking Up veyed reported experiencing vaginal dryness (56 health care professional percent), and one in four reported experiencing cited embarrassment as the main reason for not painful intercourse (26 percent). Among the speaking about their vaginal dryness (30 per- women surveyed who reported experiencing cent) or painful intercourse (33 percent), fol- menopausal symptoms, the majority indicated lowed by the belief that there is nothing that can When It Comes To Falls that vaginal dryness (80 percent) or painful be done medically to help their condition. intercourse (92 percent) negatively impacted And of those who had spoken to their health (NAPS) and getting eyes checked annually; their frequency of intercourse. Yet nearly all care professional, two in five who reported expe- • Making sure the home environment is safe riencing painful intercourse (39 percent) and There’s good news for seniors who are at who reported experiencing painful intercourse risk for injury due to a fall. and supportive. admitted they still engage in it even though it is one in four who reported experiencing vaginal Experts say that most falls are preventable painful (93 percent)—with 40 percent engaging dryness (27 percent) waited more than two years AN AWARENESS INITIATIVE in intercourse at least once a week. before they had the discussion. and that there are practical ways seniors and “Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse are Although it may be somewhat uncomfortable, others can reduce the risk of falling, includ- To promote these and other steps seniors common symptoms of menopause, but left discussing these symptoms with a health care ing: can take to stay safer, 43 states and 70 national untreated, these symptoms can continue to professional is the first step to finding symptom • Engaging in a physical activity regimen organizations, professional associations and cause pain and discomfort,” said Dr. Michael relief. For more information about the that includes balance, strength training and federal agencies are supporting the Falls Free Krychman, executive director of the Southern HealthyWomen survey and the vaginal symp- flexibility components; Initiative. California Center for Sexual Health and toms of menopause, visit • Consulting a health pro–fessional to have a To learn more, visit www. Survivorship Medicine in Newport Beach, www.PersonalMenopauseAnswers.com or falls risk –assessment; ncoa.org/FallsPrevention. California, and consultant for the survey. “Too www.HealthyWomen.org. • Having medications reviewed periodically 4 • THE EXPRESS • Friday, October 21, 2011 Spook-tech-ular Ways To Chill Out This Halloween

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